Recent content by HSG

Best place to get a replacement that's not $500+ ?

Well the escapade continues. The Seller on Ali Express has reneged on the return very last minute. I then selected the formal return process, and they are only giving me 24 hours to purt together a VIDEO of how the parts do not fit. I honestly don't have the time to do this as my days are just...

Anyone know what the paint code of for the 2024 in white? I thought it was Alpine White, but i'm seeing too many conflicting codes and colors in my search, so I wanted to poll the audience. I can't connect with the fabricator, but I do know how to rattle-can paint very well; Looking at brands...

Sorry I've been so busy lately. I'm going to put the fabricator on hold for now as I've been so taxed on time; I contacted the vendor and asked for another set and finally they agreed to send me another set and am waiting on them. I explained to them (the best the translator could do) that the...

@wspollack Sent in my request for the C400GT and my 310GS ;)

@mgg @wspollack Are we still writing in for this? Or is it now on their radar?

@wspollack Sorry I've been out of pocket. BMW setup the perfect storm in rebates and discounts for me and I pulled the trigger on this...

I couldn't get mine to fit under the seat due to the welds being uneven. I have contacted the seller asking to exchange these, but they're not budging. In the video, it appears as the fitment is good. I have been so busy that I haven't had time to get mine fixed by the fabricator. I'm glad for...

Sorry for the lack of update; After attempting to install this bracket several times (for mock-up purposes), I've come to the conclusion that this needs a redesign all-together. I've been meeting with the fabricator and he's been proactive to help and believes we can pull it off. So keep hope...

Surprisingly, the SH23's just arrived a few minutes ago... I might break down and have my neighbors help me grind these brackets until they fit.

:)

Update - My OE BMW topcase seat-rack arrived, so I was able to put together a true fitment. BLUF: The AliExpress bracket does not fit correctly. Can I force it to fit? Yes, with damage to the paneling in different places on both sides. :cautious: The fabrication shop said they can make it fit...

Just got off the phone with a local shop and they're going to fix the bracket, R&D a little more for fitment, scan it so there's a CAD/CNC file, strip and powdercoat all of it, and send me packing... Should have something finished this week.... Just in time for the side cases to arrive.

I think perhaps the quickest way forward might be to take what I have to a local CNC shop, let them perform a surface scan of the mounting area, scan the ugly bracket, and then figure out the way forward.

okay so after closer inspection, we have a showstopper - The brackets that are to be mounted underneath the main seat / topcase / handle, and not going to fit due to their craftsmanship. the rest of the pieces are perfectly symmetrical and I don't foresee a problem. However these main support...