iscmatt
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:20 PM |
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cut off switch
SVA requires a cut off switch (big red key connected to the negative leads if i am correct).
what i'm interested in is the placement? would it be ok for me to put it on top of the trans tunnel, infront of the gearstick, under the
scuttle?
where have others put theirs?
regards
matt
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:23 PM |
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No requirement for an fia switch just two forms of immobilisation including one electrical.
Can be as simple as a steering lock/ign switch.
If you do fit an fia switch, then you fit it to the positive lead and use one with auxilary terminals/resistor. This will prevent your alternator
diodes from burning out if you shutdown using the switch.
[Edited on 16/3/2007 by nitram38]
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:24 PM |
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Close to the battery is best.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:25 PM |
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Does it? I thought 'the big red switch' was only required for competition use. Must re-read the tome again.  
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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fesycresy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:26 PM |
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They failed me for having it on the tunnel top under the dash.
I moved it to the bay (easy mod as I only used the sidestand cut out) and he passed it.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:29 PM |
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woah seems like i have got the wrong end of stick! i have a steering lock and an ignition barrel. is this is enough to imobilisation to pass sva?
with the switch can it be under the bonnet or does it need to be open to access by marshalls etc?
thanks your super fast replies!
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:31 PM |
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Failure is normally because of projections, not on location of the switch.
I encased my fia key in plastic along with my immobiliser transponder:
 
Description
[Edited on 16/3/2007 by nitram38]
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iscmatt
woah seems like i have got the wrong end of stick! i have a steering lock and an ignition barrel. is this is enough to imobilisation to pass sva?
with the switch can it be under the bonnet or does it need to be open to access by marshalls etc?
thanks your super fast replies!
That is all you need except I don't like steering locks ! 
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iscmatt
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:36 PM |
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is that because you have seen this!!
Thanks for your help much appreciated
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:42 PM |
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see if that was a ford he could have easly snapped the steering lock and saved the car...
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 03:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iscmatt
is that because you have seen this!!
Thanks for your help much appreciated
No!
It is because I used to race cars and it is good to remove anything that could jam your steering!!!!!!
I have seen cars on circuits go off on bends due to this.
I have an fia switch and in order to make the car harder to nick, I have a Toad transponder immobiliser so that an idiot with an fia key cannot steal
the car
I also have a removeable steering wheel which makes it evener harder
I have a seperate switch for starting and ignition, the doomsday type cover on a toggle switch
[Edited on 16/3/2007 by nitram38]
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Hellfire
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 05:15 PM |
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Correct me if I'm wrong but a removeable steering wheel is not acceptable for SVA.
Steve
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bob
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 05:53 PM |
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My cut off is on the tunnel under the dash and they passed it no probs, thos VOSA boys are like premiership referees, they seem to read the manual in
a different way from station to station.
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nitram38
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 06:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Correct me if I'm wrong but a removeable steering wheel is not acceptable for SVA.
Steve
Why?
No problem with mine!
You cannot get in my car without removing the wheel and my examiner had to do that to drive it onto the rollers and test drive the self centering.
I just made sure that it had the correct crash padding.
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