iWire Turn Key 818 Harness for R and S Models

[Mitch Wright]

Nice Brian, let me know when you have the box available.
I have to thank you again for the harness. Started the car for the first time earlier this week. Cranked it over with the ignition off to get some oil pressure, flipped on the switch and the car started right up and runs great.

[FFRSpec72]

I'm sending my car down for an upgrade !

[iWire]

awesome... this would have interfered with my surge tank setup, good thing I can easily move it at this stage of my build.

keep up the great improvements!

This is also why we are working on the update so that we can have very definitive mounting that we'll have available for everyone to see. That way you know exactly where we plan on running the harness to make it easier for you guys to take it into account as you build the car.


Nice Brian, let me know when you have the box available.
I have to thank you again for the harness. Started the car for the first time earlier this week. Cranked it over with the ignition off to get some oil pressure, flipped on the switch and the car started right up and runs great.
You got it and glad to hear it fired up!


I'm sending my car down for an upgrade !
Just let me know. ;P

[Samiam1017]

Are you concidering a 3.6 harness?

[iWire]

Are you concidering a 3.6 harness?

We are currently working on a solution for it. Not sure exactly when it'll be ready, but hopefully soon.

[iWire]

We're in the final stages of the harness redesign, but we wanted to show off what we've done so far before we finalize it since this community is full of great ideas and insights! We're looking for serious issues that may arise with routing because we don't have a complete car here and understand there are many variations on build. Part of this process is also to make it clear how we plan on running the harness, so as future customers go through the build process they can take our harness into account.

The new harness will include mounting hardware to ensure a secure fit. We're debating a screw in type and a clip in type. We're leaning toward toward the clip in type as it is cleaner.
Screw type:
http://i21.geccdn.net/site/images/n-picgroup/81385.jpg

Clip type:
http://cdn3.volusion.com/9wsnr.t9nao/v/vspfiles/photos/A14544-1.jpg?1448281721

Front harness:
Radiator fans will come from the top instead of the bottom to stay clear of any moving parts like the steering rack. Pink wire is for the horn.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-07%2016.54.48_zpsnwzdpjuu.jpg

Bulkhead:
Finishing up this right now. We'll probably have installed pics sometime Monday

ECU to engine section of the harness with ECU box.:

The is the prototype. The final product will have mounts for both the the top side and flat side (your choice) and on the vertical side bar with enclosed edges, weather stripping (to seal from water and eliminate rattling), and have a heat reflective material on the outside to help keep the ECU cool.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/20151229_154852_zpsytukgpza.jpg

Due to the new routing we are going to thermal wrap this small section to ensure protection from engine heat.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-07%2016.53.53_zps7bq7mfds.jpg

Harness will run along the same bars as before, but the measurements are tighter than previous versions. Starter/alternator sub-harness will also run along the bar with the 2 main engine plugs. We didn't have issues here before, but wanted to address the harsher environment of the engine compartment so the rest of the ECU to engine section (as well as the starter/alternator sub harness) will have a slightly upgraded sleeve compared to the other sections of the harness.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-07%2016.54.36_zpstyqgrnvx.jpg

Rear Section:
Bulkhead harness will run along the firewall and the outside then drop down to meet here. The harness will go up the bumper and run across the back. There is enough slack for people to run the harness either above or below any cutouts in the bumper.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-07%2016.55.21_zpskugnhcfn.jpg

[FFRSpec72]

Mounts: I like the clip in ones as I used these on my harness BUT they require a larger hole than the screw in ones, I also recommend that a piece of wire shielding tape (as what is used in commercial airliners) to prevent any chafing.
ECU: not a fan of it being in the engine area, hard to get to and heat and other crap. I'll keep mine in the cockpit.
R Harness suggest you add the second kill switch option

[iWire]

Mounts: I like the clip in ones as I used these on my harness BUT they require a larger hole than the screw in ones, I also recommend that a piece of wire shielding tape (as what is used in commercial airliners) to prevent any chafing.
ECU: not a fan of it being in the engine area, hard to get to and heat and other crap. I'll keep mine in the cockpit.
R Harness suggest you add the second kill switch option

The larger holes are what we're struggling with too. If we go with the clips we will provide the tape as well. I really like the way that came out on your car.

As for the ECU. This a tough one as well and we're interested in the feedback on it. With the new tank style there is now a step where the ECU would go that can be used for a little bit of a storage so we wanted to keep it open and clean. The FF manual shows the ECU in that general area and we're taking that idea and doing what needs to be done in order to ensure longevity with a secure mount, weather, and heat proofing of the box. The box will be very simple to remove if someone needed to unplug the ECU (which is extremely rare). Overall, even in that spot it's easier to get to than a stock Subaru.

I think even with our new setup someone could pretty easily mount the ECU on the cabin side of the firewall if they so chose.

Kill switch is definitely an option for R guys and anyone who wants it. Only bummer is that Longacre discounted the panel we were using, however, Justin (Shoeish) came up with a really cool idea and we can order the individual bits without the panel.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19383-Wyoming-818R-Build-Thread&p=221454&viewfull=1#post221454

[FFRSpec72]

Kill switch is definitely an option for R guys and anyone who wants it. Only bummer is that Longacre discounted the panel we were using, however, Justin (Shoeish) came up with a really cool idea and we can order the individual bits without the panel.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19383-Wyoming-818R-Build-Thread&p=221454&viewfull=1#post221454

I like the idea but I would be concerned that his kill switch in in the cockpit and not accessible for a corner worker.

I really like all the changes and hard work that you have put into the harness over the past almost 2 years now, really great work !

