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NPP Switch Location Pics
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Drifting
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From: Westerville Ohio
This actually caught my eye until I realized that the switch for the power top on the convertible is in the exact same spot. Without the power top, this is a great spot.
If out of sight is the goal, both of these last 2 pictures seem to be a GREAT idea.
This was DEFINITELY one of the first ideas I had...I just wasn't sure how it would look on the faux fiber plastic. The biggest obstacle I would have to overcome would be drilling through a $500 panel. Talk about shaky hands. I love the simplicity and look though.
Thank you to everyone for sharing one way or the other. Lots of great insight here...what I love about this forum!
If out of sight is the goal, both of these last 2 pictures seem to be a GREAT idea.
This was DEFINITELY one of the first ideas I had...I just wasn't sure how it would look on the faux fiber plastic. The biggest obstacle I would have to overcome would be drilling through a $500 panel. Talk about shaky hands. I love the simplicity and look though.
Thank you to everyone for sharing one way or the other. Lots of great insight here...what I love about this forum!
Last edited by Stavesacre21; Apr 26, 2013 at 09:29 PM.
Safety Car
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Drifting
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I hardwired mine to a switch on the side by my right knee, easy to reach & out of the way of my knee, so the back of the switch faces the left side of the radio. took 45 mins. to do complete job.
Melting Slicks
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I have seen a few pictures where people velcro it next to the start button. I thought about putting it there but was worried that I might accidentally turn my car off when I didn't want to.
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Drifting
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From: Westerville Ohio
I really don't get all the discussions on the M2W switch. What could be easier than having it on the dead pedal with just a flick of the foot to activate it. Never have to reach for anything can never use it by mistake and you never see it or worry about batteries, fobs and the like. I wouldn't have mine any other way. You guys are really making a project out of nothing.
This was originally an installation method that I REALLY liked, but in the end, everyone has their reasons for going their own route.
Personally, if I didn't have to buy a brand new $500 console piece to do so, I would just use the OEM F55 **** (since I don't have F55) and wire it up so that tour mode is baffles closed and sport mode is baffles open. Talk about OEM integration. Its been done before and looks SMOOTH.
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Drifting
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Only real downside would be be that the installation takes longer and requires routing wires, and most importantly will probably require drilling into something to mount the switch, rather it be the the dead pedal or a panel. Aside from that, no batteries to change, always starts on mode u left it in and can even be switched when the car is off. If you use the zero-drain wiring method (the method used by pipedreams on the linked page), it won't affect your battery either.
Last edited by Stavesacre21; Apr 27, 2013 at 12:25 AM.
Drifting
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From: Scottsdale Az
HERE <----------- is one of the better write-ups I've seen in the week i've been researching it all. I would, however, advise that you wire the fusebox exactly how pipedreams mentions in the last post of that page. The first method would work, but the fuse is always hot and pipe's meathod of wiring uses a fuse that's only powered when the car is on.
Only real downside would be be that the installation takes longer and requires routing wires, and most importantly will probably require drilling into something to mount the switch, rather it be the the dead pedal or a panel. Aside from that, no batteries to change, always starts on mode u left it in and can even be switched when the car is off. If you use the zero-drain wiring method (the method used by pipedreams on the linked page), it won't affect your battery either.
Only real downside would be be that the installation takes longer and requires routing wires, and most importantly will probably require drilling into something to mount the switch, rather it be the the dead pedal or a panel. Aside from that, no batteries to change, always starts on mode u left it in and can even be switched when the car is off. If you use the zero-drain wiring method (the method used by pipedreams on the linked page), it won't affect your battery either.
YES do it like "pipedreams" it worked out great for me, very easy.
Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
Regarding the switch location -
I can tell you when i had it on the center console - i used it all the time, w/o looking, and w/ little effort w/ regards to reach - very good spot ergonomically IMO. The only other spot i thought about, which you have a pic of, is the dead pedal.
Aceman
I can tell you when i had it on the center console - i used it all the time, w/o looking, and w/ little effort w/ regards to reach - very good spot ergonomically IMO. The only other spot i thought about, which you have a pic of, is the dead pedal.
Aceman
Melting Slicks
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Have an "old school" on my '08 Z06 for 3-4 years, never hit it once by mistake, which would be almost impossible IMHO. The key, for me, is to mount it up high on the dead pedal. Has survived about a billion stompings. Put one on my '13 GS yesterday. "Old school" is the only school for me! FWW the "old school" CAN be used with NPP-in-a-box!
