paul cardy Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hi Looking for anyone who may have this type of handbrake location, photos of the same would be appreciated. Could this be considered going old skool !! Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'll take a few shots for you tomorrow. Anything specific your looking for ? _________________________ Gordon. Morgan LeMans62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cardy Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hi Gordon Mounting point and method, the size of the handbrake ( would my origional be the same size ) cable run and lenght. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotsky Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I don't know why you want to bother, mines under the dash and I think its a pain in the 🙆🏻 I had to change mine as the button stuck in and it was a pain of a job , and I never use it any way. on the rare occasions I do I inevitably end up strapped in for the off and then have to unbuckle everything....it makes me seethe 😬 Trotsky N7 HPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskip Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Paul, Where in Hampshire are you. You are welcome to pop round and look at my handbrake. I am in Ringwood. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Paul I've got an under dash h.b. I'm down in Gosport if you want to have a look. BM me if you want to. Trevor PINK LOUD and PROUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextangent Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Underdash is a right royal pain in the beautox. Can't tell you the number of times I've driven off with it on, had to unbuckle, can't be used for hill starts, and so on. About as effective as carrying a boat anchor. Alex McDonald Loud, louder, loudest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john g Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 But it's required for the MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted March 15, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted March 15, 2010 I don't understand why people are against under-dash handbrakes. I have one on the Seven and an on-the-tunnel in the 21. I prefer having a clear and lower tunnel. (every time) Curiously, I use the hand brake on the 21 but almost never on the Seven. . As others say, it's about convenience, but the Seven has never rolled away! Democratic dissent is not disloyalty, it is a positive civic duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeKK Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I've got a under-dash handbrake and haven't had any issues. Yes it's a bit fiddly pulling away on a hill so I simply loosen one side of the harness so I can lean forward. I like having the tunnel clear, nice armrest when required to use the motorway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I don't know what all the fuss is about. I've always had the handbrake under the dash and never ever use it for anything. I always leave the car in gear instead of using the handbrake when parked. Hill starts are a good intro to heel and toe control. back here because I want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextangent Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 But it's required for the MOT.Yup. Beyond that, it only gets exercised when I park on hills (infrequently) or the local petrol station which is on a slope. Question; are car mfrs allowed to use this design any more? Alex McDonald Loud, louder, loudest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernmonkey Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Apparently not - Mine's an under dash handbrake and have been told mine would fail a IVA (Mine's on MANX plates and I'm currently trying to get it back onto UK plates) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I had to change mine as the button stuck in and it was a pain of a jobMine does that sometimes, a sharp rap with a small hammer reminds it to behave. Only time I use it is when I stop to open the garage doors when I come home, it's just good enough to hold the car on the 1:100 slope of my drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Under dash works fine for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyrill Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Agree with all those who have said it's a PITA. I seldom use mine now for all the reasons above. Changing it would certainly merit a "Why Bother card" IMHO. C7 SUP now with DVA K06 Upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cardy Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi Thanks for all your comments and offers of information photos etc, Gordon look forward to these with baited breath !!. My plan is to clean up the cabin with a RIF carbon tunnel cover and i thought the none handbrake version looked best, i can see that the general feeling is a bit like Marmite ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi Paul, i'm sorry forgot all about your photographs. If you can wait another two days i promise i'll get on the case. On shift at the moment so crawling around the Se7en is the last thing i want to do right now. Few days then _________________________ Gordon. Morgan LeMans62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Paul I've also a carbon tunnel you can look at if you are thinking of installing one. Trevor PINK LOUD and PROUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hill starts are a good intro to heel and toe control. Just wait until you get the BEC running, Charlie Two-up around Edinburgh city-centre can be a little trying in my recent BEC experience Fortunately, the 'bird does have a conventional handbrake (whereas the other 7 does not) 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Ecosse™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 BEC conversion going very slowly due to lack of time at the moment. I'm happy to get some practice in yours though :) I have heard tell of difficult clutch control in BECs, however I have a few years' experience on bikes. Certainly riding a big motorbike requires lots of clutch slipping at relatively high revs around town. Surely it's nothing that can't be solved with plenty of loud pedal and perhaps a spring to increase clutch pedal resistance? We could play around with yours and once we've got it right apply what we've learned to mine 😬 😬 I've still got your dremel, by the way. I'll be around at the weekend working on the expedition vehicle, drop in to pick it up if you like - give me a call first to check we're not on a test-drive though! back here because I want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrino Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hi - I have a couple of shots of my bike-engined Caterham (currently for sale!), which has the under-dash handbrake and a RiF carbon tunnel top (and gear-lever surround). Handbrake works great for MOT time but is never needed while buckled up. I fitted an additional clutch spring (common mod on the R1) and the clutch is very controllable. I think the tunnel looks soooo much nicer: Pic 1 Pic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Little late Paul, but some shots of the under dash hand brake assy i promised. Hope there of use to you. Under dash 1 Under dash 2 Under dash 3 Under dash 4 _________________________ Gordon. Morgan LeMans62 Edited by - Whoosh on 26 Mar 2010 10:38:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cardy Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Gordon Thanks for the photos they are just what i needed. Trevor A Currently the whole decision to change to this arrangment is dependant on RIF and if thay can supply the tunnel, but if this does happen then i would like to pay you a visit. Thanks for your offers and help i will post again if i can progress this further. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Paul My forward tunnel top is a RiF item. Mine is apparently a race chassis which is slightly longer than std. Is the carbon for effect or replacement as you could possibly"wrap" the existing tunnel top in thin cf sheet, if they are no longer available. Trevor PINK LOUD and PROUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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