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Post by ori » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:14 pm

Anyone tried this?

Seems like a good solution to carry stuff, but any damage to car?

http://revo-rack.com/language/en/conver ... gage-rack/
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:27 pm

I'd be more inclined to go for something like this, https://boot-bag.com/language/enus/soft-car-carrier/

Anti scratch mat underneath it, waterproof and lees likely to cause damage.

Using soft luggage in the boot should be adequate though, I reckon I can get enough in for Lynn and I for two weeks abroad if we are doing fly/park from Manchester.
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Post by ori » Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:50 pm

See reviews show that is more likely to leave marks.

Also, the rack means you can Mount anything on it. Gold bag or skis or just another bag if needed.
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:53 pm

Personally I would not put a rack on. Also, any other rack I've seen has the lip the other way round to prevent luggage moving forward towards the rear window in the event of heavy braking/accident etc.

What are our boot lids made of, will they support much weight?
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Post by Argyll Andy » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:58 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:27 pm I'd be more inclined to go for something like this, https://boot-bag.com/language/enus/soft-car-carrier/

Anti scratch mat underneath it, waterproof and lees likely to cause damage.

Using soft luggage in the boot should be adequate though, I reckon I can get enough in for Lynn and I for two weeks abroad if we are doing fly/park from Manchester.
That’s what I’ve got, no issues so far. Would be worried about the rack distorting the boot lid, especially since it’s not metal.

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    Post by buzyg » Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:14 pm

    We have a rack like that for the Mx5. Used it a couple of times. No bother no marks. :thumbsup: Don't fancy the bag with no rack solution personally, I can see that causing scratches. :(
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    Post by ori » Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:21 pm

    buzyg wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:14 pm We have a rack like that for the Mx5. Used it a couple of times. No bother no marks. :thumbsup: Don't fancy the bag with no rack solution personally, I can see that causing scratches. :(
    That’s what I was looking for. Someone who actually has used it.
    Is it easy to put on?
    No scratches or deviation?

    I think the max weight is 25kg for the z4 but it might be less.
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    Post by B21 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:53 pm

    I assume you should take the bag off the rack when you motor the roof to avoid straining the mechanism?
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    Post by buzyg » Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:30 pm

    ori wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:21 pm
    buzyg wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:14 pm We have a rack like that for the Mx5. Used it a couple of times. No bother no marks. :thumbsup: Don't fancy the bag with no rack solution personally, I can see that causing scratches. :(
    That’s what I was looking for. Someone who actually has used it.
    Is it easy to put on?
    No scratches or deviation?

    I think the max weight is 25kg for the z4 but it might be less.
    Don't have one for my ///MR but the one for the MX5 is simple and sturdy and no marks from a couple of uses. Don't think it is a Revo. Our son bought it, so not certain of the make. But similar.
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    Post by q96169we » Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:41 pm

    Just to say that if you are worrying about the paint, I think you can apply a PPF to the boot lid only which shouldn't be expensive and it should prevent the paint from damaged by the rack
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    Post by ori » Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:55 pm

    q96169we wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:41 pm Just to say that if you are worrying about the paint, I think you can apply a PPF to the boot lid only which shouldn't be expensive and it should prevent the paint from damaged by the rack
    Cheaper to repair any damage ;)

    I’m looking at this as a back up plan if I can’t get the skis in my car!
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    Post by Scubaregs » Tue Apr 19, 2022 4:29 pm

    ori, might be of interest.
    https://boot-rack.co.uk/convertible-lug ... -ski-rack/
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    Post by B21 » Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:41 pm

    I’ve pulled the trigger on the Revo version :thumbsup:

    Got a nice 70l bag in yellow to match.

    Need to find some suitable straps now.
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    Post by ori » Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:07 pm

    Oooo keep me informed on how you find it.
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    Post by B21 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:13 pm

    ori wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:07 pm Oooo keep me informed on how you find it.
    Wilco..got some nice 400kg+ rated straps so they should hold the bag on :thumbsup:
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