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  1. 16th September 2012, 12:23 PM #11
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    Yup it is one mod high on my list of things to do along with get a better cubby box
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  2. 16th September 2012, 03:02 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by camel_landy View Post
    FWIW - I like it where it is as if I'm on a long run, I sometimes use it as a foot rest...

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    I used to do that too, but I had a plate put in my left leg a couple of years ago and now the lever is impinging on me getting into a comfortable position on long drives.

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    I was going to post a new thread BUT found this one so might as well kick on with it to avoid duplication, so...

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    I have a Range Rover handbrake lever (probably the same as the D1 I suspect) and want to place it between seat and cubby box in a "conventional" position.

    What's actually required to do this as far as mounting and the cable run is concerned?
    Is any reinforcing needed to where the lever will be mounted?
    Simply reroute the existing brake cable?

    Then what to do with the hole left where the old lever was? Just make up a blanking plate?

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    I did similar with a disco handle into my series. However I moved the whole show backward a little more. Also made a reinforcing plate to clamp under the seatbox so it was all nice and strong. Cubby box is mounted slightly to the passenger side to allow plenty of room.

    I did it because I converted from standard series gearbox to a R380/lt230 and needed a different brake setup, disco handles were easier to get.

    It does give heaps of leg room, but at times I miss it because I brace my leg against the defender handbrake when offroad.
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