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DaveM
Member Since: 05 Jan 2007
Location: UK
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hi,
I fitted the towbar electrics last week, and although they work and the cable runs avoid the massive damper weights, i cant get the push in clips into the top of the steel bumper rail. Are there any instructions as to how to take off the plastic bumper cover so i can do a proper job???
cheers
Dave
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 16th Feb 2007 10:34 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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Don't bother, I don't think anyone has managed to get all the clips in yet but there's been no issues with the cable moving that I'm aware of The End
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| 16th Feb 2007 10:51 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
 
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Agree, I also couldn't get all the clips to fit!
Don't really think it's worth the hassle of removing the bumper cover.
Do the best you can when routing the cable and you should have no problems. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 16th Feb 2007 1:13 pm |
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DaveM
Member Since: 05 Jan 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 378
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thanks guys!
it doesnt feel right, not doing a proper job, but at least i'm in good company!
just had the maxxraxx fitted - awesome bit of iron work - lucky the suspension is self levelling!
cheers
Dave
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| 16th Feb 2007 1:47 pm |
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timd3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
Location: Bucks
Posts: 250
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Dave
u have the maxxrack fitted to the swan-neck?
what was the leadtime for delivery and getting someone out from them to come'n'fit the adaptor?
getting ready for delivery of the new baby (31 days) and plan to be working her asap towing & dragging some bikes around.
ta, tim 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...
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| 16th Feb 2007 2:45 pm |
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DaveM
Member Since: 05 Jan 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 378
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Hi
Ordered the maxxraxx off their website (4 bikes, trailer board hanger and garage wall mount) and had a phone call from the fitter (the towbar company Bournemouth) in 48rs to set the appointment. Maxxraxx delivered the kit to the fitter, he turned up promptly and fitted it in 2 hours.
He did say that the swanneck was a different radius to the ones he seen before and he thought he might have to mount it so that i could use the rack but not tow at the same time, but he phoned maxxraxx and they said it was ok and advised him how to fit it so that i can do both.
He did the number plate for the trailer board as well (needed to see my V5 and licence).
Only minor gripe was that the wall mount bracket didnt come with any fitting guidance or recommendation on bolts
overall, very happy with the product and fitting.
cheers
dave
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| 16th Feb 2007 3:25 pm |
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timd3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
Location: Bucks
Posts: 250
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thanks for the info Dave
u confident to tow straight away with the bike rack fixed?
we'll probably be taking the rack loaded with bikes post fitting straight to tow trailer & worried about a drama regarding enuff clearance around swan neck with corners etc.
would welcome guidance on testing this versustaking a flyer.....?
all experience/tales of woe welcome??? 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...
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| 17th Feb 2007 12:17 am |
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DaveM
Member Since: 05 Jan 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 378
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hi,
I dont need to tow at the moment (dont have anything to tow!!) but didnt want to be limited if I need to in the future., so cant help on that I'm afraid.
Fitted the wall bracket in the garage wall and it's great, the whole assembly hangs on the wall, with the bikes on it and the swanneck hanging off the bottom - needed heavy duty fixings into the brickwork!! The end result is everything is up off the floor, accessible and tidy!!
cheers
Dave
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| 20th Feb 2007 11:22 am |
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BJD
Member Since: 25 Mar 2007
Location: Market Rasen
Posts: 37
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Interesting, you always read these things after you have done the job. Although I am from a dealer I have never done the job myself before and on a Sunday there is no-one to ask.... Well, following the instructions I could only get a few of the clips in holes until I reached the mass damper weight. I then made the choice to remove the bumper to get the top clips in. This wasn't too bad as I managed to get the near side off by removing various clips and screws (and a bit of a tug). I could then access the top of the metal bumper. My car is a LHD G4 so maybee not standard but there were two clips and no holes in the metal bar. After a bit of drilling I managed to fit the clips and ru through the wiring and re-build. This took quite some time (3 hrs)and I'm still not sure if I have done this correctly, I will check in the morning, It all works though and looked as if it wouldnt chaffe etc!
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| 25th Mar 2007 8:14 pm |
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