Flashing LED in the mirror

UKPhilTR7 · Postby **UKPhilTR7** » 27 Sep 2009 21:14

I notice that some of the newer cars have flashing orange LED's on the mirrors these days that are wired up to the indicators. Has anyone done this on the Tr's

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 27 Sep 2009 22:01

Whenever I see indicators on the mirrors I'm reminded of the trafficators my mum's Ford Prefect used to have. Soon they will make the whole side of your car light up.

Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

nofinchance · Postby **nofinchance** » 28 Sep 2009 18:37

Woah there! the last thing you need is more electrical stuff on a TR7[:D].The mirror indicators do look blingin though it is one more thing to get knocked off in traffic[:(].The things I miss from my daily driver on the 7 are remote central locking,power windows and aircon.[8D]

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FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 28 Sep 2009 23:02

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nofinchance

The things I miss from my daily driver on the 7 are remote central locking,power windows and aircon.[8D]
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The locking I can reach from drivers seat, same for windows, Air I have but don't need/use as there's no freon. What I do miss is cruise control for those long highway stretches. Might install it some day.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

john · Postby **john** » 29 Sep 2009 10:40

Central locking is fairly easy to do as is the windows

[8 whole cylinders worth of punch to ram the world through the windshield and out the rear view mirror. Car & Driver]
1981 Grinnall TR7 v8
1981 Black FHC
1979 & 1980 Black Premium FHC(laid to rest) Sorry :-(

John

UKPhilTR7 · Postby **UKPhilTR7** » 29 Sep 2009 11:47

Yep the windows and the doors you can get from all the main suppliers and even on ebay if you want to mess arond to get the to fit our 7's.

If you go to car builders solutions there is an air con unit on there you can get, but I know it costs a bit. That is the only universal one I know of though. The unit also replaces the old heater we have, so may be good if you want to save space and weight.

I also know that cruse control is out there, but sure it costs a arm and a leg lol.

Also we can get the reversing sensors/camera to fit on out cars. May even be able to drag them out of the 70's/80's. Wow I bet a few people are going to comment about that.[:D]

Odd · Postby **Odd** » 29 Sep 2009 17:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> The things I miss from my daily driver on the 7 are remote central locking, power windows and aircon. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> All of those things are/were available for the Wedge - from the factory or from the well known after market sources. My car has all three items; remote central locking, power windows and alarm kit were bought as a set from Moss - and AC was an oem delivery... Should be easy to find second hand I guess.

My two 1980 Wedges...

FI Spyder · Postby **FI Spyder** » 29 Sep 2009 19:16

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by UKPhilTR7

I also know that cruse control is out there, but sure it costs a arm and a leg lol.
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Only costs a little over $100. You can pick it up from Amazon and lots on eBay. It was posted a while back, common name.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

UKPhilTR7 · Postby **UKPhilTR7** » 29 Sep 2009 20:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Odd
My car has all three items; remote central locking, power windows and alarm kit were bought as a set from Moss - and AC was an oem delivery... Should be easy to find second hand I guess.

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You are one of the lucky ones lol.
I tried to get this set from robsport, but when I got round to buy the remote control unit, they had all gone and I could not get one for love or money. So not I have the central locking kit and boot release kit, but need to get the central locking of ebay [:D]

richards · Postby **richards** » 30 Sep 2009 13:30

I bought a door locking kit from ebay, i think it was about Â£35 and has worked well so far, its also hooked up to my alarm for the remote entry.

I have only got a drivers side peep mirror so no room for LED's!

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Tom M. · Postby **Tom M.** » 01 Oct 2009 12:37

Of all the "modern" conveniences I miss having remote adjustable mirrors most. I can adjust them properly but then they get bumped into and I have to do it all over again.

I wish I could find a remote mirror that looked right on the car.

Tom M.

bmcecosse · Postby **bmcecosse** » 01 Oct 2009 23:30

Good grief - you're all mad! The joy of this car is that it DOESN'T have all that junk fitted! Back to basics!

mb4tim · Postby **mb4tim** » 02 Oct 2009 18:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bmcecosse

Good grief - you're all mad! The joy of this car is that it DOESN'T have all that junk fitted! Back to basics!
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you know, holes int eh floor board to start and stop with your feet. Oil lamp headlamps, a buggy whip,and horse attached to the front.

[:D]

-Tim
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REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 02 Oct 2009 18:12

I have to agree with with bmcecosse. I like these cars for what they are, plus what's the point of central locking in a tiny two door car with a soft top?

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

Odd · Postby **Odd** » 03 Oct 2009 06:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> what's the point of central locking in a tiny two door car with a soft top? <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> You can unlock the (passenger) door from a distance when you realise shmbo will arrive at her door first...
Plus; you can de-activate the alarm before she starts trying to open the boot, the bonnet or door...[:I]

My two 1980 Wedges...

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