Padstar
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| posted on 30/3/14 at 05:28 PM |
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Handbrake Location
Hi,
I have an MX5 as my donor vehicle but have lost the handbreak - Dont ask -
As a result i am in the market for a handbrake. In your experience would you go for one located to the passenger side or in the traditional central
location? Also any ideas where i can get a smart looking unit from. The 2 available from Rally designs look a bit unattractive. Silly i know but is
there a more aesthetically pleasing lever available anywhere or should i just go for this stock unit.
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steve m
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| posted on 30/3/14 at 06:41 PM |
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I have mine in the traditional place, in the middle of the tunnel, but if I was to build the car again, it would be
either in the passenger side foot well, or I would go for a twist and turn one under the dash
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 30/3/14 at 09:33 PM |
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Fiat coupe turbo handbrake lever worked for me.
Nice and simple. I paid £3 including shipping!
[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1998-Fiat-coupe-20vt-turbo-handbrake-lever-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/x2IAAOxy1RZSXugv/$(KGrHqR,!pIFJV)jONgDBS(ugt37k!~~60_12.JP
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Edited to say, mounts are threaded for an M8
[Edited on 30/3/14 by matt_gsxr]
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PorkChop
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| posted on 30/3/14 at 10:02 PM |
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Trigger handbrakes are rather smart looking, but they aren't the cheapest.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 12:58 AM |
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I moved mine from the standard striker location (pass side tunnel by gear stick) as I didn't like the idea of the passengers leg against the
boxing. I think if its in the tunnel then its an ok location. But as the tunnel is so narrow on the striker I moved it to the tunnel top between
seats.
Mistral Motorsport
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Slimy38
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 05:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
I moved mine from the standard striker location (pass side tunnel by gear stick) as I didn't like the idea of the passengers leg against the
boxing. I think if its in the tunnel then its an ok location. But as the tunnel is so narrow on the striker I moved it to the tunnel top between
seats.
Interesting thought. I'm actually planning on putting mine on the passenger side even though its a Haynes and there should be plenty of room. I
liked it's position on the original MX5 donor and the handbrake trim is also designed to cover the left hand side.
The other alternative I had considered was the other side of the driver, but I think it would use up too much space and be very awkward to operate (or
even drive). I'd appreciate any opinions that dispute that though.
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JAG
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 10:55 AM |
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I put mine here;
 
My handbrake lever installation, non-standard.
Mainly because I didn't want to keep banging my left arm on the damn thing. This works well for me and my passengers
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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skov
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 11:52 AM |
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I used a modified mx5 handbrake lever and mounted it towards the passenger side of the tunnel to leave space to rest my arm.
I suspect it'd pee me off no end if I had it right in the middle.
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