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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 03:19 PM
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All right...I finally got the NX Express Kit (thanks J99FRC). I've talked to MattG several times (thanks for the advice), and I just want to make sure I've got all of my bases covered.

I'm going to order the GenX2 kit, remote bottle opener, MSD window switches, BP WOT switch, and the rocker panel assembly.

Am I missing anything? What pills should I go with?

Thanks!!!
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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 06:47 PM
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I would get a bottle heater to keep the bottle at a constant pressure, and I would start with the smallest pills and work my way up. And a purge kit would look cool. Hope this helps.

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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 07:12 PM
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I would get a bottle heater to keep the bottle at a constant pressure, and I would start with the smallest pills and work my way up. And a purge kit would look cool. Hope this helps.
The Bottle Heater and Purge System are included in the GENX-II package he made mention of. I do agree, they are very important parts of a safe and consistant Nitrous system.




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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 07:28 PM
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You may want to get a neck brace. :D


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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 03:18 AM
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You may want to get a neck brace. :D


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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:40 AM
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What is the rocker panel assembly?
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:50 AM
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Running 3000 and 6000 in mine , probably saved my rear when I miss shifted from 3rd to 2nd at the track :eek:


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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 12:11 PM
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The rocker panel assembly is just a panel with 3 switches used to control the remote bottle opener, heater, and to arm the nitrous. It replaces the ash tray section of the C5, and looks great IMO. There are some pics on: http://www.nitrouswarehouse.com/
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 12:20 PM
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What is the rocker panel assembly?
He is referring to NX's new Switch Panel they made. It fits nicely in the ashtray compartment of a C5. It has a Bottle Opener Switch, Arming Switch, Bottle Warmer Switch, and a Purge Switch. Very nice looking.

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NX has quite a few new awesome products coming out, check out this webpage for more: http://www.nitrousexpress.com/new_products.htm

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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 10:34 PM
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MattG, you listed four switch functions but I only see three switches on the kit, is there one that has dual function?


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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:03 PM
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I know that this is not the best place to ask this...

Do they make the rocker panel for the C4? I have been looking ALL over creation to get something to fit inside the "flip" tray.

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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 01:16 AM
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MattG, you listed four switch functions but I only see three switches on the kit, is there one that has dual function?
The one switch is a dual function switch. When in the up position, the system is armed and ready to spray, when the switch is down, the Bottle Warmer is on, when it's in the middle, the heater is off and the system is disarmed. I believe it is the left-most switch with the LED on it.

I have this switch panel on its way to me as we speak. I will have a bit more info once I have it wired.

We can get these and they are $50 if anyone is interested.

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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 01:18 AM
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I know that this is not the best place to ask this...
Do they make the rocker panel for the C4? I have been looking ALL over creation to get something to fit inside the "flip" tray.
Jim,

This switch panel is actually a generic designed panel. I guess it just happens to fit the C5 ash-tray perfectly. I am not sure if it would fit in a C4 ashtray? Might be worth a try?
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MattG, you listed four switch functions but I only see three switches on the kit, is there one that has dual function?


The one switch is a dual function switch. When in the up position, the system is armed and ready to spray, when the switch is down, the Bottle Warmer is on, when it's in the middle, the heater is off and the system is disarmed. I believe it is the left-most switch with the LED on it.

I have this switch panel on its way to me as we speak. I will have a bit more info once I have it wired.

We can get these and they are $50 if anyone is interested.
Matt, I would like to get one. However I'm confused about this dual function. I have one that is arm and the bottle heater (turns off when hot) second is to open/close the bottle and third is for puge.
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