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Old 14-01-2007, 11:05 AM
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I Want to revert the top bit of plastic on my steering wheels casing back to standard can i use one from any Mk5? sorry if its a silly question im just not sure want rid of the one thats on there as it dont fit right!
Old 14-01-2007, 12:32 PM
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pretty sure they are the same m8

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cheers steve

does anyone know the propa name for the part im on about?
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do you mean the steering column surround? airbag and non airbag are diff so make sure you get the correct one
Old 14-01-2007, 05:59 PM
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i bought this part not so long ago from ford cost about Ł10 ,think it was called a crash pad
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this is the bit i want back to normal
Old 14-01-2007, 07:39 PM
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ohh thats the bit with the boost guage in it! and the Steering wheel and the........... bit like tack city ATM
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Originally Posted by THE RADMAN
do you mean the steering column surround? airbag and non airbag are diff so make sure you get the correct one
I assume my car is a non Airbag being as its an early Large turbo one???

if this is so i can go and get one off f any MK5 escort then yeah???

thanks guys!
Old 15-01-2007, 07:49 AM
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Yeh, pretty sure these are the same as any mk5.
Old 15-01-2007, 08:09 PM
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You took that pic moving!!!..........and at 21mph too!!!
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Originally Posted by redrsmk5
You took that pic moving!!!..........and at 21mph too!!!
PML!! was hardly 210MPH was rolling down my road as it was warming up and the still had the camera out from a few pics i took

Here is a Pic i took 2 mins before the one above whatcha think?



Needs a Good Clean
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looks hard though m8. could do with some silvertech bulbs in them idicators though.
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Originally Posted by G1EN
looks hard though m8. could do with some silvertech bulbs in them idicators though.
yeah what are they then?

Cheers for the steerin wheel too nice to meecha
Old 18-01-2007, 11:07 PM
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When you get one, make sure it's for an adjustable steering column, they have little holes at the back for the extendable rubber bit, for when the column is adjusted outwards.
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Originally Posted by Billabong
When you get one, make sure it's for an adjustable steering column, they have little holes at the back for the extendable rubber bit, for when the column is adjusted outwards.
Cheers
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looks hard though m8. could do with some silvertech bulbs in them idicators though.
yeah what are they then?

Cheers for the steerin wheel too nice to meecha
no worrys at all, good to meet ya n all.

If your on a bout silvertech bulbs.. i mean indicator bulbs that are painted chrome, but still light up amber...

http://www.lexustaillights.com/car_led_bulbs.htm

3rd bulb across m8...
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Cool link there are a few diffrent sets of bulbs i like there!

dont know where i could get a set of them new diamond Morette replacment lenses! just the outer one??
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looks like your missing the lower splitter too
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Originally Posted by adamski frst
looks like your missing the lower splitter too
please dont get me started

still ile get there one day think i might just make a big long list and be done with it only problem is im finding new things everyday and little tings seem to be never ending

geting there slowly got he hockysticks, steering wheel and gearknob so far
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got one today from my local ford how lucky was that Ł10.25 also so got the clip/screwin thingy that holds the bumper on for Ł2 as the guy before who smashed the hockey stick off found out he lost one of thos aswell

anyway the pleasure pain applied for today as 2 good find for 2 bad things snapped the rear shock on my Quad and then broke the spring mech on the garage door

what a day going to get rotten now
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Originally Posted by THE RADMAN
do you mean the steering column surround? airbag and non airbag are diff so make sure you get the correct one
man this sucks i got the wrong one!! anyone know the Partno: for the one i want?

take my Ł10.00 back on it if anyone wants a brand new one?


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i did tell you
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