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The Black Flash - 19/7/10 at 09:51 PM

Hi all,

anyone know if this kind of switch is IVA safe:


Seems the criteria is "would be likely to retract or detach with no sharp edges when subjected to an impact of 40Kgf". Short of belting one with a hammer, that seems a bit vague to me. Anyone passed/been failed on one?

Andy

blakep82 - 19/7/10 at 09:52 PM

look at the exempt areas of the dashboard. it depends where you are putting the switch, if they're in the exempt area, then fine. if not, then i dobt they'd pass, but they do look rounded enough

snapper - 20/7/10 at 05:52 AM

They may well pass when closed but will fail open

scootz - 20/7/10 at 06:20 AM

Which function on your car is so dangerous that it requires these monstrosities?

Are you thinking of fitting Hellfire Rockets to your cycle-wings or roll-bar?

speedyxjs - 20/7/10 at 07:57 AM

I have one in the middle of my dash for my fog switch. Looks like i may have to change it now.

The Black Flash - 20/7/10 at 10:10 PM

I'll probably stick all the switches in the exempt zone anyway, I was just wondering how much flexibility I have to move stuff around. If in doubt, I'll err on the side of safety.

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Which function on your car is so dangerous that it requires these monstrosities?

Are you thinking of fitting Hellfire Rockets to your cycle-wings or roll-bar?



"Requires" be damned. Doomsday switches are cool, end of

scootz - 21/7/10 at 06:13 AM

Amen...