Switches!

[sukhjeevan]

I am in the process of designing my dash layout and was thinking of maybe using this switch for the lights and horn...

http://www.autoelectricalpartsuk.co.uk/products/Sw...

Can anyone see any obvious problems with using the same switch for the wipers and screen wash? I will of course change the icons to represent wipers and screen wash.

[sukhjeevan]

Thanks!

[sukhjeevan]

I have considered stalks and even bought a set of used ford escort ones. However, they feel a little flimsy and I also do not want to extend the steering column. I have designed my own version of the atom dash in autocad and plan to have it 3d printed.

Similar to this...http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6oa1-aBm4XA

I still need to finalise the switch layout and styles. The switch mentioned above isn't the must cosmetically pleasing but it's a damn site nicer than the factory Morris marina switches.

I will be using the gtr for both road and track, but wanted to go for a more race car look and feel.

[sukhjeevan]

I would be interested to see the PT setup so any pics would be appreciated.

I have looked at the steering buttons available but prefer the look of the Atom setup. I like the idea of a single unit that houses all my switches and digital dash. Maybe I could just incorporate a simple indicator switch as that's the most used of the stalks.

Once built and used for a while I can tweak the design and just get another version printed.

[sukhjeevan]

Would the buttons on the steering wheel get through iva ok? Also would there be any issues with wireless controls during iva?

Also, how many buttons do you need on the wheel? I don't tend to use any of the stalk functions when going around corners except maybe cancelling the indicator.

[sukhjeevan]

Both of those units look good and would be ideal if it wasn't for the cost. I am hoping to build a complete unit including a cowl, ready to take a Dash 2 for less than £100. This would house all my switches, Dash 2 and would not require the steering column to be lengthened. My proposed unit would also work with the existing factory wiring.

I'll give it a go and if all fails one of these units will do the trick!

[sukhjeevan]

Finally found time to complete the design of my dash using google sketchup. The 3d print is also now complete.

I just need to polish/paint before fitting Dash 2 and switches.

[sukhjeevan]

Click on the little icon and the pic should display.

[sukhjeevan]

Thanks. I designed it using google sketchup. It's free to download and quite easy to use. You then export the design as an stl file and can then have it 3d printed. The final product will then be lightly sanded with wet paper and finally painted.

[sukhjeevan]

I should have been a bit more creative when deciding on my forum name! Call me Sukhy for short.