Sunday, January 31, 2010

Discount Thule 603 Ascent 1500 Rooftop Cargo Box (Black)


Product was delivered ahead of promised date, in great shape, and fit the car as expected. Was amazing that we could get free shipping for something tis large!Get more detail about Thule 603 Ascent 1500 Rooftop Cargo Box (Black).

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-WHAT A STUPID LAMB! -WHAT A SICK, MASOCHISTIC LION.... really one of the best quotes from the books, can't have a better decal on my car, and the shipping service...PHENOMENAL...really fast...THE BEST!!!Get more detail about Stupid Lamb white vinyl sticker, twilight fan bella decal.

Cheap SportRack - A30901 - Universal Hitch Plat Form 2 Bike EZ (For 1.25"/2" Receiver)


The similar Swagman was OK, but had a few problems. After a year and a half we switched to this rack. Everything is more solid. The finish is better. The bikes are a little further from the car, which is nice. The square tube which goes into the hitch kicks upward, which prevents the grounding on driveways we would always get with the Swagman on our 1991 Miata.

Also, the wheel straps are extra security. We actually lost a bike off the back of the Swagman (not this rack). The top tube hook wasn't correctly ratcheted down, which can happen with tall bikes on these racks (see the reviews). Wheel straps like the one on this rack would have prevented that disaster. That said, the clamp bolts on this rack are quite secure, so it's probably safe enough to skip strapping the wheels down for short trips.

The price difference is currently about $30, but it's money well spent.Get more detail about SportRack - A30901 - Universal Hitch Plat Form 2 Bike EZ (For 1.25"/2" Receiver).

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Buying Master Lock 379DAT Universal Trailer Coupler Lock


Hubby was looking at Gorilla Coupler Locks for our boat trailer, but after reading some negative reviews I did some searching and found this lock. Seems well-made and is simple to use. Great price, too.Get more detail about Master Lock 379DAT Universal Trailer Coupler Lock.

Buy Crawford-Lehigh 6101 Bungee Stretch Cords Assortment, 24-Piece


I almost didn't look at these bungee cords because of the low rating by another reviewer, but then I noticed that his review was a joke and didn't really review these bungee cords. And who in the world spends their time reviewing bungee cords anyway?

Well, me, I guess, but quickly. They're nice cords....good assorted lengths. They seem very strong. Colorful. What more can you say? That plus the great price convinced me. Hope this helps!
Get more detail about Crawford-Lehigh 6101 Bungee Stretch Cords Assortment, 24-Piece.

Purchase CIPA 49404 2"x 2" Corner Wedge Stick-On"


The mirror eliminates the blind spot entirely. A great help.
It comes with no instructions for installation, e.g. where to position it. It goes in the upper left corner of the drivers side mirror. Get more detail about CIPA 49404 2"x 2" Corner Wedge Stick-On".

Order Security Chain Company SC1034 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain - Set of 2


I'm rating this as one-star as it is only a SINGLE tire chain. Not sure what good a SINGLE tire chain does (I suppose it's better than NO tire chain if you were caught in the snow/ice), but I expected it would have two chains.

Note that it never did actually say it came with two, but based on the advertised 'retail' price, it was comparable to online sites which sold chains as a pair.

Beyond that, I have never used this (and knock on wood, won't need to), but be forewarned...Get more detail about Security Chain Company SC1034 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain - Set of 2.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Where To Buy Yakima HitchLock Locking Hitch Pin with Core


Purchased this product one year ago. Rack was on and off vehicle five or six times, lock worked well. The only problem is to make sure lock is secured to pin BEFORE hasp is placed on the pin. The lock is so tight against the hasp that if you put the hasp on first, the lock may not engage and fall off. I would recommend this lock, but only with this warning.Get more detail about Yakima HitchLock Locking Hitch Pin with Core.

Shop For Wolo 3205-B Emergency 1 Blue


i was very please when i saw the price on your web site for the light and when it came in the mail i was more then happy that i choose that light it works grea and i would recommend it to anyone.Get more detail about Wolo 3205-B Emergency 1 Blue.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Yakima RoundBars Roof Rack Cross Bars (48-Inches)


I consider the round Yakima bars to be the #1 downside of Yakima's roof rack design. The square Thule bars meant my Thule rack with 2 or 3 bike carriers made a single solid and stable unit that was easy to handle when I lifted it on or off the car. Not so with round bars. It's harder to focus on not scratching the car roof when I lift it into place because I also have to focus on keeping it from twisting and pivoting at each joint like some kind of giant geometric puzzle. This is true with either 2 or 3 bike carriers firmly attached (a Viper, a Copperhead and a King Cobra). I read round bars are even more of an issue if you get a canoe carrier, where the front and back canoe carriers are independent of each other and can pivot on the round bar as you try to load a kayak or canoe.

