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Mounting alloy gear surround (bling!) #1503349
17/08/2014 09:49
17/08/2014 09:49
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Has anybody who has done this got any advice?

I was thinking about using some self tapers, but not sure how hard the consul material is, it looks tough in that area.


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Re: Mounting alloy gear surround (bling!) [Re: Mark_S] #1503360
17/08/2014 10:30
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Hi Mark
The one I fitted came with what I think were the original self tapping allen screws.
Went in just fine, albeit *slightly* squiffy, line it up carefully and you'll be fine.
Cheers!


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Re: Mounting alloy gear surround (bling!) [Re: jasgol] #1503361
17/08/2014 11:11
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Thanks for that, I don't have the OEM tappers, but some good equivalents. Good to hear they tapped in okay. Cheers


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Re: Mounting alloy gear surround (bling!) [Re: Mark_S] #1503404
17/08/2014 20:44
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Well I found my consul material really hard, too hard to self-tap. So to enable precision I drilled some very small holes to guide the screws straight. Nice job in the end. cool


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