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Third washer jet
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:03 am
by RogerRust
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?
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:37 am
by Welung666
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
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:22 am
by Peetee
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:53 am
by bmcecosse
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!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:52 pm
by ASL642
Oh dear boys and their toys!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:41 pm
by Gareth
These are brilliant! Keep 'em coming.
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:05 pm
by PSL184
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
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:40 pm
by RogerRust
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!)
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:45 pm
by alanworland
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!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:34 pm
by ASL642
I wonder why?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:47 pm
by Kevin
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
