| running board, new group buy?
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| everest |
| Found this web site not long ago, and just got my pilot. I don't know how to start a new group buy, or if it's still possible to start one. Anyone interested in a running board? Thanks. |
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| aerostar45 |
| I missed last round. |
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| ramirami |
| I will be interested too....but what would be the price ? I have seen them at around $394 on the internet. |
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| PaulV7 |
| I may be interested it all depends on the total price. |
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| fup |
| I'm in. How much is it? |
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| eugeneflim |
| I'll answer some questions, since I started another thread. You need to ask the moderator (info@honda-pilot.org) to start the Group Buy for you, he will do it. The price I believe should be around $384 with shipping. I will also join once the GB becomes active. |
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| everest |
| eugene, we should send an email to info@honda-pilot.org to start the group at hondauraworld.com? We have already got 6 ppl here. how many is the minimum? 10? Does the price 384 include shipping? I thought hondauraworld.com always ships free with $2 handling fee. I will email info@honda-pilot.org to initiate the group buy, is that Tim? |
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| hondacuraworld |
All somebody needs to do is call me or email me at hondacuraworld@aol.com if you ever have any GB questions.
10 people, for 10% off. Free shipping in the continental US, 2.00 handling charge per order.
C'mon, we only need 4 more! :) |
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| everest |
Hi, Tim, I sent an email to info@honda-pilot.org for the group buy. Not sure if you got it or not.
However, I just browsed hondaucraworld.com, and noticed the price on running board is increased from $427.7 to $440 today. Same thing for the current group buy cross-bar, it is now $147.29, and the group buy of cross-buy is still $120.51 and based on 10% off old price $133.9? What will be our group buy price on the running board now?
The $384 price eugene mentioned is based on yesterday's price. |
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| hondacuraworld |
I don't get those emails.....I just sponsor this site :)
Those prices actually went up two weeks ago.....due to a UPS rate increase :(
The 10% off would be 10% off the current listed price. |
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| eugeneflim |
Looks like after increase we are at $440-10% + $2 handling = $398,
still better than anywhere I could find, and only $12 more than before (with handling). So, I would probably go for it. |
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| SteveLuman |
I found my OEM Running Boards on eBay from Anthony @ Phil Bachman Honda. It cost me $ 345 + $ 35 shipping. Only $ 380 total, and I they were delivered within 2 days.
The number is (866) 762-8293, and they sell on eBay under the name hondaaccessories. |
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| hondacuraworld |
| Well, if that's so, then I'll have to drop my prices back down and eat the shipping increase. |
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| everest |
| Sorry, couldn't wait any longer, wife wants it now. So I ordered through PB Honda. Have to take my name off the list. |
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| Eric Amsberry |
| I am interested in running boards, count me in. |
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| ricchan |
| Please count me in. |
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| kemosabe |
7 down, 3 more to go!!!
- aerostar45
- ramirami
- PaulV7 (maybe???)
- fup
- eugeneflim
- Eric Amsberry
- ricchan
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| cphelanmn |
Just got my Pilot today.
Pretty sure I need side steps or running boards.
Two questions:
1) Are these hard to install?
2) How do group buys work? What do I
do?
Sorry if these simple questions are in a FAQ
somewhere. I looked, but did not find.
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by cphelanmn
Just got my Pilot today.
Pretty sure I need side steps or running boards.
Two questions:
1) Are these hard to install?
2) How do group buys work? What do I
do?
Sorry if these simple questions are in a FAQ
somewhere. I looked, but did not find.
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cphelanmn: if you do a search on running boards, you'll find a couple of threads where people who did their own install said it wasn't too bad at all (depending on how mechnically inclined you are). If you're interested, thenjust say, "Count me in" and that's it!! :4:
Here is one thread: Running boards installation question |
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| cphelanmn |
Ok. I looked at the installation threads.
I don't think I want to do this. Does that mean
I have to buy the running boards from my
local Honda dealer? Or can I buy through here
and get a dealer to install them?
Thanks. |
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| WVPilot1 |
| After 10 months and 15K miles I finally decided on running boards. Count me in. |
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| kemosabe |
cphelanmn: to be on the safe side, check with your dealer first, but quite a number of people here have purchased accessories online and have successfully had the dealer install them!!! :4:
Here is a something you might want to take a quick look at (best I could find on short notice): Negotiating prices on dealer installed options. |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by WVPilot1
After 10 months and 15K miles I finally decided on running boards. Count me in.
