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jcwjim · Dec 29th, 2006, 04:28 PM

Hi folks my MCS did alright this Xmas getting a few pressies which have now all been fitted bar the JCW handbrake grip.

I've managed to get the existing grip off no problem but when I put the new JCW one on I can't get it to click into place. There are only two spring like clips at the rear of the grip but they don't seem to click into anything.

Does anybody know how to secure this item? I'm sure someone on here must have fitted one in the past. Many thanks and a Happy New Year to all.

mikeythemini · Dec 29th, 2006, 06:10 PM

According to the official instructions your smear some sticky gluey stuff on your shaft & slide it on.
Some of my customers have wrapped their shaft in tape then slide it on

BRG-Mini-One · Dec 29th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

According to the official instructions your smear some sticky gluey stuff on your shaft & slide it on.
Some of my customers have wrapped their shaft in tape then slide it on

This sounds very rude!

RDNZL · Dec 29th, 2006, 06:23 PM

I used black duct tape, it holds it in place great. Don't put too much on though or you will not be able to get the cover all the way down.

wheyaye2 · Dec 29th, 2006, 06:51 PM

I used black electricians tape. If you wrap just enough round, and then lightly score the tape with a knife, it will expose the stickiness of the tape underneath and allow for a snug and secure fit.

mikeythemini · Dec 29th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original)

This sounds very rude!

Must be your mind

jcwjim · Dec 30th, 2006, 02:04 PM

You're right it does sound very rude

Thanks for the help, it's a crude fix for a rather expensive bit of kit but I'll give it a go.

Dec 29th, 2006, 04:28 PM	#1
jcwjim Jimmer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41 Offline	JCW Handbrake grip Hi folks my MCS did alright this Xmas getting a few pressies which have now all been fitted bar the JCW handbrake grip. I've managed to get the existing grip off no problem but when I put the new JCW one on I can't get it to click into place. There are only two spring like clips at the rear of the grip but they don't seem to click into anything. Does anybody know how to secure this item? I'm sure someone on here must have fitted one in the past. Many thanks and a Happy New Year to all.

Dec 29th, 2006, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 9,269 Offline	According to the official instructions your smear some sticky gluey stuff on your shaft & slide it on. Some of my customers have wrapped their shaft in tape then slide it on Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 454 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) According to the official instructions your smear some sticky gluey stuff on your shaft & slide it on. Some of my customers have wrapped their shaft in tape then slide it on This sounds very rude! 2007 Audi A3

Dec 29th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
RDNZL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middletown Local Time: 06:45 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I used black duct tape, it holds it in place great. Don't put too much on though or you will not be able to get the cover all the way down. The nightmare rides are back...........

Dec 29th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 9,269 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original) This sounds very rude! Must be your mind Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Dec 29th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 265 Offline	I used black electricians tape. If you wrap just enough round, and then lightly score the tape with a knife, it will expose the stickiness of the tape underneath and allow for a snug and secure fit.

Dec 30th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
jcwjim Jimmer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 41 Offline	You're right it does sound very rude Thanks for the help, it's a crude fix for a rather expensive bit of kit but I'll give it a go.

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