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Offline jmsheahan

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Leather gators - these any good?
« on: 12 August 2012, 20:39 »
Looking to spruce up the mk2's interior a bit with some fresh gators. Running a mk4 gearknob and wondered if anyone had used this company before or could comment on fit/quality? They do Mk2 handbrake ones too which would be a bit nicer than the plastic standard  :smiley:

Just curious before I purchase anything.

Gear Gator: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-LEATHER-GAITOR-VW-GOLF-4-Mk4-98-03-RED-STITCH-/290415321086?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439e1a1ffe#ht_1328wt_1165

Handbrake Gator: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-2-MK2-II-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-LEATHER-COVER-SPEC-ST-/290362555167?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439af4fb1f#ht_993wt_1165
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Offline X4MGS

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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2012, 00:13 »
But why Mk4 parts???

Mk2's don't have red stitching.... Don't see the point....
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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2012, 01:49 »
Quote from: X4MGS on 13 August 2012, 00:13
But why Mk4 parts???

Mk2's don't have red stitching.... Don't see the point....

If they fit then buy them. It will look great! Seen it done loads of times before and really sets off your interior. :)
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Offline jmsheahan

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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2012, 07:51 »
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But why Mk4 parts???

Mk2's don't have red stitching.... Don't see the point....

Erm....each to their own chap? Thanks for that helpful post  :huh: 

I have a Rallye interior which contains red detailing and the Mk4 gearknob is personal preference.


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If they fit then buy them. It will look great! Seen it done loads of times before and really sets off your interior. :)

Cheers, I just wondered if anyone had purchased anything from the shop before and could comment on fit etc  :smiley:
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Offline dragonfly

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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #4 on: 13 August 2012, 11:59 »
Ditch the mk4 gearknob for one out of a Rallye - the leather gaitor will sit better and flush.  The stiching will also follow all the way up to the knob.  The handbrake gaitor is better suited when using a Rallye handbrake base which is shallower.  I'll get some pics up of mine later.  The base/frame is still available via VW Heritage for about £6.

Edit: you can see it here: http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=745359&ukey_make=1066&ukey_model=15558&modelYear=1991&ukey_category=21730&ukey_driveLine=7989&ukey_trimLevel=18860

Part number 191 711 456 A
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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #5 on: 13 August 2012, 20:06 »






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Offline dubber36

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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #6 on: 14 August 2012, 07:57 »
Hmmm, not sure I'm liking the handbrake condom. Perhaps it should only go up as far as the handle?
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Offline dragonfly

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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #7 on: 14 August 2012, 08:24 »
I decided to take it that far up (it's designed like that) so the grip is also leather.  Feels nicer than the plastic.
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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #8 on: 14 August 2012, 08:52 »
I get that, but it somehow looks wrong, like it's of a totally different car. Perhaps in needs a seam or join in it at the end of the handle?
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Re: Leather gators - these any good?
« Reply #9 on: 14 August 2012, 13:37 »
Yes I agree - I simply folded the end over.  A little heat would soften the leather to aid installation and reduce the wrinkles.
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