terminator switch

T Hall · 11-15-2008, 10:38 PM

I need to get some delay from my transbrake switch in my bracket car. Couple of questions?
1. Whats the difference between the Terminator and the Harrington type switch besides the price?
2. Do you guys mount it next to your shifter or closer to the dash?
3. Pull your thumb to the side as to flick it or yank arm back like setting the hook on a large mouth bass?

Thanks for the help.
Tony

T Hall · 11-16-2008, 03:07 PM

I see many of these switches in cars in the pits. PLEASE give some advice.
Thanks

Jeff Niceswanger · 11-18-2008, 12:15 PM

How ya been Tony. Give me your e-mail adress.. Jeff

T Hall · 11-18-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks Jeff
thall22@columbus.rr.com

Dave Goob Cook · 11-18-2008, 03:52 PM

How much delay are you looking for, and what are you using now?

Peter Biondo · 11-18-2008, 05:26 PM

The terminator switch will give you between .040 and .045 worth of delay over most of the standard microswitch based switches out there. The switch itself has close to .01 delay in the make-up of the switch itself, with the rest of the (.03 to .035) delay in the travel of it. We provide shims which makes it easy to adjust it between rounds.

The Harrington switch (yes it is named after our buddy Jim Harrington who was the first to use it!), has between .025 and .030 worth of delay. That switch is priced less than the terminator and is a very good value for a guy who needs a minimal amount of delay.

Comparing the 2 switches, most people seem to like the terminator switch because of how easy it is to depress. It is softer and smoother.

Tony, I guess it all depends on how much range of travel/ delay you are looking for, along with which switch is more comfortable to you and your driving style. As far as mounting it to the wheel, the dash, or near the shifter- that all depends on where you are most comfortable. I prefer to have the terminator mounted further away from my body than I would a conventional short throw button because of the amount of travel it has.

Hope this helps,
Peter Biondo

11-15-2008, 10:38 PM	#1
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	terminator switch I need to get some delay from my transbrake switch in my bracket car. Couple of questions? 1. Whats the difference between the Terminator and the Harrington type switch besides the price? 2. Do you guys mount it next to your shifter or closer to the dash? 3. Pull your thumb to the side as to flick it or yank arm back like setting the hook on a large mouth bass? Thanks for the help. Tony __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

11-16-2008, 03:07 PM	#2
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: terminator switch I see many of these switches in cars in the pits. PLEASE give some advice. Thanks __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

11-18-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 869 Likes: 670 Liked 961 Times in 351 Posts	Re: terminator switch How ya been Tony. Give me your e-mail adress.. Jeff __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

11-18-2008, 03:49 PM	#4
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: terminator switch Thanks Jeff thall22@columbus.rr.com __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

11-18-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: terminator switch How much delay are you looking for, and what are you using now? __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

11-18-2008, 05:26 PM	#6
Peter Biondo Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: terminator switch The terminator switch will give you between .040 and .045 worth of delay over most of the standard microswitch based switches out there. The switch itself has close to .01 delay in the make-up of the switch itself, with the rest of the (.03 to .035) delay in the travel of it. We provide shims which makes it easy to adjust it between rounds. The Harrington switch (yes it is named after our buddy Jim Harrington who was the first to use it!), has between .025 and .030 worth of delay. That switch is priced less than the terminator and is a very good value for a guy who needs a minimal amount of delay. Comparing the 2 switches, most people seem to like the terminator switch because of how easy it is to depress. It is softer and smoother. Tony, I guess it all depends on how much range of travel/ delay you are looking for, along with which switch is more comfortable to you and your driving style. As far as mounting it to the wheel, the dash, or near the shifter- that all depends on where you are most comfortable. I prefer to have the terminator mounted further away from my body than I would a conventional short throw button because of the amount of travel it has. Hope this helps, Peter Biondo