Nitrous button? (pic)

[Brad]

I didn’t want to run a WOT switch; I just wanted something I could engage the nitrous with by hand. I didn’t want it on the steering wheel and I didn’t want to have to go reaching for it. I didn’t want to buy a nitrous button shift knob because I don’t think they look right for the most part, so I converted the stock one to accept a nitrous button. The stainless plate with the shift pattern on it I removed and polished, you can’t tell from these horrible camera phone pics but it looks like a mirror. Under the button on the plate I was thinking of inlaying either, “Nitrous,” or, “go baby go,” but I’ll probably end up inlaying nitrous. I messed around a little with it today and it’s awesome, works perfectly, right at 4000RPM my thumb is ready to hit the button. All the other nitrous controls are in the center consol on an aluminum control panel I’ve been fabbing up, I’ll post pics of that when it’s all finished.

Here are the camera phone quality pics

 

[DKS2814V]

Not a big fan personally, but I like the stealth/clean look of the interior. Not bad though!

 

[whistlin93SVT]

Damn, what is that funky looking gauge on the steering column

 

[Brad]

Damn, what is that funky looking gauge on the steering column

Wideband.

 

[CobraBob]

Very creative Brad. But then again, it's not the first time you've posted info about your original/witty ideas. :beer:

 

[Juiced-03]

I like the idea, but I would be concerned about it interfering with normal shifting. I like to plop my hand on the shifter and the button would probably get in my way. You may have a different style of shifting though.

I know Hurst makes a T-handle with a momentary button built in.

 

[Brad]

I like the idea, but I would be concerned about it interfering with normal shifting. I like to plop my hand on the shifter and the button would probably get in my way. You may have a different style of shifting though.

I know Hurst makes a T-handle with a momentary button built in.

Yeah, firstly it's got a master arm switch in the center console, so no triggering nitrous by mistake. Secondly the button I chose is, "soft touch," for just that reason, if you want to plam the shifter you can! I spaced out the button so when it's depressed it's level with the plate. You honestly can't feel it's even there. Remove your hand it and pops right back up. Clealy when master arm is on you've got to grip the shifter from the side with your thumb over the nitrous, but it makes running nitrous real easy for me.

 

[BoneCrusher]

Pretty cool dude. I like one off modifications.

 

[03Sssnake]

you need the real F'kn fast overlay :beer:

 

[03ShadowCobra]

Cool Brad. Saw your car the other day driving the other way on rt9. **CK that thing is loud.

 

[Brad]

Cool Brad. Saw your car the other day driving the other way on rt9. **CK that thing is loud.

Haha you did.. you sold your car? what the hell.. haha.. You been going to local shows at all? I'm doing mustangs unlimited in sept.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

the mods we do ourselves are the coolest. rock on.

 

[Brad]

the mods we do ourselves are the coolest. rock on.

Yes I feel the same way, which is why I do EVERYTHING myself, blower porting included. :coolman:

 

[ITSTOCK]

no thanks, I don't trust myself spraying on a button. I hope you at least have a window switch.

 

[vipergts281]

I never saw a A-pillar pod for verts......did you fab your own A-pillar guage pod?

 

[Brad]

no thanks, I don't trust myself spraying on a button. I hope you at least have a window switch.

You dont trust youself pressing a button? :dw:

I'm using a wideband control unit for all the saftey, but then again, if you can't see 3800RPM, press the button, let go, shift, then press again, you prob shouldn't be driving the car in the first place

I never saw a A-pillar pod for verts......did you fab your own A-pillar guage pod?

Yes I did.

 

[vipergts281]

Yes I did.

You're the man. :rockon:

I always wondered if anyone ever did that.

 

[Brad]

You're the man. :rockon:

I always wondered if anyone ever did that.

:thumbsup:

There is a guy who mass produces pillars that work for the convertible, I don't know if he uses injection molding or what, but his pillars are one complete peice, although in my opinion they look a little funny.

I bought a generic dual pillar pod, chopped it up in addition to the stock pillar so there was a decent fit, then I used resin and epoxy and molded it in, did some fine tuning, then painted it. :beer:

 

[vipergts281]

:beer:

 

[NOMANIAC3]

brad did you tune the car for the nitrous