Next up - The dreaded loom

[Eddy]

Hi all,

The next thing I need to sort out for my build is the loom.

I don't really want to re-use the old sierra one, but have kept it for the connectors.

I'd heard that Premier Wiring have a good reputation so contacted them - They want £195.

Then I found that Tiger offer a loom for the Avon for £155: http://www.tigerracing.com/zencart/i...ucts _id=1178
Could this be made to work?

I know I'll have to add connectors/terminals myself anyway, so is the premier loom worth the extra cash?

Are there any other good options?

Cheers

Eddy

[TheArf]

Hi Eddy, I bought mine from these people, I haven't but it does look pretty good quality.
I just want to get some of the split conduit to tidy it up and happy days I hope.

p.s I don't like electrickery

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/the-b...-engined-loom/

[SeriesLandy]

I used the sierra loom. I started with the original fuse box and removed everything I didn't need. I then moved over to a fuse board from eBay with crimp terminals. When I was putting the loom in the car I shortened as necessay and the. Loom taped it.
It took time but cost about £20 for the fuse boxes and loom tape.

[Stot]

I got my car going on the MX5 loom stripped, but I have to say I do wish I had spent some money on a Rapid Fit Looms loom. It would be far more elegant than the elephants nose I have behind my dash now.

Cheers
Stot

[Eddy]

Thanks for the replies gents.

That SVC one looks good, but at a similar price to the Premier Looms one.

I can see what you're saying about using the donor loom, Steve.
It would probably work and be a pretty cheap solution, but I'm not that confident with electrics and there would be quite a lot to strip out. I've also read quite a few build threads where, like Stot, people have said if they would buy a loom if they were doing it again.

I'm pretty convinced I want to buy a new one, I just really want to know what the best value option would be - If there is nothing a Premier/SVC/Rapid fit loom would get me over the Tiger one, its got to be better value, right?

[Davidbolam]

I would have bought a rapid fit loom the same as stot if I was doing this again but I think the easiest option is to use the existing donor item. All you need to do is shorten and lengthen it where needed.

David