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This is for those paranoid people who want the extra security from someone stealing their car.
I know that we already have an immobilize system in place, but that won't help if someone takes your keys (like if someone breaks into your house and takes them).
Now the idea of a kill switch was not my idea, credit goes out to Vyndictive for that.
He wanted some kind of kill switch setup and I helped him figure out the best way to do it.
He had a previous vehicle stolen (actually watched it drive away) and that has left him worried that history might repeat itself.
The kill switch can be installed anywhere and you can use many different styles of switches.
I wanted a stealthy switch that is difficult to see and other people who get in the car with you won't notice you flip the switch (like if the switch was under the dash).
I decided to install it under the seat on the front trim:
Again, you can mount your kill switch anywhere.
I decided to wire the switch to the clutch's interlock switch.
This way, even if you press the clutch pedal in to start the car, it still won't work (until the switch is enabled).
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Very nice! There is no way that my execution of this idea would have been this complete.
It is important for people to know also that your clutch pedal is missing in the photos... because I have it.
And before this thread gets into a theft discussion, this is just another theft deterrent... if you're dealing with a pro, they'll probably catch this pretty quick... but this will really slow down your average smash and grab baddie. I know nothing makes a car unstealable, but that doesn't mean we need to make it easy.
It is important for people to know also that your clutch pedal is missing in the photos... because I have it.
Yeah... and my car feels naked without it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vyndictive
And before this thread gets into a theft discussion, this is just another theft deterrent... if you're dealing with a pro, they'll probably catch this pretty quick... but this will really slow down your average smash and grab baddie. I know nothing makes a car unstealable, but that doesn't mean we need to make it easy.
Truthfully its still hard to find, even when you know its there.
The first few times, it took a few seconds of feeling around to find it.
All in all... this was a fun little project to occupy my afternoon.
Writing this DIY took longer than the installation itself!
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
plus there are a number of places to put it.. so even if you feel that's too obvious, you could put it some where else. I cant imagine too many people have this though... so if the car didnt start I dont think they'd start looking for switches.
Can you think of an alternative switch,fuse,........ inside the car were you can wire the kill switch since the EU specs rx8 dont have that clutch switch?
If you want!
I actually already started converting this into a PDF DIY.
I have the file size down to 2MB, but its 30 pages.
I wanted to make it more "print friendly".
But if you're bored and want to do this for me, great!
If not, I can do it later.
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
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