Also the Yakima end caps seem to be made of a much softer plastic than the Thule end caps. Very very minor issue, but my end caps already look beat up like crap after just one summer of use, just from setting the rack down and picking it up again off the concrete on my garage floor or my driveway a dozen times or so.

Keep in mind that if you leave the roof rack on your car all the time, the round bars may not be an issue for you. Because I care about saving gas, carbon emissions etc, I put the roof rack on my car when I'm going to haul bikes then take it off again when I'm done. This was not a big deal when I used a Thule rack. My car (a Camry hybrid) averages 35-39 mpg unless it's really cold out. When I've left the rack on for a whole tank of gas such as long out-of-state trips, an empty bike rack takes about 4 mpg off my gas mileage (figure 10-15%) while a fully loaded rack with one-to-three bikes driving on the interstate at 65-75mph can take off a good 6-8 mpg (figure 20-25% at highway/interstate speeds - the faster you drive, the more drag cuts into your gas mileage). Before I bought my new rack I looked long and hard online at other posts on how it affects gas mileage, and these % seem pretty consistent with other people's cars.

I used a Thule rack system to carry bikes on my cars from 1994 til 2007. After 14 years the Thule cross bars had lots of cracks in the plastic so you could see the steel underneath. When I bought a new car in 2007 I decided it was time to get a new bike rack. Any roof rack (that isn't permanently/factory mounted) inevitably ends up scratching the finish on your car roof somewhat and I wanted to minimize this. I read lots of online reviews and went with Yakima this time, thinking it might fit my car better since more rounded roof designs on many newer cars means the front and back feet of the rack won't necessarily both be at 90° angles to the bike carriers. And the round Yakima bars do look a little sleeker. After just a few months using my new Yakima rack I really wish I bought another Thule rack. Instead of fewer scratches, I have as much scratches on my roof from the Yakima rack over the past summer as I got from my Thule rack in over a decade.

While the Q-Towers do seem to fit my roof very well, I have not yet figured out exactly what part of the Yakima clips or Q-towers is scratching the roof of my car. When I do, hopefully I will be able to do something to cover the sharp edges. It's not a single spot on the clip, because several times I got these sets of parallel scratches almost like you'd picture from cat's claws (and in this case, that would be a very big cat!).

Also the Yakima Q-towers have these clear gel-like pads that protect the roof of the car, and unfortunately at least one always seems to want to come loose and fall off when I have the rack stored in my garage. I never had this problem with the black pads on my old Thule towers which were firmly and permanently attached to the feet.

The Yakima clips specific to my car: There is thick adhesive black "tape" which you put over the feet of the clips. This is already coming off the clips only a few months after I put it on. By contrast, the ends of the clips on my Thule roof rack were dipped in something like heavy vinyl, and it did not come loose at all after more than ten years. What a contrast!

Put it all together, and I'm lifting this bike rack over the top of my car trying to simultaneously 1) watch to make sure the clear protective gel pad isn't falling off one of the feet, 2) keep the assembled rack from suddenly twisting and pivoting in my hands so one foot suddenly hits the roof, 3) watch to see if all 4 of the Q-clips are still spread the same (so most of the weight isn't pressing on one when I put it down), all while I try to 4) put it down gently in the right position so it won't slide and scratch. It's a coordination challenge even on a good day. These things just weren't such a problem with my Thule rack.

Tip for any roof rack from a long-time owner - use a clean damp towel to clean the pads and clean the places on your roof the pads will contact EVERY time you put the rack on your car. Any grit that gets in between the rack and roof will wear your finish. I'm still looking for some kind of clear plastic decal I can stick in the four appropriate spots on the roof of my car to protect it (I started looking when I first got the new rack and by now it's already a little late...)

