DRE Shift Light Bracket - DIY version

[AndrewGP]

Some may remember I asked in this thread here about the optimum place to mount the DRE shift lights.

 

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Well, after a good deal of thought and some procrastination, I made up a bracket to fit, as being a fussy bugger, I didn't want them on the dash using to the side of the wheel. Any such bracket can't be symmetrical though, as obviously the scuttle isn't level at the point you need to mount the lights with the centre LED central above the wheel. That said, Mk1 bracket was measured, cut, drilled, made up (from some scrap ali) and powdercoated whilst doing some other bits...

 

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However, when I came to fit it, it didn't work :( Unfortunately, the rivets holding it on to the scuttle would have gone straight through the chassis tube, so it was back to the drawing board for Mk2, d'oh! This is shaped like the standard CC bracket, ie to take the mounting point back (but not too far so it fouls the aeroscreen!). Again this was made from scrap ali by hand.

 

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This was then folded and painted with Hammerite, then rivetted to the scuttle having measured it EXTREMELY carefully! Finally it was wired in under the dash.

 

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Pretty pleased with the result. If anyone wants to do similar, let me know and I'll email you the template. You'll notice I've drilled into the case by a couple of mm which is just enough for the tiny bolts to grip it whilst fitted :)

[myothercarsa2cv]

Very neat! Half tempted to have a go at that myself, although my offset velcro method is serving me very well

[Roger Ford]

Neat - looks very much like the ACES mount. How do get such a sharp bend in the aluminium? Mine always come out much more rounded than that.

[AndrewGP]

Thanks John

 

Roger, to get the sharp fold I simply removed the soft jaws from my vice, clamped it up and folded it over! It was no more difficult than that. Agreed it does look like the ACES mount but I guess it's the right design for the job

[BBL]

Looks great, Andrew!

 

I made a similar set-up for my Ecliptech Shift-i shortly after a friend had added CNC capability to the Bridgeport mill in his garage and wanted to do some simple test runs. I'll have to get a better photo.

 

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Edited by - BBL on 4 Feb 2014 19:28:29

[Steve Campbell]

Very neat ! Mine's velcro'd to the scuttle :-)

[7 wonders of the world]

as above Velcro onto the scuttle and feed the wore thro the grommet for the heated screen

[revilla]

Beautiful job!

[AndyD]

Looks great, please can I have your template? Was planning to fit a DRE shift light and this looks to be the perfect way to mount it.

[AndrewGP]

Andy, yes of course. Drop me a blatmail so I can reply with an image for you.

[CageyH]

Where's mine? 😔

[AndrewGP]

Just waiting for cleared payment, Kev

[whatsup]

Looks great, please can you forward a copy of your template, and i'll give it a go.

[AndrewGP]

Whatsup, will do but I'm currently serving in Afghanistan and not home for almost 3 weeks. What I will do is up load it to Dropbox on my return to the UK and post the link here so it's freely available.