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<blockquote data-quote="Deiimos" data-source="post: 8864919" data-attributes="member: 682903"><p>I never remove the stock wires, they stay connected as they are in a normal car I drive. The stock wires were routed as intended and ran the car just fine, and I'd rather have that security knowing they are still there. I add my bigger wires over them / more direct run from alt to battery, extra grounds, etc.</p><p></p><p>Leaving the stock wiring alone minimizes chance for future issues, secondly, adds to the current carrying capacity. I prefer the stereo system wiring separate from what the car came with to operate / drive as intended, it's fused separately, and really no worries doing this.</p><p></p><p>I've also seen some folks horrific wiring / connector installation abilities, and I would not want them to remove the OEM wiring and install their badly crimped or soldered terminals, or even the set screw type. I'd bet if everybody removed OEM power cable and installed their own, you'd see a lot of cars with no start, charging, melted wires / connectors, or other electrical issues.</p><p></p><p>Having said that, I vote to leave the stock wiring installed and connected.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion / take on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deiimos, post: 8864919, member: 682903"] I never remove the stock wires, they stay connected as they are in a normal car I drive. The stock wires were routed as intended and ran the car just fine, and I'd rather have that security knowing they are still there. I add my bigger wires over them / more direct run from alt to battery, extra grounds, etc. Leaving the stock wiring alone minimizes chance for future issues, secondly, adds to the current carrying capacity. I prefer the stereo system wiring separate from what the car came with to operate / drive as intended, it's fused separately, and really no worries doing this. I've also seen some folks horrific wiring / connector installation abilities, and I would not want them to remove the OEM wiring and install their badly crimped or soldered terminals, or even the set screw type. I'd bet if everybody removed OEM power cable and installed their own, you'd see a lot of cars with no start, charging, melted wires / connectors, or other electrical issues. Having said that, I vote to leave the stock wiring installed and connected. Just my opinion / take on it. [/QUOTE]
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