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RJ
:'Pptthhhhhh**********
--javadoc
However, we can all wonder why we're all here on a Friday night!
Just an FYI. Oh, cinka1, did you step plate arrive to your satisfaction from these people?
--Javadoc
--java
I am looking for a little protection for the front end on long road trips.
--javadoc
Also, I didn't want to expose anyone to a scam, if this guy on ebay were running one...so I wanted to wait until the part I ordered arrived. It's scheduled (according to UPS) to arrive tomorrow, and I'll respond to requests as soon as everything is a-okay. The seller has been very communicative and (it appears) up-front with me, but I'd be crushed if I were to cause any fellow MPVers to lose hard earned cash.
Cheers!
--javadoc
I'm one of those looking forward to your review. Cinka did you get yours yet?
Didn't get a chance to welcome you over at Mee the Members, so welcome to our happy little world!
The Clutter Catcher is a tight fit. Some people have installed it backwards (on purpose) and find it works better that way. The one in MochaVan (our van) is in front-ways and it encumbers the use of the hand-brake a bit. I find that you kind of have to turn your right hand sideways and use your first to fingers to operate it (highly technical, lol).
Have fun with it!
--javadoc
p.s.... all you Cruisers that want the rear step plate for $27.95 plus s/h (about $5) go HERE for the information, and shameless homepage plug. ;-)
Not an ideal solution, but it gets the job done. And the CC is worth the inconvenience.
And speaking of CC problems, has anyone noticed that the sliding hatch cover on it slides too easily? Every time I brake or go up or down a hill, the cover shifts, sometimes along its whole travel [We have some steeeeeeep hills here in PGH}. I was wondering if some vaseline on the track might provide just enough friction to keep it secured in place. Keeping it locked with the key pretty well defeats the purpose for me. I suppose I could lock it and leave the key in te lock, but with my luck, I'd break the key off--with the cover locked.
RJ
Thanks for the responses. It is good to know I'm not the only one having a hard time getting to the brake.
Javadoc - I got my step plate right away (2 days) and Ralph was great! Easy to work with. Liked your web page. Now I can put a face with a name. Great family - loved the christmas letter.
Thx for checking out the site. I noticed your domain in the traffic-log the other night. Someone in Sweden's been there an aweful lot too, maybe a long lost relative that wants to finance my dreams of having a coffeeshop! :-)
--javadoc
I'm still thinking of the step plate just haven't gotten around to getting one. I'm glad that everyone had great experiences.
Managed to unload a dozen 2x6x8's today without doing any damage to the bumper, thankfully [You don't want to know how I got them in in the first place. Let's just say that lumber makes a lousy armrest].
RJ
You probably had to remove your clutter catcher to get that lumber in " the Prez ".
I spent 3 hours today washing and waxing my 96 Protege. I was thinking of waxing my wife's MPV soon. I've read quite a few threads on waxing, and the consensus is " do it right away on a new car, to keep it looking new ".
I noticed a very slight ding on the MPV today, hardly noticeable. It is located on the right rear door. Heck, one of my kids could have done it. I have one of those 20x20 two car garages, you have to be "Twiggy" to get out of your car. Mazda should make the door guard come further back on the van.
You're right about the cc. Not sure what to expect, we also pulled the second row. They're as easy to get out and in as they're supposed to be. But 37 pounds weighs a ton when you're trying to yank them up and out.
Either that or I'm showing my age.
RJ
Cheers,
--javadoc
I love my MPV. I am planning to install the RSES (from TMI www.backsettheater.com) in the van if I cannot find any good stand for the simpler solution. By the way has any one tried that back seat theater from TMI? Seems to be a good one.
Thanks in advance.
I too wonder how well it integrates into MPV. Also on their site they show the wireless transmitter installed under 3rd row of seats. I'm curious if it can be installed under the passanger seat in the 1st row (I hope so).
If anyone has an experience with this product, please share...
Also, the price that you mentioned ($529), does it include VCR/VCP, headphones, transmitter, or only the overhead unit (LCD+receiver)? I'm asking because their site mention $1000 for the package (overhead unit + VCP + 2 headphones + transmitter + mounting kit). If Samsclub actually sells it all at $529.00, then it is definitely a very good deal. I wonder if this is available in Canada somehow...
Now, I'm interested in it, since Mrs. Javadoc keeps wanting one to tame the beasts in back on our summer trips. Maybe I'll run over to Sam's at lunch and see if they have some. Let you know.
--javadoc
As for the VCP, you can use anything you want instead of the unit they sell. However I like theirs being capable of playing PAL/NTSC tapes. I have quite a lot of PAL records (I brought with me from Europe when I moved here), so it is a definite plus for this package...
Java, please let me know if you find out anything. Also, it is particularly interesting if the picture quality is good (given the wireless nature of this beast). Also the display quality when viewed from angle (they claim to be good when viewed from +/- 45° horizontally, and +10°, -30° vertically but it won't hurt to check this anyway)...
Using the 2.4gig transmitter, be funny if you were on the freeway and started getting Barney instead of Veggie Tales all of a sudden...from the van 3 lanes over. Okay, I admit, Barney is not funny
I'll go to Sam's...I need a good indigestion-inducing lunch anyhow, lol.
--java
So, I would really want to buy the unit capable of at least NTSC/PAL otherwise my daughter will have to watch her favorite cartoons in black&white (or I'll have to convert the tapes to NTSC for some additional $$$).
Incidentally, it's item 637388 at Sam's Club.
--javadoc
Here is what they state about shipping:
Shipping Options
Standard 7 to 10 business days
Standard shipping is ground delivery via small package carrier.
Premium 3 to 5 business days
Premium shipping is air shipped via small package carrier.
Express 2 to 3 business days
Express shipping is air shipped via small package carrier.
Shipping Information
This product ships to the 48 contiguous states only
I guess this should still be possible... At least for the residents of those 48 states...
Kit Includes:
6.8" Active Matrix LCD Screen with (1) internal speaker
Internal 2.4 GHz receiver
Internal infrared wireless transmitter for optional headphones
Wireless Transmitter (for audio and video)
Hardware kit
Complete step by step installation instructions
So, it does NOT include the VCP. Basically it is the monitor, transmitter and mounting kit. The TMI's web site offers this plus stereo VCP with 181 channel TV tuner and 2 wireless headphones for $1,000. There's one more thing that bothers me here. Sam's club note only one internal speaker on the monitor, while TMI's web site states "(2) Internal stereo speakers with deluxe speaker grills".
So, it appears that Sam's price isn't that good overall.
Our kids are only 1 and 2 , I didn't really like the idea of letting them watch tv in the van but if this is something that is half-way decent, it might be worth it. We do have a road trip coming up in June and hope to take longer ones later if this goes ok.
I just wondered if it was a total piece of junk. I don't won't want something that won't work at all but I also don't feel the need for an expensive system.
Mike