tsp
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Post by tsp on May 6, 2016 20:15:21 GMT
Has anyone got one? I'm after a motorsport style one and with pretty much everything and anything these days... I don't wanna pay too much for it!  Can anyone recommend one? There are loads on eBay but I'd rather buy knowing it won't be crap. Thanks  |
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Post by Horney on May 6, 2016 20:51:41 GMT
I bought mine from Motorsport tools. It was the wrong thread but nothing a bit of electrical tape could sort!
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Post by Ptichka on May 6, 2016 23:56:32 GMT
Yep, I also got one from Motorsport tools, for a Mk2 Escort I think. The thread is the wrong pitch, so either run a tap down it, or if you're cheap/lazy use some elbow grease and re-tap it straight onto the gear stick.  |
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Post by NurseHolliday on May 7, 2016 6:54:52 GMT
If you don't want to faff with re-threading, Tegiwa sell them in white and black
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Post by atlex on May 8, 2016 22:53:02 GMT
I'm still not sure about the appeal of these. why do people like them ?
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Post by Tom on May 10, 2016 8:44:21 GMT
Got mine from ebay for a mk.2 escort and ran a tap down it, still didnt fit fantastically I must say, but its on.
I like the look, feel and weight of it. just a good size and shape in the hand can give a nice positive shift with it.
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Post by NurseHolliday on May 10, 2016 10:45:09 GMT
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Post by tsp on May 13, 2016 20:08:21 GMT
Brilliant... Thanks everyone.
Next stop, Le Mans!
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Post by muckingfuppet on Jan 25, 2017 21:07:37 GMT
Holy thread revival batman! Has anyone found one of these that is a perfect sphere shape rather than as in the picture above that is necked down to meet the gaiter? Googled my little tits off and can't seem to find one :/
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Post by atlex on Jan 26, 2017 14:54:15 GMT
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Post by muckingfuppet on Jan 26, 2017 17:51:06 GMT
That seems expensive for what it is. I'd be happy just buying a plain nylon sphere and drilling/tapping myself, but still struggle to fine them!
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Post by atlex on Jan 26, 2017 20:23:57 GMT
That seems expensive for what it is. I'd be happy just buying a plain nylon sphere and drilling/tapping myself, but still struggle to fine them! If you're going that far why not buy some solid nylon and turn your own ? |
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Post by muckingfuppet on Jan 27, 2017 10:46:30 GMT
Because I have a pillar drill at work but no lathe or mill  |
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Post by atlex on Jan 27, 2017 18:04:18 GMT
I've been watching too many machineshop videos and I want a lathe :-)
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Post by muckingfuppet on Jan 27, 2017 20:39:30 GMT
I'd love a workshop with a Harrison m400 and a Bridgeport mill. Those two and a butterfly press and you can manufacture damn near anything from scratch.
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