Ariel switch
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Ariel switch
Got fed up with the ariel going up and down every time the
headunit is switched on so deciided to do something about it.
I took inspiration from Dan the 480 man and wired an isolation
switch into the existing bank of switches.
I think it looks neat and when listening to a CD or the I-pod no ariel
spoiling the look of the car.
headunit is switched on so deciided to do something about it.
I took inspiration from Dan the 480 man and wired an isolation
switch into the existing bank of switches.
I think it looks neat and when listening to a CD or the I-pod no ariel
spoiling the look of the car.
Fantastic! ... i've done this too! I noticed you opted for symmatry with the buttons also ... it was a tough choice! lol!
It's great ... total silence when you turn on the head unit!
oh, BTW ... volvo wanted £17 for that switch new ... mental!
It's great ... total silence when you turn on the head unit!
oh, BTW ... volvo wanted £17 for that switch new ... mental!
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Honda Civic ES I-VTEC
previous:
BMW E46 330i SE Touring
VW Mk4 Golf V6 4Motion
Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 WRC
1995 (M) Dark Grey Metallic 480 Turbo
1994 (M) Flame Red Metallic 480GT
1992 (J) Black Metallic 480ES 1.7i
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Thanks ,yes symmetry is the only way.piper1st wrote:Fantastic! ... i've done this too! I noticed you opted for symmatry with the buttons also ... it was a tough choice! lol!
It's great ... total silence when you turn on the head unit!
oh, BTW ... volvo wanted £17 for that switch new ... mental!
How is your little project going? Hope its going well.
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I done the same in my 440. Hated the ariel going up and down-it does spoil the lines of the car.
Thats how i wired mine initially, then i had a hidden switch, now it's on my little panel with a nice LED so i can see it switched on. Totally un-necessary, but looks good.
Good job there Kev-so annoying having the ariel go up and down. Good choice on HU too
Thats how i wired mine initially, then i had a hidden switch, now it's on my little panel with a nice LED so i can see it switched on. Totally un-necessary, but looks good.
Good job there Kev-so annoying having the ariel go up and down. Good choice on HU too
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Re: switches
yeah thanks, me and Owen have been working away ... should have some results for show shortly!kev wrote: How is your little project going? Hope its going well.
Current:
Honda Civic ES I-VTEC
previous:
BMW E46 330i SE Touring
VW Mk4 Golf V6 4Motion
Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 WRC
1995 (M) Dark Grey Metallic 480 Turbo
1994 (M) Flame Red Metallic 480GT
1992 (J) Black Metallic 480ES 1.7i
Honda Civic ES I-VTEC
previous:
BMW E46 330i SE Touring
VW Mk4 Golf V6 4Motion
Toyota Celica GT-FOUR ST205 WRC
1995 (M) Dark Grey Metallic 480 Turbo
1994 (M) Flame Red Metallic 480GT
1992 (J) Black Metallic 480ES 1.7i