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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject: New Horn button finally installed. |
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Now everything is finished. Blinkers and horn all work correctly now. I've been thinking (trouble) I wonder if I can cut a small size hole in the side of the buggy and install some kind of glovebox. I have pods on it, so it should be ok. Just need to get a door that fits flush like a boat storage door. Also what do you think of finishing the gas gauge trim off, so that the chrome comes to a point at the edges. Just a small piece on each side.?
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scotth17 Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 335 Location: Bedford Texas
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Where'd you get the buttons??? |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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scotth17 wrote: |
Where'd you get the buttons??? |
Amazon.. There are many to choose from. |
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scotth17 Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2012 Posts: 335 Location: Bedford Texas
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Possible link? |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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AMAC1680 Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 300 Location: Jacksonville Fl/Mantoloking NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:12 am Post subject: |
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Very nice clean look !
AMAC |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:45 am Post subject: |
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AMAC1680 wrote: |
Very nice clean look !
AMAC |
Thanks, that,s the look i'm shooting for. Modern and simple. You got me thinking about bumpers now! I already was looking at the chrome bars for the front, But how does a back one mount? |
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A E Numan Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2006 Posts: 238 Location: Portland Oregon
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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I think taking all of the function's, Horn and Turn signal off of the steering column is a mistake. Having both of your hands on the steering wheel is much better than one hand. I bet you will soon get tired of poking your new button's witch could be dangerous and lead to not using your turn signals the way you should. |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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A E Numan wrote: |
I think taking all of the function's, Horn and Turn signal off of the steering column is a mistake. Having both of your hands on the steering wheel is much better than one hand. I bet you will soon get tired of poking your new button's witch could be dangerous and lead to not using your turn signals the way you should. |
True, but when making a turn, you need to down shift anyways. So when you take your hand off the wheel to down shift you just need to hit the button right in front of the shifter. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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A E Numan wrote: |
I think taking all of the function's, Horn and Turn signal off of the steering column is a mistake. Having both of your hands on the steering wheel is much better than one hand. I bet you will soon get tired of poking your new button's witch could be dangerous and lead to not using your turn signals the way you should. |
Next you are going to say driving interferes with eating a Big Mac while holding a hot cup of coffee between your legs and taking on cell phone ...
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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Wolfgangdieter Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2008 Posts: 1958 Location: FL Panhandle
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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I like chrome (ok polished aluminum) so why not add the VW side trim to either side of the fuel gauge with the points at either end? _________________ CMC '57 Porsche Speedster Replica and Dolphin boat tailed full pan VW MOD-T Street Buggy |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Wolfgangdieter wrote: |
I like chrome (ok polished aluminum) so why not add the VW side trim to either side of the fuel gauge with the points at either end? |
Thats what I asked in the first post. I think it would look good, just wanted to get some other replies. As to what others think. Always trying to keep an open mind for ideas. |
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I think taking all of the function's, Horn and Turn signal off of the steering column is a mistake. Having both of your hands on the steering wheel is much better than one hand. I bet you will soon get tired of poking your new button's witch could be dangerous and lead to not using your turn signals the way you should.
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Alfred; I think you are looking for the Honda Civic forum.
My turn signal switch is directly above my gearshift. I can downshift and hit the turn signal switch with one hand. Other stays on the wheel. Most steering column switches are on the left of the wheel. To downshift and hit the turn switch requires "juggling" the wheel in that configuration....you may not realize it, but you let go of the wheel when you hit your signal stalk.
Dash looks great. Don't change a thing. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Dale M. wrote: |
A E Numan wrote: |
I think taking all of the function's, Horn and Turn signal off of the steering column is a mistake. Having both of your hands on the steering wheel is much better than one hand. I bet you will soon get tired of poking your new button's witch could be dangerous and lead to not using your turn signals the way you should. |
Next you are going to say driving interferes with eating a Big Mac while holding a hot cup of coffee between your legs and taking on cell phone ...
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Of course it does...
If you have to bend forward to press a button to indicate a turn or honk the horn (Emergency).... they are not in the optimal position..
Its a Dune Buggy... a street legal (loosely used term) overgrown go-cart...
Im just glad the owners add the basic safety items to begin with.. At least the turn signal may be flashing as you're thrown out and hopefully clear during an accident..
In reality...we all need to consider wearing helmets these days..
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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AMAC1680 Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 300 Location: Jacksonville Fl/Mantoloking NJ
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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daanbc wrote: |
AMAC1680 wrote: |
Very nice clean look !
AMAC |
Thanks, that,s the look i'm shooting for. Modern and simple. You got me thinking about bumpers now! I already was looking at the chrome bars for the front, But how does a back one mount? |
Some mount to the shock towers and others to the firewall. I've had mine off to do the rebuild but got to put it back on.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=497613
I've had a few "up the azz" drivers get too close at lights.
To be clear I've also almost backed my exhausts into the garage wall.....
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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AMAC1680 wrote: |
daanbc wrote: |
AMAC1680 wrote: |
Very nice clean look !
AMAC |
Thanks, that,s the look i'm shooting for. Modern and simple. You got me thinking about bumpers now! I already was looking at the chrome bars for the front, But how does a back one mount? |
Some mount to the shock towers and others to the firewall. I've had mine off to do the rebuild but got to put it back on.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=497613
I've had a few "up the azz" drivers get too close at lights.
To be clear I've also almost backed my exhausts into the garage wall.....
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Which would be safer for backing up and gently hitting something? Shock towers? |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5445 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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My horn button is flicking the ignition switch to the start position. Oh, wait... mine ddoesn't have to be started because its electric. _________________
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GPM Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2008 Posts: 133 Location: Leicestershire, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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For those liking shiney bits and wanting to keep the controls on the original VW stalks (like I did), the cannbe stripped back and polish up very well. I also converted the washer function from the air pressure set up to a very small push to make switch powering an electric pump and kept it within the stalk/cowl set up. The only switches on my dash are the pull switches for the lights and emergency flashers.
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Daanbc,
Any help on the wiring? I ordered the switch and all that came was a switch in a baggie. Looks nice.
There are five terminals:
+ positive
- negative
C ???
NO normally open
NC normally closed
I understand to hook up + and - to the 12 volt supply (likely for the light). The NO should go to the horn.
What about C?
Thank you, Jeff _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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daanbc Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015 Posts: 403 Location: S.Fl
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Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:12 am Post subject: |
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heywebonya wrote: |
Daanbc,
Any help on the wiring? I ordered the switch and all that came was a switch in a baggie. Looks nice.
There are five terminals:
+ positive
- negative
C ???
NO normally open
NC normally closed
I understand to hook up + and - to the 12 volt supply (likely for the light). The NO should go to the horn.
What about C?
Thank you, Jeff |
The + and - are for the light. The horn connects to the "C" and "NO". Nothing is connected to the "NC"
C = common
NO = Normally open
NC = Normally closed |
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