Battery master switch kit

[jordway]

I plan to install a track-compliant battery master switch.  I realize that there are many options out there, but decided I might as well install the Caterham kit.  My assumption is that to be track-compliant, the switch needs to literally be on the outside of the car and not just accessible from the outside.  Is that true?  If not, I'd really prefer putting the switch under the dash as I've seen others do here.  If true, does anyone here happen to have a spare kit laying around that they would like to sell?  I'm running into delays on getting one.  Thanks again.

[papak]

You could mount it on the panel as I did but in order to be fully compliant, you might have to mount the placard on top of the scuttle.

 

 

[jordway]

I like that!  Can't imagine how that wouldn't be complaint.  I might have just enough room on the RH side of the dash.

[CarlB]

If you want it to be compliant with SCCA rules it has to be accessible for the driver and from the outside.  

[papak]

I believe it does.

 

[jordway]

I have long arms (doors-on is super cramped even in my SV).  From the driver's seat, I can reach the switch mounted in the triangle of the RH windscreen base or same spot with aeroscreen with a bit of a stretch.  But, if the car happens to be upside-down, well, that's a different issue.  

[fastg]

You might want to look at a more modern battery isolator option. Checkout https://www.pegasusautoracing.com//group.asp?GroupID=CARTEKBATT

 

Graham 

 

This is probably the model you would want https://www.pegasusautoracing.com//pdfs/BatteryIsolatorXRInstructions.pdf

 

Edited June 10, 2022 by fastg
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[IamScotticus]

@jordwaywhat style of driving will you be doing?

Is this for a track car that must be compliant?  Or a road car you want to be compliant for future track compliance?

 

If the latter, I would consider an under scuttle non removable switch.  Save the external mounting for race prep when its necessary. 

[jordway]

Thanks all.  @IamScotticus, you're spot on with the second.  I am a road driver, but thought if I'm adding a switch, might as well add a compliant one.  But, went with a switch below the dash.  That should solve my phantom drain issue.