If you plan to take the rack on and off your car frequently, also carefully consider the weight of each component you add. Some of the "better" and most expensive bike carriers are also the heaviest, so something like the Boa for a 3rd bike could make the rack a lot lighter and easier to handle. The bike carriers can vary from 4 or 5 lbs all the way up to 14 or 15 lbs each.

In general, the Yakima roof rack products seem to be good quality and well-built. I would be very happy with the Viper, Copperhead and King Cobra bike carriers if I put them on a Thule square bars and Thule towers. I had the Copperhead on my old Thule rack for years. To be fair, I think the new towers and carriers today are heavier than the old ones (whether you buy Thule or Yakima), plus my new Camry is a wider car than the Saturn SL2 or Toyota Corolla I had before. Both these things may contribute to added difficulties in gently and easily lifting the rack on and off the top of the car. However I do not think either the weight of the rack or the width of the car would be an issue by themselves if not for the fact that the Yakima rack always inevitably pivots and twists in my hands as I'm lifting it into place plus the protective pads that want to fall off. Keep in mind that I work out every morning (including over 40 pushups) and on occasion handle a shovel in the yard for 6-8 hours with hardly any breaks, so if you're not physically fit you'll be even more likely to scratch your car roof lifting the whole rack on and off as a single unit. There's a lot to be said for trunk racks if you don't have a lot of upper body strength and want to take the rack on and off your car a lot.

I was also very intrigued by the Atoc Draftmaster Sportflite, which has the bikes in the same front-to-back position as a roof rack (better for mileage than trunk racks which have the bikes sideways to the wind), but Draftmaster puts the bikes where they're easier to reach. Unlike most Draftmaster racks, the Sportflite would not require me to put a hitch on my sedan. However a roof rack has the advantage that I can carry all sorts of other large items on my car roof attached with bungi cords. Some reviewers also mentioned the Draftmaster Sportflite's two supporting arms put enough weight on the trunks of sedans it can sometimes make two indentations. And a body shop I asked knew of no easy way to add a reinforcing bar inside a sedan trunk without the heat from welding weakening the surrounding meta). With hindsight, even if I did get a couple indentations in my trunk, they might not be any more noticeable than the scratches I get with the Yakima roof rack. In your case a Draftmaster might be worth a look.

Hope this helps you learn from my experience.Get more detail about Yakima RoundBars Roof Rack Cross Bars (48-Inches).

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Not nearly as bright as the picture would suggest. Very directional light from the four side firing leds. The single front led is better. It was a washout for front parking lights.Get more detail about GP Thunder 194 /168 Hyper LED Light Miniature Bulbs Wide View Angle (2 Bulbs Per Order).

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Yakima RocketBox 15s Rooftop Cargo Box Top Quality


This box fits perfectly on the roof of my Lexus 400h. It also holds a surprising amount of cargo. The only drawback is that I needed to place thin spacers (doubled over electrical tape) between the cargo box clamps and the roof of my car to protect the finish from scratches because the roof rails flex a bit while the car is moving and that flexing allows the cargo box's clamps to "tap" the car's roof. I did not notice any decrease in my fuel mileage with this box mounted on the roof either. It is very aerodynamic.Get more detail about Yakima RocketBox 15s Rooftop Cargo Box.

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These work great and are easy to use the first time. Makes setting up a campsite quick and easy.Get more detail about Nite Ize F9S-03-BT09 Small Figure 9 with Cord, Four-Pack.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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I bought this car cover for my Chevy Aveo. I have a 3 doors Aveo.

I need a more bigger car cover to cover completly my car, but this one fit well. My car is protected now sun or water can touch my car. I think this is a great car cover.Get more detail about 100% Waterproof Car Cover: Fits Cars 157" - 170".

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The description clearly says that it is "pink" and the picture shows that it is pink, but the one I recieved is purple. The paper in the package says "pink/purple" and that is not what I wanted/ordered.Get more detail about Pink Zebra Print License Plate Frame (Made of Plastic).

Monday, January 25, 2010

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Definitely an improvement from stock headlamps. Gave it 4 stars because i wish i was brighter. Only upgrade 2 this would be H.I.D's least thats what I think..Get more detail about GE Nighthawk SPORT 9004NHS/BP2 Automotive Replacement Bulbs, Pack of 2.

