Cool cable management

BuckeyeTim
BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
edited January 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Ok, here is a DIY tip that not only looks cool, but provides a function as well.

Spark Plug wire separators.

Rather than using twist-ties or zip-ties for "cable management"...Spark Plug wire seperaters. You can get them in several diameters depending on cable diameter. They also come in many colors and construction materials.

You use the 2 cable separator coming out of or going into components, connecting to 3 or 4 cable separators. You can overlap and combine them (even using different colors for easy I'd of various components). You end up with a very nice looking cable management system.

Not affiliated with the following, but try Summit Racing and you will see a vast variety.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited January 2010
    I love summit, drove down there many times when building my boat engine. sounds like a pretty cool idea, got any pics? I take pride in good cable management, very important and often overlooked part of this hobby
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    fronts - rti a9's
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    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited January 2010
    Summit RULES!!!!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2010
    That's good idea!
    Jake
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited January 2010
    BuckeyeTim wrote: »
    Ok, here is a DIY tip that not only looks cool, but provides a function as well.

    Spark Plug wire separators.

    Rather than using twist-ties or zip-ties for "cable management"...Spark Plug wire seperaters. You can get them in several diameters depending on cable diameter. They also come in many colors and construction materials.

    You use the 2 cable separator coming out of or going into components, connecting to 3 or 4 cable separators. You can overlap and combine them (even using different colors for easy I'd of various components). You end up with a very nice looking cable management system.

    Not affiliated with the following, but try Summit Racing and you will see a vast variety.



    Hey Buckeyetim....I'm curious about the name...Buckeye is a brand of powered parachute, do you own one?

    Joe
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited January 2010
    I got buckeye cause he's in ohio?
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited January 2010
    No, I don't have any pics at the moment, but will soon.

    95% of my stuff had been in storage for about the last 10 yrs. We moved into a place that did not have room for anything. Two years ago we bought a place with some land out in the country, so I am just now breaking everything out.

    At the moment, only a few componants fit into the "stand". Some stuff, including the amps are strung out across the floor. (Thank Zeuss for an understanding wife)

    As soon as I get everything moved into the "under construction" listening room I'll be able to post a few pics.


    Yep, you got it....Buckeye for Ohio.
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  • polkymond
    polkymond Posts: 11
    edited January 2010
    Thanks for the tip. Good idea :) Simple yet particle I will try some on my system :)
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited January 2010
    Nice idea! :D

    ATM i find that velcro is the best for me :o
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