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Old Apr 16, 2021 | 10:17 PM
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Been through a bit of torment with driveability issues of late; now resolved. Remind me to never again boast about how trouble-free my car is ! I obviously tempted the fates. You know the old saying "Be humble, or be humbled"

Anyhow, sometimes you need something simple and satisfying to raise your spirits. Something you can't bollix-up and which requires no thinking !

I happened across a new ignition key bezel to replace the ragged and dreary-looking original. Two minutes to install.




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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 12:49 AM
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Now don't scratch it!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 01:20 AM
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that is indeed some nice bezel-age
 
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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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I happened across a new ignition key bezel to replace the ragged and dreary-looking original. Two minutes to install.



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Congratulations, Doug, well done. We can travel for Weeks on these little successes, can't we.
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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 10:19 AM
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that particular bezel has never made me smile. I actually think it is a terrible design, it moves, it is noisy, it is a p.i.t.a. to keep in place. it is easily and constantly being scratched by the ignition key. It is a failed attempt at making a mirror-image of the headlights switch bezel which is definitely stable.

"clamp it over the switch" someone decided. Yes, with a lame clamp and chromed screws of course.



 
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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 12:48 PM
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I never said it was a good design, Jose. I just said that having a new one made me smile. Don't be a party pooper

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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 01:43 PM
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I should have said: "Sorry to pop your balloon but.....".

 
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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 04:39 PM
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Well, Jose, if your aim was better.......
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