Walnut Handbrake Sleeve on E-Bay - Page 2

Arctic · 9th July 2016, 00:07

Do these not fit

never really been my cup of tea though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALNUT-WOO...3D272301185311

wullie480 · 9th July 2016, 09:09

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Originally Posted by BRMFUN

Really at £80 it's nice but I can live with without one

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Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

I have to agree, one of these would finish the interior off nicely, but not at £80 !!

There was talk of trying to get the manufacturer to do another run but not sure if anyone contacted them or not.

dadragon · 9th July 2016, 11:01

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Here's mine, it's the Freelander one but I just waited until there was one at the most realistic price, about £30 including delivery, I just needed to put in the micro wave for 30 seconds to melt the glue on the plastic insert and then it was a doddle to fit, just put gaffa tape around the handbrake until it would just slide on tightly.
Regards DaDragon.

max1 · 9th July 2016, 12:36

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Originally Posted by wullie480

There was talk of trying to get the manufacturer to do another run but not sure if anyone contacted them or not.

This is the same supplier who had eight for sale in November last year.

I purchased one, and another member purchased the other seven, they were however priced at 48 pounds on the first run.
I can confirm they are an exact copy of the original ones, and require no modifications to fit them. Just remove the old one and replace.

I think the supplier must have noted what the other member was selling them for on eBay, and adjusted the price to suit.

Teflon · 13th July 2016, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Teflon

I think you're right. It's certainly a different design when compared to the Freelander ones. Either way, I'll know for sure in a day or so.

Cliff

Well it's here, and I can confirm that it does appear to be an OEM item - or most likely (as Stubbs has already said), a repro of the original item.

It's a lovely looking thing, nice grain, excellent colour match and more "sculpted" that the Freelander ones. Only problem is, it is a very tight fit and was quite a struggle to get on. So much so that in doing so, the end part (where the rubber band fits) cracked and half of it broke off.

Not too impressive considering the price, however the damage doesn't show when the gaiter is fitted so I dare say I'll be keeping it. It would be a heck of a job to get it off again in any case - no double side tape needed to keep this one from moving on the lever!

Cliff

andre372 · 13th July 2016, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Teflon

Well it's here, and I can confirm that it does appear to be an OEM item - or most likely (as Stubbs has already said), a repro of the original item.

It's a lovely looking thing, nice grain, excellent colour match and more "sculpted" that the Freelander ones. Only problem is, it is a very tight fit and was quite a struggle to get on. So much so that in doing so, the end part (where the rubber band fits) cracked and half of it broke off.

Not too impressive considering the price, however the damage doesn't show when the gaiter is fitted so I dare say I'll be keeping it. It would be a heck of a job to get it off again in any case - no double side tape needed to keep this one from moving on the lever!

Cliff

The pictures are really nice, thanks!

So these are real wood just like the originals?

Teflon · 13th July 2016, 18:48

I think its a walnut veneer. Looking at the underside of the grip you can see what appears to be a seam where the edges of the veneer butt against each other. It's very smooth, and not at all like a moulded seam.

Cliff

ZedTeeTee · 13th July 2016, 19:12

I tell you what Cliff, that certainly looks the part in your car, and as you say, the colour looks really good and matches beautifully.

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dadragon Gets stuck in Jaguar 3 litre sport. (Lee) Rover 75 Connoisseur T4'd (Roger) Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Gaynor) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 691 Thanks: 194 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	[IMG][/IMG] Here's mine, it's the Freelander one but I just waited until there was one at the most realistic price, about £30 including delivery, I just needed to put in the micro wave for 30 seconds to melt the glue on the plastic insert and then it was a doddle to fit, just put gaffa tape around the handbrake until it would just slide on tightly. Regards DaDragon.

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	I think its a walnut veneer. Looking at the underside of the grip you can see what appears to be a seam where the edges of the veneer butt against each other. It's very smooth, and not at all like a moulded seam. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	I tell you what Cliff, that certainly looks the part in your car, and as you say, the colour looks really good and matches beautifully.