steering wheel air vent

[al 350i]

does anyone know where i can get a replacement air vent ball thingy that sits underneath the steering wheel? or where did tvr pinch it from.

[ridds]

strangely enough there's one in the classifieds or on ebay at the moment. Was browsing today and saw it £18 I think. Have looky.

[itiejim]

Looks very similar to the one on my Triumph Dolomite Sprint (or any other 70's Triumph).

[Flashheart]

Try googling 'punkah louvre' that's what they are called. I seem to remeber looking for smarter ones several years ago and came across a site that sells lovely aluminium ones.

But I can't remember the name of the site so I realise that this is of no use whatsoever to you


edited for speling

Edited by Flashheart on Monday 23 November 20:08

[Mr Fix It]

Its me who's selling the one in the classifieds. The price includes postage.

I bought it from the TVR main dealler in Harrogate, but never used it. Its all plastic with the eyeball vent at the front and a pipe leading off the back of the housing.

[morebeanz]

I think the standard items are basic issue British Leyland, prevalent on Minis, Triumphs and MGs of the era.

Does anyone know whether the MX5 vents are the same size? They are a similar pattern, and are available in a chrome trim or in chrome...

[Mr.Cerbera]

Hi Alex,

Sorry, been in the UK and haven't had chance to look at PH.

Just taken mine out to put the Oil Temp guage in.

You can have mine if you PM me your address (for all the comments you've previously put on my posts)

[al 350i]

thanks paul, YHM

[Gazzab]

http://pistonheads.co.uk/inc/popup3.asp?pictureURL...

These would look good....

[morebeanz]

Gazzab said:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/inc/popup3.asp?pictureURL...

These would look good....

I don't think that those "close" though, which is necessary on the console vent to stop the cold air!

[Mr.Cerbera]

al 350i said:

thanks paul, YHM

Hi Alex,

sorry to cause such a delay but do you want just the Airball.....



or do you want the Alloy Seat ring as well ...



I'll send it off as soon as you let me know and you can buy me a beer the next time I'm passing your way

[al 350i]

just the ball will do.

thanks

[dhf]

anybody else looking for one,i have one,cost you a couple of quid to a charity

[Byker28i]

morebeanz said:

I think the standard items are basic issue British Leyland, prevalent on Minis, Triumphs and MGs of the era.

Does anyone know whether the MX5 vents are the same size? They are a similar pattern, and are available in a chrome trim or in chrome...

Hum the wife has a Mk1 MX5/eunos and she's shopping in Cardiff today with a friend. I seem to remember they pop out with a screwdriver....


Wanders back in again. Nope they are different sizes slightly and don't have the doors/flaps to shut out the airflow, they are straight through.

Edited by Byker28i on Saturday 28th November 09:51

[optimax sniffer]

dhf said:

anybody else looking for one,i have one,cost you a couple of quid to a charity

me please, I'll send you a pm

[mikeinsheffield]

Flashheart said:

I seem to remeber looking for smarter ones several years ago and came across a site that sells lovely aluminium ones.

But I can't remember the name of the site so I realise that this is of no use whatsoever to you


edited for speling

Edited by Flashheart on Monday 23 November 20:08

Anyone know if there is an alloy replacement? That would look good, much better than black plastic...