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hi Brian,
I have a couple comments on the ECU box.
Where it is located it will get hit with water spray, sand and pebbles if the builder doesn't have the wheel wells installed.
My guess, out of the running cars, maybe 30% have finished and installed the wheel wells. I have a few thousand miles on mine and still have not installed the wheel wells.

The square tube on top of your box gets an aluminum plate mounted to the top of it. You can see that piece here. (sorry for the stripped towel.
Back side
49485

Front side
49486

Is there a reason you went for the hot turbo side of the car instead of the drivers side?

Do you realize that builders that used wagon donors will have a bolt that protrudes into your box to mount the seat belt spool.

49487

If you have any questions about any of this post it or give me a call.
Bob

[07FIREBLADE]

Hey Bob,

Good call, on the wagon donor seat belt. I completely overlooked that when I mocked this box up. I have harnesses installed in my car and that bracket is unused not an excuse just stating the reasoning behind the location. I also know about the the top engine/hump aluminum piece that gets mounted to the top of that location. The ecu box can be mounted underneath the aluminum or the top edge can always be trimmed off and the front surface of the box can be used to mount to the square bar.

The "hot side" was chosen because of the natural lay of the stock Subaru wiring harness. It naturally makes the curved J shape in stock configuration and we wanted to keep this uniformity without putting added stress on the ecu plugs/wires. With the added protection that we have in mind for this location, environmental factors will be severely cut down upon including: temperature, direct water contact, road debris, oil, gas. Also on the driver side many people are running coolant overflow bottles, emission related items, fuel filer neck for the stock/Boyd tank. This is also the recommend location according to FFR per manual pg 235.

The only opening to this box that could get any real water spray is where the loom comes out of the bottom the rest of the box is sealed up. Water would also have to come up into the box not thrown forward from a rotating wheel. The front surface of the box mates to the engine side of the square tube with a bent piece that covers the top. The right most portion of the box is getting extended out to the vertical square bar and will be mounted to that as well. The top portion of our box can be trimmed to fit if your aluminum hump piece is already permanently (rivet) or removable (rivnut) installed or could be wedged underneath. This two fold design is for both R/S and the C guys. The R/S can either front mount or top mount depending on their build while the C guys do not have the hump aluminum to worry about instead they have glass that seals off the engine compartment from the passenger cabin.

[FFRSpec72]

The only opening to this box that could get any real water spray is where the loom comes out of the bottom the rest of the box is sealed up. Water would also have to come up into the box not thrown forward from a rotating wheel. The front surface of the box mates to the engine side of the square tube with a bent piece that covers the top. The right most portion of the box is getting extended out to the vertical square bar and will be mounted to that as well. The top portion of our box can be trimmed to fit if your aluminum hump piece is already permanently (rivet) or removable (rivnut) installed or could be wedged underneath. This two fold design is for both R/S and the C guys. The R/S can either front mount or top mount depending on their build while the C guys do not have the hump aluminum to worry about instead they have glass that seals off the engine compartment from the passenger cabin.

If I needed a harness now I would opt out of the new box and ask for the original setup, just not doing it for location and access, bad idea.

[07FIREBLADE]

The way the harness is being built it can still be put in the stock location and the box doesn't have to be used. Running the box is purely up to the builder and was just a solution to a problem that arose with ffr changing gas tanks and firewalls. We no longer have an open area that the Ecu can mount to on the firewall.

[FFRSpec72]

The way the harness is being built it can still be put in the stock location and the box doesn't have to be used. Running the box is purely up to the builder and was just a solution to a problem that arose with ffr changing gas tanks and firewalls. We no longer have an open area that the Ecu can mount to on the firewall.

That was not clear from Brian's post, as most of us R folks don't mess with the stock tank setup and thus are not effected by that change

[iWire]

That was not clear from Brian's post, as most of us R folks don't mess with the stock tank setup and thus are not effected by that change

The picture below may help clarify. Given the new tank/firewall, this would be the option if we decided to stick the ECU inside the cabin (it would be exposed in this spot). We could do this, but it would require drilling holes into the firewall which we would like to avoid if possible.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/b5da70e9-e44d-49d0-ad84-3847bce970d7_zpsq5f8tcij.jpg

[FFRSpec72]

The picture below may help clarify. Given the new tank/firewall, this would be the option if we decided to stick the ECU inside the cabin. We could do this, but it would require drilling holes into the firewall which we would like to void if possible.


I run a dual firewall, on between the engine and cockpit and 1 between the fuel cell and cockpit so drilling holes is not an issue, so as long as the original option remains I have no issues

[iWire]

I run a dual firewall, on between the engine and cockpit and 1 between the fuel cell and cockpit so drilling holes is not an issue, so as long as the original option remains I have no issues

Most people are not running dual firewall though and with the new setup there isn't space in between the 2 firewalls. So the idea is that we build a mini firewall box for the ECU, but yes the way we're building the harness means that you could easily mount it like it was originally.

[iWire]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/Photo_2016-01-13_03-47-03_PM_zpslvgal72g.png

Tough decisions...;)

[iWire]

http://media.cobbtuning.com/catalog/gallery/AP3-SUB_gallery_01.jpg

We're now a COBB Tuning authorized dealer. We're constantly looking for partners that can help us provide an all encompassing solution for your Subaru powered machine and no better company than Cobb to do that. Give us a shout if you need anything Cobb!

V4.0 harness is about done and we've added ABS to this one. ECU box is getting built right now and should have that ready to ship in the near future. Stay tuned!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/ABS_zpsdvbpiacp.jpg

[iWire]

Just finished up Jim's previously "dieted" harness.

Before
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-15%2015.11.41_zpsyihxrtrh.jpg

And after we tore it apart and started over.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/626.10_zpsws52gk51.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1083512781678983.1073742260.115786161784988&type=3

Plus we just came across this on another previously dieted harness, not Jim's, but still classic and I know plenty of you guys can relate!
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-01-29%2016.21.51_zpsjrfjsicr.jpg

Oh and check the original post as we've updated pics and pricing for the V4.0 harness!

