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Handbrake mods #301185
20/02/2007 05:04
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Has anybody modified the handbrake so it sits flat when its in the off position? I think it would look much better like that - what do people think?

Re: Handbrake mods [Re: paddy] #301390
20/02/2007 16:56
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if thats all you've got to worry about on your coop, your doing well laugh

Re: Handbrake mods [Re: ] #301427
20/02/2007 17:53
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....and how would you get you hand underneath to lift it? wink


Re: Handbrake mods [Re: ] #301595
20/02/2007 21:25
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Originally Posted by circolo
....and how would you get you hand underneath to lift it? wink



Especially in an emergency shocked .

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Re: Handbrake mods [Re: Baz76] #301686
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Originally Posted by Baz76
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....and how would you get you hand underneath to lift it? wink



Especially in an emergency shocked .

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Lol is that an emergency handbrake turn?

Re: Handbrake mods [Re: ] #301755
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....and how would you get you hand underneath to lift it? wink



Especially in an emergency shocked .

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Lol is that an emergency handbrake turn?


Nope it`s when your left to use the handbrake to slow you down when you burst a brake pipe/hose,you`ll need every second you can get. Although most cars are split systems and you still get a bit of braking,I would still like to be able to grab it quickly for extra assistance shocked .

Pray you never have to entrust your life to the Coupé`s super efficient handbrake rolleyes evil as it`s not a nice experience,in any car for that matter.

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Re: Handbrake mods [Re: Baz76] #301831
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its actually quite funny how many people think the handbrake is just used when the car is parked shocked

Re: Handbrake mods [Re: ] #301951
21/02/2007 03:11
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There would be enough room next to the handbrake to get your hand around it easily. It could defintly flusher with the ceter console without hindering access.

Besides isn't it just decrotive on the coupe anyway wink

Seriously though, I think engine braking is far more effictive than my handbrake has ever been at slowing the coupe down....

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