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doh! I just emailed, crossing fingers now!
Sorry boys. I just happened to be surfing craigslist last night at 930 when I stumbled on this. Hehe it's even hardtop version. Now if only I'd find a $400 hardtop lol
I am the one that bought it
::Banana::
A touch hard to get home in the Miata with a car seat, but I did it (have a slight headache though lol)
Of course, no hardware kit so I get to build some backing plates except one rear and buy some bolts. Anyone have a kit that's not installed so I can see what bolts it comes with and what the front mounting plate looks like?
:( I emailed 15 min after the posting stamp at 930. I thought there was no way someone would beat me to it. You're quick my friend
Oh you beat me in email, but I beat you in responding to his reply and getting there with cash :)
The install instructions have an inventory of the nuts/bolts/washers it comes with on the front page... I think they are downloadable in PDF on their site. Just be sure to get the highest grade bolts you can find. When I moved my old bar into my wife's Miata, I replaced all the bolts with ones from the bins at my local hardware store. They started snapping when I tried to torque them to the harddog specs, so I ended up having to buy better ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
The nuts and bolts I can buy grade 8 and be good. It came with one rear mounting plate and it looks easy enough the fab. It didn't come with a front mounting plate and I don't know what that looks like to refab one.
It looks like Bethania charges $10/plate. Not a terrible cost considering my time.
I told him to call my cell as soon as he could and I'd be there. But your email must have been at the top of his inbox. :( Just luck I suppose. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
I don't trust the Home Depot bolts to be actually grade 8. Make sure that they have the proper markings for a grade 8 bolt as well.
You're in Frisco... you can eyeball my HD install if you need a real time view.
I might take you up on that :)
what was it?
Good move. Any time I respond to a cl ad, I give them my cell and tell them I have cash in hand and will pick up their merchandise as soon as they call me.Quote:
Originally Posted by giveme5bux
I take it you mean what was the item for sale... LINK.Quote:
Originally Posted by GregW
Why didn't this go up on CL last week before I bought mine ? Oh well, at least I supported TDR in my purchase
You can order all the hardware from Bethania. That's what I'd do. It might be a bit more expensive but you'll also get the bolt covers for the top of the seat belt tower.
ya I think that's the plan. Saving money on the bar is one thing (as long as it's not "used"). Saving $50 on the mounting kit might be foolish if you were relying on it.
This is why you NEVER put the good deals on this website, common sense.