[Mitch Wright]

Nice work as expected from I wire. When I do another one no hesitation you will get the harness.
Brian, do you have a possible ETA on the Boxes?

[iWire]

Nice work as expected from I wire. When I do another one no hesitation you will get the harness.
Brian, do you have a possible ETA on the Boxes?

Thanks Mitch! Not yet, but we should have a tester from the machine shop soon though.

[iWire]

Congrats to Dave for being the first 818R in Australia to get road registered!

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/12657854_1709063579308458_7684323749809340246_o.jp g

https://www.facebook.com/Daves-Australian-RHD-Factory-Five-Racing-818R-Build-1682819981932818/

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.994412517255677.1073742191.115786161784988&type=3

[Hindsight]

Looks great!!

[Mechie3]

Looks nice but...... Wayne (hendow) got the green and carbon fiber 818 registered in Australia in July with the plates ffr 818. ;). However, he isn the first to my knowledge to register an R model. :)

[07FIREBLADE]

But Wayne didn't have to build the car from the ground up. He had one leg through the door to begin with. None the less its a good thing to finally see this car up and running. It was a fun build

[Mechie3]

I just noticed his headlights are silver. Is that an AUS requirement vs the black ones?

[iWire]

You are correct, it was meant to say 818"R".

[longislandwrx]

very nice.

[jaw777]

I must confess that I am the author of that WTF photo above. After dieting and messing with my own harness for over 8 months (400 hours +/-) I finally broke down and sent it to iWire. I have to tell you that these guys are the best. Brian and his team are craftsman and the harness that they sent back was art. At one point I had my car to go kart phase (drivable) and I just had a few bugs left to work our of the harness. The more I worked on it the worse it got until I shorted out and ruined my fuel pump and cooked my coil packs. I put Brian's harness in and my car is running again and everything works! Not only that, it looks good, weighs less and you don't have to jam it into the console tunnel.

If I were building another 818 today, I wouldn't hesitate to send my harness to iWire. I originally tried to do it myself because I wanted to save money and I liked the challenge (I am an engineer, but not electrical). However, if I were doing it again I would forgo the aftermarket wheels, seats and brakes to put the iWire harness in. You can always replace the stock wheels, seats, etc. later, but you won't get back that wasted time and headaches from messing with that harness. I could have been driving my car with my sons last summer if I had sent my harness to iWire. Not only that, I can't tell you how much time and money I spent on ruined parts (see above), soldering, wire wrap, tape, fuses, testing equipment, etc. Thanks Brian!

[RM1SepEx]

jaw777, I couldn't agree more, I had the same experience, go kart all was fine, then nothing out of the blue. I LOVE what I got back!

At least I didn't cook anything! Brian is great to work with!

Thank God I didn't do more that 40-50 hrs before I sent mine out tho :rolleyes:

[iWire]

I must confess that I am the author of that WTF photo above. After dieting and messing with my own harness for over 8 months (400 hours +/-) I finally broke down and sent it to iWire. I have to tell you that these guys are the best. Brian and his team are craftsman and the harness that they sent back was art. At one point I had my car to go kart phase (drivable) and I just had a few bugs left to work our of the harness. The more I worked on it the worse it got until I shorted out and ruined my fuel pump and cooked my coil packs. I put Brian's harness in and my car is running again and everything works! Not only that, it looks good, weighs less and you don't have to jam it into the console tunnel.

If I were building another 818 today, I wouldn't hesitate to send my harness to iWire. I originally tried to do it myself because I wanted to save money and I liked the challenge (I am an engineer, but not electrical). However, if I were doing it again I would forgo the aftermarket wheels, seats and brakes to put the iWire harness in. You can always replace the stock wheels, seats, etc. later, but you won't get back that wasted time and headaches from messing with that harness. I could have been driving my car with my sons last summer if I had sent my harness to iWire. Not only that, I can't tell you how much time and money I spent on ruined parts (see above), soldering, wire wrap, tape, fuses, testing equipment, etc. Thanks Brian!


jaw777, I couldn't agree more, I had the same experience, go kart all was fine, then nothing out of the blue. I LOVE what I got back!

At least I didn't cook anything! Brian is great to work with!

Thank God I didn't do more that 40-50 hrs before I sent mine out tho :rolleyes:

Thank you both for the compliment. We really appreciate it and are so glad to have been able to help you guys get out and enjoy the car you've built!

[Sgt.Gator]

Does the iWire harness work or can it be made by iWire to work with aftermarket ECUs like a Megasquirt MS3-Pro?

[07FIREBLADE]

IIRC we have done a Haltech 818r style harness for another car. And we did a AEM setup for one of the 818 guys. So yes it should work. Brian will chime in when he sees this post. All we need is your stock harness for some components to make the body side and we would merge the ecu into the build. We do it all the time.

[Solidworks-Mike]

Are you guys able integrate different style ignition systems such as a pushbutton system?

[07FIREBLADE]

Yes we can and have done it a few times already. If you go to the first page you can see what builds we have done and the general specs and range of builds. You can see the vast change the harness has gone through over the last 2 years.

[iWire]

Does the iWire harness work or can it be made by iWire to work with aftermarket ECUs like a Megasquirt MS3-Pro?
Yep, we can build it for a custom ECU, not a problem. We just generally recommend the OEM ECU for most applications. We can talk about your setup and decide what the best option is.


