thats enough drilling for 1 nite!...

[ollyit]

only because its getting dark!

well ive done wot i wanted to do, I want put a hole in the console (where the blue dot is), to run cables inside rather than outside

I'm just scared about the kinking of the gear cables will it have much effect? it would only be a little? -

or shall I just grow a bigger pair of balls and get in there drill happy? - ur thoughts all appreciated!

[Tim M]

I would make an oblong hole using a hole cutter to create two resonably sized holes overlapping each other, then a saw to cut the sides stright. Im my experiance bending cables through a tiny hole has BIG effect, as well as wearing the cables very quicky.

I would then put a "witches hat" over the top to seal it and make it look nice.

Tim

[ollyit]

cheers Tim, I'll have a "Stab" at that tomorrow - have to find a suitable "witch's hat now"

[Nick Hearne]

Hi this is how mine is done, it also looks 100% better than in the photo!
Nick

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

...it also looks 100% better than in the photo!

I guess you mean it's quite an old photo? Your RIB looked in much better condition than that on Sunday!

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I guess you mean it's quite an old photo? Your RIB looked in much better condition than that on Sunday!

Thanks for finishing my post, you are right I did not make it very clear!
Nick

[Mark Halliday]

Slightly off topic.

Does anyone know of a flush side mounted throttle unit where the cables are attached inside the console?
It would need a trim switch and neutral throttle or neutral button.

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Slightly off topic.

Does anyone know of a flush side mounted throttle unit where the cables are attached inside the console?
It would need a trim switch and neutral throttle or neutral button.

Mark, have a look at the Vetus catalogue, can't remember if they have the trim as well but the do very nice side mount controls. Alternativley mercury do a trim button widget.
Pete

[Mark Halliday]

Ta Pete

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Does anyone know of a flush side mounted throttle unit where the cables are attached inside the console?
It would need a trim switch and neutral throttle or neutral button.

Teleflex do quite a neat one.