Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Dave on June 14, 2011, 18:47:40

Title: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2011, 18:47:40

Talking hardtop storage here -
I see Millers Benz and Bud's Benz.  Metal rack with casters and dust cover.  Same price $149.  Does anyone have experiece with either one?
Thanks!

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: StlCardFan on June 14, 2011, 23:04:30

As I nervously clicked on your post from a work computer, I was pleased that the topic covered what I expected.   ;)

I just ordered one from Adsit and received it this week.  It was $149 and came with a cover.  When I pulled it out the box I didn't think it would be hefty enough, but was pleasantly surprised once I put it together as it was really solid.

Geoff

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Dave on June 15, 2011, 01:53:41

Thanks Geoff
I never heard of that vendor, and I will give them a look.

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 15, 2011, 03:19:56

Quote from: StlCardFan on June 14, 2011, 23:04:30

As I nervously clicked on your post from a work computer, I was pleased that the topic covered what I expected.   ;)

I just ordered one from Adsit and received it this week.  It was $149 and came with a cover.  When I pulled it out the box I didn't think it would be hefty enough, but was pleasantly surprised once I put it together as it was really solid.

Geoff

 ( I vote for Pam Anderson :o - wait a second...... she broke hers a while ago... :-\ forget it )

  Intersting.......

 A while back someone else bought a top hoist from the same company ( ADSIT) and thought they should be sleeping with the fishes for the dangerous crap they sell  because of missing parts and placing everyones lives in mortal danger.

Yup. Real interesting....... :)

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Garry on June 15, 2011, 04:01:39

I got one from Millers and it works just fine.
Garry

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: bootes on June 15, 2011, 04:35:13

I bought a folding one from Performance Products in FL recently and it was a piece of junk. I returned it and bought a non-folding one from rockauto.com per 49er's (John in CA) recommendation. It is very solid and heavy duty... and much cheaper $89 plus about $20 for shipping. It appears as though you have to order a dust cover separately per website and company rep (which I did) however a dustcover is included in the storage cart box for the $89.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1193486,parttype,15040

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: 49er on June 15, 2011, 13:29:04

Quote from: Bootes on June 15, 2011, 04:35:13

I bought a folding one from Performance Products in FL recently and it was a piece of junk. I returned it and bought a non-folding one from rockauto.com per 49er's (John in CA) recommendation. It is very solid and heavy duty... and much cheaper $89 plus about $20 for shipping. It appears as though you have to order a dust cover separately per website and company rep (which I did) however a dustcover is included in the storage cart box for the $89.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1193486,parttype,15040

 Couldn't be more happier with this rack from RockAuto. $89 +shipping (and it did include the cover). Glad it worked out for you Rick.

John

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Witt on June 15, 2011, 18:27:45

.........I still prefere my own home made electric hoist suspending the top SAFELY from the garage ceiling out of harms way.....featured at an earlier post.....

CHEERS !
WITT !

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 15, 2011, 21:21:39

Say.....Witt?  Didin't Pam live just down the street from you at one time?  She is from BC as I recall.

  Would you be vailable to look at a car for me in your area?

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Witt on June 17, 2011, 02:55:34

.....now let me get this straight, you want me to look at a car for you, which I gladly do, or you want me to look up at Pam which I also gladly do but may be much more difficult !?

CHEERS !
WITT !

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: JamesL on June 17, 2011, 12:12:02

Sure fire way to tell the difference: No airbags on a Pagoda

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Rolland on June 17, 2011, 17:28:52

I've had good experiences with Admit, even on an issue with a headlight assembly for my E320 when the shipped a pair that didn't match. The were to both be Bosch but one wasn't. The change a few months later baas smooth as silk.

Rolland

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 18, 2011, 04:56:34

Quote from: Witt on June 17, 2011, 02:55:34

.....now let me get this straight, you want me to look at a car for you, which I gladly do, or you want me to look up at Pam which I also gladly do but may be much more difficult !?

CHEERS !
WITT !

  We'll forget bout Pam for now. I have a 220SEb Cab. I'd like you to look at. Better looking and at least the head lghts are real. 

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Dave on June 19, 2011, 00:49:43

Ok, so I learned of a new supplier, placed an order, saved some money, and guys all over the planet got a chuckle.  That's what i call a successful post.
Thanks to a great community and for a great Forum.

Title: Re: Whose rack is better?
Post by: Witt on June 21, 2011, 19:50:33

Dan, I am going to be at the ALL GERMAN CAR MEET in North Vancouver on Sunday June 26.
If the car that you want me to look at is mobile why not ask the owner to be there between 11am and 3pm
Feel free to give him my email address  or phone number, which you should have, so he can contact me ?

CHEERS !
WITT !