R75 handbrake grip

zola66 · 12th September 2008, 18:48

Hi, before I buy this from FAS andover breakers dose anyone know if the handbrake grip from a BMW E39 would fit my rover 75.

StevenWilliams · 12th September 2008, 21:14

I believe thats the company I bought mine from.

The unit I have is second user and I cannot get it off the damned handbrake mechanism that came with it. I think it's superglued on. I thought of trying some Acetone to get it off but am a bit worried that this would affect the laquer.

Aparently with a little careful use of a Dremel they can be adjusted to fit.

One day I'll get mine sorted.

StevenWilliams · 12th September 2008, 21:15

Also be careful of the colour. BMW did a few shades of Walnut so some can be really dark.

afcbadam · 12th September 2008, 21:18

just get an origional rather than a bmw one. you will know it will fit correctly then

StevenWilliams · 12th September 2008, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by afcbadam

just get an origional rather than a bmw one. you will know it will fit correctly then

Yes but BMW costs about £15 - £20. Rover one costs aboout £40 if you can find one.

Mike · 13th September 2008, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Yes but BMW costs about £15 - £20. Rover one costs about £40 if you can find one.

I guess that's the premium for a part that fits straight on and is the correct colour

kevin · 13th September 2008, 07:38

yes it can be made to fit. here is one on my car.

afcbadam · 13th September 2008, 10:28

i would rather pay for one that fits straight on than one that needs to be made to fit. the extra money you pay is nothing compared to modifing a non factory part

keiron99 · 20th September 2008, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by afcbadam

just get an origional rather than a bmw one. you will know it will fit correctly then

Where can you get originals from?

StevenWilliams · 20th September 2008, 18:22

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/

£55.62 + delivery

12th September 2008, 18:48	#1
zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	R75 handbrake grip Hi, before I buy this from FAS andover breakers dose anyone know if the handbrake grip from a BMW E39 would fit my rover 75.

12th September 2008, 21:14	#2
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I believe thats the company I bought mine from. The unit I have is second user and I cannot get it off the damned handbrake mechanism that came with it. I think it's superglued on. I thought of trying some Acetone to get it off but am a bit worried that this would affect the laquer. Aparently with a little careful use of a Dremel they can be adjusted to fit. One day I'll get mine sorted. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

12th September 2008, 21:15	#3
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Also be careful of the colour. BMW did a few shades of Walnut so some can be really dark. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

12th September 2008, 21:18	#4
afcbadam Gets stuck in 2004 MG ZS 180 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just get an origional rather than a bmw one. you will know it will fit correctly then __________________ AFC Bournemouth www.themgzs.co.uk Inner wing open cone Oil catch tank Janspeed cat back Janspeed de-cat Reidy Re-mapped

13th September 2008, 10:28	#8
afcbadam Gets stuck in 2004 MG ZS 180 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i would rather pay for one that fits straight on than one that needs to be made to fit. the extra money you pay is nothing compared to modifing a non factory part __________________ AFC Bournemouth www.themgzs.co.uk Inner wing open cone Oil catch tank Janspeed cat back Janspeed de-cat Reidy Re-mapped

13th September 2008, 07:38	#7
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	yes it can be made to fit. here is one on my car.

20th September 2008, 18:22	#10
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ £55.62 + delivery __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater