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iscmatt - 16/3/07 at 03:20 PM

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

nitram38 - 16/3/07 at 03:23 PM

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]

RazMan - 16/3/07 at 03:24 PM

Close to the battery is best.

Confused but excited. - 16/3/07 at 03:25 PM

Does it? I thought 'the big red switch' was only required for competition use. Must re-read the tome again.

fesycresy - 16/3/07 at 03:26 PM

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.

iscmatt - 16/3/07 at 03:29 PM

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!

nitram38 - 16/3/07 at 03:31 PM

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
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[Edited on 16/3/2007 by nitram38]

nitram38 - 16/3/07 at 03:32 PM

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 !

iscmatt - 16/3/07 at 03:36 PM



is that because you have seen this!!

Thanks for your help much appreciated

Mr Whippy - 16/3/07 at 03:42 PM

see if that was a ford he could have easly snapped the steering lock and saved the car...

nitram38 - 16/3/07 at 03:43 PM

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]

Hellfire - 16/3/07 at 05:15 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but a removeable steering wheel is not acceptable for SVA.

Steve

bob - 16/3/07 at 05:53 PM

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.

nitram38 - 16/3/07 at 06:15 PM

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.