blakep82
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:17 PM |
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ignition key switch type thing
for those who are not using a key switch in the steering collumn, what have you used?
I need to get one, but the ones i;ve seen all look a bit flimsy. i want something with a substantial looking key (like you'd get on a production
car)
i've got a starter button, and little other electrickery, so i guess i only really need something with on/off.
what have you got? 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:19 PM |
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How about getting one from a production car and mounting it in the dash?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:21 PM |
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they don't normally have all the right bits (like a threaded body and locking ring) do they? never really looked at one, but i don't think
they'll be all that easy
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britishtrident
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:28 PM |
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The only reason why modern cars have a substantial keys is that it sometimes takes quite a a lot of force to disengage the steering lock, any kind of
key switch is not going to be much of an anti-theft measure.
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:30 PM |
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a good point. i guess the reason why i want something that looks fairly sold, is because it the key is built to be strong, the lock should be built as
well too. in my head anyway 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 06:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
they don't normally have all the right bits (like a threaded body and locking ring) do they? never really looked at one, but i don't think
they'll be all that easy
Good point. All the ones i have seen are held on by u shaped brackets.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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02GF74
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 07:45 PM |
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Series Land Rover, well, at least the military one have a ignition lock that can be panel mounted.
wait a bit and see if I can google one - I think also VWP sell the same lock.... watch this space ....
here we go: (as usual, piccy is linky)
and as I thought, same one but more expensive on VWP
[Edited on 6/9/09 by 02GF74]
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prawnabie
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 07:47 PM |
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Work out how many positions you need on it as there are a few types.
Shaun
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 08:09 PM |
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i had seen the landrover one on ebay, looks alright, key looks a bit fidly, but if it keeps iva happy...
as shaun says, i don't need many positions, only really on/off i suppose. got no radio or anything, just need ignition, and starter is by the
button. even if one has off, 1, 2, start then i can only use the first position til i get another
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scudderfish
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 08:35 PM |
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I fitted one of
these. It works well enough.
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prawnabie
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 08:55 PM |
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blake if you find a decent on/off switch let my know - the one I got is pish!
Shaun
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02GF74
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| posted on 7/9/09 at 07:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
I fitted one of
these. It works well enough.
identical to the one I posted 50 post prior 
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