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Old May 25, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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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


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Old May 25, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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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!
Old May 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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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.

Old May 26, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Anything out there that can strap down 2 snowboards?
Old May 27, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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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!!!!
Old May 27, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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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
Old May 27, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by chaynes,May 27 2008, 07:50 AM
I have decided to order this rack....

http://www.surcoinc.com/S-SSRDR.html
How much do they sell for?
Old May 27, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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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
Old May 27, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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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)!
Old May 27, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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http://www.fapa.it/eng/index.php






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