How about listing some alternative uses for the S/BRAKE knob and light. We
know it isn't very useful with the existing function, so why not re-plumb
it. I came up with these as a start.
Pulling the knob...
1) tells you if your engine is running. I've seen people automatically turn
the ignition key and "scrunch!!!". This will save your starter.
2) actuates a passenger ejection mechanism. Handy when you'd rather listen
to the purr of the engine instead of your date.
3) raises/lowers the convertible top. Note that this will take a LOT of
work.
4) turns on a dome light. Of course, you have to figure out how to install
a dome light.
5) actuates the nitrous-oxide system. Maybe Ron Hamilton and a few others
have already done this.
6) deploys the rear chute, good for panic stops.
7) inflates a dummy passenger, for when you're driving through dangerous
neighborhoods and you don't want to look like you're alone.
8) inflates a dummy passenger, so you'd rather be alone.
9) opens the drain plugs in the floor so if it starts raining and you don't have
a top your feet stay dry (Ken Pletcher needs this).
10) pops open a compartment displaying the phone numbers of all our roadster
vendors in case you get stuck.
All in good fun, Fred - So.SF
BADROC
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