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This brush scraper is a great concept. Extendable, great for reaching the whole vehicle from one side. 90 degree head, great for pushing pulling snow. Wiper blade, great for removing melted ice or dew. And the scraper is pretty effective.
BUT... After one and a half seasons the hinge at the brush head broke rendering this thing useless for anything but ice scraping and holding open doors etc.. Its just not strong enough at that critical spot. Maybe if you live in light snow area or only get "dry snow" but its no match for heavy lake effect snow.Get more detail about Hopkins Subzero 16619 51" Ice Crusher Extendable Snowbrush.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Thule 963 Spare Me 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack Order Now


The support rails are very wide. It fit one of our Trek's but was too wide for my wife's bike. Thule really needs to publish dimensions in the specs above so you can see if your bikes will fit.Get more detail about Thule 963 Spare Me 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack.

Thule EC1 Load Bar End Caps (4-Pack) Decide Now


I bought these when I got new load bars and the old ones broke when removing them. They are really difficult to remove. They come with the foot pack, so you only need to by the separately if you broke/lost one and are not getting new feet. Only three stars because they are a real pain to remove and you often break them in the process.Get more detail about Thule EC1 Load Bar End Caps (4-Pack).

Yakima Q Towers (Set of 4) Right now


While the Q-Towers do seem to fit my roof very well, I have not yet figured out exactly what part of the Yakima clips or Q-towers is scratching the roof of my car. When I do, hopefully I will be able to do something to cover the sharp edges. It's not a single spot on the clip, because several times I got these sets of parallel scratches almost like you'd picture from cat's claws (and in this case, that would be a very big cat!).

Also the Yakima Q-towers have these clear gel-like pads that protect the roof of the car, and unfortunately at least one always seems to want to come loose and fall off when I have the rack stored in my garage or when I'm lifting it into place. I never had this problem with the black pads on my old Thule towers which were firmly and permanently attached to the feet.

The Yakima clips specific to my car: There is thick adhesive black "tape" which you put over the feet of the clips. This is already coming off the clips only a few months after I put it on. By contrast, the ends of the clips on my Thule roof rack were dipped in something like heavy vinyl, and it did not come loose at all after more than ten years. What a contrast!

However it's the round Yakima bars which I consider to be the #1 downside of Yakima's roof rack design. The square Thule bars meant my previous Thule rack with 2 or 3 bike carriers attached made a single solid and stable unit that was easy to handle when I lifted it on or off the car. Not so with round bars. No matter how firmly I attach the bike carriers, they pivot on the round bars. It's harder to focus on not scratching the car roof when I lift it into place because I also have to focus on keeping it from twisting and turning at each joint like some kind of giant geometric puzzle. This is true with either 2 or 3 bike carriers firmly attached (a Viper, a Copperhead and a King Cobra). I read round bars are even more of an issue if you get a canoe carrier, where the front and back canoe carriers are independent of each other and can pivot on the round bar as you try to load a kayak or canoe.

Put them all together, and I'm standing with my feet at the base of the open rear car door while lifting this bike rack over the top of my car trying to simultaneously: 1) watch to make sure the clear protective gel pad isn't falling off one of the feet, 2) keep the assembled rack from suddenly twisting and pivoting in my hands so one foot suddenly hits the roof, 3) watch to see if all 4 of the Q-clips are still spread the same (so most of the weight isn't pressing down on one clip when I put the rack down), all while I try to 4) put it down gently in the right position so it won't slide and scratch. It's a coordination challenge even on a good day. These things just weren't such a problem with my Thule rack.

Also the Yakima end caps seem to be made of a much softer plastic than the Thule end caps. Very very minor issue, but my end caps already look beat up like crap after just one summer of use, just from setting the rack down and picking it up again off the concrete on my garage floor or my driveway a dozen times or so.

Keep in mind that if you leave the roof rack on your car all the time, the round bars may not be an issue for you. Because I care about saving gas, carbon emissions etc, I put the roof rack on my car when I'm going to haul bikes then take it off again when I'm done. This was not a big deal when I used a Thule rack. My car (a Camry hybrid) averages 35-39 mpg unless it's really cold out. When I've left the rack on for a whole tank of gas such as long out-of-state trips, an empty bike rack takes about 4 mpg off my gas mileage (figure 10-15%) while a fully loaded rack with one-to-three bikes driving on the interstate at 65-75mph can take off a good 6-8 mpg (figure 20-25% at highway/interstate speeds - the faster you drive, the more drag cuts into your gas mileage). Before I bought my new rack I looked long and hard online at other posts on how it affects gas mileage, and these % seem pretty consistent with other people's cars.

