Hello all
I was sent these 3 items around 3 weeks ago and I've been testing then each weekend on runs of about 6 mile distance (and a few short runs to).
High vis caps - these are better than the originals, they fit tight and with s dap of oil they slide solidly onto the top hat part. The finish is great, colour great and they work. I do think these are better than the rubber Originals as they fit tight and stay in place. I shall be buying these for all my c5s!
Rear centre caps - the colour on these is pretty close, but they are always going to look a bit different to the outer cap due to age and a different material. But the colour is close and looks good when fitted. The caps outer finish isn't like the main hub cap, due to different material, but this dosent matter. The clips are always going to be the potential issue on reproductions , these clips are great! All solid, looks original and clip the cap in solid . The cap can still be removed, idralky by uncliping with your finger from behind, otherwise a small screwdriver, but I prefer uncliping from behind. The caps are flat, not slightly curved like the original, you can't really see this and they still look great, but for me, as the cap wasn't curved it did foul on the right side axle/bolt slightly, so I had to Dremmel a mm of the inside so the cap clipped in properly on that side. The left cap went on perfectly.
These are a great product!
Chain tensioner clip - this clips onto the chassis and then your chain tensioner fitted with the other bit of plastic then Clips into this new part. The part looks identical to the original part, it clips onto the chassis well and is tight. The tensioner clips in perfectly. I've done around 20 miles and the new part looks spot on still. If this material dosent break down due to age, then it should be as long lasting as the originals!
Many thanks,
Paul
I was sent these 3 items around 3 weeks ago and I've been testing then each weekend on runs of about 6 mile distance (and a few short runs to).
High vis caps - these are better than the originals, they fit tight and with s dap of oil they slide solidly onto the top hat part. The finish is great, colour great and they work. I do think these are better than the rubber Originals as they fit tight and stay in place. I shall be buying these for all my c5s!
Rear centre caps - the colour on these is pretty close, but they are always going to look a bit different to the outer cap due to age and a different material. But the colour is close and looks good when fitted. The caps outer finish isn't like the main hub cap, due to different material, but this dosent matter. The clips are always going to be the potential issue on reproductions , these clips are great! All solid, looks original and clip the cap in solid . The cap can still be removed, idralky by uncliping with your finger from behind, otherwise a small screwdriver, but I prefer uncliping from behind. The caps are flat, not slightly curved like the original, you can't really see this and they still look great, but for me, as the cap wasn't curved it did foul on the right side axle/bolt slightly, so I had to Dremmel a mm of the inside so the cap clipped in properly on that side. The left cap went on perfectly.
These are a great product!
Chain tensioner clip - this clips onto the chassis and then your chain tensioner fitted with the other bit of plastic then Clips into this new part. The part looks identical to the original part, it clips onto the chassis well and is tight. The tensioner clips in perfectly. I've done around 20 miles and the new part looks spot on still. If this material dosent break down due to age, then it should be as long lasting as the originals!
Many thanks,
Paul
posted on: 02/11/2013 07:35:21