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<blockquote data-quote="Specialtyperformanceparts" data-source="post: 1629042" data-attributes="member: 24406"><p>I agree that DT connectors are smoother in general. I would have loved to use those instead. I looked into them initially, but there are some trade offs both ways. </p><p>They both have a weathertight seal and are solid. So once you configure the harness the way you want it, you're set and you shouldn't ever need to worry about it. </p><p>All things being equal, I would have used DT connectors. However, in pricing, they aren't equal unfortunately at all. DT connecters can be up to 10X more expensive, which would make such a system so much higher in price that it loses the attractiveness of a cost effective completely plug n play system. Where WP connectors in bulk might be $0.30 each for a generic. DT connectors in bulk for a 3 way are around $3.00 each (With Plugs). Take that times 6 for the ends of a triple fog harness, and add a bag of matching for 6 lights to every kit in case you get a set of lights without them, and your harness on one end has $3.60 with WP vs $36.00 with DT 3 ways.. and that's on one end only. So you can already see how a $70 harness could be $120.. (and that's just material, not assembled, not counting the pins that are inserted, etc). </p><p></p><p>Another issue is, there isn't an effective SINGLE pole DT connector. I did find one, but it is 3x higher than a 2 port DT connector! and really hard to source. So that makes the different integrations of single backlight splitters, etc virtually impossible. Other connectors used are Molex. Those are very expensive, but they integrate into the vehicles factory wiring.</p><p></p><p>Now, that being said, we patent pended any connector used in the system. It isn't the connector that is unique. It's how they all go together. If something changes in the future and we decide to go with a DT or new style connector, that's a possibility. We just wanted a completely universal system for all applications with a competitive price point. </p><p></p><p> All in all, with testing, I think these are the right connectors at this time, unless something changes. I am extremely happy with the results and I can say, no one should have the slightest of issues with this system. I can say that the feedback we have gotten has been incredible! </p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Specialtyperformanceparts, post: 1629042, member: 24406"] I agree that DT connectors are smoother in general. I would have loved to use those instead. I looked into them initially, but there are some trade offs both ways. They both have a weathertight seal and are solid. So once you configure the harness the way you want it, you're set and you shouldn't ever need to worry about it. All things being equal, I would have used DT connectors. However, in pricing, they aren't equal unfortunately at all. DT connecters can be up to 10X more expensive, which would make such a system so much higher in price that it loses the attractiveness of a cost effective completely plug n play system. Where WP connectors in bulk might be $0.30 each for a generic. DT connectors in bulk for a 3 way are around $3.00 each (With Plugs). Take that times 6 for the ends of a triple fog harness, and add a bag of matching for 6 lights to every kit in case you get a set of lights without them, and your harness on one end has $3.60 with WP vs $36.00 with DT 3 ways.. and that's on one end only. So you can already see how a $70 harness could be $120.. (and that's just material, not assembled, not counting the pins that are inserted, etc). Another issue is, there isn't an effective SINGLE pole DT connector. I did find one, but it is 3x higher than a 2 port DT connector! and really hard to source. So that makes the different integrations of single backlight splitters, etc virtually impossible. Other connectors used are Molex. Those are very expensive, but they integrate into the vehicles factory wiring. Now, that being said, we patent pended any connector used in the system. It isn't the connector that is unique. It's how they all go together. If something changes in the future and we decide to go with a DT or new style connector, that's a possibility. We just wanted a completely universal system for all applications with a competitive price point. All in all, with testing, I think these are the right connectors at this time, unless something changes. I am extremely happy with the results and I can say, no one should have the slightest of issues with this system. I can say that the feedback we have gotten has been incredible! John [/QUOTE]
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