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xflowgolf Dork
2/27/14 5:21 p.m.

I ran across a pic the other day, I believe it was on these forums, but I can't seem to find it. Anyways, I've seen some pretty creative switch labels over the years. Rocket launchers, oil spill, ejection seat, etc.

Anybody have any creative dash toggles?

Giant Purple Snorklewacker MegaDork
2/27/14 5:24 p.m.

I have an emergency cutoff switch installed in a hole in the quarter panel of my race car that isn't hooked to anything. I didn't want to leave the hole... so I just labeled it "Cowbell".

EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
2/27/14 5:36 p.m.

"Torpedos", with the active position labeled "Arm"

Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/27/14 5:36 p.m.

This is an old shot - now it has "lasers" instead of "lights up".

N Sperlo MegaDork
2/27/14 5:43 p.m.

I had a bomber switch in the P71 for wig-wags. Unfortunately I never labeled it.

evildky Dork
2/27/14 5:46 p.m.

Mini gave out stickers matched to they stock style with the oil slick ejector seat etc. with their cars.

mazdeuce UltraDork
2/27/14 8:34 p.m.

My friend has a BBQ switch in his Pikes Peak car.

LopRacer HalfDork
2/27/14 8:55 p.m.

Cheesy as is sounds a guy from work has a switch labeled "Swag" in his LS swapped Fox Body.

EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
2/27/14 8:58 p.m.

mazdeuce wrote: My friend has a BBQ switch in his Pikes Peak car.

I like this. You could have another one labeled "WTF".

Basil Exposition HalfDork
2/27/14 9:02 p.m.

I labeled a dual EGT gauge on my dash with Turbo Boost I and Turbo Boost II, just to see if I could get one of my vintage racing friends to freak out about me "cheating." I don't think anyone has ever noticed.

Also have a "No Spins" warning label stolen from an aircraft. That one is for me.

Duke UltimaDork
2/27/14 9:13 p.m.

This is not really on-topic, but my dad used to be big into RC planes. He had a friend that made insanely detailed flying model Corsairs. The guy did complete interiors including photo etched dashboard plaques. He had the whole cockpit done except one thing down near the pilot's knee he couldn't get a good picture of. So he made a tiny label that said IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU HAVE YOUR NOSE TOO DAMN FAR IN MY AIRPLANE.

Wow, that was a long way to go for not much.

ronholm HalfDork
2/27/14 9:14 p.m.

I have always wanted to build a series of lights... tied the the Throttle position sensor or something...

Ya know.. Light speed, ridiculous speed, Ludicrous speed..

Hungary Bill GRM+ Memberand Dork
2/27/14 11:05 p.m.

I always wanted the last red digit of my tachometer to say "Bang!".

Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/27/14 11:15 p.m.

Years ago, we had a little explosion graphic at 30 psi on our boost gauges.

Trans_Maro UltraDork
2/27/14 11:56 p.m.

Not switchgear but is going on my turbo motorcycle..

RexSeven UberDork
2/28/14 1:11 a.m.

Not a switch label, but in the same vein (and also where I got my avatar from):

Sky_Render Dork
2/28/14 7:52 a.m.

Magic/More Magic

ultraclyde SuperDork
2/28/14 8:19 a.m.

Years ago one of my friends repainted his faithful Yamaha FJ1200 sport bike. Same scheme as the original but with subtle pearls or flake in the factory colors. To complement it I made up reproductions of the factory warning labels with different messages like "do not ride without swingarm installed" and "CAUTION: Always ignore posted speed limit. Always wear your helmet." My Mustang has one of the speed limit / helmet stickers on the back of the driver's visor.