wes8398

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Just looking for suggestions on how I might fix this thing, since replacements seem to be a little tough to come by. The bezel itself (black plastic ring) looks like absolute **** anyway, so a replacement would be ideal. But for the meantime, I'd just like to stop that ring from popping out of the console all the time... Any suggestions?

Fuzzy_Wuzzy

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do you still have the tabs?

I put some RTV behind my tabs to give them additional support. You might be able to glue them on and do something similar. (I would use a glue for plastics to put the tab back on then maybe some RTV on the backside to give it additional support.

Becker

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If not you could make some tabs with something like a popsicle stick and the gluing methods above?

I think if I was in your boat I would:
-wash the bezel and clean it up, leave it bare afterwards or paint it
-alcohol wipe the inside of where the bezel sits in the console
-apply a small (small enough to pull the bezel back off without destroying the bezel) dot of clear RTV to each corner of where the bezel sits in the console
-install bezel and let RTV cure.

spin2nd

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I had this same problem, I tired fixing the tabs, extra support, text then realized I was overthinking it.

I used a couple small squares of double sided tape (the thin foam kind I could grab at HD or Lowes) and haven't looked back. To pop it free I grab a thin putty knife and it will come right out.

ls1247

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mine only has 3 tabs on it but it fit good and snug when I had the gray console in it. I put a black console in it out of an automatic car and it must be slightly bigger cause now it's loose and the bezel squeaks....thinking some sort of velcro solution maybe.

Becker

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I agree, tape, velcro, gum whatever it needs

wes8398

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Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Over-thinking seems to be a common theme around here that's apparently rubbed off on me too. lol

spin2nd

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Ha, yep. Tape it and be done $3 and 4 minutes later...

54inches

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Someone should make a replacement one out of Aluminum.

Becker

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I like my stocker with alacantara covering. Courtesy of the previous owner

Fweasel

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Nice idea. Pics?

shadyLS6

I saved the rear tabs that broke off and bent a piece of paper clip to reinforce around them. Then used a 2 part epoxy to glue it all in place. This was 3-4 years ago. Worked like a charm.

DarkCharisma

I would love an aluminum one ...

54inches

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Well, we are working on it......

LS BRAVADA

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Here's mine. I adapted a shift assy. Off a standard cts 5 speed. These are still available. Looks 100 times better

wes8398

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That looks sharp! Did you use a kit for the carbon fiber decals? What'd it take to modify the base 5spd bezel?

no moa

That looks nice LS Bravada.

stratass

3/8" metal socket holders work well.

LAYGO

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I had velcro on each corner (prev owner placed it) & it didn't hold in the Texas heat. Basically, eventually the velcro had a stronger hold than the glue on one side.

I bought a new one. I have not yet installed it until I get my Hurst shifter installed. I hope that when I get it in place, I won't have to open it for awhile.

LAYGO

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So does a gangle wrench.