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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03 M45, 54K mi, Pearl, Chromes, Frozen Rotors/Hawk pads, 5000K Fogs, MagnaFlow Exhst, Lip Spoiler
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?
2003 M45 (Y34) with 54K miles. Pearl White/Wheat interior, Factory Chrome Wheels, Frozen Rotors with Hawk Pads, New struts all around, Custom dual Magnaflow cat back exhaust with X-pipe and Stainless tips, "Cyber timing advance by Ken", painted small trunk lip spoiler.... and LOTS of warranty work! (Thank you Infiniti Elite...) 
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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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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 12:13 PM 12/5/2008 |
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Look for the new 11510 Curt Hitch coming out soon..I will post again when it is in inventory.
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jmess
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Portland Oregon
4-7-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 3:57 PM 12/5/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by hitch guy » | | Look for the new 11510 Curt Hitch coming out soon..I will post again when it is in inventory. |
New and improved? ???
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 4:05 PM 12/5/2008 |
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hi, i have been on and off the phone w "curt" for a while now waiting for the new version. they assure me they will pay for the "re install" since i didnt do it by my self. i dont use the bike rack in winter so hopefully it will be fixed by spring time.
take care, nick
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M45Caliber
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03 M45, 54K mi, Pearl, Chromes, Frozen Rotors/Hawk pads, 5000K Fogs, MagnaFlow Exhst, Lip Spoiler
Tempe AZ
6-3-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 8:55 PM 1/7/2009 |
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HitchGuy - PLEASE do. We need one as well, for our bike rack. Thanks!
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (M45Caliber) | 5:49 AM 1/8/2009 |
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They are coming through the factory right now. Look for them to be available next week.
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23GTR
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Anaheim hills ca
9-15-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 2:54 PM 1/14/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by hitch guy » | | They are coming through the factory right now. Look for them to be available next week. |
Any news ? I need t get one.
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (23GTR) | 3:03 PM 1/14/2009 |
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They have been powder coated and placed in the warehouse. You may have to contact one of our vendors directly as they may not be cataloged in there online ordering systems yet.
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M45Caliber
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03 M45, 54K mi, Pearl, Chromes, Frozen Rotors/Hawk pads, 5000K Fogs, MagnaFlow Exhst, Lip Spoiler
Tempe AZ
6-3-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 5:20 PM 1/14/2009 |
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Hitch Guy -- SAME part number as before?(and thanks for the update...)
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M45Caliber
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03 M45, 54K mi, Pearl, Chromes, Frozen Rotors/Hawk pads, 5000K Fogs, MagnaFlow Exhst, Lip Spoiler
Tempe AZ
6-3-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (M45Caliber) | 5:24 PM 1/14/2009 |
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Oops _ went back through the thread and I think you refer to the new hitch as part # 11510 (not 11500 ...) Is this correct?
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (M45Caliber) | 5:58 AM 1/15/2009 |
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11510 is the correct hitch..let me see if I can find out who has them listed in there online catalogs for you.
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23GTR
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Anaheim hills ca
9-15-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 12:53 PM 1/19/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by hitch guy » | | They have been powder coated and placed in the warehouse. You may have to contact one of our vendors directly as they may not be cataloged in there online ordering systems yet. |
Sorry but do not know who your vendors are; can you help ? (and who is the manufacturer ?). Thanks
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23GTR
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Anaheim hills ca
9-15-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 10:07 AM 1/21/2009 |
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Found the "new and improved" hitch (11510) at hitchsource.com and bought it on line. FYI
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (23GTR) | 10:55 AM 1/21/2009 |
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Let me know how the Install goes.
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 5:20 AM 2/16/2009 |
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hi, i had the exchange done. new hitch beefier and more frame contact as well. the installer did not charge to switch hitches....very nice of him though "curt" would have reimbursed me the amt.i am thankful its done before cycling season!
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) | 12:57 PM 8/21/2009 |
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If any of you EX 35 Infiniti Owners have the old 11500 hitch on your vehicle please contact me or Curt Manufacturing.
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 5:47 PM 8/21/2009 |
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i have the new hitch, i just got a cert letter frm them, i havent picked it up yet, but i hope i dont need a 3rd hitch! we will see?
