Cumrudragon Breathes fire into Powerfolds

Parker · 13th December 2009, 17:02

Today was powerfold day and a HUGE thanks to Andrew / Cumrudragon for helping me if not practically fitting and wiring single handed whilst I just kept the coffee flowing on this chilly day. Some scratching of heads as we thought wiring was wrong but nope was a dodgey switch. Second switch in place and whirrrrr we were off.

I am ecstatic with the look of my shiny chrome bullet POWERFOLDS.

Many many thanks Andrew and thanks for letting me take your black beast for a spin.

Wow so pleased. :lol:

pics if wanted will follow

pab · 13th December 2009, 17:41

nice one phil,a great job done..

where did you get two switches from?

Parker · 13th December 2009, 17:45

I couldn't get a Rover one but Andrew had a very neat square one from a Peugeot I think and it sits very nicely next to my scangauge.

(Sorry about pic quality - it was getting dark and I used my mobile)

StevenWilliams · 13th December 2009, 17:47

Are they OE switches or just a home-made version?

pab · 13th December 2009, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Are they OE switches or just a home-made version?

think he mentioned peugeot..

Cymrudragon · 13th December 2009, 18:17

Thank you MR P, for the kind words (blush blush) like i said no probs happy to help, as for the switch it's powerfold and all the mirror adjustments from a vw corrado vr6 m reg i got on my brothers drive (have to take photos) as it has extra switches they will come in handy i bet knowing Mr P

ps coffie was nice to

capese21 · 13th December 2009, 18:20

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-YUD000460PUY

They are in stock at Rimmers bit expensive mind but worth it imho to look original.

Ed.

Parker · 13th December 2009, 18:35

Refuse to pay that when something is free and does the job exactly the same, after all it's just a switch. For me going fom skull cap to bullet powerfolds was the plus and my powerfold switch has 2 extra switches on it awaiting me to find some more gizmos to attach.

capese21 · 14th December 2009, 08:47

As long as you are happy with it then that is all that counts.

I would rather the OEM look myself. I would also not want the switch located down there, is it not awkward to get to and operate? How have you fixed it to the underside of the dash? I would imagine it is hard to get a fixing into the foam? It looks a bit wonky in the picture but it might just be a bad picture.

But as you say why pay the money (£110 for a new one) to look original when you can make do with an old switch from a Peugeot.

Ed.

Parker · 14th December 2009, 08:56

No location is fine. If anything I find the light switches a pain as I have to lean forward to reach them. I have added far too many gadgets and gizmos to my car for it ever to look original again. The cassestte player was the first thing to go and upgrade to latest technology. Move foreward I say and get that car updated

13th December 2009, 17:02	#1
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Cumrudragon Breathes fire into Powerfolds Today was powerfold day and a HUGE thanks to Andrew / Cumrudragon for helping me if not practically fitting and wiring single handed whilst I just kept the coffee flowing on this chilly day. Some scratching of heads as we thought wiring was wrong but nope was a dodgey switch. Second switch in place and whirrrrr we were off. I am ecstatic with the look of my shiny chrome bullet POWERFOLDS. Many many thanks Andrew and thanks for letting me take your black beast for a spin. Wow so pleased. :lol: pics if wanted will follow __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

13th December 2009, 17:45	#3
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	I couldn't get a Rover one but Andrew had a very neat square one from a Peugeot I think and it sits very nicely next to my scangauge. (Sorry about pic quality - it was getting dark and I used my mobile) __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP Last edited by Parker; 13th December 2009 at 17:49..

13th December 2009, 17:47	#4
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Are they OE switches or just a home-made version? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

13th December 2009, 18:35	#8
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Refuse to pay that when something is free and does the job exactly the same, after all it's just a switch. For me going fom skull cap to bullet powerfolds was the plus and my powerfold switch has 2 extra switches on it awaiting me to find some more gizmos to attach. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

14th December 2009, 08:47	#9
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	As long as you are happy with it then that is all that counts. I would rather the OEM look myself. I would also not want the switch located down there, is it not awkward to get to and operate? How have you fixed it to the underside of the dash? I would imagine it is hard to get a fixing into the foam? It looks a bit wonky in the picture but it might just be a bad picture. But as you say why pay the money (£110 for a new one) to look original when you can make do with an old switch from a Peugeot. Ed. Last edited by capese21; 14th December 2009 at 08:56..

13th December 2009, 17:41	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	nice one phil,a great job done.. where did you get two switches from?

13th December 2009, 18:17	#6
Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you MR P, for the kind words (blush blush) like i said no probs happy to help, as for the switch it's powerfold and all the mirror adjustments from a vw corrado vr6 m reg i got on my brothers drive (have to take photos) as it has extra switches they will come in handy i bet knowing Mr P ps coffie was nice to

13th December 2009, 18:20	#7
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-YUD000460PUY They are in stock at Rimmers bit expensive mind but worth it imho to look original. Ed.

14th December 2009, 08:56	#10
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	No location is fine. If anything I find the light switches a pain as I have to lean forward to reach them. I have added far too many gadgets and gizmos to my car for it ever to look original again. The cassestte player was the first thing to go and upgrade to latest technology. Move foreward I say and get that car updated __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP