Howlor
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 01:33 PM |
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Handbrake Position - Any alternatives
Now this may just be me and my position within the car but with the handbrake mounted where it should be I cannot operate the gear lever comfortably.
I was considering mounting the lever to one side or even further forward and to one side. Any ideas and are there any better handbrakes to use other
than the Sierra item.
Many thanks
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serendipity123
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 01:35 PM |
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i was thinking about using one out of a beford midi van, as it pulls out of the dash
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 01:37 PM |
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I was also wondering about something like that. Would keep the tunnel neat and could mount on a plate just under the dash so out of sight.
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mstepien
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 01:43 PM |
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Or maybe a floor mounted and pedal operated one like in some Mercedes'.  But I don't know if it's a mechanical or hydraulic one
plus I don't think you'll find a space even in the (relatively) wide MNR.
Cheers,
Michal
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 01:47 PM |
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I believe it is mechanical as hydraulic is not MOTable. I was also considering a transmision lock but where would be the best place to fit it and how?
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 02:09 PM |
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westfield do a transmission lock that might be suitable for you
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smart51
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 02:33 PM |
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The sierra hand brake on my vortx is a bit high for my liking. It would be nice if it were mounted a bit lower and there does seem to be enough room
over the propshaft. Perhaps you could replace the straight brackets with U shaped ones, if you can weld.
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 02:36 PM |
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I've noticed a few people have mounted it on the side of the tunnel on the passenger side. I think it is the Metro lever/mechanism that owes
itself to this location due to being quite flat, though I maybe wrong.
HTH,
ANdy
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ayoungman
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 02:37 PM |
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I saw a Dax Rush with a hand brake under the dash, just to the left of the steering column. HTH
"just like that !"
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 03:22 PM |
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MG Midget lever mechanism.........
 
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RichieC
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 03:38 PM |
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Richard Miles put it here on his Striker. Id love a vertical
WRC Style Handbrake one but theyre a touch on the expensive side.
Rich
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Avoneer
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 04:47 PM |
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I've mounted my Metro one vertically in the tunnel whihc rests against the dash when off as I don't have a gear lever (BEC paddle
shift).
Get a Metro one and you can mount them just about anywhere with a bit of ingenuity.
Caterham mount a few under the dash on the passenger side as well - not sure which models though.
I've seen one under the drivers seat as well.
Pat...
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 04:59 PM |
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Pat,
Do you have a picture of your interior at all that shows it mounted?
Thanks,
Steve
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Howlor
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 05:56 PM |
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I found this after trawling the net. It is for disabled driver conversions. It must be fail safe so should be OK for SVA man, I have requested price
and more info.
Electric Park Brake
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 06:51 PM |
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ive got a midget lever just like dave,s if ya want it
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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caber
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| posted on 28/11/05 at 07:02 PM |
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Original lotus 7 position is horizontal under the dash on the passenger side, a bit of a nightmare to reach in a harness and probably an SVA tricky
item!
Caber
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 12:09 AM |
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Handbrake on:
[Edited on 29/11/05 by Avoneer]
 
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 12:09 AM |
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Handbrake off:
 
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 12:10 AM |
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Back of handbrake:
 
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 12:11 AM |
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Held in place by 2 nuts welded to the chassis.
Hope that helps,
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Howlor
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 08:27 AM |
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That is fantastic thanks. Although I could just see my missus popping to the shop and smoking the rears at every gear change!
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NS Dev
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| posted on 29/11/05 at 11:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Surrey Dave
MG Midget lever mechanism.........
For some reason I just love the job you have done of that handbrake Dave!
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 12:24 PM |
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Thanks
Thanks , Nice to get some positive feedback.
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