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bradtho |
Jan 29 2015, 08:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
for years I've chuckled whenever my eyes have come across the "coat hangers" in our cars. But until today I'd never taken that next step and actually tried to use them. On my way home from work today I stopped to pick up some dry cleaning and on the way out to the car, I smiled to myself and thought "alright, let's see if this thing works or not".
I can now confirm that it is not possible to hang a hanger on our coat hook. at least not w/o bending the hanger significantly. hmmpf. so much for german engineering, I guess. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 29 2015, 08:10 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,610 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
They're not meant to be used with an actual coat hanger.
They're meant to be used without, just using the fabric strap and work fine that way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
914Next |
Jan 29 2015, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They're not meant to be used with an actual coat hanger. They're meant to be used without, just using the fabric strap and work fine that way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ....we have a coat hook? |
Spoke |
Jan 29 2015, 08:31 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
....we have a coat hook? Where's the cup holder? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
914nola |
Jan 29 2015, 08:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 10-August 14 From: New Orleans Member No.: 17,759 Region Association: None |
They're not meant to be used with an actual coat hanger. They're meant to be used without, just using the fabric strap and work fine that way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ....we have a coat hook? I have never noticed one. I had to go look for myself. |
SirAndy |
Jan 29 2015, 08:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,610 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
....we have a coat hook? Just above the upper seatbelt mount on the trim piece. It's a metal hook with a removable plastic cover. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-12831-1410638612.jpg) |
Krieger |
Jan 29 2015, 09:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,704 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Nice pic Andy. Note the x below and left of the Phillips screw. I have a similar scar on my index finger from a Phillips screwdriver that slipped and made its mark!
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bradtho |
Jan 29 2015, 10:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
I hear you Andy but how does this work on the driver's side hook? Or is this feature only for use by people five feet tall or shorter?
not that there's anything wrong with being short, of course. |
Tom_T |
Jan 29 2015, 11:02 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
For a nice suit or sport coat for my biz meetings, I'd lay it flat across the rear truck floor, which then made me keep the trunk clean, or flat on the passenger seat.
But keep a wire coat hanger handy if you ever lock your key in the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Tom /////// |
effutuo101 |
Jan 30 2015, 07:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
And then you are locked out of your car with a hanger inside!
I found that hanging file folders do wonders. Pull the metal strip out and have at it. |
ripper911 |
Jan 30 2015, 08:04 AM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
I keep a yardstick with a leather loop on the end in my trunk, you can use it to unlatch the front of the top or roll down the windows if you can catch it right, if your top side seals are bad.
Not that I ever lock my car anymore. |
chads74 |
Jan 30 2015, 08:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
I used my harness bar last time I picked up my uniforms from the cleaners. I tried the coat hanger, but it is impossible to use with a coat hanger.
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StratPlayer |
Jan 30 2015, 10:53 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I put tweeters there..
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bradtho |
Jan 30 2015, 01:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
I put tweeters there.. I've seen pictures of that before (probably yours) and thought that might be a good idea. More convinced of that now. from a listening perspective have you liked that position? I've been a little afraid they could be harsh being that close to the ears and that far from woofers. |
StratPlayer |
Jan 30 2015, 03:39 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes I like them there very much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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