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billschusteriv
08-04-2011, 07:05 AM
Before father's day and the June 2011 Mafia Family reunion, I received and installed a GoMiniGo.com no-holes euro plate bracket.

http://www.bmwmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?677-Arrived-today...-installed-today...

Later in the month of June, spurred by the flux of people purchasing NHLPB kit after seeing them at the meet, I provided some feedback to GoMiniGo.com regarding a challenge I had installing the the euro plate bracket.

Following the directions, I noticed the euro plate bracket was a little difficult to tighten when installed on the car. Impressed with their product from the start, I decided to provide them some feedback to make it even better. Here's the email thread.


Hi Bill,

Thank you for taking the time to send over more detailed info and pictures. This definitely helps and makes more sense.

You are correct that the bend on the Euro Bracket is more defined and angled back towards each other on brand new brackets out of the packaging. I typically use a a 19mm socket while doing installs and the opening does need to be bent back slightly to allow the socket enough space to tighten the M12 bolt. The nice thing about the stainless steel is that it can be bent slightly without damage or taking away from the integrity of the bracket. Once you have been able to tighten the bolt with the socket you can then bend back to align the Euro Frame to be attached. Hopefully this makes sense and helps out.

I really appreciate when customers take the time to send feedback and comments about our product or install. We will be looking at rewording the instructions so other customers do not run into a similar issue in the future. Thanks again and please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

If you, friends, or family ever need a NHLPB Kit for a vehicle please use promo code GMG-THANKS-10 for a 10% discount. Our existing customers are the best advertising we have! Thank you!!

We will not be attending the Bimmerfest East show but I believe that WheelSTO / 3D Designs will make the show. They are based in the Chicago,IL area and one of our larger dealers for the BMW NHLPB Kits.

Best Regards,

Jason Ziegler
Director of Sales & Marketing
GOMINIGO, LLC
GMG Motorsports
206-310-3864 Direct
877-403-6320 Toll Free
360-867-0464 Office

www.gominigo.com / www.gmgmotorsports.com




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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:11:57 -0700
From: billschusteriv
Subject: Re: Voicemail regarding feedback
To: jason@gominigo.com

Jason,

Thank you for the email.

Let me say that I love your product - the quality was clearly evident from the moment I opened the box. I purchased the 30-38mm kit (to use when I move to a state requiring a front plate) and a Euro bracket (to use now).

I took a few pictures during the installation that I shared with friends on an online forum that may help graphically explain what I was unable to convey over the phone. The instructions appear spot on for the US license plate bracket. The bends near the point where the 19mm bolt passes through to the "tow hook adapter bolt" are gradual enough to allow use of a socket or box end wrench.

See this picture:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/DIYs/E46%204dr%20-%20NHLPB/IMG_0388.jpg

On the Euro bracket, the bends are more sharply defined, and it was impossible for me to use a box/open end wrench or socket to tighten. Perhaps I needed a thin walled socket? I ended up using an open end and adjustable wrench to grab the bolt from the front and tighten. This could "potentially" round off the 19mm bolt.

http://s934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG00029-20110521-1503.jpg

http://s934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG00030-20110521-1503.jpg

http://s934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG00031-20110521-1503.jpg

http://s934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG00032-20110521-1504.jpg

If you happen to have any additional insights on what I could have done better, please let me know. My only intention is to provide feedback and help make a great product even better.

I'm sure you've heard it before - several other members on the forum I frequent (ZHPMafia.com and BMWMafia.com) have purchased your product recently and are quite happy with it. A decent amount of interest was generated during our most recent car meet and through forum reviews of your product.

Do you or a vendor you supply plan on being at Bimmerfest East 2011?

Best,


William Schuster



--- On Mon, 6/27/11, GMG Motorsports GOMINIGO <jason@gominigo.com> wrote:


From: GMG Motorsports GOMINIGO <jason@gominigo.com>
Subject: Voicemail regarding feedback
To: billschusteriv
Date: Monday, June 27, 2011, 3:56 PM


Hello Bill,

Thank you for the feedback you provided on the voicemail message left on our office line. We are going to investigate the wording on the instructions for the Euro Bracket to make the installation process easier and better description of steps. Please let me know if you have any other feedback or questions. Thanks again!

Regards,

Jason Ziegler
Director of Sales & Marketing
GOMINIGO, LLC
GMG Motorsports
206-310-3864 Direct
877-403-6320 Toll Free
360-867-0464 Office

www.gominigo.com / www.gmgmotorsports.com


As you'll notice, there is a promo code above (GMG-THANKS-10) for 10% off an order on the website. I didn't ask or hint that I was asking for any compensation (I don't think so anyway) - but Jason threw it out there. Jason and I played phone tag before switching to email, where we finally were able to reach understanding of what I was trying to convey. Seems like an excellent company with some good customer service.

So - feel free to check out their product line. Several of us have this NHLPB and are pleased with the look and construction.

BP (az3579) has an excellent writeup of the install of his kit. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3437-No-Holes-License-Plate-Bracket-from-Gominigo.com&highlight=license+plate+bracket)

johnrando
08-04-2011, 12:29 PM
Thanks Bill! Just ordered mine.

iZHP
08-18-2011, 07:46 PM
wanna order this...where is the 10% off coupon??

Marcus-SanDiego
08-18-2011, 07:51 PM
promo code: GMG-THANKS-10

iZHP
08-18-2011, 07:51 PM
thanks Boss!

Marcus-SanDiego
08-18-2011, 07:53 PM
Glad to lend a hand. Family search in full effect.

danewilson77
08-19-2011, 05:31 AM
Family search in full effect.

