Hi,
The spot lamps/driving lamps on my ARP4 operate on an independent switch and stay on when the main beams are dipped. This makes them unusable in my view except on very quiet roads late at night when you are not constantly changing light settings.
I am considering wiring them to the main light dip/full beam switch as suggested, or seeing if I can change the alignment such that they provide some useful light without dazzling other road users. A doubt the latter will be feasible but at the moment mine are aligned skywards and slightly bosseyed and serve mainly to burn the retinas of approaching drivers!
Regarding the ignition switch I have the same concern. In practice it's not been an issue, but sooner or later someone will accidentally switch their ignition off while driving I am sure.
I have considered fitting a 'helicopter switch' to the ignition to make it more obvious - same as those fitted to many Caterhams. These are in fact designed to allow the ignition to be switched off very quickly e.g. by marshals following a race car crash. As a more appropriate alternative, I will most likely fit a locking toggle switch when I find a suitable one - the type that requires you to pull the switch outwards and past a detent to change setting. I will post a picture if I can find one
Regards
