Why is there a Slow Down light?

vwdmc16 · Post by **vwdmc16** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:29 am

what the hell does this light do? seriously is it a predetonation warning? im rmoving it anyways, cause i cant have that in my 124 track car.

baltobernie · Post by **baltobernie** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:17 am

catalytic converter overtemp
also a neat conversation piece

Tappy · Post by **Tappy** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:08 pm

if you dont use do you mind sending it to me ? i've removed my seatbelts as they are not obliged , but when i want to let the car control go over the car its hard to defend it has no seatbelts with the seatbelt warning sign ligting up ....

pope · Post by **pope** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:26 pm

That light was installed to mimic the output of a british sports car. When ever the Spider ran better than what a MG could do, the light flashed for you to slow down.

manoa matt · Post by **manoa matt** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:32 pm

Well, then it would be on all the time.

Tappy · Post by **Tappy** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:03 pm

it also would make a great light for my radar notifier

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:27 pm

what year is that again? man, i could have some fun with that light on my dash as well. i would love to have one... Mark, have you a spare?

TulsaSpider · Post by **TulsaSpider** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:30 pm

Oh my gosh a slow down light?? That is tooo funny! Well it kinda makes sense since the speedos and tachs are so off!
I want a speed up light!

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:37 pm

you beat me to the punch. i was gonna rig up a red slow down light and a green speed up light onto my center console...

hidden switches between the driver seat and the rocker panel could operate the illumination... and i could fasinate occasional passengers for miles and miles.

vwdmc16 · Post by **vwdmc16** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:17 am

great idea

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:59 am

you're going to ADD electrical items and wiring? Most owners are looking to simplify. I probably have some of those in parts cars. You could always hook one up to an FI throttle switch, so that when you go full throttle the Slow Down light comes on.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:55 am

well, set me up Mark. Got my address? i'll take that light.

can i retro a throttle switch onto a carb'd throttle linkage? hmm...

my biggest concern right now is where to find a green lens to put into a stock rectangular light socket.

Tappy · Post by **Tappy** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:59 am

If your seeking one for mike , find me one 2 pls

vwdmc16 · Post by **vwdmc16** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:57 am

Sorry guys i dont have a spare. i have a spare set of center dash lights from an '82 but those didnt have one.

im not adding stuff, im removing stuff, alot of stuff. infact i need alot of help on identifying relays and wires that i dont need, all wiring diagrams are rather useless all i want is basic guages, interior lights, and fan. maybe a radio but i already pulled out that harness.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:17 am

I checked my various parts cars; all of the Slow Down lights have been removed already. I believe they were only used for 2yrs, so the range is rather small

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