line lock options
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I've had the AR one for a couple of years now, works like a charm. I have a activation switch then a button to hold down to activate it.
That is par for the course.
I just msged the people who bought AR. Hopefully we can buy one from them. I would make my own and sell it assuming there was a large enough market for it(there is not imo).
any links on the switches that you bought to complete the kit ?? really sucks that its not a complete set .
Depends on what type of switch you want and how you want to wire it. Some people use a latching switch (for example, a toggle switch) to arm the system then a momentary switch (could be mounted on the steering wheel or shifter) to active the line locks. Others use the latching switch only. Google toggle switches, latching push button switch, momentary switch, line lock wiring diagram, etc to get an idea.
Hello, we have sold hundreds of these kits directly from our site, and on ECS. We also use them in all of our shop projects. They come with DOT approved genuine Parker stainless steel brake lines, and all high-pressure fittings. If the line did not screw into the fitting it is because ECS most likely sent you the wrong fitting/line for the kit. We sell them multiple kits, across a few platforms which use different fittings, and lines. ECS is a huge company, and things like that happen more frequently then we would like. You can always contact us directly with any issues. As for the switch. Each kit is sent with a safety switch which is exactly how we prefer to run them. Stage the car in the burn out box, flip the cover, close the switch, do your burn out, and just slap the cover down when you want to release. Simple, effective, and no chance of accidentally triggering when you do not want to. Multiple switches are not really needed, but some prefer them. Momentary switches can be picked up on Amazon for a few bucks.
Chris
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I contacted AR and they are still offering their kit. Should still be slightly less expensive after you pick the switches you want.
If you look at the images the kits are supplied with different parts:
I wouldn't want a push button for a line lock personally but this is a cool line lock button. I'm wiring in a toggle switch with a cover like @Chris@VargasTurboTech mentioned. You want something that's quick and easy to turn off.
I ordered the VTT kit a few days before this thread was started, i would probably recommend going with the AR Designs kit. They ignored my options since i chose the carbon fiber switch cover and was sent a red one, in addition to that it also says it includes detailed instructions. The paperwork in the box states to go to the about us section of their website for instructions, but there is nothing up there for this kit. Otherwise the lines look good and uses the typical universal line lock solenoids which I’m sure will be fine. I plan to install today or tomorrow, i will follow up after install if anyone is interested.
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thanks for all the info !! followup would be greatly appreciated
When you wire it, put a master on/off switch separate from trigger. Will prevent weird calls saying "ummm..your car wont move" if switch flipped accidentally
I can confirm kit was perfect. I bought a second one for future use.
Sorry guys but nothing good to report, got a chance to pull my car in the shop this afternoon and am not happy with the fitment of the lines. I cannot find anyway of mounting the solenoid and routing the line so it does not rub the inside of the wheel. Looking at the AR design kit it looks better thought out, i like the rubber holders it looks like they mount the solenoids directly to the hard line and use one line in the factory location. I have already reached out to Vargas about returning the kit. I plan to just order the universal solenoids myself and make my own hard line with the solenoids mounted in the engine bay and i will retain the factory hoses.
