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y2kbaja Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 93 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:27 pm Post subject: Buggy Electrical |
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I'm looking at wiring my FauxManx project in the next few months. I figure I need 7 switches to do what I want. I don't really want a key switch. The car will have a battery cut switch with removable key for security. I was looking at all rocker switches or toggle switches. I added up to nearly $200 on Amazon and other outlets for rockers or toggles. Yikes. I would love to run a switch pro but at $600 for a $1500 buggy it's not cost effective. Then I saw this from Rear Light Bar. I run RLB on my race car and have been happy with the product and his service. He's local to me so I'm able to pick up. I'm posting to see what everyone's thoughts are.
https://rlbstore.com/product/pro8-switch-panel/ |
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dhubz Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2003 Posts: 61
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y2kbaja Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 93 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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I guess I should say what switches I'm controlling.
1-on/off ignition
2-off/mom on starter
3-on/off fuel pump (no mechanical pump, only electric)
4-on/off oil cooler fan
5-off/on/on headlight sw
6-off/mom on horn
7-on/off wiper switch
To fill the 8 spot on the switch panel I would move the clearance lights to their own switch. |
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y2kbaja Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 93 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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With all the options I'm not seeing the 6-pack of momentary on/off. Honestly this is my first choice is getting a 8 gang panel with usb charger for the dash. But the lack of finding the momentary switches made me continue to look. |
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manxvair Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:58 am Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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In our Class 11 car, we used a combination of the RLB switch panel and a couple of toggles for ignition and headlights. I use the Switch Pro's in my Manx. The RLB is a nice unit and a bit more affordable. |
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sshae Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2011 Posts: 8 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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For possible inspiration, here is how I did mine. I did use a barrel key, but it only turns the car on and off. The start switch is a pushbutton. The key could be replaced with a toggle, or hidden under the dash, or both.. The switches are simple toggles, and the name plates were ordered through an on-line plastic engraver. |
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y2kbaja Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 93 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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sshae wrote: |
For possible inspiration, here is how I did mine. I did use a barrel key, but it only turns the car on and off. The start switch is a pushbutton. The key could be replaced with a toggle, or hidden under the dash, or both.. The switches are simple toggles, and the name plates were ordered through an on-line plastic engraver. |
Good inspiration. I plan on doing 6 toggle switches, no key and only the VW speedo. Simple. I talked to a woodworking friend of mine the other day and he's going to build a wood panel for the dash to look like a surf board. I'm pretty excited for that. |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5475 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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Those dashes are so busy! Here is my first buggy's dashboard. As for the neon... well, it was the era of car neon! Under the dash were 2 switches. Neon and lights (an ignition powered relay chose headlights or parking lights.)
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20378 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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I think mine is overly busy and I decided to go minimalist...
_________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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YDBD Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2017 Posts: 891 Location: Bavaria, Germany
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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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Here is my "surfboard" style dash-Koa, Maple and Teak-probably should take a new picture as I replaced the speedo with a KM correct one.
Switches are: Headlights, running lights, wipers, key and pushbutton start
I also have two switches on the left of the steering column: hazards, squirters
_________________ '56 pan Dune Buggy since '69
don't live in the past...but when I did:
'67 bug
'64 baja
'60 dune buggy
'73 Personenkraftwagen Type 182 "Thing" |
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y2kbaja Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2016 Posts: 93 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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Your surfboard dash is exactly what I'm after. I saw pictures of it somewhere and took it to my woodworking friend and said "I want that". |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5475 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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The surfboard dash is cool. I was noticing 2 modified stock speedometers. The surf buggy looks to have a modified 1968 Bug one and my first Buggy had a modified 40 horse Bug one. If keeping the stock speedometer I think a little custom work on the face is cool.
On the original switch question, consider the steering column choice too. You could get light, wiper, and turn signal functions handled without dash switches. Another idea is to consider what functions could be handled by Bosch type automotive relays. A simple example is my first Buggy lighting. I had a single switch for the head lights and parking lights. A relay switched them from park lights if the car was off to head lights if the car was running. Actually, before the neon that buggy had no switches at all. The headlights came on when the car was started (right off the accessory position of the ignition switch) and I didn't have parking lights (not legal but not checked.) _________________
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YDBD Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2017 Posts: 891 Location: Bavaria, Germany
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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y2kbaja wrote: |
Your surfboard dash is exactly what I'm after. I saw pictures of it somewhere and took it to my woodworking friend and said "I want that". |
Thanks!
I had originally designed it in Autodesk Inventor and thought I had the files but I don't.
I did use a cardboard template my dad a created from the original dashboard, as every dunebuggy dash is slightly different-or completely different.
I hope yours comes out as you want! _________________ '56 pan Dune Buggy since '69
don't live in the past...but when I did:
'67 bug
'64 baja
'60 dune buggy
'73 Personenkraftwagen Type 182 "Thing" |
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Feral Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2021 Posts: 38 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Buggy Electrical |
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sshae, I like the carbon fibre, I will be doing something similar. What are your gauges? |
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