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Originally Posted by Russianblue
on the way to Hendrick BMW to pick up my $156 carrier, i got to thinking about tonycajjo's post. incidentally, i think the way Hendrick funds the NASCAR team is through the retail parts counter. everything is almost exactly BMW list PLUS 30%.
anyway, i didn't have any piano wire, but i DID have some Magical Harbor Freight Safety wire and a super high quality Harbor Freight safety wire twister!
7) repeat process in 12 months!
kidding. i don't know if i will have to repeat or not. it works like new. over 50% of the project time was spent trying to get the STUPID hex bolt back in for the door lock thing. complete hell. i think i finally cross threaded it.
seriously this DID save me probably $400 at the dealer. i was pretty proud of myself...even though i might be crying here soon. but i think it'll hold for quite a while. i took the time to dynamat the door too. it's SUPER solid in there now. |
How is your fix working out? I broke my third carrier today!!! owned the X for 15 months, one door to go. The only consultation is that they are all different doors
. I really want to try your fix, if it has been working well for you.