Are you guys able integrate different style ignition systems such as a pushbutton system?
As Robert mentioned, yep this is no problem. We can either put it in a panel or split them up to individual pieces in the dash.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/iWire%20R%20Spec%20Harness/7f98ced8-a7ba-47e3-bcce-1e596868c16a_zps76127c52.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1S3mKgp.gif

We have also done a keyless setup with a button that does accessory, ignition power, and starting (including remote start).
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.832966350066962.1073742053.115786161784988&type=3

[iWire]

We've got the new install manuals updated. Hopefully these will make it even easier than it already is. The last 2 installs were done in around 2 hours with just the older manual and some basic updated harness pictures.

Non Drive by Wire Manual (http://media.wix.com/ugd/39dc8e_a7de8befea9e4372bef091333178f687.pdf)
Drive by Wire Manual (http://media.wix.com/ugd/39dc8e_dfaf73c2b16d463da4eb86632fe3980c.pdf)

[ben1272]

Nice instructions and very nice looking harness!

[iWire]

Nice instructions and very nice looking harness!

Thanks Ben! Can't wait to get your harness built!

Power window fun today (click picture for video). :) http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/th_VID_142960516_035207_zpsahibs0vw.mp4 (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/VID_142960516_035207_zpsahibs0vw.mp4)

[FFRSpec72]

Thanks Ben! Can't wait to get your harness built!

Power window fun today (click picture for video). :) http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/th_VID_142960516_035207_zpsahibs0vw.mp4 (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/VID_142960516_035207_zpsahibs0vw.mp4)

I want one for my R so as not to mess up my hair going down the straight-a-way

[iWire]

I want one for my R so as not to mess up my hair going down the straight-a-way

Let's do it!

[drdracing]

My harness was the 4th one I-wire did. Absolutely plug and play. Best money I spent on the entire build. Drdracing

[iWire]

My harness was the 4th one I-wire did. Absolutely plug and play. Best money I spent on the entire build. Drdracing

Hey Rick! Glad to hear you are happy. You should bring it down for the HB meet! :D

[longislandwrx]

I've been meaning to email you to discuss... Not sure if this is the best place but it might be good info for everyone.

My engine is a JDM v7 with avcs... I would love to run a US spec accessport. What's the best harness/ecu to get that will properly run this engine, and will make your life easier building the harness?

thanks. Jeff

[FFRSpec72]

I've been meaning to email you to discuss... Not sure if this is the best place but it might be good info for everyone.

My engine is a JDM v7 with avcs... I would love to run a US spec accessport. What's the best harness/ecu to get that will properly run this engine, and will make your life easier building the harness?

thanks. Jeff

So you are going to run a US ECU ???? Why ?

[longislandwrx]

Personal Preference

So I can tune with the accessport, do datalogging, diagnostics, digital gauges, On the fly map changing, launch control, etc... Plus I have 11 years experience with accessport.

I know you can open source some of this, with/without a laptop but i'm comfy with AP.

A JDM accessport is $1100 I can get a usdm accessport, wiring harness and ecu for cheaper.

[iWire]

I've been meaning to email you to discuss... Not sure if this is the best place but it might be good info for everyone.

My engine is a JDM v7 with avcs... I would love to run a US spec accessport. What's the best harness/ecu to get that will properly run this engine, and will make your life easier building the harness?

thanks. Jeff


Personal Preference

So I can tune with the accessport, do datalogging, diagnostics, digital gauges, On the fly map changing, launch control, etc... Plus I have 11 years experience with accessport.

I know you can open source some of this, with/without a laptop but i'm comfy with AP.

A JDM accessport is $1100 I can get a usdm accessport, wiring harness and ecu for cheaper.

Hey Jeff,

From the tuners who I've talked to about this, losing the AVCS on the JDM engines is probably not worth it for the use of the AP. If you can get your hands on a JDM AP that might be a good option, but definitely expensive. Like you said, Opensource can do most of what the AP can but it just lacks the refinement and support.

As far as the build is concerned, the process doesn't really change so either USDM or JDM would be fine. Given the choice I'd suggest that you go USDM 2.0 WRX and have us add in the AVCS because the end product will be touch nicer since we don't have to shorten every plug that goes to the engine because of the extra long RHD lengths.

[iWire]

ECU plates in stock and we'll be shipping out to those with the V4 harness. For those with a V1-3 iWire harness we can sell you one for the discounted rate of $65 plus shipping and for non iWire harnesses $100 plus shipping. They come powdercoated black and can be wrapped in heat reflective Gold or Silver foil for an extra $40.


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-04-25%2018.30.16_zpsuownnx59.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-04-25%2015.56.17_zpsy8irkewz.jpg

[NBinSD]

Brian your photobucket images aren't working on that last post.

[iWire]

Brian your photobucket images aren't working on that last post.

Yeah, something is up with Photobucket (some photos are not showing in earlier posts as well). Changed to direct upload for this post.

[NBinSD]

Are those like the ECU box prototype that you posted a few months ago? Are they designed to keep water/rocks away from the ECU if you don't have a second firewall between the motor and ECU?

[iWire]

Are those like the ECU box prototype that you posted a few months ago? Are they designed to keep water/rocks away from the ECU if you don't have a second firewall between the motor and ECU?

Yes, these are the finished version of what we posted a few months back and that is exactly what they are for as well as a secure mount for the ECU.

[NBinSD]

Looks good. Emailing you now.

[07FIREBLADE]

Glad somebody liked them. At least it's not directly above the driver side rear tire if you saw ffr ecoboost version In the engine power episode....

[wleehendrick]

ECU plates in stock and we'll be shipping out to those with the V4 harness. For those with a V1-3 iWire harness we can sell you one for the discounted rate of $65 plus shipping and for non iWire harnesses $100 plus shipping. They come powdercoated black and can be wrapped in heat reflective Gold or Silver foil for an extra $40.