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bonzai_can
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Infiniti EX35
Squamish BC
7-30-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (hitch guy) | 7:09 PM 8/31/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by hitch guy » | | If any of you EX 35 Infiniti Owners have the old 11500 hitch on your vehicle please contact me or Curt Manufacturing. |
I got a call from the dealer last week that there was a recall & I should come in to get a new hitch installed. I am wondering now if they have intalled the new one correctly in terms of re-attaching the exhaust as the tail pipes are now 3-4 inches lower than they were before ie. the gap between the top of the arched cutout in the bumper and the top of the tail pipe is about 4.5 inches (it used to be only about 1/2-1 inch or so clearance before). It doesn't seem right as the clearance between the exhaust and the road is drastically reduced and the tail pipes are now pointing down ... so it also looks wierd. Any way I've sent Curt an email but just wanted to check also with anyone else on here who has had the new one installed if they had the same issue with the install.
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bonzai_can
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Infiniti EX35
Squamish BC
7-30-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (bonzai_can) | 7:38 PM 8/31/2009 |
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I think after crawling under the car again I've answered my own question ;-)The rubber isolator thingies have not been inverted (ie. they are the wrong way round) and so this means the exhaust is hanging lower than it should. As a result of this, an isolator brachet which looks like it is supposed to hold the rear of the main exhaust chamber in place is not attached at all which presumably isn't good. I will be going back to the dealer to get them to do it correctly this time 
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BROUDIE
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2008 EX35 AWD JOURNEY, 2002 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
WHITE PLAINS NY
5-15-2009
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| « Re: curt hitch (bonzai_can) | 7:42 PM 8/31/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by bonzai_can » | | I think after crawling under the car again I've answered my own question ;-) The rubber isolator thingies have not been inverted (ie. they are the wrong way round) and so this means the exhaust is hanging lower than it should. As a result of this, an isolator brachet which looks like it is supposed to hold the rear of the main exhaust chamber in place is not attached at all which presumably isn't good. I will be going back to the dealer to get them to do it correctly this time |
Wow, the neverending adventures of the Curt hitch. Please let us know how this works out. I would like a good hitch for my EX to carry bikes around, and this seems a better idea than throwing a bike up my roof.
http://www.roadtripluggage.com
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npeckio
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ex35
hawthorne nj
3-18-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (bonzai_can) | 7:42 PM 8/31/2009 |
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i do have the new hitch and there isnt a noticeble difference in tailpipes and the distance from the body;
nick
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bonzai_can
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Infiniti EX35
Squamish BC
7-30-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (npeckio) | 7:08 AM 9/1/2009 |
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Thanks ... I just got an email from Curt QA saying that according to the photos I sent (which clearly show the huge gap between the bumper & the tail pipes) it looks as if it is installed incorrectly ... I will be going back to the dealer with a print-out of the installation instructions from the Curt website to show them what they did wrong (basically they missed step 4 which was to INVERT the isolators). Amazing they got this wrong when it took them almost 3hrs to do the job.Another 160km round trip (3rd time) to get this thing done right!! Hopefully my next post will be to confirm this is resolved. Incidentally, when I am referring to "dealer" I am talking about the rack & hitch dealer in Vancouver and not the Infiniti dealer.
Modified by bonzai_can at 7:37 AM 9/1/2009
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bonzai_can
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Infiniti EX35
Squamish BC
7-30-2008
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| « Re: curt hitch (bonzai_can) | 8:59 AM 9/1/2009 |
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Decided to save myself the trip to the city ... and glad I did. In 20 mins a local mechanic fixed the mistakes of the last place; the isolator brackets were the wrong way up, which also meant that the 3rd isolator was not attached at all. Also one of the bolts attaching the hitch to the vehicle was not inserted all the way so would have worked its way loose & the others had to be tightened as I guess they didn't have a torque wrench available the day I went in. All in my granny could probably have done a better job & she's been 6 feet under for 15 years.The actual hitch itself is great and the instructions are very clear (assuming you read them of course). Browny points to Curt for at least contacting owners to have the new version installed ... and for the speedy response to my email. So the moral of the story for me is don't go to a rack & hitch specialist store / installer if you want the job done right ... go to your local mechanic or failing that see if you're granny has 20 mins free  By the way, the "specialist" dealer in Vancouver was Rack Attack. Enough said ;-) FYI: If anyone wants to see what it looks like after install with the bike rack attached then I can email pics or send to someone who can post here.
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alfanut
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rockville md
8-9-2008
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| « Hitch - 2" anyone? | 1:02 PM 9/10/2009 |
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I have a 2" hitch from my old Envoy and a great 2" bike rack. Any leads on a 2" hitch for the EX35?Thanks.
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hitch guy
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Eau Claire WI
6-24-2008
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| « Re: Hitch - 2" anyone? (alfanut) | 3:23 PM 9/10/2009 |
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You will have to use an adapter..There are no plans for a 2" receiver tube at this time.
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