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2012-12-01 01:53:29
#51
What I'm trying to get at is drag strips requires windows. That's why the cut off switch is on the back of the car and not inside like the picture that was posted. If you are going to have a cut off switch it has to be on the outside of the car somewhere in the back
2012-12-01 03:02:20
#52
Originally Posted by redneck
Originally Posted by Blair
Originally Posted by ashtonsser
The cutoff is to completely shut down the motor and all electrical systems in case of a crash where the driver cant do so as in trapped in the car and say there is a fire or motor is still running they need to shut it off. If the switch doesnt kill the whole car it does no good.


I know what it's for we're required to have them for most of the road racing classes as well. I'm curious as to why on the back of the car. Here's where mine is located:


Are y'all required to have windows ???


Like Hank said, we're windows down or out altogether. It actually creeps me out to go that fast with the windows up. It doesn't seem right anymore!
2012-12-01 03:36:48
#53
Originally Posted by Blair
Like Hank said, we're windows down or out altogether. It actually creeps me out to go that fast with the windows up. It doesn't seem right anymore!


Windows are scary. See through solids are black magic.
2012-12-01 05:46:41
#54
Originally Posted by wnwright
Originally Posted by Blair
Like Hank said, we're windows down or out altogether. It actually creeps me out to go that fast with the windows up. It doesn't seem right anymore!


Windows are scary. See through solids are black magic.


It's just not natural. It's solid, but it's clear.... What kind of witchcraft is that?
2013-02-07 19:41:07
#55
Will this work for both road course and drag strip..
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2013-02-07 19:59:13
#56
In a car, yes that will work
2013-02-08 19:40:08
#57
Last I knew, the battery cut-off switch needed to be accessible from the outside, for the reasons Ashton explained (workers approaching your car who may need to shut things down). I believe this is true for road racing as well as drag racing (if you've relocated the battery, or depending on class, etc) which is why @Blair your switch is pointing outward through the non-existant window. That is allowed since it is accessible from the outside. As for it being required on the back of the vehicle, that is not something I've heard of, but I might be out of date on the drag racing stuff. Yes, 99% of the time is is on the back for drag racers since their batteries are mostly moved to the back, and it makes things simpler, but I don't think there are rules against putting it on a side fender up front or where ever you want to put it.

(If I were making the rules I'd dictate where they go so workers don't have to search around for it, but I'm not confident that is actually in the rule.)


Obviously the local track's rules trump all... So it would be nice to hear from @redneck tuner guy specifically if the road racers with no windows and cut-off switches by the side mirror will be allowed. Also, is it a requirement only if the battery has been moved from the stock location? I don't know where Blair and Hank's batteries are but some folks might still have them in stock location?
Last edited by BenFenner on 2013-02-08 at 19-42-14.
2013-02-08 20:48:35
#58
Originally Posted by Manny
Also make sure you don't stage with the rear tires.lol


Shots Fired!
2013-02-08 20:53:44
#59
And no deepstaging you bastard!!! Yes you Jamie!
2013-02-08 21:13:24
#60
You know, everyone is the perfect drag racer....on the sidelines. Fuuuuuu Rob. Lol
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