Sold! Just one question... I have harnesses mounted with eyebolts; I assume I can notch out the upper portion where it bends over the top tube, if necessary?

[07FIREBLADE]

There are 6 mounting slots that you can use depending on your configuration and current build status. So you should be fine taking a notch out of the top piece.

[wleehendrick]

There are 6 mounting slots that you can use depending on your configuration and current build status. So you should be fine taking a notch out of the top piece.

Excellent... I'll email Brian to order a plain, black one.

[iWire]

Excellent... I'll email Brian to order a plain, black one.
Great!:D

[iWire]

Enroll in the Factory Five Build School and you can get your hands on our harness first hand before you purchase! - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1139509446079316.1073742301.115786161784988&type=3


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/665.6_zpso48crcyy.jpg

[07FIREBLADE]

Ooooh so pretty....

[iWire]

Come visit us at the FF meet in Huntington tomorrow. Just look for someone wearing an iWire shirt!

[metros]

Fireblade has shared a few hints of a potential nose upgrade for those of us that have upgraded to the new nose pieces. Any details on that?

I'm very close to the point where I'll need to be mounting my headlights and want things lined up or at least to start looking at what I would need to do.

[iWire]

Fireblade has shared a few hints of a potential nose upgrade for those of us that have upgraded to the new nose pieces. Any details on that?

I'm very close to the point where I'll need to be mounting my headlights and want things lined up or at least to start looking at what I would need to do.

We actually rebuilt Robert (Fireblade) from scratch to get him the newest stuff, however, Mechie should be sending his stuff in shortly and we'll be able to get something sorted out at that point for both modular and non-modular customers.

[metros]

You're not anticipating needing everyone to send their harnesses back, correct? This is just to build the new components.

[07FIREBLADE]

Mine was just for the newest stuff and I could do it. I had one of the original harnesses that were single pieces.

[metros]

^Care to replicate what you made? I'm using the same leds that you're using and also have one of the early one piece harnesses. I can solder the necessary connection changes as long as I have directions.

[iWire]

^Care to replicate what you made? I'm using the same leds that you're using and also have one of the early one piece harnesses. I can solder the necessary connection changes as long as I have directions.

For the guys without modular harnesses we'll come up a simple (as possible) fix. We won't make you tear apart the entire harness.

[iWire]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-05-06%2014.28.58_zpscbxwaxkq.jpg

Little trophy from last weeks HB meet. :D

Plus we've added a tab for the ECU mounting box on our website www.iwireservices.com

[ben1272]

Brian, I am looking forward to installing the harness now......quite different from how I felt about trying to do a nice job installing the factory harness! It is like a pressure has been lifted from my shoulders (and I am an electrical engineer!)

The new enclosure looks awesome and really finishes off your product. I like how you seem to be constantly trying to improve and refine what your offer. Cant wait!

[iWire]

Brian, I am looking forward to installing the harness now......quite different from how I felt about trying to do a nice job installing the factory harness! It is like a pressure has been lifted from my shoulders (and I am an electrical engineer!)

The new enclosure looks awesome and really finishes off your product. I like how you seem to be constantly trying to improve and refine what your offer. Cant wait!

Thanks for the compliment Ben, especially coming from an EE! Can't wait until you can get it in your hands.

[iWire]

ECU boxes fully stocked!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-06-02%2017.38.27_zpswplkxhn5.jpg

[metros]

Nice!

Any update on the headlight harness retro for updated front ends?

[iWire]

Nice!

Any update on the headlight harness retro for updated front ends?

Yes. We have gotten it sorted out for the modular harness so we now what needs to be done. There are extra front harnesses here and we are looking for the headlight side of the plugs so we can get to as close to plug and play as possible for you. Would you be willing to chop the headlight side of the headlight harness off and send it to us if we can't find what we need? That way we can build onto that end and you can plug it into the pre-existing bulkhead harness?

[metros]

I'd be happy to send whatever you needed.

[iWire]

I'd be happy to send whatever you needed.

Shoot me an email and we can talk about the parts we'll need in order to build one up for you.

[iWire]

Most recent first time fire up from Mike Q #063

https://goo.gl/photos/xsQ4Y4EyjgujYPqA7

[ben1272]

Nice! Did you hear how long to install the harness?

[iWire]

Nice! Did you hear how long to install the harness?

From Mike Q, "I had it ready to go in 4 hours. It will need more work when the body goes in but it was super easy. "

[iWire]

Weight is a direct reflection of how many options are chosen. This one going to be a bit hefty. haha

The boxes are moved off the table to accommodate is AC system. They will end up on the battery side of the firewall instead of inside the cabin.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-07-29%2014.49.00_zpsds2f99wn.jpg

[bbjones121]

Weight is a direct reflection of how many options are chosen. This one going to be a bit hefty. haha

The boxes are moved off the table to accommodate is AC system. They will end up on the battery side of the firewall instead of inside the cabin.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2016-07-29%2014.49.00_zpsds2f99wn.jpg

Hey, that is mine isn't it? ��

[iWire]

Hey, that is mine isn't it? ��

That it is and it's quite the monster!

[bbjones121]

That it is and it's quite the monster!

Haha, still should be much less than the factory one and much more clean.

[iWire]

Haha, still should be much less than the factory one and much more clean.

