Hand throttles....

Engine not running right? see if we can help you!
Post Reply
User avatar
turbo-tom
I spend far too much time on here
I spend far too much time on here
Posts: 4478
Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:29 pm
Location: West Sussex

Hand throttles....

Post by turbo-tom » Sun May 12, 2013 9:53 pm

Been thinking for ages about fitting a hand throttle but ar they really worth it? ive been in the situation where i could of used one but not sure it its worth it:/ :|
Tom :)

Ford Fiesta ST :D
Top
User avatar
dazerede
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2141
Joined: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:23 pm
Location: cornwall callington

Re: Hand throttles....

Post by dazerede » Sun May 12, 2013 10:04 pm

U can't really fit one on the gear lever as it will catch the dash

Up 2 u
Suzuki Sj 410 Jap Built
Recaro Seats Fitted
Landini Blue Colour
Full rollcage and winch bumper
1.6 8v vitara lump with su carb
4” calmini lift kit :)
235/75/15 insa turbo special tracks
99.9% Rust Free
BUILT NOT BOUGHT
Top
User avatar
dan_2k_uk
I spend far too much time on here
I spend far too much time on here
Posts: 4924
Joined: Tue May 06, 2008 5:19 pm
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Re: Hand throttles....

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun May 12, 2013 10:38 pm

Dont think its required with the 1.6. My handbrake is shot and even on pretty steep hills it has enough torque to hold it still at tickover as I move my foot from the brake to the loud pedal.
Image
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers

Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Top
User avatar
turbo-tom
I spend far too much time on here
I spend far too much time on here
Posts: 4478
Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:29 pm
Location: West Sussex

Re: Hand throttles....

Post by turbo-tom » Sun May 12, 2013 10:55 pm

Yeah thats quite a good point Dan to be honest!. I think i will leave it after all. :D
Tom :)

Ford Fiesta ST :D
Top
User avatar
Edweird
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2531
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:04 pm
Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Re: Hand throttles....

Post by Edweird » Sun May 12, 2013 10:59 pm

If you were fitting a PTO or if you were wheelchair bound then yes, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
There's three ways of doing things:

The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
Top
User avatar
miketree
Got muddy boots
Got muddy boots
Posts: 85
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:25 pm
Location: East Yorkshire.

Re: Hand throttles....

Post by miketree » Mon May 13, 2013 2:41 pm

I had a hand throttle on my (auto) Pajero.
Useful for self recovery. i.e. leave in drive with hand throttle. Get out. Push vehicle. Get back in car. :)
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Engine”