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Old 09-07-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by subit0
What's the bear for? Is he the one that brings the beer? ( Sorry, I couldn't help myself).

Do you think that these clips work on rear shades in other vehicles (e.g. my mom's Lexus has a broken rear shade that I should repair)?
Here in Canada we train bears to bring beer.

If you can measure broken part from your mom's Lexus I can tell if this would work. Simple drawing would help.
Old 09-07-2011, 06:17 PM
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This is great. Although I was able to fix mine with the roller from my D2 which was being junked - I would like to purchase a couple of these as I know I will be visiting the hat rest area again in the future. Let me know how we could order a couple. Thanks for doing the work on these!



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All aluminum and, compared to original, indestructible. It takes about 30 minutes to change them, but it is back there in quite confined space. Tools needed: small cordless drill, 1/8" drill bit, small Philips screw driver, pop rivet tool, assistant to press the button, bring bear and wipe sweat from your forehead and some patience.

If you are interested PM me.
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Arrived today, thanks!

These are very high quality precision machined parts folks.
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Mine arrived today, thanks Mishar.

Now, off to find a pop rivet tool
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I replaced the passenger side clip (driver's side is fine). I lubricated the whole track while I had it out.

Works like a champ!
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Works like a champ!
I'm glad to hear that (not that I didn't know but still).
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Originally Posted by tbisaacs
I replaced the passenger side clip (driver's side is fine). I lubricated the whole track while I had it out.

Works like a champ!
What did you use to lubricate the track? Mine is starting to sound not so smooth.
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What did you use to lubricate the track? Mine is starting to sound not so smooth.
I have some "Race Line" extreme conditions oil for bike chains. It doesn't dry out, and it's quite thick so it will stay put.

After applying I raised and lowered the shade a few times and after that it was fairly silent.
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Thanks everyone for all the advise and to Mishar for making spare parts. I now have the old shade available if anyone is interested. With Mishar's parts, it's as good as new. I opted for a new shade as the shop who broke it paid for it ($750 for shade at audiowholesaleparts and $400 for installation). It's black and from my 2004 A8L.

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