Boot rack

That looks great, doesn't it? Love the leather case too!

I have a new style Copen...and must admit that I would now prefer to be without the spoiler.

However I'll definitely look for the new style as I'm also not keen on the drill option.

 

That looks much nicer than the other rack I've seen. How is it with the paintwork? Does it scratch it?

 

I don’t mean to sound negative, but is it legal?
When fitted and has a case strapped on, won't it will hide the high level brake light?

[Although calling a high level brake light, might be a slight exaggeration!!]

Rex.

 

I've been thinking about one of those and that one looks great!!

Where did you get the chrome bumper overiders? They look very cool too.

M.

 

Nice looking rack for the un-spoilerd. I would check the legality of a hidden 3rd brake light. Mind you, it hardly qualifies as a "high" level light....one of the lwoest third brake lights I know of.

 

Hi Andreas,

Erik from Classic Carriers initially built the Boot Rack for Michaela and Myself.
The Car Dealer in Holland who's Car was used for the Photo's has bought the Prototype.

He is currently building two Racks, one for me and one for a customer of Chromdesign.

I will keep the Forum informed of it's progress.

Ken.

 

Got mine from here CBR1045. Fits with or without spoiler. Rubber feet overhang slightly with spoiler but it works fine.

http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Boot_Luggage_Racks



£ 52.12 + postage. I think about £63.00 in total.

Had to make one slight modification because the boot lid narrows towards the rear the clamps tend to slide when tightening them up. Simple solution drilled straight through clamp on the rack end, and the rack, and put a small bolt through to hold it in place.

Will take pictures and post them after Easter when its been in use.

 

Nice find & at a bargin price.
Looking forawrd to seeing the pictures.

 

Boot Rack Pictures

As someone has expressed interest,and it gets me away from mowing lawns and cutting hedges for a while, here are the pics.







You can see from the 2nd picture the mod that I made to stop the clamp from sliding. Although the threaded bars supplied were long enough I had some lengths of the right size so made some longer ones to make it easier to attach.

 

Looks good. Thanks for the pics.
Does the boot open and close okay with the rack fitted?

Rex.

 

Yes, boot opens and closes, roof goes up and down no problem. It is really solid as well. I can throw my whole weight against it, which is considerable, and I can't move it. The other advantage is that it doesn't obscure the high level brake light because it stands up on legs and you can see underneath it.

 

Thanks for posting Ricochet.

Sounds like a really good buy. Now, where is my cheque book....

Rex.

 

Don't forget, you will have to put it on upside down

Rex.

 

Hum.....
I never did buy this boot rack from Rat Sports.

I was thinking about it again, for a forth-coming trip to Scotland and I was shocked by the price increase. As you can see from earlier posts it was £52 in 2011, but now £79.20.

At that price, I smell a rat!

Rex.