X-metal steering SYSTEM

[sjetrider]

What would you expect to receive if you ordered this item.
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=6
I did not order from Pat or from the above sight. But I did refer to this sight as to where I saw the item. I ordered BLACK X-Metal steering SYSTEM. Just curious to see if I mistook the SYSTEM here.
MY MISTAKE

 

[WaveDemon]

What would you expect to recieve if you ordered this item.
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=6
I did not order from Pat or from the above sight. But I did refer to this sight as to where I saw the item. I ordered BLACK X-Metal steering SYSTEM. Just curious to see if I mistook the SYSTEM here.

I think I remember hearing you have to order umi bearings and bolts.

 

[njfl]

As shown in the picture I think it is just the plate and bars. You have to get the UMI or TBM steering mount/bearing assembly separately (not from XMetal).

 

[CG Racing]

133.90 retail:bs2:

 

[FL-cracker]

yeah, isnt the umi bearing kit alone like $100++ new?

yea, I went through Kevin at LegDrag he should have them in stock.

 

[FL-cracker]

As shown in the picture I think it is just the plate and bars. You have to get the UMI or TBM steering mount/bearing assembly separately (not from XMetal).

correct!

 

[Matt_E]

What would you expect to recieve if you ordered this item.
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=6
I did not order from Pat or from the above sight. But I did refer to this sight as to where I saw the item. I ordered BLACK X-Metal steering SYSTEM. Just curious to see if I mistook the SYSTEM here.

I would expect to get what's on the picture: a turnplate and bars.

 

[sjetrider]

I expected clamps not bearings and plate mounts, I didnt look at the pic. close enough I guess. I received bars and plate no clamps and was like WTF. But after further (CLOSER) inspection of the pic. there are no clamps. I guess I will order them thru UMI @ $16.00 a set plus shpg. w/o bolts. I have the UMI steering currently so I do not need the other stuff, but you know what its like removing the bar clamps from a UMI set up, I will most definateley destroy the clamps. And I need black ones anyway.
X-Metal steering costs
$115 + $15 s&h bars and plate
$16.99 Clamps + $5 s&h
$152.00 if you currently have UMI steering

$115 + $15 s&h bars and plate
$133.99 + $10.00 s&h UMI bearing and mounting system (comes w/ bar clamps)
$274.00 if you do not currently have UMI

OUCH, hope its worth it. Gues I could have bought a -4 pole to achieve the goal of - 3.5" and sold my -1" pole.

On a better note, The black plate and bars do look awesome and its only money.

 

[FL-cracker]

You will have no regrets!

 

[Matt_E]

but you know what its like removing the bar clamps from a UMI set up, I will most definateley destroy the clamps.

Why???

 

[jetskier79]

wtf is wrong with you people

 

[Scorn800]

wtf is wrong with you people

seriously

 

[jetskier79]

really?? Believe me, I break lots of stuff. If I can manage to corrode something beyond removeability....I'll find a way. But I've never had a problem with the clamps.

 

[sjetrider]

Small allen head bolts and stainless to aluminum dont work well together. If they were hex heads probably no problem, but wouldnt look as good. I have tried using lock tight to keep them from coroding, but then your battling lock tight w/ small hex head bolts, cant get torque w/o strippage. And SAKI and I are far from the only ones having this issue.

 

[sjetrider]

133.90 retail:bs2:

$104.00 wholesale BTW

 

[Mark44]

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Small allen head bolts and stainless to aluminum dont work well together. If they were hex heads probably no problem, but wouldnt look as good. I have tried using lock tight to keep them from coroding, but then your battling lock tight w/ small hex head bolts, cant get torque w/o strippage. And SAKI and I are far from the only ones having this issue.

I use antiseize on them not lock tight.:biggthumpup:

Mark44

 

[jetskier79]

And SAKI and I are far from the only ones having this issue.

That doesn't meant I'm not allowed to make fun of you. :haha: :haha:




:wink:

 

[demolition_x]

I use antiseize on them not lock tight.:biggthumpup:

Mark44

same here never had a problem after that.

 

[CG Racing]

$104.00 wholesale BTW

you gettin em at walmart? lol

 

[Rickster]

same here never had a problem after that.

Marine grease on every bolt that may see water, including the engine mount bolts.:biggthumpup: