New Leven Ali-Gaiter - Superb!

[the dodger]

Leven are getting close to production of their new gearshift surround for the Chimaera. The proto part is being developed on my Chim! Have a look - what do you think guys/gals?

I think it's sooo

[RichB]

Excellent - now all you need to do is source an aluminium ball gear knob (which is so... TVR V8) and you will have it cracked Rich...

[K4TRV]

Sweeping Statement - " ...to fit Chimaeras"

Age-ism !!!!!!!!!!!!

Won't fit my '93 Chimaera



Trev McM

[the dodger]

K4TRV said:

Sweeping Statement - " ...to fit Chimaeras" Age-ism !!!!!!!!!!!! Won't fit my '93 Chimaera Trev McM

Didn't say that Trev - "...for the Chimaera."

Are you sure it won't fit? There is still a gaiter surround on your model isn't there?

[Corin Denton]

Love/hate at the moment...

Love it as it is an improvement on the bare surround.

Hate it as it's screaming Saxo to me!

[nasz]

Won't fit mine either! Will they make something to fit the early ones?

[beano500]

Corin Denton said:

Love it as it is an improvement on the bare surround.

Very neat - have to agree with you there!

Corin Denton said:

Hate it as it's screaming Saxo to me!

What the salt people?

[K4TRV]

the dodger said:

K4TRV said: Sweeping Statement - " ...to fit Chimaeras" Age-ism !!!!!!!!!!!! Won't fit my '93 Chimaera Trev McM Didn't say that Trev - "...for the Chimaera." Are you sure it won't fit? There is still a gaiter surround on your model isn't there?

As Nasz implied, us with early ones have the door opener sharing the same "gaiter surround".

So more than "sure it will NOT fit", sadly!!

Dodger, you said "...new gearshift surround for the Chimaera." ??? 5 minute or 10 minute ??

Trev McM

[trinitycall]

thought it looked really soopa from the pic...then clocked the "saxo" comment above...hmmm.... just don't know now.

i think there's a fine line between sexy interior and max power saxo, so i'd need to be reassured by a saxo comment rebuttal before ordering

prefer the original ball gear shift though.

[jellison]

er why?

The gearknob is hideous - std one spot on.

[the dodger]

New-style gear knob obviously optional. And extra!

[Prof Higgins]

trinitycall said:

i think there's a fine line between sexy interior and max power saxo, so i'd need to be reassured by a saxo comment rebuttal before ordering

Ok happy to attempt a rebuttal . The max power thing is only a worry when you are taking a fairly mundane car and trying to make it into something that it is not. The chim is a lovely sports car already and I for one think that this is simply a compliment to the interior rather than a pretention to something it is not.

Will certainly be interested, anyone know target price?

[leventech]

trinitycall said:

thought it looked really soopa from the pic...then clocked the "saxo" comment above...hmmm.... just don't know now. i think there's a fine line between sexy interior and max power saxo, so i'd need to be reassured by a saxo comment rebuttal before ordering prefer the original ball gear shift though.

Interesting the Saxo comment. It was made by someone who lists in his profile as having fitted a 'Sparco gearknob'.

While the shape of the gear knob raises comments it was designed for driving not looking at. Everyone who has driven with it (including some racing drivers) love it. It is more positive for the shifts with less chance of the hand slipping off on a quick change.

It is all down to individual choice.


>> Edited by leventech on Monday 4th October 14:52

[neilmac]

I found an alternative to the standard gearnob which I think compliments the Leven extras without going too far away from the original.



I know it's a Griff and this is the Chim forum but, hey, they are supposed to be similar under the skin...

Neil

[Corin Denton]

leventech said:

trinitycall said: thought it looked really soopa from the pic...then clocked the "saxo" comment above...hmmm.... just don't know now. i think there's a fine line between sexy interior and max power saxo, so i'd need to be reassured by a saxo comment rebuttal before ordering prefer the original ball gear shift though. Interesting the Saxo comment. It was made by someone who lists in his profile as having fitted a 'Sparco gearknob'. >> Edited by leventech on Monday 4th October 14:52

A plain polished Sparco gearknob unlike that god awful quickshot joystick above.

It also lists in my profile that I have
Leven vents
Leven handbrake
Leven stalks
Leven kickplates
Leven wiper delay
Leven rake adjuster
Leven hood cover

...so I must have bad taste.







to55er

>> Edited by Corin Denton on Monday 4th October 15:19

[honestfreddie]

neilmac said:

I know it's a Griff and this is the Chim forum but, hey, they are supposed to be similar under the skin... Neil

Only when you Griff Owners want them to be

>> Edited by honestfreddie on Monday 4th October 15:48

[deeen]

Bit harsh Corin? Show us yer turbo!

Mind you, having spent a trackday polishing my seat squab I think Sparco seats might be in order...

Back on topic, I like the new surround but prefer the original gear knob.

Did anyone else say that?

[Corin Denton]

deeen said:

Show us yer turbo!

Ssssshhh!

[the dodger]

Prof Higgins said:

Ok happy to attempt a rebuttal . The max power thing is only a worry when you are taking a fairly mundane car and trying to make it into something that it is not. The chim is a lovely sports car already and I for one think that this is simply a compliment to the interior rather than a pretention to something it is not. Will certainly be interested, anyone know target price?

Well put Prof!

I think it's complimentary to all the other Leven ali bits - not Lax-Power at all (never entered my head). And I like the new gearknob too. But I would never have a stainless/ali dashboard!

[Corin Denton]

the dodger said:

Prof Higgins said: Ok happy to attempt a rebuttal . The max power thing is only a worry when you are taking a fairly mundane car and trying to make it into something that it is not. The chim is a lovely sports car already and I for one think that this is simply a compliment to the interior rather than a pretention to something it is not. Will certainly be interested, anyone know target price? Well put Prof! I think it's complimentary to all the other Leven ali bits - not Lax-Power at all (never entered my head). And I like the new gearknob too. But I would never have a stainless/ali dashboard!

I think in the right car it can look good, dark interiors mostly.


>> Edited by Corin Denton on Monday 4th October 16:36