Third washer jet

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:03 am

I used to have 3 washer jets on my Austin 1100.

The third one was on the nearside and angled upwards and away from the car.

Good for both cyclists and bus queues.

A friend of mine had an extra floor mounted dip swith to kill the ignition so that he could "break down" for a while when out with his girlfriends.

Any other suggestions for standard items with exra uses?

Post by **Welung666** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:37 am

Many years ago my mini had 3 spots on the front, the outer 2 were wired independantly of the head lights so if spotted by an officer of the law I could get off down the dark country lanes with no tail lights to follow. The middle spot was on a washer switch and affectionately known as the 'B****rd blinder' for the folks who don't know how to dip their headlights! What a naughty boy I used to be

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:22 am

What a naughty boy I used to be

[Coughs appologetically] My second car was fitted with 100W bulbs in the main beam and the same in the spotlights. Had it ever been necessary there would be no way I could have shaken off a 'jam sandwich'. they would just follow the trail of burning hedgerows.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:53 am

It's easier to simply wire a double pole switch into the rear lights - and brake lights - to kill them when 'not wanted'. My use was in rallies - to save power - and make it less easy to be followed!

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:52 pm

Oh dear boys and their toys!

Post by **Gareth** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:41 pm

These are brilliant! Keep 'em coming.

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:05 pm

I used to have a siren under the bonnet of my Carpri. You could choose different sounds for it to make but I used to use the "Wolf Whistle" to attract the ladies

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:40 pm

It's no good I win so far for originality.

(Infact I might just add another washer to the MG so that I can squirt MM's as I pass!)

Post by **alanworland** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:45 pm

I have a decent pair of horns under the bonnet and used to have a switch on the dash to turn them 'on' and still have 'full vehicle control' while expressing my feelings towards other drivers!
My wife used to hide under the seat!

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:34 pm

I wonder why?

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:47 pm

It's no good I win so far for originality.

(Infact I might just add another washer to the MG so that I can squirt MM's as I pass!)

In that case Roger I will keep an on board stirrup pump just for you