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Postby RE20 » Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:40 pm

Hello I'd like to install some kill switches in my KP Starlet. Since it is carb what exactly would I put the switch(s) on? And where are some good places to hid them? Does anyone have pics of what they have done? Oh and what are some good swithces to use (function/looks wise :P )
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Postby EssDub » Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:45 pm

In my old carbie Mazda i had a kill switch wired to the ignition. The button was on the left foot rest on the floor. the ONLY way to get the car to start was to stand on the switch in a certain way then turn the key, 8)
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Postby 3T-Rona » Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:04 pm

just get an alarm bud, so much less hassle, but if ur set on kill switches then a carbied motor is no different than efi apart from the electric fuel pump, but alot of carbied motors have electric fuel pumps any ways. first off chuck one inbetween the key and the starter solinoid(or relay), then throw one in between ur key and the coil positive, if ur carb has a anti-dieseling solinoid throw one in there to. 3 should be heaps, if u wanna go overboard hook up a kill button to your handbrake button so u have to hold the button down to crank the engine :D:D:D switch wise just get small toggle switches maybe even with covers so u dont know them and shut the car off while driving. slap them under seats or even in ur drivers side (or passenger side) air vent so u have to open the vent and poke ur finger through the vents to switch it :D or a water proof switch under ur gaurd, just pretend to drop ur keys every time u get in and out of the car :D
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Postby wde_bdy » Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:34 pm

Use a latching relay on one of your kill switches too. Details in the car security bible located at http://www.evopwr.com/
Google a few things like magnetic reed switches. When used in conjuction with a latching relay will be very effective.

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