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Thanks JBK, I'll take it to Thule for them to have a look. It's a good couple of years old, so I doubt that they will have something that works, but worth a try! Failing that I'll just get some ally plate and leave it uncoated.

I would, but mine doesn't have a plate, it's one of those plug-in ones.

Hi Mr. Jacques, I doubt it, the process of annealing only takes place at over 300°C, and judging by the state of the rim tape I don't think that the temperature got anywhere near that. Thanks for the heads-up though, I'll keep an eye on it!

Yup, popped the tyres and melted the rimtape. Lucky I'm still on ally rims .... Hmmm, that's sounds even easier than the welding actually, thanks!

That could work too, thanks! If I don't come right with the deflectors kit or modifying the rack I will give it a go!

Hah! Perfect, thank you Oodles!

Thanks, like I said above I want to leave the car alone, but maybe your guy can weld a plate to the rack, that should work! I'll send you a pm for his number!

Hahaha, it's a Diesel actually!

Nope, Jeep GC

Thanks, but apart from the looks I really don't want to be modifying the car considering warranties and all that ....

Hi All, I've just started riding again, and ended up burning my bike's tyres as they are directly in line with the exhausts on my car! On my old car the exhausts pointed down onto the tarmac, so it wasn't ever a problem. It's an older model Thule 3-bike rack with built-in taillights and I can't really see a way of raising it above the exhausts. I don't want to have to replace it as it's still in great condition and does the job perfectly otherwise. Has anyone else experienced this and found a work-around?

So glad I had a look at the forums, count me in! I sent you a pm!

Hi Rich, sorry for my late reply. Dirty Sanchez and I have been riding the Spruit on Thursday mornings at 07h00, and we are planning to ride on Tuesdays too, not sure if this will be in the morning or the afternoon though. Anyway, pm me you cell # and I'll give you a shout. Cheers, Treb

Whoa, 04h45 is the middle of the night ;P I live just off 12th Ave in Rivonia, so traffic is not really an issue for me because I travel against the the flow. I wouldn't want to start earlier than 06h00, but let's see if there are any more responses, perhaps there could be two groups. Cheers, Treb

Hi All, I'm looking for a group / riders to join on training rides during the week, prefereably 06h30ish for about an hour on Tuesdays & Thursdays. I am flexible though, can be differnet times / days. I used to enjoy the rides from FPC Paulshof when they were still around. Please let me know if you are keen or know of any existing group rides. If there are no existing rides, maybe we can get something started. Cheers, Treb