show me your battery cut-off install, best switch, location, etc |
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show me your battery cut-off install, best switch, location, etc |
Chris Pincetich |
Oct 21 2011, 02:03 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
I like the battery cut-off switch that has a pre-cut mounting plate, but it has a red plastic handle. Are those plastic handles easily breakable??
Is the weatherproof/waterproof switch needed if I mount the switch directly over the battery in the small, side vent to the side of the engine lid? Best brand? Mounting location? Anything available w carbon fiber accents to match my 914? I have not seen carbon fiber bits on any of them and do plan to mount it in that side-space near the engine lid over the battery. This is for my cafe-racer cruiser that I AX with PCA and hope to take to the track some day. My 914 has a battery drain somewhere, I plan to track it down, but want to add the cut-off switch now as a band-aid (I currently disconnect the battery if it sits more than 48 hrs). I don't necessarily need SCCA compliance, and I do expect this to see daily driver type abuse. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Chris Pincetich |
Oct 22 2011, 02:28 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Can an interior-mounted switch easily be wired to disconnect the battery from all systems?
With a kill switch over the battery, there is easy access to either power or ground cut-off options. |
SirAndy |
Oct 28 2011, 12:10 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Can an interior-mounted switch easily be wired to disconnect the battery from all systems? A interior mounted kill-switch defeats the purpose of the switch. The switch really isn't for you, it's for the guys on the outside trying to save your life while you're trapped inside a wrecked car. I haven't mounted mine yet (it's on the todo list) but here's what i got: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productde....asp?RecID=1464 The plastic handle is sturdy and removable so you can take it with you when you leave the car parked in public. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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