Griff Window switches in an 'S' series

[V8Smith]

I am having the interior retrimmed on the V8S and am thinking of changing the window switches to the newer Griff ones so I can use the Leven covers to match the other Alluminium dials/Stalks/gearknob/Handbrake handle I have on order!

Has anyone on here changed their and if so is it a relatively simple changeover? Also does anyone know the part number???? Or from exactly what year of Cavalier they came from??

Much appreciated.

Mike

[V8Smith]

I know Lee has done this too, he also has an S2, hopefully one of them can let me have some info!

Mike

[V8Smith]

bridgdav said:

Is there a parts list anywhere for the Griffith...?

I was looking for this but couldnt find one, I know there is one for the S Series!!!

Mike

[V8Smith]

bridgdav said:

Ask on the Griff forum...?

That was the first thing I did, but they were not a very helpful bunch, only Podie answered....!!! You not busy today then Podie..?

Mike

[V8Smith]

I have since found out you can buy them from TVR-Power for £13 each new!!!

Mike

[V8Smith]

Podie said:

V8Smith said: I have since found out you can buy them from TVR-Power for £13 each new!!! Mike Cool. How do you wire them up..? And what would you use to fill the gap...? (the current ones look bigger than the replacements..)

LeeBee has done this so I have mailed him for advice on whats involved in changing them over.

I am retrimming the whole car so filling in shouldnt be such a problem, although I shouldnt think there is much difference in size. I am going to Offords at lunch time so will measure them!!

Mike

[V8Smith]

Podie said:

LeeBee has an S2... so his are dash mounted, and a similar shape. The ones in the S3 onwards are transmission tunnel mounted and rectangular... hence my question. Keep us informed though..!

I remember from my S2 that they are dash mounted but they were still oblong and not oval. You are right though they are a little smaller than the S3/V8S ones thinking about it!! Hopefully LeeBee can help if not I will leave it to a mechanic!

I will let you know once its done

Mike

[v8smith]

Podie said:

V8Smith said: I have since found out you can buy them from TVR-Power for £13 each new!!! Mike Cool. How do you wire them up..? And what would you use to fill the gap...? (the current ones look bigger than the replacements..)

Podie I have now checked and they are the same size length and width wise, so shouldnt be too difficult to fill in with the vinyl!

I have also been told by TVR-Power that they should be easy to fit as the wiring is apparently the same.

I am going to order some and will let you know!

Mike

[v8smith]

I am getting them from TVR-Power in Coventry, just ask for Andy in parts.


Mike

[v8smith]

RichardR said:

Sorry to be the party pooper, but I don't see why you'd want to chance the existing S3 switches for the Vauxhall ones, except maybe if you wanted to fit the Leven covers. IMHO the illumination on the existing switches looks better and they're less obviously donor parts than the Vauxhall ones. Not trying to be disagreeable, just curious...

I have the Leven covers for mine to go with all the other Ally bits I am having made at the moment. Thats the only reason I have changed, IMHO they do look better as the old switches are a bit dated! As for illumination............they're illuminated......? I dont drive mine in the dark, its only a summer car. I do agree though I wouldnt have changed if not for the Leven covers!

Mike