Chrome dials and shifter.

Started by mr2stuff, May 31, 2018, 18:46

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mr2stuff

Hi All,

Added some nice chrome bits.
Have seen these on a few members cars and really like the look of them.  Surprisingly easy to fit, came with instructions which were not related to the MR2.  No glue but seem to just squeeze - it came with some double sided sticky which didn't fit and some silicone which I didn't use.  The middle one fell off so maybe I'm missing something, but now back in.  The rings are slightly oval as they looked a circular to me initially.

Also got the chrome gearshift from MR2-Ben, came with no instructions, when initially fitted the numbers didn't line straight, contact MR2-ben who didn't bother even to reply as I thought he sent the wrong one.  But found out from reading that adding some tissue/paper will allow the thread to lock at the right place, now perfectly straight and doesn't wobble.

Now I want the chrome heater rings - this hobby is getting expensive :(

Spent the last £2 on the ebay digital thermometer.
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Brizee67

Quote from: mr2stuff on May 31, 2018, 18:46
Hi All,

Added some nice chrome bits.
Have seen these on a few members cars and really like the look of them.  Surprisingly easy to fit, came with instructions which were not related to the MR2.  No glue but seem to just squeeze - it came with some double sided sticky which didn't fit and some silicone which I didn't use.  The middle one fell off so maybe I'm missing something, but now back in.  The rings are slightly oval as they looked a circular to me initially.

Also got the chrome gearshift from MR2-Ben, came with no instructions, when initially fitted the numbers didn't line straight, contact MR2-ben who didn't bother even to reply as I thought he sent the wrong one.  But found out from reading that adding some tissue/paper will allow the thread to lock at the right place, now perfectly straight and doesn't wobble.

Now I want the chrome heater rings - this hobby is getting expensive :(

Spent the last £2 on the ebay digital thermometer.
Contact Dean Roizer at Rutland MR2 for the facelift heater facia with chrome rings...I got mine from there [emoji1360]


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mr2stuff

Quote from: Brizee67 on May 31, 2018, 20:39
Quote from: mr2stuff on May 31, 2018, 18:46

Contact Dean Roizer at Rutland MR2 for the facelift heater facia with chrome rings...I got mine from there [emoji1360]

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Hi Brizee, is the face lift facia a straight swap for the preface lift model or is there new wiring?
Thanks
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Brizee67

Quote from: mr2stuff on June  1, 2018, 07:45
Quote from: Brizee67 on May 31, 2018, 20:39
Quote from: mr2stuff on May 31, 2018, 18:46

Contact Dean Roizer at Rutland MR2 for the facelift heater facia with chrome rings...I got mine from there [emoji1360]

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Hi Brizee, is the face lift facia a straight swap for the preface lift model or is there new wiring?
Thanks
It's a straight swap...a 2 minute job


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Enjay

#8
I've got the FL heater controls on my PFL and, on balance, I prefer them because of the chrome but I actually prefer the look of the PFL hot/cold face plate (I like the coloured dots more than the tick marks).

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Brizee67

Quote from: Enjay on June  1, 2018, 19:45
I've got the FL heater controls on my PFL and, on balance, I prefer them because of the chrome but I actually prefer the look of the hot/cold face plate (I like the coloured dots more than the tick marks).
I'm with you on that too but the chrome wins it for me [emoji846]


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I really fancy a chrome surround for the gear gaiter. I've seen a few pics here (and in other threads) and I think they look great.  Anyone know where to get one?  My google-fu is letting me down.

mr2stuff

Quote from: Enjay on June  1, 2018, 20:39
I really fancy a chrome surround for the gear gaiter. I've seen a few pics here (and in other threads) and I think they look great.  Anyone know where to get one?  My google-fu is letting me down.
I think Brizee has already advised in another of my threads that you can't buy them new anymore :(
They used to be from a company called chrome design
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mr2stuff

Quote from: Brizee67 on June  1, 2018, 20:17
Quote from: Enjay on June  1, 2018, 19:45
I've got the FL heater controls on my PFL and, on balance, I prefer them because of the chrome but I actually prefer the look of the hot/cold face plate (I like the coloured dots more than the tick marks).
I'm with you on that too but the chrome wins it for me [emoji846]


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Oh no - I've spotted some more nice chrome on the tweeters!
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Brizee67

Quote from: mr2stuff on June  1, 2018, 20:51
Quote from: Brizee67 on June  1, 2018, 20:17
Quote from: Enjay on June  1, 2018, 19:45
I've got the FL heater controls on my PFL and, on balance, I prefer them because of the chrome but I actually prefer the look of the hot/cold face plate (I like the coloured dots more than the tick marks).
I'm with you on that too but the chrome wins it for me [emoji846]


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Oh no - I've spotted some more nice chrome on the tweeters!
Rutland MR2 will have the chrome tweeter covers...they're standard on all Facelifts...check out the chrome trim on the door pulls too


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Enjay

Quote from: mr2stuff on June  1, 2018, 20:50
I think Brizee has already advised in another of my threads that you can't buy them new anymore :(
They used to be from a company called chrome design
chromdesign.de?  Looks like they have a few MR2 Roadster bits but no gear gaiter surrounds so you could well be right.  Thanks for the info.

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