another round
Hi Julian,
I forwarded your images to the product manager and we got an OE sample
to compare to ours. I was able to confirm that we did make a production
change due to a manufacturing issue. So the cable you received that had
the sharper than 90 degree tube is definitely a defect. I suspect that
it is old stock. Our current production matches the OE sample with some
differences in finish, but not dimension in any way. The end that
secures in the bracket on the car is identical. I would like to get the
VIN from your car if possible so I can compare GM's listing to be sure
we don't have an application issue. If the applications are correct,
then the only option we would have is to get Rock Auto to ship you a
replacement set and go from there.
Chris Lehn
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Hi Chris
the is VIN: 1G1NL52E4XC000278
as you see this is an EXPORT Model
details can be viewed here
http://gm-alero.de/93/rpo-codes-austattungs-codes
The sharper bend in the tube could be re-bend a bit, depending on rigidity that may work out. But the cut-out, keyway that fit the cable into the bracket is wrong, which makes the cable either point to the front, or the rear of the car not to the side.
the cables in picture 13 are oriented the same way - the slot for the clamp would fit fine, but the key to get the cable into the bracket (picture 14) is wrong.
The whole in the bracket is not round O it is straight on the sides |O| - your cables on the other hand have the straight parts at the top and bottom.
Do you got an estimate for the shipping costs from Germany to your place? If you still want these cables.
Regards
Schroeter