Gearstick gaiter conversion - Page 3

TTDegs · 5th March 2008, 09:55

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Originally Posted by thunt

Do you know if that silver plastic surround is available as a spare and how much? On the car I'm getting it's scratched and I know it'll anoy me so hoping to replace.

Tim

you can, but from memory it's not cheap.

when doing this mod a while back some owners went the whole hog and ordered the bits from the Type R, but the prices soon added up

simon1 · 5th March 2008, 10:07

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Originally Posted by robbo51

Just ordered one with red stitching (£8.99)

Where did you buy one for only 8.99??

stevevt · 7th March 2008, 08:54

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Originally Posted by warriorpete

Just the silver part. It's clipped on - one either side about third of the way down and one clip at bottom. My gaiter arrived today - fitted in a couple of minutes and looks so much better, why Honda didn't do it in the first place???

Hi.
Can you show me how?

warriorpete · 7th March 2008, 19:41

IMG_0002.jpg

See above. There are about 5 clips on the back of the silver bit, bottom one circled in blue, one either side above arrows and two along top [i think]. Use something like an old credit card [incase you bend it], in the area marked by arrows, and then it just pulls off. Five minutes tops!

Jack The Lad. · 7th March 2008, 20:52

What do you think of these then.
Universal fit and looks very soft leather.
Would the elasticated base cause a problem, when re- fitting the plastic trim.?
£12 on Ebay.

CivPilot · 9th March 2008, 10:42

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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

What do you think of these then.
Universal fit and looks very soft leather.
Would the elasticated base cause a problem, when re- fitting the plastic trim.?
£12 on Ebay.

Avoid.
I had a look at one of those and the quality is bad. Although they claim to be good soft leather they actually feel like plastic. The top of them is also really poor and does not grip the stick properly (the whole is way too big).
The elasticated fit is also wrong for the civic.

To be honest every time you see the words "universal fit" a good rule of thumb is to walk away.

Really poor.

Jack The Lad. · 9th March 2008, 18:57

Fair enough CivPilot and thanks.
So its the Audi TT one then ???

t8adc · 14th March 2008, 22:19

found another gear gaiter on ebay,made of black suede,fits audi tt,seller gaitersboots.com,£19.99

thunt · 15th March 2008, 20:47

Don't you think the gaitor looks old fashioned - 70's style? Or is that the look you're going for?

The standard Honda 'ball joint' look seems much trendier. Just my opinion.

Bob H · 15th March 2008, 20:51

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Originally Posted by thunt

Don't you think the giator looks old fashioned - 70's style? Or is that the look you're going for?

The standard Honda 'ball joint' look seems much trendier. Just my opinion.

You are correct in my opinion... Purchased & fitted the gaiter and took it off after a few mins as I prefer it as it is...

Are well, spare gaiter to go on ebay I guess..

Cheers,

Bob...

robbo51 · 15th March 2008, 21:32

I like the traditional look of a leather gear gaiter.
I changed mine and think it looks better.
However, I can see why some would not want to.
How much leather is in the Space Shuttle??

gray52 · 15th March 2008, 21:46

i would like to see and if think its called a gated gearstick, like what the italian super cars have, a nice chrome one, know what i mean?

dave525 · 15th March 2008, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunt

Don't you think the giator looks old fashioned - 70's style? Or is that the look you're going for?

The standard Honda 'ball joint' look seems much trendier. Just my opinion.

I agree, i like the way it looks, it's different than the standard look on most other cars

CivPilot · 17th March 2008, 07:59

Well I've got 43k miles on mine and the silver ball around the bottom of the gear stick shaft is showing distinct wear to the paint (it's actually a black plastic painted silver). Another great Honda "quality feature".

I wanted to hide this.

Besides, I think the ball & stick arrangement looks really cheap to me, especially with the monstrosity of the original gear stick stuck on top of it, the Honda "sports stick" looks even worse. They both look straight out of the early learing center.
"Trendy" is never a word I would want accociated with it, let alone one I would apply.

Still, isn't it great that opinions vary and we can all own the car we want

stevevt · 18th March 2008, 14:37

this is my weekend work....
i love the s2000 gear shift

20-ginge-08 · 20th March 2008, 06:06

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Originally Posted by stevevt

this is my weekend work....
i love the s2000 gear shift

hey very nice touch with the mugen stick's

was wondering wat the switches are for next to your cigarette lighter?
all i got is plastic

Bob H · 20th March 2008, 07:27

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Originally Posted by 20-ginge-08

hey very nice touch with the mugen stick's

was wondering wat the switches are for next to your cigarette lighter?
all i got is plastic

That would be for heated seats if you have leather... Think you can also have this with cloth seats if the car was purchased in a much colder country...

Cheers,

Bob...

stevevt · 20th March 2008, 08:19

the switch on right is the remote ON/OFF of the sub
the switch on left is only covered with simil carbon paper

i love mugen......

robbo51 · 20th March 2008, 08:25

I did this some time ago with a Type R gear knob and a second hand Audi TT gaiter.
I wasnt happy with it so sold it. But you get the idea:

stevevt · 20th March 2008, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I did this some time ago with a Type R gear knob and a second hand Audi TT gaiter.
I wasnt happy with it so sold it. But you get the idea:

very nice

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7th March 2008, 19:41	#44 (permalink)
warriorpete Ooooooh!!! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Bolton Posts: 142 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	IMG_0002.jpg See above. There are about 5 clips on the back of the silver bit, bottom one circled in blue, one either side above arrows and two along top [i think]. Use something like an old credit card [incase you bend it], in the area marked by arrows, and then it just pulls off. Five minutes tops!

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,898 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fair enough CivPilot and thanks. So its the Audi TT one then ???

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t8adc Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 13th September 2007 Location: staffordshire Posts: 73 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	found another gear gaiter on ebay,made of black suede,fits audi tt,seller gaitersboots.com,£19.99

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robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,790 Thanks: 65 Thanked 71 Times in 68 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like the traditional look of a leather gear gaiter. I changed mine and think it looks better. However, I can see why some would not want to. How much leather is in the Space Shuttle??

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 954 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (2)	i would like to see and if think its called a gated gearstick, like what the italian super cars have, a nice chrome one, know what i mean?

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CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I've got 43k miles on mine and the silver ball around the bottom of the gear stick shaft is showing distinct wear to the paint (it's actually a black plastic painted silver). Another great Honda "quality feature". I wanted to hide this. Besides, I think the ball & stick arrangement looks really cheap to me, especially with the monstrosity of the original gear stick stuck on top of it, the Honda "sports stick" looks even worse. They both look straight out of the early learing center. "Trendy" is never a word I would want accociated with it, let alone one I would apply. Still, isn't it great that opinions vary and we can all own the car we want

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stevevt Valve Cap Join Date: 11th December 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	the switch on right is the remote ON/OFF of the sub the switch on left is only covered with simil carbon paper i love mugen......

20th March 2008, 08:25	#59 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,790 Thanks: 65 Thanked 71 Times in 68 Posts iTrader: (0)	I did this some time ago with a Type R gear knob and a second hand Audi TT gaiter. I wasnt happy with it so sold it. But you get the idea: