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e30cabrio 12-02-2013 01:37 PM

I'd rather be safe than sorry so got the carrier and after my payment for the harness kit (which included the module) was refunded by Passport BMW I also got the harness. Now I need to find the mount that has the cover.
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e30cabrio 12-07-2013 02:09 PM

Mount came yesterday.

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Cable I got from BMW is very nice and came in teh nicest/coolest box I have ever seen a car part in.

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e30cabrio 12-10-2013 01:20 PM

Hitch came. I called a PC place, they want 30 bucks to sand blast and powercoat. No brainer, I am taking it today.

e30cabrio 12-10-2013 05:01 PM

Dropped off the rusty hitch for sandblast/powerdercoat.

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admranger 12-10-2013 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e30cabrio (Post 968807)
Hitch came. I called a PC place, they want 30 bucks to sand blast and powercoat. No brainer, I am taking it today.

Definitely a no brainer. I don't see how they can write up the invoice for $30, let alone do the sandblast and powder coat for that! Great deal! :thumbup:

e30cabrio 12-11-2013 08:51 AM

I expected it to be over 100.

The way they make it so inexpensive is doing alot at the same time so I have to wait at least 10 days is the down side. I am ok with that.

Riggodeaux 12-11-2013 09:52 AM

I like that you were able to get them to charge Kellogg's Nutrigrain for even the 30 bucks .......

e30cabrio 12-11-2013 09:54 AM

Although I am not hiding I see no logical reason to put myself out on the ole interwebz.

Riggodeaux 12-11-2013 09:55 AM

Knowing what I just paid for the new OEM kit, I admire your fortitude in tracking down the parts and ebay'd hitch. I'm sure you don't want to rub it in, but let us know what your total cost is when your done ......

e30cabrio 12-11-2013 11:14 AM

I'm at 350 but most likely will need bolts. The hitch guy sent a bunch, most seem to be wrong. I'd have happily paid even 600 for a complete real deal. I was afraid of the ones on eBay and the dealers I found wanted a fortune to ship.
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Got most of the gunk off the sticker.


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