mustangguy
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I installed bungee loops on my vario cases
I have installed loops to fasten bungee cords to on one of my BMW Vario Cases. The way I fastened it, there are no protrusions into the bag, only into the plastic edge protector. Also, where I fastened the loops, there are two screws holding the edge protector to the case, so they are nice and solid. They feel solid to me, and I will give a shout to you all if I run into problems. I would not use these as anchor points for a ratchet strap, but for bungee cords, I think they are going to hold up fine.
Here is a materials list from Home Depot; $13.78 before tax:
4 X 9/16 in. Stainless Steel Rope Loop
2 X #8-32 tpi x 1/2 in. Stainless-Steel Flat-Head Phillips Drive Machine Screw (6-Piece)
1 X #8 Stainless Steel Flat Washer (12-Pack)
2 X #8-32 Coarse Stainless Steel Nylon Lock Nut (4 per Pack)
I need to go to the hardware store tomorrow and buy more nuts and screws. This was a pretty easy installation, it looks pretty good, and won't rust. Here are a few pictures.
Take out these three stainless screws first:
Lift out the locking mechanism in one piece:
Remove the two torx 20 screws from under the locking mechanism you just removed:
Now take out these two Torx 20 screws:
Now you have the edge protector. You will be mounting to this:
Line up the rope loops about here. You need to eyeball them so they look good. You need them far enough away from the edge to get a washer and nut on inside:
Now I make a pencil mark where I am going to drill:
Drill the first hole. The bit I am using is 5/32", which makes me have to use a phillips screwdriver to get the machine screw in. I like the tight tolerance.
With 1 screw in, I drill a hole in the exact center of the other mounting point of the rope loop:
Flip over and put a washers and nylon nuts on the back.
Put everything back together in the reverse order.
I have installed loops to fasten bungee cords to on one of my BMW Vario Cases. The way I fastened it, there are no protrusions into the bag, only into the plastic edge protector. Also, where I fastened the loops, there are two screws holding the edge protector to the case, so they are nice and solid. They feel solid to me, and I will give a shout to you all if I run into problems. I would not use these as anchor points for a ratchet strap, but for bungee cords, I think they are going to hold up fine.
Here is a materials list from Home Depot; $13.78 before tax:
4 X 9/16 in. Stainless Steel Rope Loop
2 X #8-32 tpi x 1/2 in. Stainless-Steel Flat-Head Phillips Drive Machine Screw (6-Piece)
1 X #8 Stainless Steel Flat Washer (12-Pack)
2 X #8-32 Coarse Stainless Steel Nylon Lock Nut (4 per Pack)
I need to go to the hardware store tomorrow and buy more nuts and screws. This was a pretty easy installation, it looks pretty good, and won't rust. Here are a few pictures.
Take out these three stainless screws first:
Lift out the locking mechanism in one piece:
Remove the two torx 20 screws from under the locking mechanism you just removed:
Now take out these two Torx 20 screws:
Now you have the edge protector. You will be mounting to this:
Line up the rope loops about here. You need to eyeball them so they look good. You need them far enough away from the edge to get a washer and nut on inside:
Now I make a pencil mark where I am going to drill:
Drill the first hole. The bit I am using is 5/32", which makes me have to use a phillips screwdriver to get the machine screw in. I like the tight tolerance.
With 1 screw in, I drill a hole in the exact center of the other mounting point of the rope loop:
Flip over and put a washers and nylon nuts on the back.
Put everything back together in the reverse order.
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