Rear Window Clip - Proposed Re-engineer & Manufacture

[tcant]

£50 sounds about right as I paid £50 from a breakers yard for a pair last year.

There are definately 2 sizes for the MK1 not sure about the MK2. The spacing between the screws is slightly bigger between the two but not sure what years the sizing changed. Mine is a 2000 and I was given a spare clip from another MK1 and it didn't fit (the screw spacing was bigger and I didn't want to drill new holes into the bodywork).

If you are manufacturing them you will need to accommodate both sizes in the design.

[Sicob]

tcant said:

£50 sounds about right as I paid £50 from a breakers yard for a pair last year.

There are definately 2 sizes for the MK1 not sure about the MK2. The spacing between the screws is slightly bigger between the two but not sure what years the sizing changed. Mine is a 2000 and I was given a spare clip from another MK1 and it didn't fit (the screw spacing was bigger and I didn't want to drill new holes into the bodywork).

If you are manufacturing them you will need to accommodate both sizes in the design.

As you say there are at least the two sizes. If you have the second clip available that doesn't fit yours, and could spare it for reference purposes (Can return it to you once finished of course). I think this would be helpful. My car is also a 2000yr, so the different clip would be useful.

Don't need it just yet, have to gauge interest and viability of design and manufacture first.

[tcant]

Unfortunately I sent it to a fellow PH'er who had a broken clip and was in desperate need (and it fitted there's np problem). From what I remember, the clip was indentical in size in every way except the bit where the screws go through. If you can build into the desugn the ability to slide the screw sideways a couple of mm on each side then one clip will fit all I think.

Sorry I can't be more help!

[Sicob]

tcant said:

Unfortunately I sent it to a fellow PH'er who had a broken clip and was in desperate need (and it fitted there's np problem). From what I remember, the clip was indentical in size in every way except the bit where the screws go through. If you can build into the desugn the ability to slide the screw sideways a couple of mm on each side then one clip will fit all I think.

Sorry I can't be more help!

Ok no probs. Thanks.

[Sicob]

Up to 20 people contacted me so far with interest in a pair. Some specialist supplier interest also, so hopefully this is viable. Will let you all know progress.

[s6boy]

Simon YHM

[b2tus]

Another interested party here provided they have the "lip", are of good quality alloy or stainless steel and are no more than £50.

My current original ones are still OK but would good to replace them and still have a spare pair just in case..

[so called]

Me to please.

[da_murphster]

It hasn't happened to me (touch wood) but I have real concerns about the screen coming out of my 2000 Mk1 - sounds dangerous and relatively regular occurance.

Would these do anything to help prevent that?

[Sicob]

da_murphster said:

It hasn't happened to me (touch wood) but I have real concerns about the screen coming out of my 2000 Mk1 - sounds dangerous and relatively regular occurance.

Would these do anything to help prevent that?

The aim is to manuafcture a pair that ensure the window remains in place. I think you'll agree that the original pair are very flimsy in both material and fixing.

Please email me on [e-mail], anyone interested. Up to 26 - 31 units required reffering to mails recieved so far, (including a specialist supplier).

[Sicob]

UPDATE : Some 34 individuals emailed me with interest. Design is being looked at by manufacturer.

Will let you know as I hear anything else.

[davido140]

Sicob said:

UPDATE : Some 34 individuals emailed me with interest. Design is being looked at by manufacturer.

Will let you know as I hear anything else.

You should try calling some TVR specialists to see if they are interested in buying some for the parts stores.

[Mustang Baz]

Simon - add me to the list of interested parties as well please.

[Sicob]

davido140 said:

Sicob said:

UPDATE : Some 34 individuals emailed me with interest. Design is being looked at by manufacturer.

Will let you know as I hear anything else.

You should try calling some TVR specialists to see if they are interested in buying some for the parts stores.

I have contacted some specialists. I think there is a viable market. It's now up to design and manufacture, as and when Leven have the time to do so, amongst everything else they have on.

Some 40 people have mailed me with interest. So looking good!

[McChuck]

Make that 41 please!!
C.

[TuscSam]

Hi, count me in, mine are the plastic ones on a 2002 plate. For Alloy upto 50 quid I would pay.
cheers
Stu

[Sicob]

TuscSam said:

Hi, count me in, mine are the plastic ones on a 2002 plate. For Alloy upto 50 quid I would pay.
cheers
Stu

If you could fire me off an emial please! [e-mail]

Thanks

[gabbaa]

I was looking at one of my clips today and i think its on its way out, so I would like a pair too please.
I will email you too. Cheers.

[Fume Troll]

TuscSam said:

For Alloy upto 50 quid I would pay.

Sound like Yoda you do!

Cheers,

FT.

[cube]

Hi Sicob, any progress on the manufacture of the clips?