Main beam and big feet

[lambrettalad]

I can not use the main beam switch 'cause of the size of my feet ,10's any ideas?

ps the old wives tale is NOT true

[chesney]

Get a Mini stalk which has the dip feature on it ;)

[beero]

Well I can do it with my size 12s. Has your switch been moved?

[chesney]

Are the early/later dip switches in different locations?

[aupickup]

i have a mini one fo sale its new

[chrisryder]

I've just fitted a Mini one - yesterday! It's great! Took me (electrical novice) 2 hours to fit.

Only problem is it doesn't fit under the standard cowling:
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And you have to put a separate warning light in, as it's not on the stalk. You can wire up the 'redundant' warning light on the speedo though (I didn't as I'd used it for something else!)

The horn also relocates to the end of the stalk - you now have to push it in (towards centre of steering wheel) like some earlier minors.

[bmcecosse]

I can use the foot dipper just fine - with my size 14s - even in my railway toe-tectors.... What's the problem?? And yes - the old wives tale is true - I also have large hands.......

[chrisryder]

Well I've not had any complaints - about the dip switch... of course... - but the original indicator switch was playing up, so when it came to replace it, I figured I'd go for the upgrade.

The only problem I did have with the floor mounted dip switch was that I would always be in the middle of changing gear when a car came the other way and I'd have to dip!

Being able to 'flash' other motorists is a benefit too - I now await being told off for blinding people...

[les]

--any advance on size 14!

[bmcecosse]

Well - I'm always putting my big foot in it...

[ASL642]

whilst I on the other hand "disappear under the dash" if I try to reach the dip - too short!

[lambrettalad]

Chris
I would love to look at your new switch,or are you going to the national?

[David W.]

Is the mini switch self cancelling?

[bmcecosse]

I imagine you would need to use a Mini steering column with it - to make it do so. Is it really such a hassle to just cancel the indicator by hand? Even in my modern - I cancel the indicators by hand long before any 'automatic' system will do so....

[Bazzalucas]

My 59 MGA had the little dash-mounted indicator lever. AAs I recall it was self-cancelling. Am I right, and if so, how did it work.
Oh, and I have size 10 1/2 feet, which means I've got a big...pair of shoes.

[Daddybear1984]

whilst I on the other hand "disappear under the dash" if I try to reach the dip - too short!

aww bless you Lou, they say good things come in small packages....that's me done for (6ft 5)

--any advance on size 14!

blimey that's some big feet! i thought i had big feet at 12-13

could the switch not be moved or a arm welded/held on for easier use?

Kind Regards

Scott

[David W.]

My two cars, a 59 and 60 both have the lug on the column and cancel the signals.

[chrisryder]

Chris
I would love to look at your new switch,or are you going to the national?

Yes I am, but if you come along to a birmingham branch meeting, I can show you there ;) http://www.birmingham.mmoc.org.uk/meetings

Is the mini switch self cancelling?

Yes, just make sure it lines up with the lug on the column.