Corsa_Scotty
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The top of my gearknob is all scored on the top so was going to try popping it off and Carbon filming the top of it but could someone please tell me where i could get some cheap carbon look film i have looked in halfords but i am not paying £20 for a massive roll
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swedge
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ebay
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Corsa_Scotty
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARBON-FIBRE-VINYL-SHEET-A4-210-x-300mm-VEHICLE-CAR_W0QQitemZ160235460450QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36677QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZView
Should this stuff do it?
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Eck
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Not only do you refuse to pay for Carbon Fibre, but you refuse to pay for Halfords fake rolls...How do you sleep at night?
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Corsa_Scotty
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quote: Originally posted by Eck
Not only do you refuse to pay for Carbon Fibre, but you refuse to pay for Halfords fake rolls...How do you sleep at night?
I aint paying £20 for a massive roll and have loads left over and not have anything else to use it on when i only need a small bit its not worth it TBH and i sleep well at night thanks
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Timbaland
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quote: Originally posted by Eck
Not only do you refuse to pay for Carbon Fibre, but you refuse to pay for Halfords fake rolls...How do you sleep at night?
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fazza
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just buy a new gearknob mate
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16V_1600
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quote: Originally posted by corsagsi16vplym
just buy a new gearknob mate
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mattk
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yeah its gonna end up with as you said cheap carbon film on it
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mattk
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I have a new knob actually
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Corsa_Scotty
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If i was to get a new gear knob it would most likely be a Richbrook Vauxhall one but i have heard it is a bitch to get the old one off and fit the new one?
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Timbaland
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quote: Originally posted by ScottyBhoy2k7
If i was to get a new gear knob it would most likely be a Richbrook Vauxhall one but i have heard it is a bitch to get the old one off and fit the new one?
Nope, Hacksaw the old one of, Slip the new one on.
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GT190
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quote: Originally posted by Eck
Not only do you refuse to pay for Carbon Fibre, but you refuse to pay for Halfords fake rolls...How do you sleep at night?
next week he'll be looking for a cheaper alternative to tesco value food.
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Corsa_Scotty
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quote: Originally posted by Timbaland
quote: Originally posted by ScottyBhoy2k7
If i was to get a new gear knob it would most likely be a Richbrook Vauxhall one but i have heard it is a bitch to get the old one off and fit the new one?
Nope, Hacksaw the old one of, Slip the new one on.
does it not have screws that need tightened or something?
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fazza
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yeh but will come with the screws
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Corsa_Scotty
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ah ok cheers and i also could do with getting some leather or black/blue suede gear and handbrake gaiters
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mattk
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No need to hacksaw the Vauxhall one off, pull and twist and it will come
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mattk
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my new knob
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Corsa_Scotty
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Thats nice matt although i quite like the anodised blue ones
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mattk
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I didnt want anything too disco on mine really, nice and plain
Piss easy to fit too, just slot it on and tighten the grub screw on the front
[Edited on 03-05-2008 by mattk]
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fazza
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noooo dont get an anodised blue one.
will look gay imo
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Timbaland
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Do you work for Rolls Royce Matt?
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mattk
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No its my mates he was doing some electrical work in one of their factorys and asked for one, its well comfy
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Corsa_Scotty
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Anyone know where the cheapest place to get that gearknob and maybe even a handbrake handle? Cheers
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nova_gteuk
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anodised gearknobs or anything anodised is shit the paint will rub off sooner or later get a decent one.
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