car show doors open how to save battery

[jim0207]

I like to open and leave open my doors at car shows. With the T-Tops removed my car shows well. I remove the battery terminal to save it. My question is "is there another way to keep the lights off? Other then remove the lamps.

 

[pacecarta]

pull the ctsy fuse, you could also wire a switch with inline fuse in place of the fuse

 

[earlbrown]

Pop the dome light fuse. You'll most likely lose your radio presets and clock though.

If it's something you do often, get a couple 1/4" spade connectors, some wire, a switch and an external fuse holder. Then you can toggle a kill switch.

 

[1fastcobra]

Keep the doors closed
Helps the doors from sagging
And less chance of some asshole
Sitting in your car when your not watching.

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[notacarlo]

Pull the dome light and lower courtesy light bulbs out.

I've done a lot of professional car shows and leaving the doors open or access to the interior is discouraged.

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[jim0207]

Thanks everyone for the great ideas and a few things to consider

 

[GNRick]

This might work......http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...t-in-line/_/N-268t?itemIdentifier=422509_0_0_

I've seen a bar installed between the door and the jamb which allows the door to be opened part way but prevents someone from easily entering the car. I don't know who sells them or how easy it is to install.

 

[earlbrown]

That'll reset clocks, presets and ECMs too. If the showcar is a driver (or a runner) that might get kind of old.

If it's a trailer queen, probably won't matter.