Nitrous Button Placement Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
Nitrous Button Placement Question
Ok, where does everybody mount there arming switch, bottle heater button, and purge button?
I did manage to find a way to mount my nitrous pushbutton on my steeringwheel. But I'm not sure where to mount the other things.
TTT...I finally got some pics(I hope they work)
EEEERRRRRRRRRR....nevermind they won't work
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[Modified by mn_vette, 7:06 PM 5/28/2002]
[Modified by mn_vette, 7:23 PM 5/28/2002]
I did manage to find a way to mount my nitrous pushbutton on my steeringwheel. But I'm not sure where to mount the other things.
TTT...I finally got some pics(I hope they work)
EEEERRRRRRRRRR....nevermind they won't work
[img]D:\100-0088_IMG.JPG[/img]
[img]D:\100-0090_IMG.JPG[/img]
[img]D:\100-0091_IMG.JPG[/img]
[img]D:\100-0092_IMG.JPG[/img]
[img]D:\100-0093_IMG.JPG[/img]
[img]D:\100-0094_IMG.JPG[/img]
[Modified by mn_vette, 7:06 PM 5/28/2002]
[Modified by mn_vette, 7:23 PM 5/28/2002]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (BOBA VETT)
looks good, but I don't think I can fit the arming switch, bottle heater switch and the purge pushbutton all in one cup holder
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (mn_vette)
I did.
I followed the same basic pattern as the prefab one above. I just made mine from a 10 gauge steel sheet from Home Depot. used a drill bit to make the holes for the switches and powder coated the steel before finish assembly.
I have also had them mounted visibly in the center radio trim, but moved them to a hidden location inside the center console, but it was too difficult to arm/disarm in a hurry.
I followed the same basic pattern as the prefab one above. I just made mine from a 10 gauge steel sheet from Home Depot. used a drill bit to make the holes for the switches and powder coated the steel before finish assembly.
I have also had them mounted visibly in the center radio trim, but moved them to a hidden location inside the center console, but it was too difficult to arm/disarm in a hurry.
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (95AquaC4)
It's my passenger eject button ;).
Actually, it is not being used rigth now. I have a line lock that used to be run off that button, but it is not on the car at this time.
Actually, it is not being used rigth now. I have a line lock that used to be run off that button, but it is not on the car at this time.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (Vette92)
I tried my cup holder but it didn't seem to want to fit the the wires and stuff so I put mine switches in the center console just to the left of the trunk release in the coin slots. The big ligh up flip switches are mounted on a 45* angle and seem to do just fine. I'll see if I can borrow a camera and get a picture. But I also don't have the selective ride control so it makes it a bit easier.
[Modified by mn_vette, 2:21 PM 5/9/2002]
[Modified by mn_vette, 2:21 PM 5/9/2002]
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (mn_vette)
I moved mine from that same location to the cup holder because I wanted to be able to switch it on and off without having to open the whole console door. I usually put my timeslips in the console and it tends to blow around and get in the way if I have the widows down. It is not real easy to shut off quickly either. Really depends on how much and where you use it too. Getting to the center console wearing a 5-point harness can be fun in itself. Much quicker to arm it in the cup holder. ;)
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (Vette92)
Getting to the center console wearing a 5-point harness can be fun in itself. Much quicker to arm it in the cup holder. ;)
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (mn_vette)
I'm not using a WOT switch I'm actually using a pushbutton on the steering wheel so I put the system on before I do a run...or race which ever the case may be.
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (USAZR1)
I'm not using a WOT switch I'm actually using a pushbutton on the steering wheel so I put the system on before I do a run...or race which ever the case may be.
That's a good way to grenade your top end if you activate the juice at part throttle or let off the throttle before letting off the juice. Install a throttle microswitch before you hurt something.
That's a good way to grenade your top end if you activate the juice at part throttle or let off the throttle before letting off the juice. Install a throttle microswitch before you hurt something.
And if I do hurt something then I have an excuse to build my 396 :D
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (mn_vette)
I just did something similar ot the cup holder setup, but with a major modification. I gutted the cup holders and made an "L" shaped cover to replace the single flip over cover. When one side is exposed, it shows an autometer clock that matches my gauges and a Corvette emblem. When it is flipped over, it reveals 6 lighted switches that control various things such as the nitrous, fire suppression, line lock, etc.
I had an entire brushed aluminum dash made for this '85. It looks pretty sweet with the autometer ultra-lite gauges in it. When I get some pics, I'll put em up for you to see. If you can live without a cup holder, this is a tight little setup.
I had an entire brushed aluminum dash made for this '85. It looks pretty sweet with the autometer ultra-lite gauges in it. When I get some pics, I'll put em up for you to see. If you can live without a cup holder, this is a tight little setup.
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (red-y)
Is this a part that can be purchased or did you fabricate it?
Looks great! :cool: I want one.. :D
Looks great! :cool: I want one.. :D
BTW, that is a pic from my car.
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (RatRacer)
I took my ashtray to a car stereo installer and they cut the pattern in black plastic with a grain pattern on the top. I then put in a small toggle switch for arming, one screw in the center and covered the screw with the Nos badge. It turned out looking great. I am putting a pencil tip red light at the bottom of the switch to indicate on. For the heater switch I am just installing on the botttle holder. Thank god for nitrious and Mustangs.. :cheers:
Racer
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (tntcorvette)
is it possible to install those switches on the steering wheel? I.e. the L98 car w/o the air bag/big steering wheel?
Air bag cars are a little more fortunate. You can disable the airbag, use one of the horn buttons as nitrous engage and the other as a horn!
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Re: Nitrous Button Placement Question (mn_vette)
How about this- http://www.painlesswiring.com/rfcenter.htm
