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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Justin.D on September 1, 2017, 12:17

Title: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Justin.D on September 1, 2017, 12:17
I've just had a few bits done by Rhon. I'm struggling with the handbrake gaiter.

I've attached it with a cable tie inside, unfurled the outside in, and pushed the leather ends into the centre console. There seems a lot of leather loose where I would normally hold the handbrake to apply/release it

Has anyone else had one done? How did you attach it? Any pics?

Pic of mine when I work out how to get it off my phone and resized
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Justin.D on September 1, 2017, 12:20
Pic attached
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Fin on September 1, 2017, 18:04
If I had to guess, I'd say that needs pulling down about another 3 or 4 inches.
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Topdownman on September 1, 2017, 18:47
Could it be designed to fit around the base of the handbrake?

Not the best picture but you can see the flat ledge at the bottom.

(http://i.imgur.com/l1ta2sK.jpg) (http://imgur.com/l1ta2sK)

You may have to take the console off to fit it properly.
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Fin on September 1, 2017, 20:13
That's what I was thinking. Mine is not a Rhon, but it's designed to fit right to the back of the lever. I assume a Rhon cover would be about the same?
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Justin.D on September 1, 2017, 20:54
Quote from: "Fin"If I had to guess, I'd say that needs pulling down about another 3 or 4 inches.
Quote from: "Fin"That's what I was thinking. Mine is not a Rhon, but it's designed to fit right to the back of the lever. I assume a Rhon cover would be about the same?
Do you have a pic of yours fitted? Do you still grip the lever with the original rubber part, with the gaiter behind your fingers? I think I'm just having a complete non understanding moment
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Fin on September 2, 2017, 06:59
I haven't got any pics of mine, but it fits all the way from the release button to the back of the lever inside the centre console.
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Justin.D on September 2, 2017, 07:27
OK, Thanks. I'll have another go at it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Topdownman on September 2, 2017, 10:57
Just spotted a nice photo of the centre console out halfway down rich_p's thread;

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Title: Re: Rhon's Handbrake Gaiter
Post by: Justin.D on September 2, 2017, 11:25
Quote from: "Topdownman"Just spotted a nice photo of the centre console out halfway down rich_p's thread;

 l viewtopic.php?f=88&t=63523 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=63523) l
Thanks TDM. I briefly spoke to Rhon (She is on her holidays currently). I had the console out when I fitted it (so I could fit Rhon's gear gaiter - which is awesome)

Working all day today, I'll have another proper look tomorrow