tfkrato

I really like the idea someone posted of the NPP switch on the dead pedal so I did it. Here's and explanation and PICS of my install.

1. Purchased a Mini Add-A-Circuit from Autozone and some 14GA wire
2. Purchased an on/off fixed position (ie. not momentary) switch from Lowes.
3. I already had heat shrink, solder, soldering iron

Using the Add-A-Circuit I created a fused circuit plugged into the NPP fuse slot. The wire attahced to the Add-A-Circuit, which is fed from the top fuse, goes to one side of the switch. The other side of the switch returns to the same side of the Add-A-Circuit but to the bottom fuse slot. I made the connection to the bottom fuse slot by cutting a spare fuse apart to get one of the bare fuse prongs. I then soldered a wire to the prong, put heat shrink over the solder, and slid the prong into the right side of the bottom fuse holder. The Add-A-Circuit now simply plugs into the NPP fuse slot.

Next I had to run the wire to the dead pedal. I was able to easily slide a wire fish under the console and fish it through. Took a little poking with the fish and fealing under the carpet and plastic but was pretty easy. Once I fished the wire through the console I simply ran it under the top of the carpet to the dead pedal and to the circuit box.

Finally I unscrewed the two nuts holding the dead pedal in place, drilled a hole and mounted the switch near the top, fastened the wires from the Add-A-Circuit to the switch, and bolted the dead pedal back in place.

Bingo! NPP switch installed with a 10AMP fused circuit.

Here is the Add-A-Circuit in the box.



Here is the Add-A-Circuit with the wire I added. This wire and the one which came with the Add-A-Circuit go to the switch.



This is where I fished the wire through the console.





Here's the modified Add-A-Circuit in the NPP fuse slot.



Here's the dead pdeal with the switch.

Blue Demon

Different and a good idea.

Pipedreams

Nice job, I would not wire it like you have it since that fuse it hot 100% of the time (even with the car off). Even though you have a fuse I still don't like the idea of power running through the additional wire and switch with the car off. You can install the tap in the seat heater spot as show on pages 3 and 4 of my mild2wild instructions (they are on my site). Also do you find you have to keep your foot lower on the dead pedal since the switch is at the top? I had spoke to Gary Thompson (he did this a while back) and I was going to make this an optional kit, but I found in the normal foot position on the dead pedal my foot already extends past the top and the switch would be in the way?

MThomas

Gary Thompson installed this in my 08 coupe after he had installed one in his. I love it. I find that the switch is high enough that I must raise my foot up to hit the switch, therefore the switch is not in the way.

I had the Mild2Wild switch prior. Great product. I just like the foot switch for me.

foremaw

Interesting idea, thanks.

Pipedreams

Good feedback , thanks

VettinFan

Not sure what the advantage is by going through all that to install a foot switch. The remote units are so small and easy to operate, plus they can be secured just about anywhere. To each their own.

~AL~

jschindler

Good point. I installed a switch as well using the same basic method as in this thread (but not on the dead pedal). I installed an inline fuse in the circuit before the switch in case of any shorts/grounds downstream in the new circuit.

georgehafe

Nice write-up, Good idea too!

Harry Horchler

I have Ed's MTW with the remotes. To me the remotes and the electronic switching is well worth the money, and maybe much safer for the car. IMHO HH

Gary Thompson

Greetings

What a great idea. on demand exhaust note at your foot.

regards

Gary Thompson

Greetings

You must have a hell of a big foot!

Ghostrider26

IMO it's a great idea! - Much better than having to reach for a remote. Would love to see this as a package/option for sale. Possibly include a better button on the dead pedal

Let me know when it's for sale !!

maxp

nice work

ctgene

nice idea, don't think I would go this route though...have the M2W switch and like the remotes...

MThomas

Never have to take your hands off the wheel to activate the swith. But no big deal.

need-for-speed

Great post Tom with very good instructions and pics Thanks for replying to my PM.

Also, great feedback from Ed at Pipedreams. It looks like Ed values our safety, even at the expense of loosing a sale. Kuddos to Ed

need-for-speed

so that's why she said:

"it's twue it's twue !!"

tfkrato

Thanks for the feedback. When the switch is closed the circuit is functionally the same as the factory circuit with the fuse in. So what you are saying is the factory circuit has power running through it all the time, even when the car is off? That's odd. Guess I could just leave the switch open and only close the circuit (ie. like the normal factory circuit) when I want it quiet.

ONe thing I tested for was switch location. I found I really only put my toes on the dead pedal, and even when I intentially slide my foot up the switch is not in the way. Look at my photo of the dead and you will see a black line slightly above the switch. That is where I was going to mount it but decided to lower it a little.

Pipedreams

Here is the picture of the correct hookup. If anyone needs parts I have the correct ones for the install