Howlor
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| posted on 7/9/05 at 12:40 PM |
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Carbon Sierra Column Cover?
Hi,
Just wondered if anyone has seen any suitable steering column shrouds instead of using the somewhat dated Sierra one. Ideally I am looking for a
carbon fibre one.
Thanks,
Steve
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/9/05 at 01:17 PM |
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a different solution is to remove all of the stalks / column switch gear. Fit full set of savages and replace the ali upper bearing carrier (the one
that houses the ign key barrel) with one of Mac#1's round polished versions. They look very clean and smart. Ive done this but cant post a pic
yet as i havent finished the dash.
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jos
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| posted on 7/9/05 at 01:32 PM |
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I'm working on a gaiter similar to gear stick or handbrake that covers up the steering column.
All it is is a piece of matching fabric with enough slack so that it ruffles to match the gearbox gaiter, with cord sewn into the front and rear ends
and a hole for the ignition barrel. I’m alos trying to get the ignition barrel wires covered in a tube of the same fabric.
Will keep you posted.
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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ayoungman
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| posted on 12/9/05 at 11:05 AM |
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thats a good idea. I was thinking of making a fake cf ABS shroud in two halves. A simple vacuum forming jobby !
I like the fabric idea though
"just like that !"
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/9/05 at 12:50 PM |
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Think twice b4 not using column switches. I didn't on my first build, then had the hassle of dash mounted indicators, lights etc. Looked good,
but was a bit of a pain.
This build I'm using all the sierra switch gear - makes the driving easier for the sake of a little aesthetics. Also saves £££ on switches.....
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 15/9/05 at 04:23 PM |
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Sorry Jasper, but I couldn't resist this!
quote:
Been considering indicators myself. Have already ground off all the crap on the column as I can't bear to have anything looking like it was once
on a sierra on my car.
However, I watched somebody use a dash mounted switch and its a bit of a pain, especially as I'm gonna be driving it to work in the summer so
regularly using them in town.
Vehicle Wiring Products do a very simple long arm indicator switch that mounts onto the column which I'm probably gonna get - no Sierra
bollocks, but column indicators - NOT self centering tho'.
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/9/05 at 06:47 PM |
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Ian - your absolutely right mate.
First car I built I wanted it to LOOK good and be a 'cool' car. This time I'm building a car that will work in the best way possible
and be as reliable and user friendly a possible.
And, the benefits of hindsight ..........
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 15/9/05 at 10:58 PM |
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At least you're on your 2nd build. Still not finished my first!
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