I used a Thule rack system to carry bikes on my cars from 1994 til 2007. After 14 years the Thule cross bars had lots of cracks in the plastic so you could see the steel underneath. When I bought a new car in 2007 I decided it was time to get a new bike rack. Any roof rack (that isn't permanently/factory mounted) inevitably ends up scratching the finish on your car roof somewhat and I wanted to minimize this. I read lots of online reviews and went with Yakima this time, thinking it might fit my car better since more rounded roof designs on many newer cars means the front and back feet of the rack won't necessarily both be at 90° angles to the bike carriers. And the round Yakima bars do look a little sleeker. After just a few months using my new Yakima rack I really wish I bought another Thule rack. Instead of minimizing the scratches, I have as much scratches on my roof from the Yakima rack over the past summer as I got from my Thule rack in over a decade.

Tip for any roof rack from a long-time owner - use a clean damp towel to clean the pads and clean the places on your roof the pads will contact EVERY time you put the rack on your car. Any grit that gets in between the rack and roof will wear your finish. I'm still looking for some kind of clear plastic decal I can stick in the four appropriate spots on the roof of my car to protect it (I started looking when I first got the new rack and by now it's already a little late...)

If you plan to take the rack on and off your car frequently, also carefully consider the weight of each component you add. Some of the "better" and most expensive bike carriers are also the heaviest, so something like the Boa for a 3rd bike could make the rack a lot lighter and easier to handle. The bike carriers can vary from 4 or 5 lbs all the way up to 14 or 15 lbs each.

In general, the Yakima roof rack products seem to be good quality and well-built. I would be very happy with the Viper, Copperhead and King Cobra bike carriers if I put them on a Thule square bars and Thule towers. I had the Copperhead on my old Thule rack for years. To be fair, I think the new towers and carriers today are heavier than the old ones (whether you buy Thule or Yakima), plus my new Camry is a wider car than the Saturn SL2 or Toyota Corolla I had before. Both these things may contribute to added difficulties in gently and easily lifting the rack on and off the top of the car. However I do not think either the weight of the rack or the width of the car would be an issue by themselves if not for the fact that the Yakima rack always inevitably pivots and twists in my hands as I'm lifting it into place plus the protective pads that want to fall off. Keep in mind that I work out every morning (including over 40 pushups) and on occasion handle a shovel in the yard for 6-8 hours with hardly any breaks, so if you're not physically fit you'll be even more likely to scratch your car roof lifting the whole rack on and off as a single unit. There's a lot to be said for trunk racks if you don't have a lot of upper body strength and want to take the rack on and off your car a lot.

I was also very intrigued by the Atoc Draftmaster Sportflite. All the Draftmaster racks have the bikes in the same front-to-back position as a roof rack, which is better for mileage than standard trunk racks which surprisingly have more drag than a roof rack when the bikes face sideways to the wind. At the same time Draftmaster puts the bikes where they're easier to reach, so for someone who wanted easy access plus less of a mileage hit they seemed the best of both worlds. And unlike most Draftmaster racks, the Sportflite would not require me to spend a couple hundred to add a hitch on my sedan. However a roof rack had the major advantage that I can carry all sorts of other large items on my car roof attached with bungi cords. Some reviewers also mentioned the Sportflite's two supporting arms put enough weight on the trunks of sedans it can sometimes make two indentations. I asked a body shop whether they could add a reinforcing bar inside the trunk but they didn't know any way to do this without the heat from welding weakening surrounding metal. With hindsight, even if I did get a couple indentations in my trunk, they might not be any more noticeable than the scratches I get with the Yakima roof rack. In your case, one of the Draftmaster racks might be worth a good look.

Hope this helps you learn from my experience.Get more detail about Yakima Q Towers (Set of 4).

