JohannM Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Hi Not sure if there is some one out there that has the same issue but I drive a convertable and the car is not towbar approved (as per dealership I phoned, they are willing to fit it but no guarantee and blah blah blah as the car is not towbar approved) I bought a "hatchback rack" as per the pic (Red car) but it has caused some damage to the boot itself causing it to lift slightly as well as scratches on the car. The question now is does any one know of some one that would be able to or that already does have a design for a rack as per the (black car picture) where the bike would be directly on the actual boot and not hanging behind the car, causing the boot to bend or "lift up" closer to the window. A roof rack on the car is a Big no no aswell even thow it is hard top. Regards
MarcBurger Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Top down.Bike in passenger seat (the fancier leather seat the better for your bike's emotional well-being).Seatbelt on it for good measure.Win. What model car?
JohannM Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Top down.Bike in passenger seat (the fancier leather seat the better for your bike's emotional well-being).Seatbelt on it for good measure.Win. What model car?Hahahahahaha MarcBurger it has crossed my mind but then I felt the Jhb weather lately.................. Mazda MX 5
garysing Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Good morning--Johann--I feel your pain--Hahaha--I had the same problem on my Mercedes Slk--used the saris rack and I had slight hairline scratches...the solution--Buy a better car--Driving the x5 now--no problems --
JohannM Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Good morning--Johann--I feel your pain--Hahaha--I had the same problem on my Mercedes Slk--used the saris rack and I had slight hairline scratches...the solution--Buy a better car--Driving the x5 now--no problems --Hi Gary, I have thought of that aswell but I smaak my car and not in the mood for car hunting ............ it's 2015 there must be a solution some where LOL
funjunkie Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 If this guy can find a solution then I don't see whats the problem. http://2x2cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Really-Set-for-Summer.jpg
Warthog Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 If this guy can find a solution then I don't see whats the problem. http://2x2cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Really-Set-for-Summer.jpgSaw that on a white BMW at this year's Argus. Flippin nifty...
Pusher Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I've seen that type of rack on cars in the UK and Europe.
Pusher Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Like this: http://www.boot-bag.com/luggage_racks.htm http://www.newsnow.co.uk/classifieds/car-parts-accessories/car-boot-luggage-rack.html
JohannM Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Just get a tow bar?I drive a convertable and the car is not towbar approved
rad006 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Buy a Seasucker Rack, need your hardroof on your MX5 though... I just bought a 3 bike one.
akneethling Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I use a Thule Raceway. My boot was also scratched. I had it polished, added soft rubber padding to the 2 legs that go on top of the bootlid, and had no issues 2 years later. But you also have to make sure the area is completely free of dust. You should be ok then.
IceCreamMan Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I drive a convertable and the car is not towbar approvedFind out why it is not towbar approved? Maybe something to do with lugging a ton trailer behind you etc etc..... or possibly due to wiring harness or something. I would say, fit a towbar (of course depening on my point above) WITHOUT a wiring harness only to fit a bike rack for your bike. This can be cheap to install and lets face it the weight is marginal may spoil the aesethitics of yr car though...
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