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Old 03-14-2012, 05:09 AM   #9 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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What you need is a kill switch for your engine. That way you won't have to turn the key in the ignition, which can be worth more than just saving the wear&tear. In my Pug, offing the engine with the key turns off many things - power steering, ECU, radio, etc. (the lights are programed to stay on for 15 seconds) - but using the kill switch keeps them all on, which is much safer.

The switch itself interrupts the crank position sensor's signal (you could also try the camshaft position sensor), telling the ECU to stop the engine.

As for brake assist, there is enough vacuum in the lines for 2-3 full stops (I still had vacuum after a 6km glide). You can increase that by adding a 1-3 liter reservoir to your vacuum lines. There is a good thread here on how to make one out of PVC pipe. You could also replace your vacuum pump with an electric one, which would also reduce load on the engine (electric pump would turn on only when needed, not like the one hanging on the engine), but this isn't the cheapest of options.
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