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Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10168

well i have calls and emails in to a couple places trying to order some tires. In the mean time i ordered my disconnect switch and a hot lap timer. Just got my fire system today - NICE! Anyone know how you are required to mount the disconnect? I cant seem to open the pdf. from CCR?
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Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10171

  • cgktexas
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per the CCR:
15.8
An electrical master switch is recommended on all cars, and required on some, as listed
in the class rules. It shall be mounted so that it is easily accessible from the outside. If
mounted outside the cockpit, it should be mounted in an area where it is least likely to be
damage (e.g. cowling near wipers). The switch shall shut off the motor and cut all power
except to the on-board fire system and any other life support / medical device. The
switch location must be clearly marked. Any marked switch must function as per this
rule, or the indication decal must be removed.
Curt King
Flying Penguin Racing
an OtterHouseProduction (www.otterhouseproductions.com)
Rockwall, TX
#14 1987 944 Spec - in work (and getting closer)
For His Glory Ministry
Lake Pointe Church
Upper Room Dallas
TJT
Autism Speaks

Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10172

The kill switch needs to be the 6 plug kind. 2 connections for the main power cables and then 4 small spade connectors for killing the alternator directly. These cars will run off the alternator so you must kill that too.

There should be some wire diagrams around here for how to wire it right.
Joe Paluch
944 Spec #94 Gina Marie Paper Designs
Arizona Regional 944 Spec Director, National Rules Coordinator
2006 Az Champion - 944 Spec Racer Since 2002

Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10173

  • cgktexas
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joepaluch wrote:
The kill switch needs to be the 6 plug kind. 2 connections for the main power cables and then 4 small spade connectors for killing the alternator directly. These cars will run off the alternator so you must kill that too.

There should be some wire diagrams around here for how to wire it right.

Here is a pdf from pegasus
Kill switch instructions

and the linkto the tech article here
Kill switch tech article

Hope it helps
Curt King
Flying Penguin Racing
an OtterHouseProduction (www.otterhouseproductions.com)
Rockwall, TX
#14 1987 944 Spec - in work (and getting closer)
For His Glory Ministry
Lake Pointe Church
Upper Room Dallas
TJT
Autism Speaks
Last Edit: 13 years, 1 month ago by cgktexas.
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Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10176

ive wired them up before- we have one in the dragon race car- but just wasnt sure where to mount it. Found that pdf online this morning- now to figure out a good spot. BTW- only need a four pole switch - run the ground wire through the switch between the ground and the battery- and run the coil 12v wire through the smaller poles and that will kill spark. Works great.
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Re: Just another 87 Spec car build 13 years, 1 month ago #10177

I put the kill switch on the A-pillar of the roll cage, close to the dash. I can reach it, and it's easy for the safety crew to reach it from the outside, as well.
Eric Kuhns

National Director Emeritus

2007, & 2008 National Champion
2011, 2012 2nd
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