Maplins Switch

[GTOBEN]

Sorry guys i know this topic has been done to death, but is this the switch from maplins that can replace wing mirror door button ?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=FAQ&M...

Thought i had seen an install of these on the forums but couldnt find the discussion again..

[Byker28i]

The usual ones quoted are RS Components Stock no: 321-278

http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/searchBrowseActi...

which are 13.5mm hole.

Those look good but are a 19mm hole so you'd have to enlarge it a little.

[jbvipercerb]

Theres these
http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/product-subsection...
They usually have a rubber cover over them as well

[GTOBEN]

Thanks
How are the original switches from TVR Shop connected? They look like soldered connections whereas the Maplins switches are screws. They are also sealed and vandel proof?
Are they better or is it best to stick to the proper components?

[Byker28i]

I've just done mine. The standard TVR ones are soldered but the wires on mine very very short, so I had to cut and solder new wires to extend them anyway. I know others have used these switches sucessfully and to honest they look good as well.

[GTOBEN]

Thanks
I think i might go for these. They look a bit more robust than the others.

[thegreengoblet]

You can get them and the covers from here:

http://www.clever-trevor.net/tvr-part-category/2-b...

Although the postage is a little steep.

[Olly]

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t...

I fitted the larger stainless buttons recently - I think they look great ! Drop me a mail off line if you want basic instructions
(it's not rocket science, but you have to make the hole in the mirror larger & I had to grind away some of the alloy housing)