Changing the gaitor

michaelb · October 25, 2018, 20:59

Hey guys, how difficult is it to change the gaitor?

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Call the midlife! · October 25, 2018, 21:22

Might help if you said which particular gaitor...

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michaelb · October 25, 2018, 21:24

Sorry, I meant the gaitor/boot around the gearstick

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Gatouzze · October 25, 2018, 21:25

I have done it recently with one found on fleabay!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gear-Stick-Gaiter-For-Toyota-MR2-MK3-Spyder-2000-07-Leather-Red-Stitching/282745191471?fits=Car+Make:Toyota&hash=item41d4ed3c2f:g:5g8AAOSwl2haFsdP&redirect=mobile

And I used this link to install it!!

https://midshiprunabout.org/mk3/new-gear-lever-gaiter/

Quite easy to do especially as the one I bought had the base already!!

I will post a photo later!

michaelb · October 25, 2018, 21:28

Most cars you can just unclip from the top! This seems a little more involved lol

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Call the midlife! · October 25, 2018, 21:29

Unscrew the gearknob and remove it. Four screws holding the centre console in place, the front two can be awkward if you've got leather seats. Pop out the piece in front of the handbrake lever then lift the console up and off the gearstick, you'll need to disconnect the electric window switches if you're taking the console right off. Can't remember if it's easier in 2nd or 4th gear.

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michaelb · October 25, 2018, 21:32

Anyone painted the console? That might look pretty cool

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shnazzle · October 25, 2018, 21:36

Quote from: michaelb on October 25, 2018, 21:32
Anyone painted the console? That might look pretty cool

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I did. It looks like sh1t.
Happy to receive a donor replacement

michaelb · October 25, 2018, 21:37

Noted lol

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Topdownman · October 25, 2018, 21:37

I have rubbed down my centre console smooth and sprayed it with rattle cans.

Could do with some more rubbing down in some places and needs repainting as some of the paint has been worn away.

Not sure if professional paint would last longer but not the end of the world to respray when I get some time.

michaelb · October 25, 2018, 21:39

Any pics mate?

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Topdownman · October 25, 2018, 21:56

You will have to zoom in to see it!

michaelb · October 25, 2018, 22:08

I like the shiny black!

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shnazzle · October 26, 2018, 12:28

Zooming required for me as well

michaelb · October 26, 2018, 13:09

Don't think it looks shit mate!

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Ozzy · October 26, 2018, 16:59

What's the plastic triangle near the window seal/windscreen?

Call the midlife! · October 26, 2018, 17:11

Quote from: ossy on October 26, 2018, 16:59
What's the plastic triangle near the window seal/windscreen?

That's a "mongo", stops the wind coming in and spoiling Patrick's hair when the windows are down...

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michaelb · October 26, 2018, 17:15

That's hilarious, it changed my sh1t to poopoo lol If I do decide to paint it, I might choose a lighter colour

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Topdownman · October 26, 2018, 18:55

Why would you paint your poopoo?

Call the midlife! · October 26, 2018, 18:59

Quote from: Topdownman on October 26, 2018, 18:55
Why would you paint your poopoo?

Doh!

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michaelb · October 26, 2018, 18:59

Dunno, easier to see in the dark? Lol

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Ardent · October 26, 2018, 19:56

Seems an appropriate time for

michaelb · October 26, 2018, 19:57

Lol

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shnazzle · October 26, 2018, 20:24

Fluorescent dye would do wonders for night time toilet trips. A UV light would do the rest