I put in a solid 10 hour day in the ol' garage today. I'm anxiously awaiting a new EMS so my car is getting "prepped". Aside from ripping out every last emission related item and porting the intake manifold, I did something that I think is really cool.

After installing and tightening my e-brake to the desired amount (very tight), I had a rally-inspired idea. You know how their e-brake is right next to the shifter (in the dash) and every now and then they just give it a quick tug and it snaps back right away? Well I figured I deserve that luxury also since I like to pull e-brakes while turning. Quite simply, I pushed in the little button and drilled a small hole in it (using the existing hole in the steel). I don't have any interior so this is possible. Then I threw a small screw in there to hold the button in. Now, I can give her a little tug and it'll drop down automatically. Then, if I want to park, I just yank that screw out and I'm golden.

Just thought I'd share

 

coolness. now all you need to do is wire a switch into it so that you donot have to deal with the screw yourself

 

I hate having to deal with the "screw yourself"...

 

duct tape and bailin' wire would've been much easier... but you'd have to re-apply every time you park.... hmm....

Jeff

 

So, then it wouldn't have been easier This is also prett discreet

 

gonna post pics? Awesome innovation, by the way

 

very nice mod, redwood!
two thumbs up for innovation!

 

HEy now that is a good bit of innovation. I'll look into that one!

 

As soon as I get a digital camera, I'm going to flood this area with pics, since I haven't posted one since I started this damn project in March. Maybe this weekend...