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shnozz

Original Poster:

30,630 posts

300 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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I seem to recall a few people had fitted starter buttons to their chimaeras. Where did you buy these and were they easy enough to fit?

any help/comments/pictures would be welcome

cheers.

DustyC

12,822 posts

283 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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Im sure I saw one on the Leven site.

If not let me talk to you about em on Thursday mate. Can get exactly you what you need (and better) at trade prices.

coach

1,118 posts

281 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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Mod wise do one....

But I dont think David is producing at the moment due to other commitments. Tried to buy one and he sent an apologetic mail with the gist of the above...

Shame - I do hope I am on the list if he starts building kits again..

Coach

shnozz

Original Poster:

30,630 posts

300 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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DustyC said:
Im sure I saw one on the Leven site.

If not let me talk to you about em on Thursday mate. Can get exactly you what you need (and better) at trade prices.



ok mate - remind me thursday. Amazed you are committing yourself at this early stage to coming along on thursday

see ya then - PS - do you a swap, the coolbox in exchange for your little plastic box of tea bags etc..

shnozz

Original Poster:

30,630 posts

300 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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coach said:
Mod wise do one....

But I dont think David is producing at the moment due to other commitments. Tried to buy one and he sent an apologetic mail with the gist of the above...

Shame - I do hope I am on the list if he starts building kits again..

Coach


cheers coach - will let you know how I get on with mine if I go ahead.

Corin Denton

8,762 posts

297 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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Peninsula sell em Phil!

shnozz

Original Poster:

30,630 posts

300 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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Corin Denton said:
Peninsula sell em Phil!


cheers Dirk. Will see what Dustyc has to say before I go down that route.

DustyC

12,822 posts

283 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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Just emailed Clair about the teabags.
They are a gift and momento for you of a great weekend.
I hope you have as much enjoyment throwing them in the bin as I have had keeping them at the back of the cupboard between trips to Le Mans

I have yet to attend an H&C and this time Im really gonna make it. Yet again Im cancelling stuff and fighting against the forces that always prevent me going but Im keen to lose my newly found title!

TimW

3,848 posts

276 months

Tuesday 6th July 2004
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You can get them in tuning shops etc.

Rich Brook.. www.richbrook.co.uk/pages/enginestartbutton.html

RichB

56,221 posts

313 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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Yes, but rather than a cheap alli' one advertsin g "Richbrook" I want a crystal cut glass one engraved with the TVR logo on the reverse which lightgs blue and illuminates green when the engine is fired! Rich...

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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Just fitted this one to mine. It's home made wiring and a switch that fits the chim dash very well. Wiring instructions for a '99 chim are included.

The blue light comes on when the engine is ready to start and once the engine is running the light goes out and the switch is disabled. I'll take a photo and post it here.

>> Edited by tvrbob on Wednesday 7th July 19:13

Ballistic Banana

14,706 posts

296 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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RS Componenents do an array of switches, can get your 40 A fuses while ordering and Dash LEDs etc etc.

BB

david beer

3,982 posts

296 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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TVR bob, mine is using the alternator light for the earth return, much easier and has the same effect though. Just tap one side of the bulb, the other will not work ! Also if you supply the relay feed into the footwell connector it will probably sort any hot start problems, did mine and others !! The solenoid needs 11 amps to throw it, mine was 6 through the original wiring, fine when the solenoid was cold, just not quite enough when hot and sticky.

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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See earlier post



TimW

3,848 posts

276 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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WOW that looks cool..

That website isnt working. how much was it then. was it easy to fit and 1 more question, do you have to turn the key first then push or just push


TimW

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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david beer said:
...mine is using the alternator light for the earth return.....
My first one used the alternator return. Alternator or oil pressure both work the same. It just tells the system that the engine isn't running. Once the switch is pressed its own circuitry takes over and this earth return no longer plays a part.

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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TimW said:
That website isnt working.

Which web site? Mine or the web site links within? If it's mine then you'll need to be able to view 'frames' to see it. That was the only way I could get all the info in one place. I have this on pdf, if you want a copy post me and I'll send it to you.

TimW said:
...how much was it then....
The parts were purchased separately. All in about £30 and 2 hours work


TimW said:
...do you have to turn the key first then push or just push...
Yep. Steering lock needs to be engaged and disengaged for insurance purposes so I have to use the key to turn ignition on then use the start switch.


>> Edited by tvrbob on Wednesday 7th July 19:55

poorpeet

837 posts

274 months

Wednesday 7th July 2004
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www.demon-tweeks.co.uk they do a few styles for around £40 IIRC