will77530 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 so on newer vehicles they use a fiber optic cable, i am wondering what the benefits are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_smokey Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 they are safer to connect to the internal computer... and i was told they work quicker (but not sure like i said "as i was told") peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Zero chance of interference. It has a faster transfer rate but that's irrelevant for this. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_smokey Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Zero chance of interference. It has a faster transfer rate but that's irrelevant for this. because it doesn't work like an regular wire but works with kind of light pulse is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Zero chance of interference. It has a faster transfer rate but that's irrelevant for this. because it doesn't work like an regular wire but works with kind of light pulse is it not? yeah plus they are a bitch to splice or repair ive heard. You need special tools to work on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) iirc they are composed of very fine strands of glass that transmit pulses of light. Edited June 3, 2012 by Kranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_smokey Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Zero chance of interference. It has a faster transfer rate but that's irrelevant for this. because it doesn't work like an regular wire but works with kind of light pulse is it not? yeah plus they are a bitch to splice or repair ive heard. You need special tools to work on them. yeah that they're a bitch to work on i know.. the new mercedes AMG has full fiber optic wiring (think they call it "can-bus") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Zero chance of interference. It has a faster transfer rate but that's irrelevant for this. because it doesn't work like an regular wire but works with kind of light pulse is it not? yeah plus they are a bitch to splice or repair ive heard. You need special tools to work on them. yeah that they're a bitch to work on i know.. the new mercedes AMG has full fiber optic wiring (think they call it "can-bus") Im all for new technology, but that kindof sucks right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 ive repaired fiber runs for networks./ Its a motherfucker. I wouldnt do it the disrespect of calling it a bitch. its come a long way but it still sucks to work with. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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