8 down, 2 more to go!!!
- aerostar45
- ramirami
- PaulV7 (maybe???)
- fup
- eugeneflim
- Eric Amsberry
- ricchan
- WVPilot1
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| PilotMac |
First time poster... still trying to figure out how thing works here.
I noticed that hondacuraworld.com's list price is $397.50 now. Does it mean the GB price is $397.5-$397.5x10%=$357.75 plus $2 handling fee? If so, I AM IN! |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
First time poster... still trying to figure out how thing works here.
I noticed that hondacuraworld.com's list price is $397.50 now. Does it mean the GB price is $397.5-$397.5x10%=$357.75 plus $2 handling fee? If so, I AM IN!
Your math is correct, PilotMac!!! :4:
9 down, 1 more to go!!!
- aerostar45
- ramirami
- PaulV7 (maybe???)
- fup
- eugeneflim
- Eric Amsberry
- ricchan
- WVPilot1
- PilotMac
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| ramirami |
quote:
Originally posted by kemosabe
Your math is correct, PilotMac!!! :4:
9 down, 1 more to go!!!
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I demand a recount!!!:2: |
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| squeeze8 |
I'm in at the 359.75 price.
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
First time poster... still trying to figure out how thing works here.
I noticed that hondacuraworld.com's list price is $397.50 now. Does it mean the GB price is $397.5-$397.5x10%=$357.75 plus $2 handling fee? If so, I AM IN!
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| squeeze8 |
That should make 10.
quote:
Originally posted by squeeze8
I'm in at the 359.75 price.
:D
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| hondacuraworld |
Cool! :cool:
We'll run this GB right after the Floor Mats expires mid next week. |
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| PilotMac |
Tim, the floor mats GB on the hondacuraworld website under the "special" shows the offer is good throguh March 10th, 03. Is that a typo? If so then the offer is still valid, right? I might jump on that, too.
BTW, thanks for setting up the running board GB. If you don't mind could you please educate me a little on how to proceed once you have it set up. Do I need some kind of secret code to get through the backdoor to get that price, or you will just post it in special section then I can order it directly? |
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| kemosabe |
PilotMac: The code to get into the "Specials" section of hondacuraworld is Kd&2hNfsK02jGHddqLnc9#zld19 (Do not confuse this code with the Acura MDX group buys....) :14:
Just kidding! Just go to the hondacuraworld web site and go to the Specials section (not the Pilot section) and place your order there. You don't need to be one of the original 10 to jump in on the Group Buy -- it's pretty much open to whomever (while quantities last or until Tim can order more if he runs out). :4:
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
Tim, the floor mats GB on the hondacuraworld website under the "special" shows the offer is good throguh March 10th, 03. Is that a typo? If so then the offer is still valid, right? I might jump on that, too.
[ S N I P P E D ]
PilotMac: Sorry, forgot to respond to your first question... that March 10th date has to be a typo since the floor mat group buy was only posted there yesterday!!! Tim usually keeps the specials up there for about a week, so I think he probably meant April 10th... |
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| Mpressive |
| Count me in if it's not to late!! :) |
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| Ziploc |
quote:
Originally posted by Mpressive
Count me in if it's not to late!! :)
Pardon the threaddrift....I just wanted to say WELCOME to another Germantowner! (Actually, I lived in Germantown for years but moved up the road to what the post office considers Damascus.)
You'll notice another "character" on this board, Kemosabe, is also from Germantown....... |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by Ziploc
Pardon the threaddrift....I just wanted to say WELCOME to another Germantowner! (Actually, I lived in Germantown for years but moved up the road to what the post office considers Damascus.)
You'll notice another "character" on this board, Kemosabe, is also from Germantown.......
Character??? Hmmm... was I just insulted??? :confused:
Welcome, Mpressive!!! You're real name wouldn't by any chance happen to be Omar, would it??? :8: |
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| Mpressive |
quote:
Originally posted by kemosabe
Character??? Hmmm... was I just insulted??? :confused:
Welcome, Mpressive!!! [b]You're real name wouldn't by any chance happen to be Omar, would it??? :8:
To Ziploc & kemosabe,
Thanks for the welcome!! I live in Milestone and we've been there for about 3yrs now. My real name is Leroy but my friends call me Roy. :) |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by Mpressive
To Ziploc & kemosabe,
Thanks for the welcome!! I live in Milestone and we've been there for about 3yrs now. My real name is Leroy but my friends call me Roy. :)
Hi Roy, my real name is kemosabe, but my friends call me The Lone Ranger... :p :D
Ziploc drives a SILVER Pilot and I drive a SANDSTONE Pilot -- what color is yours? (I'll show you Ziploc's if you'll show me yours... :12: :12: ) |
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| kemosabe |
| Never mind the color question, Roy... I just read your other post about your buying experience: Redrock Pearl!!! |
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| tmcguinn1 |
| can i still get in on this one? |
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| PaulV7 |
hey guys sorry to say I have to back out of this group buy. I talked to the fiance and there are others things we need right now. But by next winter I will have them. Cleaning the snow off the roof is a pain standing on the tire.