Lowest Price 99-04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) SUV, Laredo, Sport Model (1999 99 2000 00 2001 01 2002 02 2004 04) 20-5575-01 55155128AB


I bought a pair of these from best price mirror dot com. They are beautiful and easy to install-except for the wiring harness, but that is Jeep's fault. The harness connector is apparently inside of a tubular frame member, and unaccessible to my hand. So I removed the old bulbs, installed them in the new lights, and was complete about that fast. Only one bolt and four alignment snap connectors hold the fixture in place. The only problem was, Best Price Mirror had sent me one light with an amber turn signal, and one with a clear turn signal bar. I wrote them, and they said they would send me a new one promptly. However, they did not. I had to contact them again in two weeks, so they sent a new one this time, and VOLUNTARILY REFUNDED MY MONEY for that light. They were a pleasure to deal with, when it could have quickly gotten very ugly. I always appreciate doing business with folks like these.Get more detail about 99-04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) SUV, Laredo, Sport Model (1999 99 2000 00 2001 01 2002 02 2004 04) 20-5575-01 55155128AB.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Low Price CIPA 49702 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" HotSpots Stick-On Convex Wedge


I have my back to the entrance of my cubicle at work and needed something that I could use to see people entering or standing behind me. Especially because I use over-the-ear headphones that render me practically deaf to the world around me.

This works great for this purpose, giving me a very wide angle view of my surroundings, while staying relatively small and inconspicuous.Get more detail about CIPA 49702 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" HotSpots Stick-On Convex Wedge.

Save Warn Industries 29312 Receiver Shackle Bracket


American made is important to me and was the #1 reason I purchased the Warn receiver shackle over any other brand.

It's well made and does what it should do.

I bought two of them because most of the time the person I'm hooking up to doesn't have one of their own.

Using a shackle is much safer than using a hook or a trailer ball. I've seen tow straps come off of trailer balls and I've seen hooks break and it's very dangerous. Get more detail about Warn Industries 29312 Receiver Shackle Bracket.

Discount Stick Family Decal Kit


Stick well to glass, but look like they will be easy to remove if need be. Visible from a good distance. Lots of fun!Get more detail about Stick Family Decal Kit.

Cheapest PIAA 15224 H4 Style Xtreme White 12V 60/55=110/100-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack


Not having enough money to convert to HID, I wanted something brighter than my previous stock lights. I nearly hit a deer on an unlit highway one night and I am sure I would have seen it much faster if I had these lights. Installation was very easy. Just take out your old bulbs and put in the new ones. Just make sure you don't touch any of the glass. They are expensive, but they are definitely worth it in my opinion. Get more detail about PIAA 15224 H4 Style Xtreme White 12V 60/55=110/100-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Buy Keeper 6014 13" Bungee Cord


They are a must for everyone to have in trunk of car. You never know when you want to put an oversized item in there and these are great to hold your trunk down.Get more detail about Keeper 6014 13" Bungee Cord.

Purchase Cruiser Accessories 79150 Mounting Plate, Black


It bothers me when front license plate is screwed directly to the bumper. Considering the cost of these mounting brackets, I wish manufacturers included them as standard equipment; it would show their attention to detail.

When I found Cruiser Accessories 79150 Mounting Plate it seemed like a good value. I especially liked multiple slots for mounting onto the bumper. These slots provide a good number of mounting and adjustment options. I used the upper two vertical slots because they were spaced exactly like the existing holes in my car's front bumper.

Unfortunately, there was a couple of frustrating issues that spoiled the experience:

1. Four screws that are included with the plate are too long. I saw them being long and I am glad I checked for this before installing the mounting plate onto the front bumper. I used included four screws to attach the license plate and the Black Cruiser Accessories 20050 Classic Lite frame to the mounting plate - screws' sharp tips protruded 1/4" from the back of the mounting plate. If I had installed the mounting plate onto the bumper first and then tried to attach the license plate with the included screws, I would have damaged the front bumper in two places (the bottom two holes ended up over an air intake slot on my car). I expect all pieces included with the product to be carefully engineered for that product and working properly. These screws, obviously, are of the wrong size. The fact that I had to go to Home Depot to find properly fitting screws not only was frustrating, but also increased the overall cost.

2. The thin pieces of plastic at the top and bottom of the mounting plate are too flimsy. When I unpacked the plate, these areas of the mounting plate were slightly deformed: bent inwards. Fortunately, the license plate covered the problem.


