Windown Switch

[TrDCeLiCa85]

What is a window switch? How does it work? How do you use it? Is it necessary for an automatic? Can you just install it with the kit or do you need extra parts for it to work? I think I have to purchase one and Iono what the hell it is, sorry for the stupid questions.

[SexyCelica]

I don't know much about FI, but are you talking about THE window switch??? The one that moves your windows up and down? If you are...:rolleyes: Anyways to answer your question, the window switch controls the movement of your windows. On a 7th gen celica its located in the center of the car. To move down your windows up you press it. For the drivers one press is all that is need as it is an automatic switch. To roll up the windows pull the switch upward. :D

[GT_RyderZ]

haha sexy celica, i dont know you're pretending to be stupid or just funny. Window Switch is a device that helps you to maximize your RPM in certain point, most people set it up at 3k to 6k. it's very useful with nitrous, you don't want to shoot nitrous at too low or go too high RPM. this device helps to prevent the engine from denotation when you use nitrous, but i don't know about the auto should use it. i still doubt that myself.

[n2oxide]

well the high RPM cutoff that a window switch does is more for the danger of you hitting your fuel cutoff. no fuel while squeezing nitrous is bad, very bad.

[GT_RyderZ]

but should the Auto use it?

[SexyCelica]

Originally posted by GT_RyderZ
haha sexy celica, i dont know you're pretending to be stupid or just funny.


Just stupid :chuckles: Guess I learned something new today

[TrDCeLiCa85]

Should the automatics get it so that their transmission doesn't get mess up from the nitrous? Also, how does it work?

[n2oxide]

well, first off... do autos ever hit the fuel cutoff? i wouldn't think so, but maybe? anyways, if you guys don't hit the fuel cutoff, i would get a window switch for the low RPM range anyway. set the switch to hit the nitrous after 3k and you'll save your engine and stop most wheel spin.

[n2oxide]

wait, sorry... it won't stop "most" wheel spin, if you're using nitrous in 1st, i think most people will get wheel spin anyway. and after that, unless you're using some really big shot, you shouldn't get much wheel spin through the gears.

so.. the window switch is more for just saving your engine :smile:

[wgaughan]

Would it be bad on an automatic to still be spraying when it shifted? If so I wouldn't think you'd want a window switch. It might shift before the window was up, unless you manualy shift it. I would think with an auto you would just use like a button. Seems easier.

[TrDCeLiCa85]

I have heard differently. I have heard that the window switch is made especially for an automatic so that the transmission doesn't get messed up. So if you have the window switch, how do you use nitrous? The same way? Hold button down for 7-10 seconds and let go while mashing down on the pedal?

[wgaughan]

With a window switch you dont have to push the button. You set the rpms that you want the nitrous to start spraying at, and to shut off at. Like say you set it from 3k-6k, once you hit 3k rpms it starts spraying, and stops at 6k. That keeps you from hitting the fuel cutoff, which is a big no-no.

[TrDCeLiCa85]

I'm starting to understand the window switch from your explanation. Is there a switch for the window switch or is the car going to start spraying everytime I reach 3000K? I hope not.

[wgaughan]

Yeah, you would have to have an activation switch, also either a remote bottle opener, or manually open the valve. You can also have a wide open throttle switch. With all these you would open the bottle, flip the activation switch, while you are driving it will spray after the certain RPM, but only if the gas is all the way in. This helps make sure there is sufficient fuel with the N2O.

[wgaughan]

BTW, forgot the purge step, but thats a whole different topic.

[n2oxide]

so to simplify...

activation switch (like on your dash) ---> Wide Open Throttle switch (turns on when you are at full throttle) ---> Window Switch which will shoot the nitrous at whatever setting you want (3k and 6k for example)

so you'll only be shooting nitrous only after you hit the switch and push all the way down on your gas peddle.

[TrDCeLiCa85]

So if I buy the nitrous kit, pressure gauge, and window switch. After setting the window switch, all I have to do is hit the window switch on and then step on the gas and the nitrous will spray up to 6000 and then cut off?? I don't have to hold the button down for 7-10 seconds anymore?? This is if I don't have a wide open throttle switch, just the switch that comes with the kit.

[wgaughan]

You won't have to hit the window switch. You flip the activation switch which will turn on your window switch. If you dont have the WOT switch you want to make sure you are getting on it pretty hard between those RPM's because otherwise you will get too much N2O and not enough fuel. If you get a window switch I would suggest you get a throttle engaged switch, like 95%+. Just my suggestion though.

[TrDCeLiCa85]

Basicly, with the Zex kit my WOT button will be under my gas pedal since my car is an automatic. Then when I activate my window switch, my car will spray Nitrous whenever I floor it and it hits the set RPMS, say 3000, right?

[wgaughan]

Yeah, thats basically how it works. I dont think there is a button under your pedal, its computerized i believe, but maybe not. But you got the basic idea.

[TrDCeLiCa85]

Where would the WOT be located then? I heard for the Zex it's under the gas pedal so that no one has to worry about letting go of the gas and still spraying nitrous which ruins your engine. The WOT being under the pedal allows you to cut off the nitrous before you let go of the pedal. Get what i'm saying? If it wasn't under the pedal than how would I use it? Hold it down?

[VT GT]

Wow, it amazes me...sorry...put the WOT switch on your throttle linkage in the ENGINE BAY...if this is too complicated to understand, you def. shouldn't be messing with this stuff. sorry, but that is the truth.

J

[TrDCeLiCa85]

It's not complicated. Just wanted to clear things up. Everyone starts off new at everything.