AMB transponder install

[JGood]

Where are you guys installing your transponders, and what are you tapping into for power?

I'm thinking drivers side frame rail.


I'm not sure what is or isn't safe for wiring. The transponder is only a .04 amp draw so I'm guessing I can tap into any switched power. I don't have a master kill switch, and the rest of the cars wiring is pretty much stock.

Would the main relay be OK? I have my electric fan relay hooked up to that (not the fan itself, just the power for the relay, the fan power comes from the battery).

[Dave]

Search and/or post thos over on Spece30.com.

Answer will be found there.

[kishg]

frame rail is the usual location. search se30 like dave said for wiring info. any reason your not getting a kill switch?

[JGood]

Thanks guys, I'll check it out. I always forget about that forum.

frame rail is the usual location. search se30 like dave said for wiring info. any reason your not getting a kill switch?

I will eventually. It's on the list of many many things I need to go w2w! Maybe in 2020

[kishg]

I will eventually. It's on the list of many many things I need to go w2w! Maybe in 2020

hurry up already, we need to swell the NE SE30 ranks :)

[Massive Lee]

place it as far ahead as you can

[JGood]

place it as far ahead as you can

It's only for Time Trials.

hurry up already, we need to swell the NE SE30 ranks :)

I know, I really need to get moving. I just need a trailer, cage, some upgrades to the tow vehicle, safety equipment, etc... Yeah, I'm real close

[e30pq]

This picture shows where we have the transponder.

[JGood]

This picture shows where we have the transponder.

Yeah, I'm trying to avoid a vulnerable location like that. Since it's TT, the forward location shouldn't matter. This is a budget build, this transponder cost 60% of what I paid for the car :)

[Jean]

/me googling "AMB transponder"

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=AMB+transponder+&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=

Your car was less than $50-200??! j/k

[JGood]

/me googling "AMB transponder"

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=AMB+transponder+&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=

Your car was less than $50-200??! j/k

AMB 260 was $380. My car was $500. So make it 76% Obviously, I have way more then that invested...

[kishg]

This picture shows where we have the transponder.

OT, but that's one sweet looking e30 m3 race car :) tempting me to build mine into one.. must resist...

[JGood]

OT, but that's one sweet looking e30 m3 race car :) tempting me to build mine into one.. must resist...

I don't think that is an M3...

[e30pq]

OT, but that's one sweet looking e30 m3 race car :) tempting me to build mine into one.. must resist...

It looks a little like an E30 M3 but it isn't.

It started life as a 325i. We pulled the M20 in favor of a turbo M42.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2980038

The car has Eurostop USA E30 Evo R Widebody Kit with a the E46 M3 style front bumper.

We went with the widebody kit to provide better clearance for our rear tires (245's on 17x9 wheels).

[dreeves]

FWIW, my transponder was crushed after I was punted into a wall during a club race; it was mounted inside the front bumper cover by the previous owner of my M3. Definitely $400 I would rather not have spent.