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Steam
PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:37 pm 
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This is a device I have made to overcome an irritating problem, but what is it and what's it for? Answers here or on a postcard. 10 brownie points for the correct answer. ;-)


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:31 pm 
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Strange looking hammer.

My best guess is that it’s for that back itch that cannot be reached?

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Steam
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It is Mini related.

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Steam wrote:
It is Mini related.


Mini specific or would it be used on other cars too?

Seat diaphragm/webbing/spring stretcher?

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Steam
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Not for the seats.
Possibly on other classic cars.

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Windscreen filler strip tool ?
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Steam
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Not for the filler strip but I have made a stronger version of the strip tool after the commercial item bent on first use.

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Steam
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It is not a tool persay, but an attachment to the vehicle.

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A tool to reach and adjust the passenger side mirror?

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Nearly, you're on the right track.
OK enough with the suspense already.
It attaches to the rear quarter window catch allowing me to open and close it from the drivers seat.

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Ha ha what an aftermarket accessory. I want one :lol:

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lol, my arms are long enough to reach around and open the passenger side if I’m stopped at a red light.

My co-poilot however has no chance, this would be handy. I’m thinking a thoughtful birthday present is in order :)

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Unfortunately we are not all Inspector Gadget.
"Go, Go Gadget Arms" ╠╬〠╬╣

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The outcome of this was to be able to open and close the rear window from the drivers seat. Before I applied the KISS principal and made the extension handle I toyed with the idea of motorizing them. But the commercially available product is overpriced, has many compromises and did not suit my needs. I worked for a short while on making my own and this idea is still on the backburner.

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Location: Under the bonnet son!
Good for the short armed people amongst us.


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