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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Has anyone got any suggestions where I can get one for the S2k? Everywhere i look there out of stock

Any ideas or anyone know someone selling one please?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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I have one, which I'm happy to lend out for short periods, if that's any help?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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thats very kind but i do really need to buy one for the old surfing trips to devon
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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This site, which doesn't have anything in stock, has a good sizing chart, so it's worth searching for boot racks for cars with the same size. e.g. 306 Convertible, Alfa Spider etc

http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/boot/h...-boot-rack.htm

I did find this one, which is in stock http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RP1123
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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we saw this at Goodwood - on an S Looks good, but not sure a surfboard will fit on it!!

http://www.boot-bag.com/?gclid=CIiO2...FYiX2AodoRYlvg
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LadyB,Aug 24 2010, 03:56 AM
we saw this at Goodwood - on an S Looks good, but not sure a surfboard will fit on it!!

http://www.boot-bag.com/?gclid=CIiO2...FYiX2AodoRYlvg
There is no way that any sort of fancy protective mat is going to stop the boot lid being marked. But if that factor is of no consequence then agree it's an acceptable if the only current alternative to a proper sports car boot rack.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Aug 24 2010, 02:36 AM
Naming the rack after a classic Italian road race makes me laugh, as if such a title embues the product with extra credablity.

But it is a neater and lower profile alternative to the modern day clumsy versions with big black locking mechanisms, BUT those rubber feet WILL mark and even dent your bootlid.
The solution is to not overload the rack and remove it completely at very opportunity and never leave it on permanently.

I made the mistake of leaving such a rack on a concours winning red '60s classic during a long period of sunshine and rain, and the feet marks could never be entirely irradicated.
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[QUOTE=B B,Aug 24 2010, 02:50 PM] There is no way that any sort of fancy protective mat is going to stop the boot lid being marked.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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I was trying to think of a plan i was considering using a non-slip rubber matt and fasterning the boards direct to the boot lid not sure if that would work though
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