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) |
ChrisFoley |
Oct 25 2012, 10:41 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I installed the one for my race car inside the passenger compartment.
The one on my street car is mounted to a solid panel which replaces the grille over the battery. |
jhadler |
Oct 25 2012, 11:46 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
I installed the one for my race car inside the passenger compartment. The one on my street car is mounted to a solid panel which replaces the grille over the battery. Chris, Why is the race car cutoff inside the car? I admit I haven't looked at the GCR, but isn't it supposed to be outside the car and easily accessible by a course worker responding to a wreck? -Josh |
ChrisFoley |
Oct 25 2012, 12:06 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Chris, Why is the race car cutoff inside the car? I admit I haven't looked at the GCR, but isn't it supposed to be outside the car and easily accessible by a course worker responding to a wreck? -Josh It meets the letter of the rules. They only make recommendations - such as on the cowl - no mandated locations. Access for a corner worker through the passenger window is one of the recommendations. It's close to the battery (on the passenger floor below) and the engine for simple wiring, and I have access from the drivers seat - with the harnesses unlatched. |
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