FFR Pre-Cut Vinyl Dash

[ekoffman]

So at this point I’m kinda regretting this dash. I’m doing my best to work with it though. I’m using the Russ Thompson turn signal. I was planning to use the momentary button on the stalk as a horn. Problem is, the dash being pre-cut has a horn button hole already. It’s a big hole. With a caliper it measures .85”. What other switch or something could I use in that hole? Wiper switch is too small, high beams would be kinda silly there if I was able to find a big enough button…. Any ideas? Anyone else run into this dilemma?

[JohnK]

You could put the horn button there and use the momentary button on the end of the stalk for high beams/flash to pass.

[ekoffman]

Yah I was thinking that, except the use of all the relays to make that work scares me lol.

[JohnK]

No. Ignore Russ' instructions with all the relays. That's unnecessarily complicated. You can accomplish the same thing with this module from Ididit (https://www.jegs.com/i/Ididit/535/3100006040/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9YugBhCZARIsAACXxeJTpNg2r9Wk1EQCDx 1X3tPJbPZS1Jr9fS9P-kc-dzolO_ZIMS18SRIaAtjqEALw_wcB), which is much easier to wire. Many folks, myself included, have used it and it works well.

Edit: Here's a thread (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?44022-Russ-Thompson-Turn-Signal-and-IDIDIT-Relay-wiring-schematic) detailing the wiring of the Ididit relay.

[ekoffman]

No. Ignore Russ' instructions with all the relays. That's unnecessarily complicated. You can accomplish the same thing with this module from Ididit (https://www.jegs.com/i/Ididit/535/3100006040/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9YugBhCZARIsAACXxeJTpNg2r9Wk1EQCDx 1X3tPJbPZS1Jr9fS9P-kc-dzolO_ZIMS18SRIaAtjqEALw_wcB), which is much easier to wire. Many folks, myself included, have used it and it works well.

Edit: Here's a thread (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?44022-Russ-Thompson-Turn-Signal-and-IDIDIT-Relay-wiring-schematic) detailing the wiring of the Ididit relay.

Oh wow. Ok, I’ll check that out. That would be much easier. Thanks so much ��

[Blitzboy54]

You can use it for wipers if you use a different switch. I went with this as it matches the headlight switch. It comes with different color orings, I ended up not using any. I liked it plain.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-ws61



https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147020&d=1619566077

[ekoffman]

You can use it for wipers if you use a different switch. I went with this as it matches the headlight switch. It comes with different color orings, I ended up not using any. I liked it plain.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-ws61



https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147020&d=1619566077

Oh that’s good to know also! So it’s the same size as that horn button?

[emac]

I added the Russ T turn signals after I built my car. Now I have two horn buttons. Dont be me!

[lasse2]

So at this point I’m kinda regretting this dash. I’m doing my best to work with it though. I’m using the Russ Thompson turn signal. I was planning to use the momentary button on the stalk as a horn. Problem is, the dash being pre-cut has a horn button hole already. It’s a big hole. With a caliper it measures .85”. What other switch or something could I use in that hole? Wiper switch is too small, high beams would be kinda silly there if I was able to find a big enough button…. Any ideas? Anyone else run into this dilemma?

Another option to fill the horn button hole is to add a cigarette lighter/power socket. It is a perfect fit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZ69B6C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ekoffman]

Another option to fill the horn button hole is to add a cigarette lighter/power socket. It is a perfect fit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZ69B6C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is also a great option! Thanks so much

[PG_Cobra]

I went with the cigarette lighter/12V outlet solution and used the RT stalk button for the horn, Using am foot operated Hi/Lo switch for headlights