Gulfs footrests, and $ky TV . . . . Updated with Pics

[Teutonic_Tamer]

T_T, ive tried both, i have some Ct100 which is Known as 5 cell in the trade, and also the Cs100 which is the foam type, both are everyso

slighty too small for the slots and BOTH looked Crap!

Ahh, thanks for that.    Always did get confused over the two different types.  :embarassed:  Is there any difference in performance?  Which one is best?   

Quote from Teutonic tamer..

And how about using an additional extra layer of the black outer over the "full" piece - as though you were skinning a snake lengthways, if you get my drift? 

Reply from Phil Mcavity..

Will try and slice the snake and see if thats any better today 

Make sure it aint your trouser snake you skin!               

[Saint Steve]

update..

started to skin the snake T_T and your theory does work quite nicely, am about half way doing it,but ran outa daylight, so will finish hopefully tommorow and post a pic. I used Black CS100 cable in the end, as its much more plyable and shiny to get better look in the slots of the footrest, and has the curve look like the other pedal inserts . 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

update..

started to skin the snake T_T and your theory does work quite nicely, am about half way doing it,but ran outa daylight, so will finish hopefully tommorow and post a pic. I used Black CS100 cable in the end, as its much more plyable and shiny to get better look in the slots of the footrest, and has the curve look like the other pedal inserts . 

Cool. 

So pictures, along with a "how to guide" from you tomorrow then!   

[Saint Steve]

update..

started to skin the snake T_T and your theory does work quite nicely, am about half way doing it,but ran outa daylight, so will finish hopefully tommorow and post a pic. I used Black CS100 cable in the end, as its much more plyable and shiny to get better look in the slots of the footrest, and has the curve look like the other pedal inserts . 

Cool. 

So pictures, along with a "how to guide" from you tomorrow then!   

jesus what do you think i am ,  a moderator!!!! , i expect after this i could have a 2nd income from sales of cs100 to GTi footrest owners!!

[Saint Steve]

T_T, ive tried both, i have some Ct100 which is Known as 5 cell in the trade, and also the Cs100 which is the foam type, both are everyso

slighty too small for the slots and BOTH looked Crap!

  Is there any difference in performance?  Which one is best?   

Foam is Mate, better conductor then 5 cell. As if you really wanted to know 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

update..

started to skin the snake T_T and your theory does work quite nicely, am about half way doing it,but ran outa daylight, so will finish hopefully tommorow and post a pic. I used Black CS100 cable in the end, as its much more plyable and shiny to get better look in the slots of the footrest, and has the curve look like the other pedal inserts . 

Cool. 

So pictures, along with a "how to guide" from you tomorrow then!   

jesus what do you think i am ,  a moderator!!!!

<gulp>

Are you? 

<gulp>

Only jokin mate!   

, i expect after this i could have a 2nd income from sales of cs100 to GTi footrest owners!!

Group buy, group buy!               

And have you finished it yet - waiting for some of Kodaks finests!   

[Saint Steve]

ok finished, but wanna re-do a couple but here goes.. CS100  satelite approved cable.

Ok what you need is


Use sharp stanley knife to slice cable outer and remove Guts of the cable.



end result, looks better then before......



after...



i found by using selotape sticky pads to adhesive the footrest to the floor, leaves it slightly raised to give enough gap so the cable slides into

slots and holds into place by itself. also fit and cut when the temperature is warm, as the rubber is easier to bend and work with and goes harder the

cooler the temperature.

[gazbutmk5gti]

lookin

[Teutonic_Tamer]

That has really worked out very nice.  Thanks for your patience Steve. 

Do I get any extra Smarties for coming up with the idea?   

[RedRobin]

....Sorry, guys but look more closely at the ends of the new inserts - Most are crimped, some show open ends, and they are extremely likely to trap debris, dirt etc and look even worse as foot pressure is applied over time.

This is no refelection at all on Phil's galliant efforts or craftsmanship but I think it's just the nature of the material.