Isis Wiring System

[Wodnas]

I am ready to start wiring and are seriously considering installing the Isis system in my car. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Advantages
Disadvantages
Cost
Would appreciate any comments

Thanks Bob

[Mando]

Hi Bob, I was wondering why you would consider the installation of the ISIS system to your car when there seems to be so many other areas you can spend the extra money on a Cobra. Ill never forget what was said to me by my auto electrician and Sideshow on this forum that if a car has been wired properly you shouldnt need to touch it again after its finished except for minor tweeking of the setup. I dont see any advantage replacing the looms that travel from the front to the back of the car with the control boxes required, especially since if you run them in the tunnel, youll never see them again.
My 2 cents worth.

Regards.

[Wodnas]

Hi Mando, You could well be right. I do not know the cost yet as I am waiting for a reply from the manufacturer. I thought the technology looked interesting and would try and find out more about it. Thanks for the input.

Cheers Bob

[sideshow]

when u look at the cost there is not much of a difference

an isis sysstem to suit a cobra is about 1400

a painless or ez2 wire kit is around 400 to 500 depending on brand

so when u look at a conbra costs over 60 grand whats another 1g

i have wired one up
i can wire it up
sorry but thats all info i can give due to things that have happened
between isis and us

[Wodnas]

Thanks Sideshow. I'm trying to read between the lines here. Apart from the things between you and Isis would you use this system again. I agree another grand is acceptable in the big picture.

Bob

[Mando]

Wodnas/Sideshow, if the TRUE difference in cost between the 2 COMPLETED systems was only
1-2 thousand dollars Id go for the ISIS system. I think thats good value for something that seems to me to be so advanced. But I know little about cars and even less about how they work.

Regards.

[PANAVIA]

I have been chomping at the bit to try an ISIS on my CSX build.

My feelings though-- -- the level of sophisticated features in the ISIS may be partially lost in the roughness of the cobra platform.

-- but there are some really neat things to consider.

-- like 'fan timers after shutdown , variable voltage to different items like fuel pumps and lights, any circuit really.

Modern headlight timers , aaaand -- electrical theft protection on a whole new level.

for higher amperage items the ISIS wiring would trigger a relay as opposed to direct application of voltage.

The Cool thing about the ISIS is that it automatically turns all your switches into simple signal traps as opposed to carrying the work voltages, this means you would then remove the *smoke-smolder-burn* settings from your lucas switches.


--Steve

[Wodnas]

OK I'm going to do it.

I have ordered a 3 cell kit, RF control module and windows based programmer.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Bob

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Wodnas

OK I'm going to do it.

I have ordered a 3 cell kit, RF control module and windows based programmer.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Bob

Hey Wodnas, have you ordered your ISIS kit yet ?
I've been looking at it as well, and if you haven't ordered your's yet, maybe we could piggy back the order & maybe save some freight or get a deal on the price buying 2 of them together. I'm located at Vic Pt so I'm not that far from you at all
Rog246

[Pecal]

I've ordered an Isis system, they tried to deliver today but I wasn't home so I will get it tomorrow. Just a note of warning, you'll be hit with a GST amd customs fee so budget an extra $200!!

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Pecal

I've ordered an Isis system, they tried to deliver today but I wasn't home so I will get it tomorrow. Just a note of warning, you'll be hit with a GST amd customs fee so budget an extra $200!!

hey Pecal what was the customs fee for ? & can you give me an idea of the freight too please?
Rog

[PANAVIA]

We are in talks with ISIS to become a dealer/install center. --stay tuned.

[Merv and Sharon]

On initial observation ... this seems to be a total Harrison posting?

[Krait]

Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

On initial observation ... this seems to be a total Harrison posting?

...and without any real Queensland bias

Cheers

[Mando]

Wodnas/Pecal, how about posting some pics guys, I'm sure I'm not the only one thats looking forward to seeing your progress.

Regards.

[AKDreamer23]

I hve ISIS serial # 1, 2 and 3.

Being the guinea pig in the system, I still felt that it was a breeze. I had not wired a car before and it is a simple, clean install that is very functiconal and unique.

As far as it being a "bit much" for these cars, let me just say that the ease of making the button on my turn signal stalk be "flash to pass" with the lights off and becoming a bright/dim toggle with the lights on.......worth cost. Not to mention the security with the key-fob, and other easy fetaures (30 second light delay with key off, 30 second delay with the fan) is icing on the cake.

There are plenty of pictures on my post on FFCobra.com

HTH

Dan

[Merv and Sharon]

Some pics would be great guys.

Merv

[Wodnas]

OK Very much work in progress


Mastercell to be positioned behind glovebox

Rear Powercell mounted and partly wired

Front Mastercell and fuses positioned behind front wheel

Bob

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Wodnas

OK Very much work in progress


Mastercell to be positioned behind glovebox

Rear Powercell mounted and partly wired

Front Mastercell and fuses positioned behind front wheel

Bob

So Bob, how's the wiring going ?

rog246

[Wodnas]

Rog,

I haven't had a lot of spare time lately so haven't done too much. I have found it an easy system to install once you get your head around it. I'm electrically challanged. Most load circuits are connected but have not started on the Mastercell wiring yet. I'll keep you posted.

Bob