I think the only other thing I may be able to get for my Pilot for awhile is a full size spare. We go into small towns in WV to climb and I don't want to have blow a day climbing cause I had to get a tire fixed. |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by PaulV7
[ S N I P P E D ]
But by next winter I will have them. Cleaning the snow off the roof is a pain standing on the tire.
[ S N I P P E D ]
PaulV7: Have you considered something like this to clear the snow instead of standing on the tire??? :confused:
So, do you guys have a date picked yet for your nuptials??? Are you inviting all the MD Pilot owners??? :D |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by tim.s
- tsingh
- beowulf777
[cross]havapilot[/cross]
- tim.s
- ck55
- vbchaz
- aubrey4x4
:awais: tim.s: wrong thread...!!! This is the side steps group buy :awais: |
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| tim.s |
Do you mean the step thing on the tire or hiring some girl to do it for you? Your intentions are not always clear, kemosabe :12:
Yeah, I deleted the mis-post. I was cutting and pasting this thread link for havapilot, in the other thread, but hit the wrong window. |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by tim.s
Do you mean the step thing on the tire or hiring some girl to do it for you? Your intentions are not always clear, kemosabe :12:
Actually, tim.s, I was implying (with that photo of a female on the tire step) that PaulV7 should have his fiancee (maybe by next winter, his wife) go outside during the winter snow storm and clear the snow off the roof while he stays inside the house sipping hot chocolate like any husband is entitled to... :p ;) |
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| PaulV7 |
haha yea I'm sure that would work well
"damit woman get outside and clean my car"
Kemo don't show me those I need a reason to get the steps :D
We are getting married May30th :p -unfortunately our invite list has gotten so out of control (parents got ahold of it) that we are trying to get people off the list. |
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| sjohns6 |
I'm shortly going to order a Pilot. I like the looks of the running boards but don't want to pay the dealer full price. If I buy outside the dealership, can I install these myself? How hard is it? Any special tools needed?
Thanks much,
Scott |
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| tmcguinn1 |
| where do we stand on this one? do we have ten yet? :29: :28: |
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| PilotMac |
or after april 10th i believe.
quote:
Originally posted by hondacuraworld
Cool! :cool:
We'll run this GB right after the Floor Mats expires mid next week.
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| Harddrv |
sjohns6 , I don't know what level you are in installing this stuff..but I went to my dealer on Sat. to get the wind sheild for the hood. My intention was to install myself. One quick glance at the install instructions changed my mind real quick. It called for a rivet tool to complete the install. So I paid them to do it. I would rather have it done right, than to screw it up and be stuck with it.
I felt good when it was over as the service manager at one point went out to check on the progress, and saw a scratch on the unit. Had it replace with another one. Had I taken part home to do myself, I doubt that I would have a scratch free wind sheild now! |
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| vbchaz |
| Heys folks while I was waiting for Tim to do our group buy, now two weeks away, I found this parts dealer in Atlanta that is willing to sell Lighted Running Boards, OEM style for the Honda Pilot. His price in $249 plus shipping (around $30). I may bail from our group buy and go for this, is anyone interested? |
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| ramirami |
quote:
Originally posted by vbchaz
Heys folks while I was waiting for Tim to do our group buy, now two weeks away, I found this parts dealer in Atlanta that is willing to sell Lighted Running Boards, OEM style for the Honda Pilot. His price in $249 plus shipping (around $30). I may bail from our group buy and go for this, is anyone interested?
any picutres |
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| Mpressive |
quote:
Originally posted by vbchaz
Heys folks while I was waiting for Tim to do our group buy, now two weeks away, I found this parts dealer in Atlanta that is willing to sell Lighted Running Boards, OEM style for the Honda Pilot. His price in $249 plus shipping (around $30). I may bail from our group buy and go for this, is anyone interested?