Without a doubt. ;)

[ben1272]

Brian, interesting idea, though looking at my iWire harness (also with 3 fuse blocks) swapping it to the battery side of the front firewall looks like it will be very tricky to access, especially once windshield and frame is in place, no? Is there no enough room under dash for both the fuses and A/C-heater gear? I guess I am going to find out as I have been planning to add A/C and heat at some point! I hope I can fit it! :O

-Ben

[iWire]

Brian, interesting idea, though looking at my iWire harness (also with 3 fuse blocks) swapping it to the battery side of the front firewall looks like it will be very tricky to access, especially once windshield and frame is in place, no? Is there no enough room under dash for both the fuses and A/C-heater gear? I guess I am going to find out as I have been planning to add A/C and heat at some point! I hope I can fit it! :O

-Ben

You're definitely right Ben, it is a bit tougher to access, but it's also tough to get both in the cabin although I think it's possible. The boxes will end up about halfway down the firewall when put onto the battery side to accommodate the windshield and cowl.

[bbjones121]

Brian, interesting idea, though looking at my iWire harness (also with 3 fuse blocks) swapping it to the battery side of the front firewall looks like it will be very tricky to access, especially once windshield and frame is in place, no? Is there no enough room under dash for both the fuses and A/C-heater gear? I guess I am going to find out as I have been planning to add A/C and heat at some point! I hope I can fit it! :O

-Ben

There wasn't room in my setup. The little space that there is between the vintage air system and the front firewall inside, I am hoping to mount my mini stereo amp.

[bbjones121]

I don't think it will be to difficult to access in front. I am hoping I don't need to access it much anyways.

[07FIREBLADE]

By nature of your build. Which is the same as mine. Only difference for you is you have DBW and I don't. It's going to be a bit tuff when you get the cowl and body in place. It's doable but not easy like a normal car. But at the same time this car is so low and tight it's not terrible in my opinion. It's easier because you don't have to contort your body to get into the passenger side to get to fuses. This is the 3rd outside reversed harness we have done. I had the 1st 2. I also added some tips to help you install yours easier than me. You will have to cut a second hole in the firewall and loop the front harness section back out where the battery hole and shifter cables go.

[bbjones121]

By nature of your build. Which is the same as mine. Only difference for you is you have DBW and I don't. It's going to be a bit tuff when you get the cowl and body in place. It's doable but not easy like a normal car. But at the same time this car is so low and tight it's not terrible in my opinion. It's easier because you don't have to contort your body to get into the passenger side to get to fuses. This is the 3rd outside reversed harness we have done. I had the 1st 2. I also added some tips to help you install yours easier than me. You will have to cut a second hole in the firewall and loop the front harness section back out where the battery hole and shifter cables go.

Nice, I will have to check out your guide and tips. I am not too worried about another hole in front firewall. I will probably weld the current one shut if needed. I am thinking about doing a floating center console. With mechies shifter linkage, I have more cable slack. I might tilt shifter back slightly and run cables up the back of the floating center console.

Also, technically, the front aluminum pieces aren't even a true firewall, I just need to seal it for water.

[bbjones121]

Getting excited!!

[FFRSpec72]

So one of the only issues I have run into is that the service plugs (2 green plugs) need to be made longer as I have to take my dash off every time I want to flash the ECU

[bbjones121]

So one of the only issues I have run into is that the service plugs (2 green plugs) need to be made longer as I have to take my dash off every time I want to flash the ECU

That sounds easy to fix later?

[iWire]

So one of the only issues I have run into is that the service plugs (2 green plugs) need to be made longer as I have to take my dash off every time I want to flash the ECU

I would just run them to a switch so that you can just flip it from the dash at anytime. We've done this for a few cars.


Oh and just finished our most complex build to date. It was a fun one!

https://www.facebook.com/iWireWiringServices/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1209780789052181

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/716.9_zpsoai7gjgp.jpg

[bbjones121]

I would just run them to a switch so that you can just flip it from the dash at anytime. We've done this for a few cars.


Oh and just finished our most complex build to date. It was a fun one!

https://www.facebook.com/iWireWiringServices/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1209780789052181

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/716.9_zpsoai7gjgp.jpg

Awesome! Can't wait.

[Mitch Wright]

Tony, that is interesting as I don't have a problem with service plugs being short. Wonder if it could be the way the harness is routed? I made a mount for the OBD plug mounted on the right side of console and the service plugs tied off right next to it.

[STiPWRD]

I would just run them to a switch so that you can just flip it from the dash at anytime. We've done this for a few cars.
Brian, for an 02 wrx harness, would I just put a switch between B125 and B126 and permanently close the connection at B250?

[iWire]

Tony, that is interesting as I don't have a problem with service plugs being short. Wonder if it could be the way the harness is routed? I made a mount for the OBD plug mounted on the right side of console and the service plugs tied off right next to it.

His was the first one we built after the original prototype so the plugs may be tucked behind a bit, but it's just a matter of extending them to where he'd like them. I can send you a pre-built jumper if you'd like Tony.


Brian, for an 02 wrx harness, would I just put a switch between B125 and B126 and permanently close the connection at B250?

Yep, you can definitely do that.

[FFRSpec72]

His was the first one we built after the original prototype so the plugs may be tucked behind a bit, but it's just a matter of extending them to where he'd like them. I can send you a pre-built jumper if you'd like Tony.



Yep, you can definitely do that.

Brian if you could do that it would be awesome !!!! as that would save me from screwing something up !!! Let me know what I owe you. As always you have GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE !

[iWire]

Brian if you could do that it would be awesome !!!! as that would save me from screwing something up !!! Let me know what I owe you. As always you have GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE !

Haha, you got it. Just shoot me an email with how long you need the leads to be.

[bbjones121]

By nature of your build. Which is the same as mine. Only difference for you is you have DBW and I don't. It's going to be a bit tuff when you get the cowl and body in place. It's doable but not easy like a normal car. But at the same time this car is so low and tight it's not terrible in my opinion. It's easier because you don't have to contort your body to get into the passenger side to get to fuses. This is the 3rd outside reversed harness we have done. I had the 1st 2. I also added some tips to help you install yours easier than me. You will have to cut a second hole in the firewall and loop the front harness section back out where the battery hole and shifter cables go.

