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bnicho



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Useless tray above hazard switch. Switch panel replacement?

Hi,

What is the point of this useless tray thing? It just annoys me.

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It's not big enough hold anything useful and small things just slide off it. It also looks rubbish with the edges all curling up in the heat and it's easily scratched.

I think it would be great place to fit extra switches or maybe a USB port. I have seen Chinese Sat Nav's on ebay that use this spot for switches.

Is there an aftermarket part to replace it that can be pirchased without buying a Chinese Sat Nav? Has anyone ever made a custom one?

Thanks,
Brett. Brett Nicholson
Greendale, Victoria
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RogB



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believe it or not its a 'non slip' rest for the heel of your hand for when you using the touch screen Shocked

you could try purchasing the smooth blank panel that replaced it in 2013MY> for vehicles with the sat nav (UK XS, HSE spec models)

then you could cut/fit a USB port, extra switches (for spot lights maybe)
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bnicho



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I don't think the later smooth part would fit around the early style radio. 😔 Brett Nicholson
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1973 Land Rover Series 3 88 ex-UK
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Re: Useless tray above hazard switch. Switch panel replacem

bnicho wrote:
Hi,

What is the point of this useless tray thing? It just annoys me.

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Brett.



I thought it was for my extra strong mints! Perfect fit and don't roll off. Very Happy
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bnicho



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Yorky Bob wrote:
Its for your Golf Tees Whistle

On a golf tour in Newfoundland, Tiger Woods drives his FL2 into a gas station in a remote part of the island.

......

Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


 Brett Nicholson
Greendale, Victoria
2007 Freelander 2 GS ex-UK now in Aus!
1973 Land Rover Series 3 88 ex-UK
1965 Morris Mini Traveller ex-UK
1966 Austin Mini Super-Deluxe ex-UK
1971 Morris Mini Moke
2013 Toyota Prado
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p_gill



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Why are you trying to get rid of the shelf?

That's where the little folk sit, you know the one that add the magic smoke to the electrics (as needed).

Eliminate it if you must but you do so at your own peril.

In case your confused about what the magic smoke is used for here is a link. (no need to read it if you already know)


http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm



If you were smart you would leave a little something on the shelf for the little folk.
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bnicho



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Oh those little folk and I are friends already:

- 1965 Morris Mini Traveller ex-UK
- 1966 Austin Mini Super-Deluxe ex-UK
- 1971 Morris Mini Moke

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1973 Land Rover Series 3 88 ex-UK
1965 Morris Mini Traveller ex-UK
1966 Austin Mini Super-Deluxe ex-UK
1971 Morris Mini Moke
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Brett

You must have a lot of magic smoke

And take care of those little folk

Happy motoring

Paul
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