My 67 Shelby updates - Page 2

DrJRacing · 11-18-2013, 10:09 PM

Kenny,
Are you sure the inside power shut off lever is legal and/or safe?
It is possible to imagine a car part or body part (ie a bent shifter support or the driver's leg, respectively) blocking this lever following a severe crash. This, in turn, could interfere with an outside safety official from successfully shutting off the power (to your fuel pump). On a convenience level it sure looks useful!
Doug Jonak
2012 SCJ SS/AAA
5268

Ken Miele · 11-19-2013, 09:35 AM

There is nothing in the rule book about the master cutoff off switch being able to be activate both in and out of the car.

There are many scenarios of what could happen in a crash. Suppose I hit the wall with the rear of the car and the push pull rod gets bent? Suppose I sustain damage to the rear and the switch can not be reach. I think the likely hood of my leg getting over the large side bolster of my racing seat is highly unlikely. I guess my leg could snap and get twisted in a server crash, but with a crash like that I would most likely not survive anyway.

I feel its makes my car safer. I don't have to reach for the ignition if a get in trouble, just a quick pull of the handle and all power is off. Its also great if there is a throttle issue or you just need to shut the engine off quickly. For me, its my panic switch.

11-18-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
DrJRacing Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 237 Likes: 30 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates Kenny, Are you sure the inside power shut off lever is legal and/or safe? It is possible to imagine a car part or body part (ie a bent shifter support or the driver's leg, respectively) blocking this lever following a severe crash. This, in turn, could interfere with an outside safety official from successfully shutting off the power (to your fuel pump). On a convenience level it sure looks useful! Doug Jonak 2012 SCJ SS/AAA 5268

11-19-2013, 09:35 AM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,935 Likes: 482 Liked 17,488 Times in 1,595 Posts	Re: My 67 Shelby updates There is nothing in the rule book about the master cutoff off switch being able to be activate both in and out of the car. There are many scenarios of what could happen in a crash. Suppose I hit the wall with the rear of the car and the push pull rod gets bent? Suppose I sustain damage to the rear and the switch can not be reach. I think the likely hood of my leg getting over the large side bolster of my racing seat is highly unlikely. I guess my leg could snap and get twisted in a server crash, but with a crash like that I would most likely not survive anyway. I feel its makes my car safer. I don't have to reach for the ignition if a get in trouble, just a quick pull of the handle and all power is off. Its also great if there is a throttle issue or you just need to shut the engine off quickly. For me, its my panic switch.