Where are your tips? I cannot find.

[iWire]

Where are your tips? I cannot find.

He just got married last week and is on his honeymoon. I'll make sure to get his notes when he gets back and send them off.

[iWire]

Just a little tweak of the fusechart, but we like the upgrade.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/725.5_zps9xzy1p87.jpg

[iWire]

http://www.iwireservices.com/product-page/e839c864-d4e1-b2ed-f047-dd36cc749d0f

Show your iWire love and grab up a shirt! If you are an iWire customer shoot me a message for discount coupon. :D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/14369955_1238705239493069_2189493787201698367_n_zp st19uwbd3.png

[iWire]

iWire Mounting Kits Available for purchase on our store. Even if you don't have an iWire harness, this is a must have to secure it to the car.

http://www.iwireservices.com/product-page/ab7de5a3-4e27-9f11-1ca8-01506ac306ca

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/mounting%20hardware%20-%20components_zpsj9fats5y.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/mounting%20hardware%20-%20package_zpsbqocvxnu.jpg

[ben1272]

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These awesome acrylic adhesive mounted aluminum tabs on my tunnel holding down iWire harness. Only the first 2 of many I will be putting in place! They work very nice and look great in my opinion. I may or may not add the protective/grippy rubber under the cable tie (it is included in the kit).

[iWire]

58902

These awesome acrylic adhesive mounted aluminum tabs on my tunnel holding down iWire harness. Only the first 2 of many I will be putting in place! They work very nice and look great in my opinion. I may or may not add the protective/grippy rubber under the cable tie (it is included in the kit).

Looking great Ben! I would suggest putting the rubber tape on there too since it will really hold things tight.

[iWire]

http://www.iwireservices.com/iwire-swap-map

With over 700 builds to date we thought it would be cool to create a customer map. The Blue tags are for the 818s, so check it out and see if you had an 818 buddy that you didn't know you had!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/national%20swap%20map_zpssh3bvvd7.jpg

[FFRSpec72]

When we say to our customers "if there is anything you need, please ask," we mean it.


So can you give me 4.3 million dollars ?

[Mechie3]

In for Millions (I'd settle for enough for a CNC and shop to put it in though).

I was on your site today (looking for a logo for a project, ;) ) and saw the map. Pretty cool!

[iWire]

So can you give me 4.3 million dollars ?


In for Millions (I'd settle for enough for a CNC and shop to put it in though).

I was on your site today (looking for a logo for a project, ;) ) and saw the map. Pretty cool!


Iy clearly states "need" not "want", and also doesn't say we have to give it to you, it's just that you should ask. ;P

Thanks Craig!

[Mechie3]

Maybe he owes the Mafia 4.3 million and needs it.

[iWire]

Maybe he owes the Mafia 4.3 million and needs it.

Valid point, but note part 2 of that sentence. :cool:

[FFRSpec72]

Maybe he owes the Mafia 4.3 million and needs it.

I only owe the Mafia 1.2 million the other 3.1 million is so I can finish the 818

[flynntuna]

Ha ha, 3.1 million would outfit an awesome shop, or a couple of Dept of defense hammers. :rolleyes:

[iWire]

Two more of our harnesses in completed cars. Love to see that we're helping get these cars out and on the road!

John F #570 - https://www.facebook.com/pg/iWireWiringServices/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1004113022952293

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/3_zpswtrlygib.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/4_zpsat5i3tr9.jpg

John G #685 - https://www.facebook.com/pg/iWireWiringServices/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1162713730425554

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/1_zpsjtv0tqwe.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/2_zpsme85qklf.jpg

[iWire]

And we need to know who this belongs to!
https://www.facebook.com/emichchevy/photos/a.1393491257342858.1073741837.148421105183219/1393494357342548/?type=3&theater

[FFRSpec72]

And we need to know who this belongs to!
https://www.facebook.com/emichchevy/photos/a.1393491257342858.1073741837.148421105183219/1393494357342548/?type=3&theater

Don't know but NOT liking the frontend !

[Mitch Wright]

Good looking cars
5990259903
Thanks Iwire
Tony, I think I have to agree, I like the headlights on the updated front but the grill hasn't grown on me yet. I am sure it could have a lot to do with I have the old style front end.

[iWire]

Don't know but NOT liking the frontend !


Good looking cars
5990259903
Thanks Iwire
Tony, I think I have to agree, I like the headlights on the updated front but the grill hasn't grown on me yet. I am sure it could have a lot to do with I have the old style front end.

To each their own and thus the beauty of a DIY car! ;)

[coloskydiver]

And we need to know who this belongs to!
https://www.facebook.com/emichchevy/photos/a.1393491257342858.1073741837.148421105183219/1393494357342548/?type=3&theater

That would be mine. Great day at the track showing what an 818 can do��

[iWire]

That would be mine. Great day at the track showing what an 818 can do��

Love it! Congrats Ron!

[iWire]

John's car making some power on the dyno!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VrPqJwlRjo

More info here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2813542&highlight=delicious+tuning

[iWire]

I know a bunch of you guys have completed cars! Let's fill this calendar up with iWire powered 818s!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?22532-Possible-818-Calendar-for-forum-members

[iWire]

Another 818 harness heading to Australia!

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[FFRSpec72]

Another 818 harness heading to Australia!

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It is *** backwards

[iWire]

It is *** backwards

You're telling me?! It's like wiring it in a mirror. :p

[iWire]

Harness heading to Sweden for an 08 WRX Powered 818 with a Haltech ECU

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[Mitch Wright]

Here is another completed 818R that has been Iwired.619066190761908

[iWire]

Here is another completed 818R that has been Iwired.619066190761908

Beautiful!

