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09-08-2008, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Conway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2907 with a stroked genisis 427 side oiler and dual quads
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Red Starter switches to replace Key
I am Worndering if any of you guys or gals have substituted the key for one of those red springback toggel switches with the cover like old airplanes had. I just ordered one from finish line but am unsure if it is a regular toggel switch or a one way retracting like i want. Any information would be helpful.
Thanks,
Mike
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09-08-2008, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Los Angeles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports, 427w
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Starter Switch
Mike, I think you'll have a problem. One, there's a good bit of power flowing through a starter switch so you'll have to be sure any switch you have is up to the rating. Two, if you're replacing the keyed ignition switch, you'll need a 3 position toggle. . . off/on/momentary on.
I'm running a keyed ignition switch and a starter button (actually two starter buttons; one on the dash and one under the hood). I can engage the starter either with the switch, or with the starter button(s) and the key in the on position.
Matt
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09-08-2008, 02:17 PM
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Location: Conway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2907 with a stroked genisis 427 side oiler and dual quads
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Your might be right, But i can't give up that easy. Maybe i'll hide a on switch somewhere and just start the car with the togle.
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09-08-2008, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PHM
Your might be right, But i can't give up that easy. Maybe i'll hide a on switch somewhere and just start the car with the togle.
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You can do it that way. One switch is for the ignition and the other is for the starter.
Only problem is that now it does not take a key to start your car. As long as the switches are not identified you may have a chance that they will not stumble upon the correct combination. Or they can just flip all the switches and let it go at that. |
09-08-2008, 02:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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This has been done before...PM me for info...
The key was totally eliminated and a push button installed which starts the car...also needs a toggle switch to power the cars accesories up too.
Not to sure how your insurance company would feel about it ...
FYI: Your key AND a push button starter is easy...and looks great...
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09-08-2008, 03:01 PM
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The Honda S2000 starter button seems to be a popular one to use. Still requires a key to enable the ignition etc.
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09-08-2008, 03:36 PM
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how about you guys post some pics of what this setup looks like.
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09-08-2008, 04:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxum_101
how about you guys post some pics of what this setup looks like.
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The toggle switch right next to the clock is the "accesories", and the push button where the key used to be is the "ignition". I went with the push button from Finish Line as it matches the warning lights on my dash. You can install a red, green, red or blue button.
Since I installed it, the Lucas switch blew, so I installed a beefier switch with a orange cover to match the push button. I also installed a Battery Brain, which will give you sigificantly more security than the key set up in these cars.
BTW, I couldn't have done it without Blas's wiring diagram.
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09-08-2008, 04:45 PM
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vanoochka....SEE WHAT YOU STARTED.........  hahahaha
Still one of the nicest installs (and dash arrangements) I've yet to see...
Blas
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09-09-2008, 06:30 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 396 CI
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for years on my car, i have had to turn the ignition on with a key, but have a red flip cover "momentary on" toggle switch put where my windshield washer pump button once was. Turn the key on, flip up the cover, hold the toggle up to crank the motor, let go, then flip down the cover. It was easy to wire, i ran the starter wire tht had gone straight to the starter solenoid thru the toggle, thence to the solenoid.
While one would think cranking a running engine in one of these cars would be unlikely, I had done it, but with the the toggle down, it prevents that occasionial mental lapse. Besides, it looks cool.
They are available lots of race parts suppliers.
all the best...
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