Clutch Starter Switch
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I still have the clutch switch in my 69 and it works as it should. But I also have a terminal under the hood I can hook my remote start button to for adjusting valves. Part of my mental checklist has the car out of gear and double checked before hooking up the button.
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My clutch safety switch is disabled on the Vette and my 70 C10 as well. I like it that way, and would probably disconnect it on anything I bought if it were possible. I prefer to reach in an turn the key when working on something rather than having to climb in a press the clutch pedal. I've lived with both for almost 15 years and never had a problem.
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Like anything related to safety you'll eventually error on the wrong side if you defeat any interlocks. This is not about convenience or diluting the gene pool.
I work on machines that are heavily interlocked with hardware and software. There are ways to disable them and sometimes we have to to troubleshoot but I've seen more than enough accidents where people get hurt or there is damage to the machine and this is when people KNOW the interlock is disabled.
Just like a multi-engine rate pilot - it's not if you have to make a 1 engine takeoff it's when.
Have fun taking your chances.
I work on machines that are heavily interlocked with hardware and software. There are ways to disable them and sometimes we have to to troubleshoot but I've seen more than enough accidents where people get hurt or there is damage to the machine and this is when people KNOW the interlock is disabled.
Just like a multi-engine rate pilot - it's not if you have to make a 1 engine takeoff it's when.
Have fun taking your chances.
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'theandies'
It is pointless trying to get people to understand what is good for them...or why safety items where installed in a car...when they are so stuck on having it their way...regardless if the car came with it or not.
Kinda like the person who will not put seat belts in a car due it to did not come with them when it was made.
As far as I am concerned....those people who willfully disable safety features or do stupid idiotic stuff can be taken out to the 'gene pool' and I would not care in the slightest.
I guess it also boils down to what a person feels is a safety feature and what is stupid idiotic stuff.
DUB
It is pointless trying to get people to understand what is good for them...or why safety items where installed in a car...when they are so stuck on having it their way...regardless if the car came with it or not.
Kinda like the person who will not put seat belts in a car due it to did not come with them when it was made.
As far as I am concerned....those people who willfully disable safety features or do stupid idiotic stuff can be taken out to the 'gene pool' and I would not care in the slightest.
I guess it also boils down to what a person feels is a safety feature and what is stupid idiotic stuff.
DUB
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I was surprised when I went to the dragstrip for street night. One of the inspections in the pit was, put in 1st gear, let the clutch out, turn the key. They wanted to make sure it will not jump forward and take out the starter or other staff trying to help you.
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I’m not seeing folks with C1, C2 or 68 Corvettes (IE death traps) flocking to have clutch switches retrofitted nor do I see a cry for someone to sell such kits in the aftermarket.
I guess they are all “insane” as well.
It’s really not as big of a deal as some folks make it out to be.
If you were brought up driving sticks, the switch is redundant.
Just sayin’
I guess they are all “insane” as well.
It’s really not as big of a deal as some folks make it out to be.
If you were brought up driving sticks, the switch is redundant.
Just sayin’
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The issue here is NOT if the car came with it due to it was not invented at the time.
It has to do with REMOVING the safety feature that was installed for obvious reasons.
Look at some of the new cars. You have to press the brake to crank it or get it out of gear. Such a huge inconvenience to do that I guess.
And for the record. I have installed numerous safety switches in the early Corvettes that did not have them. The reason is because other family members drive the car...and are so used to current safety features. They were afraid that a problem would occur due to FORGETTING that the Corvette did not have it.
And by the way. The way I install the safety feature so can be removed for those who worry about judging. And when removed. You can not tell it was even there. And those customers who have it...do not worry about the time it takes to put it on and take it off.
So...once again. Here we are. If you are content in how your Corvette is. GREAT.
DUB
It has to do with REMOVING the safety feature that was installed for obvious reasons.
Look at some of the new cars. You have to press the brake to crank it or get it out of gear. Such a huge inconvenience to do that I guess.
And for the record. I have installed numerous safety switches in the early Corvettes that did not have them. The reason is because other family members drive the car...and are so used to current safety features. They were afraid that a problem would occur due to FORGETTING that the Corvette did not have it.
And by the way. The way I install the safety feature so can be removed for those who worry about judging. And when removed. You can not tell it was even there. And those customers who have it...do not worry about the time it takes to put it on and take it off.
So...once again. Here we are. If you are content in how your Corvette is. GREAT.
DUB
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I’m not seeing folks with C1, C2 or 68 Corvettes (IE death traps) flocking to have clutch switches retrofitted nor do I see a cry for someone to sell such kits in the aftermarket.
I guess they are all “insane” as well.
It’s really not as big of a deal as some folks make it out to be.
If you were brought up driving sticks, the switch is redundant.
Just sayin’
I guess they are all “insane” as well.
It’s really not as big of a deal as some folks make it out to be.
If you were brought up driving sticks, the switch is redundant.
Just sayin’
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the way this thread is going I better put those airbags in my 68......
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But I am sure it may be time for some people to go out and look at the tread on their tires and make sure they can get another 100 miles on those 10 year old tires even though the wear bars are clearly showing....because they do not drive it in the rain.
Funny how it turned into those cars without current safety features were labels as 'death traps'. Clearly emotions are effecting intellect.
You guys crack me up.
DUB
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I was going to mention that but seeing how 'touchy' some of you are about this. I felt like it would cause for people to have mental meltdown.
But I am sure it may be time for some people to go out and look at the tread on their tires and make sure they can get another 100 miles on those 10 year old tires even though the wear bars are clearly showing....because they do not drive it in the rain.
Funny how it turned into those cars without current safety features were labels as 'death traps'. Clearly emotions are effecting intellect.
You guys crack me up.
DUB
But I am sure it may be time for some people to go out and look at the tread on their tires and make sure they can get another 100 miles on those 10 year old tires even though the wear bars are clearly showing....because they do not drive it in the rain.
Funny how it turned into those cars without current safety features were labels as 'death traps'. Clearly emotions are effecting intellect.
You guys crack me up.
DUB
The “death trap” comment was for your benefit since it seems some of us are “insane” for not having clutch switches.
It’s all in good fun.
Elm
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I was going to mention that but seeing how 'touchy' some of you are about this. I felt like it would cause for people to have mental meltdown.
But I am sure it may be time for some people to go out and look at the tread on their tires and make sure they can get another 100 miles on those 10 year old tires even though the wear bars are clearly showing....because they do not drive it in the rain.
Funny how it turned into those cars without current safety features were labels as 'death traps'. Clearly emotions are effecting intellect.
You guys crack me up.
DUB
But I am sure it may be time for some people to go out and look at the tread on their tires and make sure they can get another 100 miles on those 10 year old tires even though the wear bars are clearly showing....because they do not drive it in the rain.
Funny how it turned into those cars without current safety features were labels as 'death traps'. Clearly emotions are effecting intellect.
You guys crack me up.
DUB
https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=138