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SamiS
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Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:17 pm

Anyone know of a bike rack that will fit on the back on a coupe? Dont want to have one on the roof.
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Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:58 pm

halfords do a rack that will fit on a saloon, but with it fitted you can't open the boot.

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wanted passenger side rear door for touring.pref dark blue

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Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:07 am

Thanks. Not worried about opening the boot. Just want to carry some bikes.

Do you know what one, there appears to be about 10!
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:48 am

Just make sure, that when you do, any metal buckles are wrappd up in a jay cloth and thoroughly taped down. I did 100 miles with a bike rack and two bikes on my car, and they rubbed a hole in the paint down to bare metal. To say I want impressed was an understatement!
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:23 am

i think its the high mount one, if you go to halfords they should be able to try it or at least give you some advice. the only other options are roof or towbar mounted.
wanted passenger side rear door for touring.pref dark blue

wanted, toy Bmw's any series, not for me for my 3year old daughter.

I have a rondevous with death, i drive an E30 in scotland
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shawny-porny
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:37 pm

If you have a towbar you can get one that fits on that.
I know, i have one for sale. :wink:
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:11 pm

Any bike racks for a touring? I'm a bit worried by the spoiler at the top of the tailgate...
Can't really put the bikes in with the dogs!
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:13 pm

Dont buy one from Halfords,buy one of these...http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/public/i ... ks/F1.html

It is the only rack you will ever need,a little more money than the rubbish from Halfords but i wouldnt fit anything else to my car,fully galvanised and with plastic coated clips so wont damage your paintwork.

Highly recommended.
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:14 pm

Morat wrote:Any bike racks for a touring? I'm a bit worried by the spoiler at the top of the tailgate...
Can't really put the bikes in with the dogs!
Are the bikes for the dogs to ride? Piccie please! Or is this a new way of going walkies?
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Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:21 pm

Here you go...

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jamie323i wrote:Here you go...

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Sorted! :D I would suggest a towbar rack is the answer...
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