When the mounting plate is installed, it looks nice, so I am not completely disappointed; however, I found a similar product from Bell at Autozone, and it was cheaper (though Bell's mounting plate had very long screws too).Get more detail about Cruiser Accessories 79150 Mounting Plate, Black.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Order Nite Ize C9S-03-TP01 Small Figure 9 Carabiner with Rope, Black, Two-Pack


I needed a hook for my fanny pack and those hooks are great. Plus the ropes are thin enough for me to stash in a side pocket. Great buy!Get more detail about Nite Ize C9S-03-TP01 Small Figure 9 Carabiner with Rope, Black, Two-Pack.

Where To Buy 99-04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) SUV, Laredo, Sport Model (1999 99 2000 00 2001 01 2002 02 2004 04) 20-5576-01 55155129AB


I will agree with the other prior posts, well worth the price to swap out the older fogged-over headlights with these. Removal of either headlamp requires removal of a single long screw, then you can pull forward the headlamp assembly. One thing to note, the headlamp (once the screw is removed) is held on there by a plastic ball-and-socket joint (3X I think), make sure you put those back if they stay attached the old headlight. This happened to me, easy enough to remove them and re-set them into their intended spot. I also totally agree with keeping the old wire harness and sockets, as other people have posted. I didn't even try to swap that, as it didn't look overly easy to get to (and some noted it did not mate properly to the existing wire). Simply swap the sockets to the new headlight, and re-install is a breeze. Thanks to prior posters for saving me some time. The new headlights really do make a huge difference in luminance and appearance, especially for ~$100.Get more detail about 99-04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HEADLIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) SUV, Laredo, Sport Model (1999 99 2000 00 2001 01 2002 02 2004 04) 20-5576-01 55155129AB.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Shop For Fastwrap FW.1/2X10 1/2-Inch wide x 10 Roll hook and loop Velcro material


This is a "self-gripping" product. That is, it's is a single roll of material, hook on one side and loop on the other side. The description might lead you to believe that it's velcro in the more usual sense: a strip of hook material and a separate strip of loop material.

That aside, I have no complaint with the product itself. It's sure to be useful for any number of purposes.Get more detail about Fastwrap FW.1/2X10 1/2-Inch wide x 10 Roll hook and loop Velcro material.

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The fabric is some type of a vinyl or something. It is probably waterproof and reminds me of a lunch bag. It is fairly lightweight and will not stand up on its own. There is a velcro strip with attaching tape along the rear top edge. Alternatively, there is a strap you can wrap around a headrest or something. My complaint is that the long strap extends at least three feet and only has a few inches of velcro at the end - so it is not very adjustible. You either have to wrap it around the headrest several times to take up the slack, or it will hang at knee level of the back seat.

For a few bucks and free shipping it was worth a try, but I doubt I will use it much. There just isn't a very good place for it in my car.Get more detail about Basix Litter Bag.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

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I didn't scan the page hard enough to know they are only 1.5 inches long. In fact the size (in non-Nite-Ize units) is not there, maybe I would have to click tech specs? I'm disappointed they are so small, maybe the price help me assume they're bigger. Also it's pretty difficult to open one clasp without also opening the other clasp at the same time. Seems to defeat the purpose of this "S" design.Get more detail about Nite Ize SB1-2PK-11 Size-1 S-Biner, Stainless, 2-Pack.

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I shopped around and found this Hella 500 Light Kit on Amazon for close to Half of the cost anywhere else. I had my Mechanic install them, said it was easy for anyone who knows anything about installing parts on a vehicle. Took him about an hour, I have a land rover and bought an extra cruise control switch from Land Rover and placed it upside down on the left sid of the instrument cluster bezel, so it is a factory switch, no drilling needed to be done for the switch that is provided, it just snapped in and I was ready to use them. I would not have any hesitations about buying these lights. Keep in mind they are not spot lights, they are driving lights but they do put out alot of light. I have them mounted on the brush guard of an 02 Discovery, they look and work great.Get more detail about Hella H13750601 500 Driving Lamp Kit.

Hi-Lift Jack ORK Off Road Kit Best Quality


Item arrived timely. My son-in-law specificaly picked it. He says it's one of the best.Get more detail about Hi-Lift Jack ORK Off Road Kit.

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These chains were easy to put on and take off. They worked very well for the short time we used them. Excellent value.Get more detail about Security Chain Company SC1026 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain - Set of 2.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Delta Bike Hitch Locking Fork Mount Buy Now


Use the Delta Bike Hitch to create your own secure truck bed, or in car vertical bike rack. I mounted two of these to a 2x6, covered the 2x6 with fabric, and bought two locks. All < $60 for a custom bike rack that lets me mount 2 bikes inside a Honda Fit without damaging the seats, or worrying about the paint on the outside of the car. Product is as described and works well.Get more detail about Delta Bike Hitch Locking Fork Mount.

