Yeah I understand what you're saying, I'd personally prefer it to be more subtle but that's just me
Either way the Gramps project is absolutely brilliant and I'm glad they've spent a lot more time explaining the details they skipped out on the Turbo MX5 project as it shows just how much work it really takes to put something together like this. Can't wait for them to continue the series!
I think if I was doing this in my garage I'd take one look at that wiring, throw a tantrum and not touch it for 6 months