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R50/53 Suggestions for "other" toggle switch uses

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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Suggestions for "other" toggle switch uses

Hi Folks,
I have an empty slot (rear fog) I don't plan to use. Any good ideas and possibly pictures on other uses for that slot. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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The "EJECT" button is a popular addition.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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You could connect to one of Ian's Auto-Up circuits and use the switch for a garage door opener.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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I'm thinking more of what James Bond would have in his Aston Martin, but in a Mini. Maybe less destrucive.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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dragonflyer had a group buy going on a toggle set label set but I am not sure if the but is still active.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ch-decals.html

Also, Mini Pirate sells a set of toggle switch labels that might be of interest.
http://minipirate.com/shop.htm
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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On a related note, where's the best place to buy toggle switches?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by R53 in SC
On a related note, where's the best place to buy toggle switches?
Best of my knowledge you can't, you have to buy the whole toggle bank. Some buy the whole bank, and part out the toggles from the old one. I bought a parted out toggle and installed it just to fill the open spot.

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You could connect to one of Ian's Auto-Up circuits and use the switch for a garage door opener.
I did this but instead of a garage door opener Ian modified it to drive a relay...now my previously-useless toggle drive an Oogah horn!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:20 AM
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Sweet.
 
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