Shifter Insulation Pattern

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SadKingBilly

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

I am need of a new shifter insulation pad. Part # ETX500050

Could one of you fine gentlepeople perhaps trace one for me on an 8.5" x 11" standard piece of paper and scan it? I'm sure there's some closed cell foam around here somewhere....

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I'd buy your old one.

Here's what it looks like:

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uc4me

· #2 · 3 mo ago

Try this and see if there are any left.

Gear lever insulation pad

Gauging interest on this. So, awhile back I bought some foam for a non-automotive project, then changed plans and shelved it. Fast forward to me messing with shifter this weekend and realized my foam was trashed on my 130 200tdi. Started looking at pn's online (etx500050), then remembered that I...

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Ephry73

· #3 · 3 mo ago

It makes all the difference. If it helps. The shift gaiter upside down is the same pattern. Add a 1/4” for compression. The foam needs to be dense but still pliable to make it through and around. I added another layer to mine and so far pretty quiet. Hope that helps.

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SadKingBilly

Discussion Starter · #4 · 3 mo ago

uc4me said:
Try this and see if there are any left.

Gear lever insulation pad

Gauging interest on this. So, awhile back I bought some foam for a non-automotive project, then changed plans and shelved it. Fast forward to me messing with shifter this weekend and realized my foam was trashed on my 130 200tdi. Started looking at pn's online (etx500050), then remembered that I...

www.defendersource.com

I never got mine.
No worries! Another bespoke part, handcrafted and installed in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

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Ephry73

· #5 · 3 mo ago

SadKingBilly said:
I never got mine.
No worries! Another bespoke part, handcrafted and installed in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. View attachment 485189

That is exactly what I used to make mine! Gardening Knee pads from Amazon. 💪🏽💪🏽🤙🏽

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mikewerx

· #6 · 3 mo ago

Did anyone find a perfect template to cut out from?

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erover82

· #7 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

Had a new one on the shelf. Traced and measured it.

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SadKingBilly

Discussion Starter · #8 · 3 mo ago

mikewerx said:
Did anyone find a perfect template to cut out from?

erover82 said:
Had a new one on the shelf. Traced and measured it.

View attachment 485233

Can you scan that as a pdf? That’s awesome!!!!

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erover82

· #9 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

SadKingBilly said:
Can you scan that as a pdf? That’s awesome!!!!

Sure, see attached.

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erover82

· #10 · 3 mo ago

Also, I should have measured the thickness, but I think it's about 1.5".

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SadKingBilly

Discussion Starter · #11 · 3 mo ago

erover82 said:
Yes, but it has my scratch on it. See attached.

It’s beautiful mate. On behalf of many, (maybe not RN) we thank you for your service.

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mikewerx

· #12 · 3 mo ago

I brought this into illustrator and tried my best to match all the specs, but some just didn't really work out, like the 7/8" between the 2 holes. Can someone confirm this?

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erover82

· #13 · 3 mo ago (Edited)

mikewerx said:
I brought this into illustrator and tried my best to match all the specs, but some just didn't really work out, like the 7/8" between the 2 holes. Can someone confirm this?

I went back and fixed some errors. Also removed my scratch from the PDF.

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