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Drifting
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I originally had my M2W controller for my 08 at the dead pedal as shown in post 18 but wanted to try a different route. I ended up buying a new carbon fiber console piece with the F55 cutout (the car is Z51) and the rotary dial switch and had the original position relocated so I could control it at the center console instead. I always liked the look of the F55 switch in the console since it fills the empty space and it just makes turning the exhaust on and off a little easier for me since I am short and like to sit as far back in my seat as possible. Tour = quiet and Sport = loud.
Race Director
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From: Daytona Beach FL
I've got the old school switch mounted on the dead pedal in my '09:
I've got size 13 feet and never once have activated it accidentally.
That's an Elite Engineering dead pedal cover that matches their accelerator pedal.
Bob
I've got size 13 feet and never once have activated it accidentally.
That's an Elite Engineering dead pedal cover that matches their accelerator pedal.
Bob
Melting Slicks
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita California
I would add one caveat to this location. If I had it to do over again, I would put it more directly under the steering column. Right at your knee and your leg is in the way. I'd take a moment to sit in the seat and check the ergonomics just to ensure it's in a very comfortable place.
That being said, I'm not sure that easy access is really that important. It's not like you're going to be flipping the switch on and off several times during a drive....Typically, it's on when you want to hear the motor....off when you're cruising with the wife.
Now, the Magnetic Selective Ride control....I'm flipping that switch all the time.
I think all the options have been suggested and argued for here. I'm sure we all have our reasons for liking our option the best. It's now really up to you which makes the most sense to you.
That being said, I'm not sure that easy access is really that important. It's not like you're going to be flipping the switch on and off several times during a drive....Typically, it's on when you want to hear the motor....off when you're cruising with the wife.
Now, the Magnetic Selective Ride control....I'm flipping that switch all the time.
I think all the options have been suggested and argued for here. I'm sure we all have our reasons for liking our option the best. It's now really up to you which makes the most sense to you.
Safety Car
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Simple answer for you...no matter how accessible you think it may be, some people (such as myself) may be concerned with running into it when resting on the dead pedal. I don't exactly have small feet, and I've noticed before when driving without shoes that my foot rests high enough on the dead pedal that my toes can feel the end of the pedal. With shoes, I'd be running into that switch frequently.
This was originally an installation method that I REALLY liked, but in the end, everyone has their reasons for going their own route.
Personally, if I didn't have to buy a brand new $500 console piece to do so, I would just use the OEM F55 **** (since I don't have F55) and wire it up so that tour mode is baffles closed and sport mode is baffles open. Talk about OEM integration. Its been done before and looks SMOOTH.
This was originally an installation method that I REALLY liked, but in the end, everyone has their reasons for going their own route.
Personally, if I didn't have to buy a brand new $500 console piece to do so, I would just use the OEM F55 **** (since I don't have F55) and wire it up so that tour mode is baffles closed and sport mode is baffles open. Talk about OEM integration. Its been done before and looks SMOOTH.
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Drifting
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So after all of the options that I've seen and heard here, I've decided to try to stick with the M2W since I've already got it installed. I knew I would have to mount the fob somewhere as I can't stand it bouncing around loosely. I discovered a place to stick it that is out of sight but yet very easy and quick to access. Used double-sided foam tape for the mounting.
If I eventually find that this isn't working out for me, I'll be hard pressed to decide between the dead pedal, to the right of the traction control button on the console, or even replacing the console with an F55 control dial console and wiring it up to the F55 dial.
Lots of great insight, pictures and help from everyone. I still wouldn't mind seeing more pictures if anyone else has any to offer as well.
If I eventually find that this isn't working out for me, I'll be hard pressed to decide between the dead pedal, to the right of the traction control button on the console, or even replacing the console with an F55 control dial console and wiring it up to the F55 dial.
Lots of great insight, pictures and help from everyone. I still wouldn't mind seeing more pictures if anyone else has any to offer as well.
Melting Slicks
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Not the pic of my car, but this is my NPP Exhaust Controller...
Tour = Loud
Sport = Very Loud
Looks OEM, I desired 'physical' switch, easily accessible, and the text does light up like the rest of the interior switches at night.
I'm a little biased, but this is my favorite and cleanest NPP switch implementation I've seen.
Tour = Loud
Sport = Very Loud
Looks OEM, I desired 'physical' switch, easily accessible, and the text does light up like the rest of the interior switches at night.
I'm a little biased, but this is my favorite and cleanest NPP switch implementation I've seen.
Last edited by Jawnathin; Apr 27, 2013 at 09:27 PM.