..........All day.....every day!

billschusteriv
08-19-2011, 08:07 AM
Glad to lend a hand. Family search in full effect.

Thanks Marcus! I'll highlight it or pull it out of the quoted email...

iZHP
08-23-2011, 06:24 AM
got my plate installed...like it a lot. Fast shipping, and they gave me a promo code to share for 10% off.

danewilson77
08-23-2011, 06:52 AM
got my plate installed...like it a lot. Fast shipping, and they gave me a promo code to share for 10% off.

Pics or ban :shifty

iZHP
08-23-2011, 10:39 AM
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/e2e1dcd5.jpg

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/48ba8ef4.jpg

danewilson77
08-23-2011, 01:40 PM
Damn. That's the sez.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

tripod06
08-29-2011, 07:27 PM
i like a lot!

Hermes
11-06-2011, 05:02 PM
I forgot to take that extension piece off mine, I have to do that when I get home later today

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/f969f7eb.jpg

Marcus-SanDiego
11-06-2011, 06:40 PM
Looks good, JP.

Hermes
11-06-2011, 07:18 PM
thanks boss, I'll try to fix it tonight so I can take a clear picture in the morning with it corrected

billschusteriv
11-07-2011, 06:02 PM
promo code: GMG-THANKS-10

Glad to see you guys are picking these up. Hope you are enjoying them - they look great!


Blackberry. Tapatalk.

SoarinZHP
11-07-2011, 06:09 PM
Sounds stupid but it's one of the best mods I've done to my car! Well, it's the only mod I've done to my car. Hahaha.

danewilson77
11-07-2011, 06:37 PM
Sounds stupid but it's one of the best mods I've done to my car! Well, it's the only mod I've done to my car. Hahaha.

Ha! Well done. I think its a good mod.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

johnrando
11-07-2011, 07:27 PM
Glad to see you guys are picking these up. Hope you are enjoying them - they look great!


Blackberry. Tapatalk.

Si, me gusta!

Hermes
11-08-2011, 10:05 AM
Updated pic... I removed the spacer and also backed the plate with a piece of plexiglass I had at home so it doesn't deform from driving

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/18085f3c.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/d91c0b29.jpg

C Withers Media
11-08-2011, 10:11 PM
I told people about these 3 years ago when I got mine and they laughed at me and called me ricer for having an offset front plate.


Glad it is coming around as a viable option for front plate mounting. Great product.

danewilson77
11-09-2011, 05:06 AM
I did not call you a ricer.:shifty

I called you a Warlock.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Hermes
11-09-2011, 08:28 AM
I never thought of it as rice, I just don't like having a front plate to begin with but I'm just gonna comply with the DMV

UdubBadger
11-09-2011, 10:11 AM
hahaha

I have one of these too. Not that I did it often but DON'T GO IN AN AUTOMATIC CLOTH CAR WASH WITH THESES ON. Almost ripped it right off.


I suppose the rule should just be don't go in automatic cloth car washes in general huh?

iZHP
11-10-2011, 08:19 AM
^ Only hand wash for mine :)

az3579
11-13-2011, 05:43 AM
hahaha

I have one of these too. Not that I did it often but DON'T GO IN AN AUTOMATIC CLOTH CAR WASH WITH THESES ON. Almost ripped it right off.


I suppose the rule should just be don't go in automatic cloth car washes in general huh?

I have, a couple of times. No issues.

cakM3
11-17-2011, 05:23 AM
I like this design much more than the Skene design I am currently using on my ///M. Getting ready to order another set to put on the ///M....

billschusteriv
11-17-2011, 05:28 AM
hahaha

I have one of these too. Not that I did it often but DON'T GO IN AN AUTOMATIC CLOTH CAR WASH WITH THESES ON. Almost ripped it right off.


I suppose the rule should just be don't go in automatic cloth car washes in general huh?

:biggrin Yeah that would be a good rule. Other than just regular wear and tear, cloth car washes and the e30 retractable antennas don't get along.


I like this design much more than the Skene design I am currently using on my ///M. Getting ready to order another set to put on the ///M....

:like

JKO_ZHP
09-03-2012, 01:29 AM
To whoever may be interested: http://massdrop.com/rho-plate-tow-hook-license-plate-mounting-kit-3
This is how and where I got mine, and it works. No defects, no issues, perfectly legal. Easy to install and dismantle.

danewilson77
09-03-2012, 05:59 AM
To whoever may be interested: http://massdrop.com/rho-plate-tow-hook-license-plate-mounting-kit-3
This is how and where I got mine, and it works. No defects, no issues, perfectly legal. Easy to install and dismantle.

What place is that? I'm not getting an account just to view the link.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

ELCID86
08-17-2014, 04:48 PM
promo code: GMG-THANKS-10

I just ordered one. Code still works. Only drawback is $11.00+ s/h.

Vas
08-17-2014, 04:57 PM
I bought my kit from bav auto. No complaints from me.

johnrando
08-18-2014, 08:38 AM
I'm going to list mine for sale sometime when I get around to it if anybody wants one.

cakM3
08-18-2014, 09:19 AM
I'm going to list mine for sale sometime when I get around to it if anybody wants one.

I'm shocked.....

ELCID86
08-18-2014, 09:20 AM
I'm going to list mine for sale sometime when I get around to it if anybody wants one.

Now you tell us... What are you going with?

johnrando
08-18-2014, 09:35 AM
I'm going with the quick release one, so I can use my license plate in Beach Tennis tournament photos.