DIY: Brake Boost Momentary Switch (Brake Stand Burnouts)
10-31-2016, 06:58 PM
#51
Yes. This is a great cheap and easy mod to allow brake stands but excessive use will definately reek havoc on your rear brakes. I would suggest mainly using it for boosting purposes (for us 7ATs). If you are looking to do burnouts all the time then you might want to look into getting a line lock. It will apply pressure to your front brakes while letting the backs spin freely. It will be a little more costly but your car will be happier for it.
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Lt8Che (11-01-2016)
10-31-2016, 07:08 PM
#52
Originally Posted by BHunts
Yes. This is a great cheap and easy mod to allow brake stands but excessive use will definately reek havoc on your rear brakes. I would suggest mainly using it for boosting purposes (for us 7ATs). If you are looking to do burnouts all the time then you might want to look into getting a line lock. It will apply pressure to your front brakes while letting the backs spin freely. It will be a little more costly but your car will be happier for it.
04-15-2017, 04:49 PM
#53
If this switch doesn't actually kill the brake lights while being used I believe you could wire a relay that while the brake pedal is depressed it would allow for the same outcome. The relay would act as the switch and this would allow for effortless switch engagement whenever you want it. Am I wrong here?
04-16-2017, 12:08 AM
#54
Depending on the continuity of that pink wire, either of those relay setups would work utilizing the brake light as the signal source. This means you could trip the wire when you depress the brake pedal so it will work as if there never was a safety feature present to begin with. It would also keep you from needing a switch to press while doing a burn out which to me is actually safer. I will be attempting this over the next few days and will get back to you guys.
Edit: after further thinking, the brake light would not be the appropriate source. I think I will need to tap the starter signal wire to trick the car into thinking the pink line is intact while starting and then it will disconnect once running automatically.
Last edited by 4doorfury; 04-16-2017 at 08:05 AM.
04-17-2017, 07:15 PM
#55
Depending on the continuity of that pink wire, either of those relay setups would work utilizing the brake light as the signal source. This means you could trip the wire when you depress the brake pedal so it will work as if there never was a safety feature present to begin with. It would also keep you from needing a switch to press while doing a burn out which to me is actually safer. I will be attempting this over the next few days and will get back to you guys.
Edit: after further thinking, the brake light would not be the appropriate source. I think I will need to tap the starter signal wire to trick the car into thinking the pink line is intact while starting and then it will disconnect once running automatically.
04-18-2017, 12:47 AM
#56
Alright, so the signal is sent when you depress the brake pedal. The signal is 12v when brake depressed, 0 volt when not pressing the brake. The car needs to see the 12 volt signal in order to start but once running does not need it. So I need to setup the relay to supply power only while the car is cranking, or for at least 5 seconds during start up process. I am tired AF right now...Anyone care to use their brain to assist me? I will continue attempting to use mine but just came off a 14 hour shift.
Edit: because my brain is fried I just did the basic toggle switch deal. I will put more thought into this over the next few days and come up with a solution. On another note, my car leaves 2 nice solid black marks on the pavement when power braking and launching now. Weird, I have an open diff. The road was dry as a bone and I tried multiple times with same results.
Edit: because my brain is fried I just did the basic toggle switch deal. I will put more thought into this over the next few days and come up with a solution. On another note, my car leaves 2 nice solid black marks on the pavement when power braking and launching now. Weird, I have an open diff. The road was dry as a bone and I tried multiple times with same results.
Last edited by 4doorfury; 04-18-2017 at 01:45 AM.
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BULL (04-15-2020)
04-18-2017, 01:54 PM
#57
Someone help me come up with ideas of items that are powered on ONLY while the engine is running. I may be able to use the starter relay to make this work however that requires wiring from the engine bay back into the car. I need to find something inside the car for the easiest install.
04-18-2017, 11:01 PM
#58
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Someone help me come up with ideas of items that are powered on ONLY while the engine is running. I may be able to use the starter relay to make this work however that requires wiring from the engine bay back into the car. I need to find something inside the car for the easiest install.
04-19-2017, 10:41 PM
#60
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