Trunk Rack for S2k

Hi guys, I have just bough a new S2K, and i want to order a trunk rack.

I am willing to pay for a good one, obviously that is easy to install and does not mark the paint....

Any feedback would be great...

Also as an aside, i live in Canada, so if you knew of a Canadian source, that would be great, but i don't mid any recommendations


Thanks!

I spent a LONG LONG time trying to decide on one. Unfortunately, it appears that there are really none that don't rest on trunk with a good amount of force. People have put soft towels where the contact areas are.

Basically, to be totally free of contact with your paint, is to get a hitch mount (which means you need a hitch as well). The Chase Race one (~$420) seems to be the best according to opinions here.

Luckily, just a couple of days ago, I resurrected my daily driver that has a Thule roof rack. It's been sitting for over a year, and I spent over $2000 getting it running again. But at least yesterday was my first day out on my bikes! w00h00!

The luggage trunk rack on the white S2K in front of me near Lake Tahoe during 2006 Sac2K Days looked pretty good; unfortunately, I do not know what kind it is.

Anything out there that can strap down 2 snowboards?

Hello

just to reply back...

I have decided to order this rack....

http://www.surcoinc.com/S-SSRDR.html

The other one is sold out everywhere and has been for some time...

if anyone has any feedback, please let me know.

i will let you know how it it when i get it and post some better photos of it.


p.s. I GET MY S2000 TODAY!!!!

Id just look into a Chase Race hitch with a showboard carrier hitch mount. I dont know who sells that but I know Ive seen one.

-Matt

How much do they sell for?

200$

looks like domestic shipping is free

i can keep you posted if you like

this is where i am ordering from

http://www.autoanything.com/roof-racks/60A3471A0A0.aspx

I had one of these racks for my Miatas. It's a quality product, all stainless steel but, it does leave marks on the trunk lid.

Each foot is secured by an allen wrench. If you tighten just a little too tight, it will leave an impression. If you don't tighten it tight enough, you run the risk of it shifting. I used this rack for years and decided that the need for a luggage rack outweighed the marks it left on the trunk lid.

It wasn't the weight that I put on the rack, it is the "feet" themselves and the way it tightens. It's a very secure rack when tightened, but you'll leave a mark (dent)!

http://www.fapa.it/eng/index.php

Karl O.

Looks like your rack fits w/the factory spoiler, any problems with that? I went to the link and I can't find the price, how much did you pay? Where did you get it?

I know, a lot of questions, but I've been looking for a rack that fits w/the factory spoiler and until your reply above, I haven't found one!

When I bought mine it was $300 and there was a U.S. distributor. Now I'm not so sure, you might have to order one from the U.K. or something. The rack is made in Italy.

Same rack fits the Audi TT and BMW Z3 so if you can find a Fapa dealer somewhere they should have it for you.

I looked at their website, you want the "Unispider A." It fits perfectly over the OEM spoiler. I don't like the way it clamps onto the trunk lid, but when I used it I just cut up some chamois and put it underneath the clamps so prevent scratches.

Otherwise you won't find much. The only two countries where S2000s were sold in any quantity, for the most part, was Japan and the U.S. and trunk racks are not as popular here as they are in Europe.

That rack is a Classic Carrier.
Classic Carrier web site
I got one late last year new-in-the-box from a member here on S2Ki. It was sold because it is not compatible with any trunk spoiler or wing which he was going to add instead. As you'll see from the pictures mine is a black unit which is rather rare. My understanding is that these racks are no longer made for the S2000 but I may be wrong as the site simply shows "out of stock." They did earn a reputation as being the very best of any made for the S2000. Costs $298 + $88 for the optional leather tie down straps which I have in black too. I'm using some velcro to secure the straps to the carrier frame so that they won't whip around in the wind. The rack goes on and off very easily, can handle 75lbs or more, will not damage the trunk, doesn't adversely impact the electronic trunk opener, etc etc. The only nit, which will be true for any rack, is that it totally blocks the rear view mirror when in use.





From the CC web site:





--Bob

This post has been edited by Bob A (SD) on May 27 2008, 05:49 PM

this looks like the surco rack that i ordered right?

Karl O,

Thanks much, I'll see what I can find for the Unispider A...