LEXA
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Usually somewhere in TX
2-14-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 4:51 PM 4/2/2008 |
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Oops, Nick. I just replied to you over on the other bike thread you posted on with a link to a pic of a hitch somebody else installed. Check it out here.
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LEXA
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Usually somewhere in TX
2-14-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (LEXA) | 11:14 AM 4/3/2008 |
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Here's a link to the curt hitch Nick found if anybody else wants to check it out.
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (LEXA) | 4:39 PM 4/3/2008 |
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thanks, curt sent me a picture and it looks ok, i will probably get this one since it dosent mess up the look or the rear bumper. take care,
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LEXA
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Usually somewhere in TX
2-14-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 7:05 AM 4/4/2008 |
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Here is the pic of the Curt Class I Hitch (Part Number:CT11500) installed on a vehicle that the mfr. sent to Nick & which he asked me to post for him for the benefit of the rest of us planning to go the hitch route for racking our bikes (thanks Nick!):
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LEXA
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Usually somewhere in TX
2-14-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 5:26 AM 4/20/2008 |
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OK, cyclists, here is a pic forum member Nick asked me to post of the Curt Hitch he just had installed on his EX. He says it's a CLASS 1 (PART#11500) 2000 LBS TRAILER WT, 300 LBS Tongue WT. It was $153 for the hitch, $125.00 for install. He also had to get an adaptor from 1 ¼ to 2”, and lock pins for security. Looks great! 
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jmess
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Portland Oregon
4-7-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (LEXA) | 7:18 PM 4/20/2008 |
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If you follow the URL to the hitch, the install instructions link is broken. Does anyone have any info on what is required to do the install on the EX-35?
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (jmess) | 5:07 AM 4/21/2008 |
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HI, IF YOU CALL THEM THEY CAN E MAIL the directions to you. the exhaust has to be lowered so the hitch can be installed above the rear fascia. i let the experts install this one. i have them if you want me to e mail it to you. take care, nick
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 12:47 PM 8/18/2008 |
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http://fileresource.sitepro.co...4.pdfIt requires some drilling, other than that remove the exhaust hanger bolts. The toughest part will be fishwiring the Bolts and Spacers through the end of the bumper beam. Plus Customer Service is more than happy to answer your questions.
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SOX 404
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Infiniti EX 35
San Jose CA
9-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 9:10 PM 10/13/2008 |
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Anyone else successfully installed the hitch? I really need to install this since putting my bike inside the car is such a hassle. Do you know any shop that can install the hitch in San Jose / San Francisco greater bay area?Thanks, Adrian
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SOX 404
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Infiniti EX 35
San Jose CA
9-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (SOX 404) | 9:05 PM 10/14/2008 |
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PART#11500 is no longer listed on http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/. I spoke with the customer service and she said that there is something wrong with the production of it and is not being made at this time  . Bummer!
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M45Caliber
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2003 M45, 34K original miles, Pearl White, Chromes, Borla and 2008 EX35 Journey, Pearl White & Stone
Tempe AZ
6-3-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (SOX 404) | 11:59 PM 10/14/2008 |
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Just checked out the web site. Nothing even listed. I NEED one of these for mounting up the bikes. Here's the PLAN -- everyone that is even thinking about buying this hitch should CALL Draw-Tite ( Knowledgeable Support Call toll-free 866.308.9054) AND ask to be put on a waiting list to be notified once the hitch is availabe again. Maybe that will speed up the time until production is reinstated? I'm calling. Who Else?
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SOX 404
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Infiniti EX 35
San Jose CA
9-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (M45Caliber) | 9:44 AM 10/15/2008 |
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Right on M45Caliber! Or, please email them; you can use the question/comment form on their website. They are pretty good responding email btw.
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gtimbers
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EX35
Van Nuys Ca
8-4-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (SOX 404) | 1:44 PM 10/21/2008 |
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I installed this hitch earlier this summer and it has already fatigued and broken two mounting points on my car. I have spoken with an independent hitch shop and with Curt. Curt agrees that the current unit is not adequately mounted to the car and they are working on an ungraded installation. This applies even more to bicycle racks than towing, so if you have one of these hitches installed, be very careful. It will do damage eventually. Curt does not have access to a car right now so I am going to send them a ton of pictures of the under carriage to help them out. It does appear that additional mounting holes will be necessary for this application. I must say that Curt has been very responsible and cooperative with me and that I expect that they will solve the problem. It is a pleasure to deal with a company that stands behind their product.
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (gtimbers) | 4:20 PM 10/21/2008 |
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hi, i have had the hitch for a while with no problems. only use for roadbikes. i am using a saris rack. i will check under the car when i get a chance., thanks , nick
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