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These are great little gadgets to attach just about anything to your purse or even laptop bag. I use them on all my camera cases to keep up with my mini-flashlights and just to use to hold them with. They keep me from dropping things and help me keep up with the little gadgets that can easily be dropped. These S-biners are pretty helpful and well made.Get more detail about Nite Ize SB234-03-07 S-Biner Spectrum, 3-Pack.

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I have ordered the 100 ft rope and the 200 ft rope from this manufacturer. I happened to like the blue color in the photos. The 100 ft rope came in yellow and 200 ft rope came in black. There was NO choice of color while ordering! I was rather upset because I think that the color is important.

Upon my complaint, the manufacturer resent the 100 ft rope in the correct color, which soothed me. I decided to keep the 200 ft rope in black for variety reasons.

So, overall, the experience was satisfactory although I truly think that they need to put the choice of colors as an option before placing the order.

I hope this helps!Get more detail about Lehigh Secure Line MFP4100 Diamond Braid Poly Rope, 1/4-Inch by 100-Foot.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Lowest Price Hi-Lift Jack LM100 Lift Mate


Great addition for my Hi-lift jack. They should have included a quick release pin rather than a bolt to attach it to the jack. The hand tightened bolt vibrated loose and was lost on the first trail ride. Other than that it was well designed and of good quality and of great use the first time out. Get more detail about Hi-Lift Jack LM100 Lift Mate.

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I purchased the black version first and ran it until I found the chrome version. Both are Super Loud. You may find others that may be prettier that the Stebel but for the price IT WORKS WELL! I run it uncovered right where the old Harley cow bell used to be on a 2007 Black Ultra, it wired easily per the directions. I get a lot of questions about the horn, I just tell folks is you have to hear it to believe it. I made the mistake of sounding it the first time in my closed garage. OUCH!Get more detail about Stebel Nautilus Compact Motorcycle Air Horn - Loud - Black.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Cheapest CIPA 34000 11.75" Panoramic Rearview Clip-On"


I was worried that this mirror would require me to take it down at night since it isn't polarized, but headlights have not been a problem.

At almost 12" it is a little too wide for my Accord -- I bump into it with my visor occasionally, but the good thing is, it is easy to adjust (since the view is so wide). I have not found any 9-10" panoramic rearview mirrors out there and I can live with this.Get more detail about CIPA 34000 11.75" Panoramic Rearview Clip-On".

Cheap Sylvania 9003 CB BP TWIN Cool Blue Halogen Headlight Bulb - Pack of 2


Great shipping time. Product is great and really like how the blue light illuminates country roads for better visibility. Thanks for offering help on how-to install the lights. ThanksGet more detail about Sylvania 9003 CB BP TWIN Cool Blue Halogen Headlight Bulb - Pack of 2.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Buying FIAMM 72112 Freeway Blaster Horn


Easy to install, it`s small so it fits in the tiny space between fairing and direction fork.
Tone could be lower and a bit louder, but definetively I feel more secure while driving in traffic.Get more detail about FIAMM 72112 Freeway Blaster Horn.

Buy Hi-Lift Jack ORB Off Road Base


As the earlier reviews stated, its basically indispensable. It even comes with a place to tie a line so you can retrieve out of the mud or sand when you're done. It beats wood and does the job. Get more detail about Hi-Lift Jack ORB Off Road Base.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Purchase Front Seat Mobile Office


Great to have in front seat for organization. Easy to move to back seat if passenger seat is needed with ease of handles. Love the compartments. Could not function without it!Get more detail about Front Seat Mobile Office.

Order Wink 5 Panel Panoramic Mirror


I first saw this mirror used on a professional ralley race car and looked all over for it as my current car has a few blind spots. Fitting it in the car took a bit of doing as you need to remove your visors to mount the mirror. Once in place I was pleasantly surprised by the vast panorama view! Depending on how you orient it you can see almost all four lanes with one glance! It will take some getting used to, but the view is impressive and elicits confidence that you know absolutely what's going on behind you! Get more detail about Wink 5 Panel Panoramic Mirror.