Location for compressor switch? - Toyota Yaris Forums

LtNoogie · 11-15-2008, 02:27 AM

Where inside did you Blitz guys intall your compressor switch?

eTiMaGo · 11-15-2008, 08:04 AM

stealth, nice! flat area by the handbrake is also a good spot, I think that's where echo_hrs put his?

LtNoogie · 11-15-2008, 09:31 AM

Thanks!

cali yaris · 11-15-2008, 11:50 AM

Within reach!

(although I would probably have it always on HIGH, lol)

KCALB SIRAY · 11-15-2008, 11:16 PM

Ditch the plate and just mount the switch and led. The plate looks like it came off of a Radio Shack walkie talkie

mrbond · 11-23-2008, 09:37 PM

You know, after seeing your thread on installing the Blitz compressor, I started looking around for places to put it. Inside the driver's side glove box looked pretty appealing to me.

LtNoogie · 11-23-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbond

You know, after seeing your thread on installing the Blitz compressor, I started looking around for places to put it. Inside the driver's side glove box looked pretty appealing to me.

That would be a good place but I'm still contemplating putting some gauges on the driver's glove compartment door like Garm did.

Also, I don't know yet whether it has to be in a place where I have to reach easily while driving. You know, when the bad guys are about to catch up to me, I need to activate the S/C and rocket to safety.

I'm leaning towards where Camell put it. I just need to find the DYI on how to remove the center console panels. That's all I need right now, tearing apart more of the little car.

mrbond · 11-23-2008, 09:49 PM

So it's safe for the compressor to change boost levels while the engine's going (aside from idling)? I'm debating quite hard whether or not to get the compressor. I commented on the wiring in the other thread you're doing. Makes me leery.

eTiMaGo · 11-24-2008, 01:03 AM

as a reminder, this switch is not to set the amount of boost, but rather the point at which the compressor kicks in. Owners of the kit can confirm this, but low means you only need 10% throttle, mid means about 50% and hi 75%, or something like that. A bit counter-intuitive I guess!

LtNoogie · 11-24-2008, 01:06 AM

Yes, I commented to Garm on Friday that the switch should say NEVER, ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES, RARELY.

mrbond · 11-24-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

as a reminder, this switch is not to set the amount of boost, but rather the point at which the compressor kicks in. Owners of the kit can confirm this, but low means you only need 10% throttle, mid means about 50% and hi 75%, or something like that. A bit counter-intuitive I guess!

lol, I knew it didn't mean boost, I just couldn't think of a more appropriate word at the time.

Doc Zaius · 11-24-2008, 11:20 AM

Hey guys! I finally got around to mounting my switch yesterday... it had just been loose under my dash for the last 2 months!

Check it out... what do you think... the ULTIMATE stealth mount!

(I had originally wanted to mount it facing up, but would've required some fancy craftiness to make a back plate and glue it in there and drill holes and etc... maybe someone else will get inspired...?)

Tamago · 11-24-2008, 12:11 PM

very nice stealth mount :) i did the same thing with my FIC :D

LtNoogie · 11-24-2008, 01:25 PM

I like it!

LtNoogie · 11-24-2008, 01:50 PM

Mike, I groaned when I read your description of the double wall cutting and drilling.

Aaron...

Doc Zaius · 11-24-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by camelll

Doc you need to clean up that car a little bit!

Dude, it's the end of November... winter's coming... I don't care!

whooppee777 · 11-24-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

Ditch the plate and just mount the switch and led. The plate looks like it came off of a Radio Shack walkie talkie

HAHAHAHAHA no lie dude. ditch that shit

KCALB SIRAY · 11-24-2008, 04:07 PM

^ Just sayin, lol

So have you decided on the location yet LtNoogie?

11-15-2008, 08:04 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	stealth, nice! flat area by the handbrake is also a good spot, I think that's where echo_hrs put his? __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

11-15-2008, 09:31 AM	#3
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Thanks! __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-15-2008, 11:50 AM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Within reach! (although I would probably have it always on HIGH, lol) __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-15-2008, 11:16 PM	#5
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	Ditch the plate and just mount the switch and led. The plate looks like it came off of a Radio Shack walkie talkie __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

11-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#9
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	as a reminder, this switch is not to set the amount of boost, but rather the point at which the compressor kicks in. Owners of the kit can confirm this, but low means you only need 10% throttle, mid means about 50% and hi 75%, or something like that. A bit counter-intuitive I guess! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

11-23-2008, 09:37 PM	#6
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	You know, after seeing your thread on installing the Blitz compressor, I started looking around for places to put it. Inside the driver's side glove box looked pretty appealing to me.

11-23-2008, 09:49 PM	#8
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	So it's safe for the compressor to change boost levels while the engine's going (aside from idling)? I'm debating quite hard whether or not to get the compressor. I commented on the wiring in the other thread you're doing. Makes me leery.

11-24-2008, 01:06 AM	#10
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Yes, I commented to Garm on Friday that the switch should say NEVER, ALL THE TIME, SOMETIMES, RARELY. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-24-2008, 12:11 PM	#13
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	very nice stealth mount :) i did the same thing with my FIC :D

11-24-2008, 01:25 PM	#14
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I like it! __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-24-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Mike, I groaned when I read your description of the double wall cutting and drilling. Aaron... __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-24-2008, 04:07 PM	#18
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	^ Just sayin, lol So have you decided on the location yet LtNoogie? __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

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