Calaber
Nil Bastardo Carborundum
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2007
- Messages
- 4,334
- Reaction score
- 1,357
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Lower Hunter Region NSW
- Members Ride
- CG Captiva 5 Series 2
So what was the/will be the total cost?? Hard to change over?? Is that discounted price because you knew the guy or rrp??
Changing the handbrake and selector parts is quite simple and requires only a phillips screwdriver. " How to" has been posted elsewhere.
To replace the spokes on the wheel is a different matter. There is a post here somewhere about removing the wheel which is essential. You have to remove the air-bag, which is the biggest hassle and not a job for beginners. The wheel is then removed, the rear cover unscrewed, then each spoke. The actual mechanics of the work fitting the spokes is simple. Replacing the wheel has to be done carefully because of the clock spring that connects the air bag.
Someone asked whether it is worth removing the standard parts and painting them. Nup! Tried it. Painted a spare set of Acclaim spokes before fitting a leather rimmed wheel. The paint has worn off and the original colour is showing. The wheel now needs to be removed and proper matt silver spokes fitted.