v1 hardwire

[iwantspeed]

I just purchased a v1
I would like to hardwire it and have it be turned off when the key is off.
I would also like an inline fuse

What amperage inline fuse should I use?
Can it be wired in using the wires near the check panel?

edited:
the car does not have an airbag system( no SRS)
I ordered the V1 new from there website and it should already come with the hardwire kit.
I'm just trying to some research to hardwire it before it gets here.

[harv]

Yes it can be connected to the wires behind the check pannel. Be careful while testing for voltage as you can trigger a SRS fault. I did that.

Didn't your hard wire V1 connector come with a fuse? Mine did.

John

[CorvallisBMW]

Your V1 hardwire kit should have a fuse built in. Look for a switched 12V going to the check panel, splice it in, and you're done. I did it on my car in about 20 mins.

[iwantspeed]

I ordered it new, directly from v1, so it should come with the hardwire kit.

What method should I use once I identify which wire to use.

Something like a t tap?
and then crimp a male fitting on the positive and negative
sorry for the preschool wiring schematic

[Boosted E30]

Yup that will work just fine.

[iwantspeed]

Is there any chance there is a tool to remove the pins off the harness? Similar to how the engine swap thread has the X20 pinout and you can remove pins.
It would be a cleaner way to do the wiring.