R26 To kick things off in here...

Discussion in 'Electrical & Interior - Security, ICE, Wiring Loom' started by kosluk R26, Jul 25, 2013.

  1. Hi Guys,

    I love my Meg but sometimes i wonder what its made of!

    Whilst putting my car into reverse the silver plastic surround at the bottom sheared off and as the fixing lugs have snapped off i cannot re fit it.

    Is this a common issue, seems a bit odd?! Like the gaiter is not stretchy enough to cope with the reach of the gear throw.
    Does anyone know a quick fix or do i have to order a whole new surround or gaiter or both?!

    Many thanks, Tom
     
  2. thats the first one ive heard of doing it mate!
     
  3. Will.

    Will. RSM Moderator RSM Moderator

    Mine did the same. Started off when putting it in reverse. Now it does it all the time.
     
  4. maybe i should order a few in then?!!
     
  5. Will.

    Will. RSM Moderator RSM Moderator

    Probably. I think it's one of those things that when it happens once, it'll keep happening. Renault gaitor surrounds have always been crap, especially when removed.
     
  6. Daz

    Daz

    You haven't had a replacement knob at any time have you?
     
  7. I'd be interested in a price for a new knob as well as surround as mine is original and getting a bit worn.
     
  8. No mate, all original and never been touched! It was very cold when it snapped off. Perhaps the fabric had shrunk?
     
  9. surround £36
    gearknob £60!!!!
    thats got decent discount on it too!!!
     
  10. French cheese is my best guess. My old man's car has a wooden chassis and seems to need less TLC than the Megane.
     
  11. Reasonably common unfortunately. They're certainly made to measure (or not as the case may be).
     
  12. Thanks, wow the polished Aluminium know is cheaper that that!!
    Does the price for the Surround include the gaiter?

    Who do you work for?
     
  13. Renault Wolverhampton mate been on the previous forum since day dot!
     
  14. I could really do with a new surround, mine popped off a few months back!
     
  15. Ash87

    Ash87 RSM Moderator

    Ads Do you know if they can only get black surrounds now?

    Someone in out parts said they discontinued the silvers?
     
  16. yeah i think they all come shiney black now give me 5 mins :wink:
     
  17. they're not even shiney they're like a matt black finish!
     
  18. Ash87

    Ash87 RSM Moderator

    Thats crap aint it, most of them are silver lol
     
  19. theres none i have seen that will match these new ones!!!!
     
  20. Ash87

    Ash87 RSM Moderator

    So £30 odd quid and it wont match anything inside the car.. Cheers then renault haha
     
  21. in 13 years working here i cant say im surprised at all!!
     
  22. Daz

    Daz

    It's better to get a used one painted.

    I'm glad mine is pretty secure - Ads knows how much a replacement Trophy one would cost! Even if they're actually available any more that is!
     
  23. Oh, we've spoken on another forum then mate! :smiley:
     
  24. I've put 2 screws through the plastic ring at 3 and 9 o'clock, very small black ones. A bit bodge but looks decent and holds super.
     
  25. Safe bet would be to fit a short shift then it moves less! :cool:
     
  26. Now your talking... :smile:
     

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