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RichieC

posted on 14/5/06 at 12:07 PM Reply With Quote
FIA Battery Switch

Just coming to fit my FIA kill switch and had originally propsed to fit it on the engine side of the scuttle for SVA reasons, but I reckon it will fit within the 127mm radius from the wheel no problem.

Will this count as an SVA security measure? The key can be removed so I dont see why not.

Am I right in thinking it needs to be 2 measures, ie steering lock and another?

Thanks for any advice, fitting it on the dash now would mean I dont have to relocate it at a later date.

Thanks in advance

Rich

[Edited on 14/5/06 by RichieC]






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NS Dev

posted on 14/5/06 at 02:57 PM Reply With Quote
If you have a steering lock you prob have the other already, the key operated ignition switch! They make up the two devices, you don't need more.





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flak monkey

posted on 14/5/06 at 02:59 PM Reply With Quote
Any security devices must be not able to be activated when the engine is running from the drivers seat. i think the FIA keys meet the SVA radius regulations even if you mount them on the passenger side of the dash dont they?

[Edited on 14/5/06 by flak monkey]





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RichieC

posted on 14/5/06 at 03:05 PM Reply With Quote
Ill give it a closer look cos I assumed the key would be too sharp.

Cheers for the info

Rich

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MikeR

posted on 14/5/06 at 03:31 PM Reply With Quote
I'd made the same assumption this lunch time with NS Dev.
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RichieC

posted on 14/5/06 at 03:40 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
If you have a steering lock you prob have the other already, the key operated ignition switch! They make up the two devices, you don't need more.

Yeh I thought the ignition counted. Im more wanting to fit the isolator for two reasons really 1) to completely disconnect the battery when its sitting in the garage and 2) saves me fitting it later when I come to do some sprints and hillclimbs.

If its at all dubious with the nice folks at SVA, Ill leave it til afterwards which will give carte blanche to put it where I like (even on the outside of drivers side scuttle).

Cheers

Rich






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nitram38

posted on 14/5/06 at 03:45 PM Reply With Quote
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My solution to an external fia switch, encase it in resin and the immobiliser transponder. A bare one will not pass sva !
You can have the fia switch within 127mm of the outer radius of your steering wheel.
Also you should have two security devices. One can be mechanical, so a normal steering lock/ign switch will pass.

[Edited on 14/5/2006 by nitram38]






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mookaloid

posted on 14/5/06 at 06:26 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
[ 2) saves me fitting it later when I come to do some sprints and hillclimbs.




You don't actually need one for sprints and hill climbs

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RichieC

posted on 14/5/06 at 06:54 PM Reply With Quote
Really, I assumed you did. Just circuit racing and stage rallies then?

Ta

Rich

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