ned
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 06:37 PM |
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cheap gearstick/handbrake gaiters?
cheap handbrake/gearstick gaiters?
been looking at the usual culprits: europacarparts, car builder solutions and tifosi and you don't seem to be able to get a pair of gaiters with
surrounds for under £50, am I missing something as I can't believe these bits are worth that much.
Not got a sewing machine or material so what are the other options or cheaper sources of suitable gaiters?
I have a cut down type 9 stick and a metro handbrake so only small really.
cheers,
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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rayward
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 06:41 PM |
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i'm gonna have a go a making some gaiters from black vinyl at the weekend,
will let you know how they turn out, could make some more if they work out ok
Ray
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nick205
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 06:45 PM |
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Ned!
Have you looked on Flea Bay? There's plenty of choice on there.
Look for people selling bits from jags, beemers, mercs etc
[Edited on 6/3/07 by nick205]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 06:46 PM |
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Don't need a sewing machine if you use a big needle , just take your time
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miegru
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 07:05 PM |
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For the gearshift I used a universal rubber cover for a steering rack (don't know the propper english name, sorry). Looks good (imo) in my very
basic interior.
For the handbrake I used a universal cover for a CV. I asked for the biggest size they had (of some truck).
Both were easy to fit (both have the 'harmonica' design so with the gap in the alu having the same diameter as the thin part of the
harmonica it stays in place without a problem. Both are soft rubber so no problem with SVA
Worked for me.
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ReMan
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 07:05 PM |
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This cost about £5
All hand made (apart from the rubber gaitor!)
 
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ned
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 07:44 PM |
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liking the cv joint gaiter 
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 07:52 PM |
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Mk5 escorts have a leatherette handbrake and gear gaitor for free or less
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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graememk
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 08:30 PM |
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i have a gear stick gartor and suround you can have
u2u me its new £ 15 posted.
[Edited on 6/3/07 by graememk]
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RichieW
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 09:20 PM |
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I second Mark Allanson's suggestion. My mk 7 Escort has leather or leather looking gaiters on the gearstick and handbrake. Get yourself down the
scrappy and remind yourself that you're building a locost.
You will have a choice of thousands. They pull out and are removed very easily too.
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zetec
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 09:27 PM |
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Transit gear lever gaiter. Surround is ply covered in vinyl.
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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ayoungman
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:20 PM |
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MGF roadster has a leather gaiter plus chrome surround. They do crop up in scrappy's, thats where mine came from
 
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"just like that !"
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Jasper
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| posted on 10/3/07 at 05:47 PM |
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There's something vaguely obscene about that - just can't quite put my finger on it ......
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ayoungman
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 10:22 PM |
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"just like that !"
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