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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    has anyone thought about using chicago screws. This is some stainless ones off ebay.
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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    I think CJ tried these. Aren't they something to do with bookbinding?
    Neil has done all the work though. No point re-inventing the catch refurb kit!

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    The Chicago screws were ok to replace the odd missing pin.
    That was then.
    Now, Neil is making a thorough and OE spec fix.

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    I used Chicago screws on my refurbed set and they look and work just fine - although havent fitted them to the car yet but Neil's presentation offers a great alternative.
    Last edited by Stratos Fear; 24-07-2018 at 20:07.

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Only a Couple of sets left. Please PM if interested
    All the best
    Neil

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Quote Originally Posted by Neil63 View Post
    Only a Couple of sets left. Please PM if interested
    All the best
    Neil
    Hi Neil,
    Did you sell all the new targa catch springs?
    I need just 2.

    Thanks.

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Does anyone know the correct spec. for renewing the torsion springs on the X1/9 catches?
    Thanks.
    This kind of thing, but they come in different rates/sizes:
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TORSION-S...cAAOSwx5ZarCvo

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Don't know about torsion rates but when I made mine I used 1mm piano wire coiled to the same dimensions as the originals (7 coils, 10mm O/D, 8mm I/D). The load on the catch felt very similar once fitted

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Quote Originally Posted by Stradale493 View Post
    Don't know about torsion rates but when I made mine I used 1mm piano wire coiled to the same dimensions as the originals (7 coils, 10mm O/D, 8mm I/D). The load on the catch felt very similar once fitted
    Thanks Graham.

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    Re: Targa catch refurb kits

    Quote Originally Posted by ProtoTipo View Post
    Thanks Graham.
    Chris
    Drop me a pm I’m away at moment but sure I have some springs left.
    Cheers
    Neil

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