[DeTomaso] Ignition Switch Bypass

[Forest Majors]

I have to confirm both Bill's and Patrick's assessment of Jon Hass
electronic components that have been designed specifically for our Pantera
electronics. Having installed wiring kits like Painless Kits in dedicated
race cars and hot rods I can speak from experience that they serve that
purpose well. However, they make less sense for a Pantera when you have
components that have been designed specifically for the Pantera that
actually fit where the original components are located. When someone like
Ken Green asked if we have had experience installing the Painless fuse box
it seems to me that it is appropriate to share our experience with superior
alternatives - based on our experience - even if it does not answer the
original question.

I can attest that at this time, Jon Hass clearly has the best electrical
components that you can use for your Pantera. I have installed converted
Nissan fuse boxes, Ricks relay kits, Corley's do it yourself kit and relay
systems built from scratch to fit inside the original relay box. Nothing
compares with the detail and design of Jon's components. As Patrick states,
there is nothing wrong with the wire used in the Pantera - wire is wire.
With the proper components you can lower the load on the smaller gauge wire
used in the turn signal assembly and the light switches and best of all, you
don't end up with a lot of pig tailed wires with Jon's components. The
original wire connections just match up...

So Ken, do yourself a favor. Get a refund on your relay kit unless you
really want to spend the time running all new wire on your car and
relocating the panel on your Pantera. If you are building a dedicated race
car then it might be worth your time - But if you are updating a street
Pantera then you are better off using Hass designed components. Sometimes
the answers that you get on this list are better than the questions asked!

Forest Majors - Still Hanging in Hadlyme 

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of SOBill at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:47 PM
To: cengles at cox.net
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Ignition Switch Bypass

Chuck,
 
The bypass uses relays which remove all the high current loads from  the 
ignition switch. The bypass mounts in the place of the existing ignition  
switch junction strip. Cost is $78.
 
The bypass is described and shown at:
 
_http://www.pantera-electronics.com/ingswtch.html_ 
(http://www.pantera-electronics.com/ingswtch.html) 
 
Jon Haas is, IMHO, and artist and his products are works of art.  You can't 
duplicate what he has already done for anything near the cost of his  items.
 
Also check out the ATO fuse panel at:
 
_http://www.pantera-electronics.com/ato.html_ 
(http://www.pantera-electronics.com/ato.html) 
 
Have fun,
 
SOBill  Taylor
sobill at aol.com
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