Options for headlight switch
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Options for headlight switch
I am going to be running the classic industries aftermarket gage cluster panel which requires you to cut out a lot of the stock dash. Specifically you end up cutting out the stock supports for the pull style stock head light switch. What are my options to split the switch functions to individual switches? I'll have to replicate interior dim, headlight on, and parking light on. Is there a modern solution or will I have to split into three small panel switches?
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Control Role
I prefer to have individual controls for each function.
Therefore one for the headlights, one for the marker lights.
If you find space becoming a problem you can use small toggles in the cockpit, and relays under-hood.
You could install a potentiometer for dimming, or if you’ve found yourself using only full bright or full dim with the potentiometer, you can use a toggle with a resistor for a BRIGHT-DIM selection.
You can instead use a rotary control.
You can use pushbuttons.
You can use illuminated controls the same color as the new dash.
Using a delay circuit, you can have the illuminated controls, light when you open the door, and remain lit for a chosen time period after you close the door.
You can use the center console to add controls.
You can make a panel for the console to add a significant quantity of controls.
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Therefore one for the headlights, one for the marker lights.
If you find space becoming a problem you can use small toggles in the cockpit, and relays under-hood.
You could install a potentiometer for dimming, or if you’ve found yourself using only full bright or full dim with the potentiometer, you can use a toggle with a resistor for a BRIGHT-DIM selection.
You can instead use a rotary control.
You can use pushbuttons.
You can use illuminated controls the same color as the new dash.
Using a delay circuit, you can have the illuminated controls, light when you open the door, and remain lit for a chosen time period after you close the door.
You can use the center console to add controls.
You can make a panel for the console to add a significant quantity of controls.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing !
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I Smacked The Wall With The Side Of The Car Because A Narrower Car Is A Faster Car
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 13,748
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Car: '90 RS
Engine: 377 LSX
Transmission: Magnum T56
Re: Control Role
I prefer to have individual controls for each function.
Therefore one for the headlights, one for the marker lights.
If you find space becoming a problem you can use small toggles in the cockpit, and relays under-hood.
You could install a potentiometer for dimming, or if you’ve found yourself using only full bright or full dim with the potentiometer, you can use a toggle with a resistor for a BRIGHT-DIM selection.
You can instead use a rotary control.
You can use pushbuttons.
You can use illuminated controls the same color as the new dash.
Using a delay circuit, you can have the illuminated controls, light when you open the door, and remain lit for a chosen time period after you close the door.
You can use the center console to add controls.
You can make a panel for the console to add a significant quantity of controls.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing !
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
I Smacked The Wall With The Side Of The Car Because A Narrower Car Is A Faster Car
Therefore one for the headlights, one for the marker lights.
If you find space becoming a problem you can use small toggles in the cockpit, and relays under-hood.
You could install a potentiometer for dimming, or if you’ve found yourself using only full bright or full dim with the potentiometer, you can use a toggle with a resistor for a BRIGHT-DIM selection.
You can instead use a rotary control.
You can use pushbuttons.
You can use illuminated controls the same color as the new dash.
Using a delay circuit, you can have the illuminated controls, light when you open the door, and remain lit for a chosen time period after you close the door.
You can use the center console to add controls.
You can make a panel for the console to add a significant quantity of controls.
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
Happy Racing !
◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙◙
I Smacked The Wall With The Side Of The Car Because A Narrower Car Is A Faster Car
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