Anybody got photos and details of how they have fitted battery cut off switches to their minis?

I've seen some really crappy cable designs fitted to track cars.

I'm looking to do something a little bit more aesthetically pleasing if possible.

Open to all ideas....go for it!

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Mike
"He who dies with the most toys wins."

For safety's sake it is always safer to switch the negative side of the battery.

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"Let us remove your "SHORTS"

What do you mean ?

Put the switch on the earthed side of the battery, not the power side

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Why ? What is the difference?

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

Im thinking one each end of the car would be handy. If theres a fire it would be a bonus not to have to go near it.

all aussie minis have the hump where the push button starter was fitted on 850's - I've seen cars with a switch (big plastic key type) fitted there. Accessible, and aesthetically pleasing

We have the removable key type set up fitted in the boot of our Mini K, remove the key and take it with you and lock the boot. We fitted it about 16 years ago and still seems to working ok.

But that's VERY close to the zorst if you have a big system. These red switches stick down a long way. Check clearance...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Same, they are an excellent idea, especially if you happen to have an electrical problem and you need to shut power from the battery off in a hurry, it's certainly quicker, than trying to undo a battery terminal. Cheap insurance in my opinion, ( mine is a Hella red key type which cost me $10 ).

I've see cut-out switches fitted to the cross member under the front seats (you know the one) on the driver's side. That means hacking a hole to fit the switch & also in the floor pan itself to route the cable which raise water sealing issues, but at least its concealed.

Down side is its fitted to positive feed, which according to others is not ideal.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

My car appears to have had a switch fitted to the central support under the front edge of the rear seat in the past. Must have been the type with the red key judging by the hole.

Currently my car has the type of switch that is part of the negative terminal on the battery. The type where you unscrew the knob to turn off power.

Works well. Easy to fit. Easy to use. Extra security if you lock the boot.

EDIT: ...heres a pic.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Can anyone tell me why this is ?

to remove the risk of the short being before the kill switch, rendering the kill switch ineffective.

if you put the kill switch on the earth, and the positive is shorted anywhere, disconnecting the earth to the battery will open the circuit, no matter where the short is on the positive.

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tim
68 Deluxe 1293, HIF44, megajolt/EDIS4, daihatsu alternator..

'a mini is for life, not just for christmas!'