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greese 07-26-2004 03:08 PM

Brake Handle Revisited
 
I brought this up once before and wanted to bring it up again in case things have changed recently.

Has anyone seen an after market brake handle without the "loop" on it that lies lower to the center console as well?

Just curious, that is my only big gripe about the interior. I am sure it is only a matter of time before someone makes a replacement.

greese

Omicron 07-26-2004 03:50 PM

Yes - thew did a very nice DIY on it, too: here.

truemagellen 07-26-2004 03:53 PM

greese...I'm looking too...my girlfriend keeps getting things hooked on it when she sits down in the car (one day it's her purse, next her skirt...it is annoying...

plus I want a leather wrapped one but don't want to pay out for the super expensive mazda part...

I'm searching but it may come down to this:
-cut off loop....depending on whether it was a hollow piece or not...either sand down smooth or fill in with filler.... then I can create my own leather wrap to slide on (correction...my girlfriend can make the leather wrap to slide on)

I'll photoshop an idea later this week

Eradicator 07-26-2004 04:12 PM


my girlfriend keeps getting things hooked on it when she sits down in the car ... her skirt...
In order for us to better assist you, please provide pics.

truemagellen 07-26-2004 04:37 PM

I've got an Asian car...and an Asian girlfriend...go figure?

and she keeps getting stuck on my brake handle....hmmm I'll stop now : )

Dr. Rx 07-29-2004 11:13 PM

www.crutchfield.com sells some aftermarket brake handles, but i'm not sure if they fit the Rx8 as a direct replacement...anyone know ?

Rob Tomlin 08-06-2004 09:40 PM

AutoExe makes a great one.

Here is the link (the picture is near the bottom):

http://www.specr.com.sg/rx8autoexe.html

thew 08-07-2004 02:54 AM

I am very happy with mine.. Now nobody touches it but me :)

Just follow my lead if you get it and use the base of the OEM unit to hide the Gear teath

Dr. Rx 08-07-2004 10:05 AM

Thew....what are MS knee pads, that you have listed for your car. And got a pic of your brake handle?

thew 08-07-2004 11:25 AM

yes theres pics of all of it here.. do a search on MS knee pads and parking breaks..

theres a DIY on both of them


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