I had seen this one somewhere also. I was going to post this morning to see if anyone had any experience with the product. Is it like quality, warranty, etc. |
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| Kit_C |
| Add me to the list for running boards. |
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| PilotMac |
quote:
Originally posted by hondacuraworld
Cool! :cool:
We'll run this GB right after the Floor Mats expires mid next week.
I thought this GB will be on this week, but only saw the x-bar running now. So I went back to recount again to see if we have 10 people yet, here is my count:
everest (out)
ramirami(?$)
PaulV7(out)
aerostar45
fup
eugeneflim
Eric Amsberry
ricchan
WVPilot1
PilotMac
squeeze8
Mpressive
tmcguinn1
sjohns6(?)
Kit_C
Now there should be 11 people want to buy for sure.
The question is when this GB will be active?
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
[ S N I P P E D ]
The question is when this GB will be active?
:confused:
You're right, PilotMac... the current GB going on over at Tim's place is the EX Crossbars for roof rack (sale good through Thursday April 17). It seems that Tim is running one GB at a time, so the earliest I would expect to see anything is 4/17... I think Tim is already aware that you have enuff for a GB, but I'll e-mail him again so that he can place it on his "To Do" list... |
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| PilotMac |
quote:
Originally posted by kemosabe
......but I'll e-mail him again so that he can place it on his "To Do" list...
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| ramirami |
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
I thought this GB will be on this week, but only saw the x-bar running now. So I went back to recount again to see if we have 10 people yet, here is my count:
everest (out)
ramirami(?$)
PaulV7(out)
aerostar45
fup
eugeneflim
Eric Amsberry
ricchan
WVPilot1
PilotMac
squeeze8
Mpressive
tmcguinn1
sjohns6(?)
Kit_C
Now there should be 11 people want to buy for sure.
The question is when this GB will be active?
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oops...sorry did not read this thread for a long time...I am out...wife and I have side-step/running board discussion...have decided on nothing for now...:rolleyes: |
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| kemosabe |
Group Buy Update
I just received an e-mail from Tim @ hondacuraworld this morning:
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Subject: Re: Ready for the Running Board GB
Thanks for the heads up :)
We'll do that one next....I think. The flurry of GBs has kinda thrown me
lately....LOL
Cheers,
Tim
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| sjohns6 |
| I'm out. I ordered my Pilot with running boards installed. |
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| PilotMac |
Thank you Tim!
:) |
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| Mpressive |
quote:
Originally posted by PilotMac
Thank you Tim!
:)
What does the above mean? Is the Group Buy on?
I've since checked and saw that the GB is on. :) I've placed my order. Thanks Tim!! |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by Mpressive
What does the above mean? Is the Group Buy on?
I've since checked and saw that the GB is on. :) I've placed my order. Thanks Tim!!
Just a followup: "Sale good through Thursday April 24..." on the hondacuraworld.com web site. |
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| Mpressive |
| Do these ship once the order is place or are they all shipped out after 10 are ordered? |
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| kemosabe |
quote:
Originally posted by Mpressive
Do these ship once the order is place or are they all shipped out after 10 are ordered?
Mpressive: "...orders for this item to be shipped on Monday April 28/Tues April 29..." |
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| Mpressive |
| Just curious, why the long wait? My credit card has already been charged and I will be out of town next week so I was hoping my items would arrive before I left. Thanks!! |
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| WVPilot1 |
My order is also in.
Thanks Tim! |
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| hondacuraworld |
quote:
Originally posted by Mpressive
Just curious, why the long wait? My credit card has already been charged and I will be out of town next week so I was hoping my items would arrive before I left. Thanks!!
Let me do my best to explain....
The website software is designed to charge orders when the order is placed, regardless of when it is shipped....I assume that people understand that once the order is placed and they enter the card info, the order is put into process.
Let's say that for example I don't put a disclaimer like that on the site for the GB. What happens is, people don't know that there is a real possibility that I'll run out for a few days, or that I won't have enough in stock to cover the orders. Follwing that, I end up getting a flood of emails with people wanting their tracking info, and wondering when their items will be shipped. With this system, the guesswork is kept to a minimum and I can try to efficiently cover all of the orders placed. Lessons learned with the cargo tray GB.