[Samiam1017]

can you email me a quote on this same complete setup for an 07 wrx. thx
sorry i thought i quoted the sweden elite 1500 harness
thats what i would like a price on is a complete harness for a 818s with an elite 1500 ecu for an 07wrx thx

[iWire]

can you email me a quote on this same complete setup for an 07 wrx. thx
sorry i thought i quoted the sweden elite 1500 harness
thats what i would like a price on is a complete harness for a 818s with an elite 1500 ecu for an 07wrx thx

I would love to! I don't have your email though so please send me one to iwiresales@gmail.com and we'll get you sorted out.

[iWire]

We generally recommend the OEM ECU but for some builds it make sense to go standalone. For Scott we used an AEM Electronics Infinity 508 to run his 2.0 WRX Powered 818.

[iWire]

For those switching over to Speed Density we have a plug and play adapter for the MAF to simplify the job! To Purchase 2002-2007 Speed Density Kit - Click Here Speed Density 2002-2007 (http://www.iwireservices.com/product-page/0ca01ab8-6860-79d7-86a5-ebe14ba9650f)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/MAF%20SD%2002-07%206_zpshjuhim0u.jpg

[FFRSpec72]

So where is the tach wire on a the 2002 WRX dash harness as I need to tap into for a shift light. Maybe a iWire has a adapter ?

[iWire]

So where is the tach wire on a the 2002 WRX dash harness as I need to tap into for a shift light. Maybe a iWire has a adapter ?

Did I not get back to you on email? I'm pretty sure I saw this from you but now can't find it. Shoot me another one and I'll get you a quick diagram. There isn't a good way to make a jumper so we'll have to tap it.

[Sector]

Can you share part number for the black grounding block you are using on your harness. I like it much better then standard grounding strip. Thanks.

[iWire]

Can you share part number for the black grounding block you are using on your harness. I like it much better then standard grounding strip. Thanks.

You're going to need a couple of tools and it's made up of 4-6 different parts and minimum orders of 50 pieces. I would recommend you stick with the OEM one because the wire to wire connections are much simpler to utilize. If you need more we'd be happy to send one (or a couple) your way.

[Sector]

I appreciate the offer, but if tool is required to get the job done correctly, it does make senses to just use wire-to-wire method. Thanks again.

[iWire]

I appreciate the offer, but if tool is required to get the job done correctly, it does make senses to just use wire-to-wire method. Thanks again.

You're quite welcome and good luck!

[iWire]

Been a long time since we've built a super basic race harness! Usually it's "give me everything including the kitchen sink" lol.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/811.9_zpsr7dx8urf.jpg

[iWire]

Check out The Smoking Tire doing a One Take with one of our Factory Five 818 Builds:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvylxsSzkDE&t=630s

[iWire]

Brapchella 2017 aka the #iwiremeet is coming to a parking lot near us. Pop your hood grab a Popsicle and chill ⛄ with the #iWire crew June 3rd from 10am-1pm.
Register Here - http://www.iwireservices.com/

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/keenerrs/meetadFINAL2%201_zpsrmabmx7a.jpg

[longislandwrx]

Do you still have the cool motorcycle style indicator switch and horn control?

looks like you can shave another half pound off that R harness. :D

[iWire]

Do you still have the cool motorcycle style indicator switch and horn control?

looks like you can shave another half pound off that R harness. :D

Ha. Yes, we do have them. Only a couple of guys run them because most with a dedicated track R model don't even both with turn signals. instead we set up the high and low beams with a rocker switch and utilize the original wheel horn setup.

[iWire]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9T7y32HR-U

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4364/36259467843_5d9694f686_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xf8fwF)[/url][url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156700964@N04/] (https://flic.kr/p/Xf8fwF)


100 builds completed!

[wirenut]

Congrats guys! Looking foward to installing mine in the next few weeks.

[iWire]

Congrats guys! Looking foward to installing mine in the next few weeks.

Thanks! Let us know how it goes!

[iWire]

We are in the early stages of implementing CANBUS equipped engines into different projects and would love to see one in an 818. If someone takes this on as their power plant we would provide significant help in the wiring department. Ideally it would be a direct injected platform like the 2015 WRX or a BRZ/FRS. The BRZ/FRS NA platform might just be perfect for the 818 since it's a good blend of simplicity (no turbo cooling issues) and power at around 200 HP.

Here is some video of the first (as far as we know) FA WRX running an OEM ECU outside it's original chassis.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_E5oguPpRw

We've created a new thread for this for those interested - http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?25886-Anyone-up-challenge-of-a-2015-WRX-or-BRZ-FRS-Donor&p=294849#post294849

[Brett33]

question just acquired a kit with your harness. Should I be able to start the car without pressing in the clutch?

I assume not for safety and something is installed incorrectly but I want to verify.

Brett

[eggman]

Disabling the clutch safety switch is an option with an iWire harness, so it's possible the previous owner had that done. Your ECU should have the iWire harness number on it in case they have your harness's build options on record.

[iWire]

question just acquired a kit with your harness. Should I be able to start the car without pressing in the clutch?

I assume not for safety and something is installed incorrectly but I want to verify.

Brett

Please send us an email to sales@iwireservices.com with who you bought it from and a build number if possible. As eggman mentioned, disabling the clutch switch is an option and depending on when it was built we did it a couple different ways.

[iWire]

Busy season is very much upon us. We're crossing 818 build 110 and have a bunch in line. Make sure you get your inquiry in sooner than later so your project won't get delayed!

[iWire]

Well that busy season has not stopped. We're over 120 and more than 10 sitting in line. If you are working on your 818 please reach out so we can get you scheduled.

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