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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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I'd like to install some electric cutouts on my 01 Hawk. This is my idea for placement of the switch. My car has traction control and I would like to order from pontiac the plate that contains both the TCS switch and the switch for a convertable top. I would like to use the switch that would normally activate the top for the electric cut out. Can this be done? I want to keep everything looking stock on the inside and didn't want an out of place looking switch. Thanks all.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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If you really want it out of sight I would go for the ashtray mounting. Its what I did, and it worked great.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Mine's in the ashtray also. That way if for some reason you have to remove it, there's no visible holes anywhere. Works real good.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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I used Mobil 1 or K&N which ever is available.
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I used Mobil 1 or K&N which ever is available.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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in a oil filter is a tough place to mount the switch
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Seems to me like it would be a little hard to reach
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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I used Mobil 1 or K&N which ever is available.
Meant for the Fram forum. Sorry!
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I put mine right below the cigarette lighter. I'm keeping the space next to the tcs open for no2 in the future. I mounted my manual fan switch in the ashtray. I'd put it there if I were you, unless you smoke. Other wise people might look at you funny and ask, "This doesn't look like a 'vertable."
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I like that idea of the conv. switch, does the plate say anything or have a pic on it that lets you know the switch is for the top? Guess it wouldn't be hard to get it off if there was. Nice idea though, I gotta keep that in mind.
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