Traditionally, I don't keep 10 sets of boards for the Pilot in stock. Two or three at most. |
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| Mpressive |
| I just wanted to thank Tim (Hondacuraworld) for their awesome customer service. This was my first groupbuy and I wasn't quite sure how it worked. I received a tracking number today and the item will be here before I go out of town so all is kosher in my world. I hope I didn't cause any confusion. :( Thanks again!! :) |
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| shovelhd |
I tried to place an order for the running board GB tonight but got a system error. I will call tomorrow to check on the status. I received the confirmation from hondacuraworld@aol.com but nothing else.
Just FYI... |
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| aerostar45 |
quote:
Originally posted by shovelhd
I tried to place an order for the running board GB tonight but got a system error. I will call tomorrow to check on the status. I received the confirmation from hondacuraworld@aol.com but nothing else.
Just FYI...
I had the same thing yesterday when I place my order and I call Tim immediately. Tim took care of it. Just call Tim and I think it will be fine.
Tim, I think you should spank your webmaster now cause this is going on for a while.
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| Mpressive |
| I just want to say WOW!!! :) I placed my order on I believe Fri/Mon. and my stuff arrived today. Talk about incredible customer service. Thanks Tim and Hondacuraworld!! |
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| hondacuraworld |
quote:
Originally posted by aerostar45
I had the same thing yesterday when I place my order and I call Tim immediately. Tim took care of it. Just call Tim and I think it will be fine.
Tim, I think you should spank your webmaster now cause this is going on for a while.
:2: :2: :2:
There was an issue that I hope is now part of the past that we worked out. The secure online server spit out an approval code that the website didn't recognize.
Hopefully I'll be back at work tomorrow at some point, I just mentioned this over in the Cargo Tray buy thread, but I've got a severe case of food poisoning, and sparing you the details, I may have to be hospitalized :( . Just waiting for blood test results. |
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| aerostar45 |
quote:
Originally posted by hondacuraworld
There was an issue that I hope is now part of the past that we worked out. The secure online server spit out an approval code that the website didn't recognize.
Hopefully I'll be back at work tomorrow at some point, I just mentioned this over in the Cargo Tray buy thread, but I've got a severe case of food poisoning, and sparing you the details, I may have to be hospitalized :( . Just waiting for blood test results.
Oh, No! I am sorry to hear that.
Hope you will be well soon. We all need you. :)
-Aerostar |
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| dough |
It felt odd, but I just ordered running boards for a vehicle that I do not own... Our Silver EX-L is being built this week and should arrive soon (we hope)!!!
I'd like to thank all the posters who put so much good info on this web site. This has become my new favorite website and has been wonderful reading for the past week as we fretted over the color, the accessories, the options, the first model year concerns...
Now if we could just sell the van to make room for the Pilot :)
FYI, I received an error on Tim's site when I submitted my order but the confirmation email showed up anyway, so I think it is processing orders but not handling the return codes yet as Tim mentioned. |
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| shovelhd |
| Got mine today. Thanks Tim!!! I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend. |
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| hansenjr |
| Just bought my pilot on Monday. Would like to buy the running boards if anyone is still doing a group buy. Thanks |
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| tmcguinn1 |
| my running boards are in!! sooo excited! can't wait to get them on the baby! finally got her back from the shop after our accident MARCH 27TH!!!!! she looks beautiful, but, been without her for sooooooo long, i have to get reaquainted. the running boards will make it even more fun. can anyone say ROAD TRIP??:2: |
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| rock |
count me in! i missed the last one by days...
thanks
rock |
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| aerostar45 |
quote:
Originally posted by rock
count me in! i missed the last one by days...
thanks
rock
Guys,
This group buy is closed. If you two want to catch Tim's eye, you'd better start another thread.
By the way, mine came in on Last Wednesday. Was on a business trip. Havn't installed it yet. Thanks Tim!
-Aero |
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| rock |
| thanks aerostar! wil do that...:D |
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| ncelk |
Just curious,
I put my boards on last week. For those who have done this, how many of used a torque wrench?
I did my by hand without the torque wrench, but was careful not to force them too tight.
What about everyone else that has done the install??
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| Mpressive |
nCelk,
Haven't got around to installing my running boards yet either but I'm wondering how long it took you to install yours? Was it difficult? |
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| ncelk |
Mpressive,
I took my time and was in no hurry, so keep that in mind.
Overall from start to finish it took me about 2 1/2 hours. I also took about 15 mins at the end double checking all the bolts. The # of bolts is pretty overwhelming.
Not difficult, just a little time consuming. I am sure that I could do another set in 1 1/2 hours or so.
Good luck.
ncelk
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