boot rack fitted - Page 2

pab · 27th October 2012, 17:15

I'm sure that fitting instructions and dimensions have been posted on the Forum..

Duotone · 27th October 2012, 17:18

I am afraid your boot rack is not fitted correctly.

The longer bar should be near the rear screen.

Dave T

riclin · 27th October 2012, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

I am afraid your boot rack is not fitted correctly.

The longer bar should be near the rear screen.

Dave T

ohh dear!!!

Woodie · 27th October 2012, 18:04

I see a new boot lid on the cards!

Parker · 27th October 2012, 18:08

Oops

If you need to get the can opener out then I'm sure something is amiss

If you're unsure just ask on here for the answer before proceeding with any job

Any of our traders have a replacement boot at a reasonable price?

Rovernewby · 28th October 2012, 14:42

Well that does explain why i had to modify the inside of the lid, and i did wonder about the holes that were already there. So the rack has been assembled incorrectly according to the brochure.

rossocorsa · 28th October 2012, 14:55

the rack is designed so you can remove the chrome bit and turn it around if you so wish probably what the previous owner did! On our ZT I had to fit it with the upright chrome bar at the back of the car because of the spoiler being in the way it wouldn't fit the correct way around and the case would have been impossible to get on and off, not ideal and it looks like a pigs ear when fitted but it was the only way to take my mother on holidays there was no way we could get all our luggage plus her rollator in the boot, never had it fitted since but the chrome studs don't look too bad

Parker · 28th October 2012, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rovernewby

Well that does explain why i had to modify the inside of the lid, and i did wonder about the holes that were already there. So the rack has been assembled incorrectly according to the brochure.

We all make mistakes

If you are ever unsure just pop a post up here if you can't find the answer and some knowledgeable member will be along with the answer.

They've got me out of a couple of scrapes over the years

rossocorsa · 28th October 2012, 16:38

Of you decide to refit on another boot lid use a step drill to do the holes they cut beautiful holes in thin sheet steel and don't slip either

Dave Goody · 28th October 2012, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossocorsa

the rack is designed so you can remove the chrome bit and turn it around if you so wish probably what the previous owner did! On our ZT I had to fit it with the upright chrome bar at the back of the car because of the spoiler being in the way it wouldn't fit the correct way around and the case would have been impossible to get on and off, not ideal and it looks like a pigs ear when fitted but it was the only way to take [/COLOR]my mother on holidays[/COLOR] there was no way we could get all our luggage plus her rollator in the boot, never had it fitted since but the chrome studs don't look too bad

Did you tie her on with rope or use the the rubber hook on things?

27th October 2012, 18:08	#15
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28th October 2012, 14:42	#16
Rovernewby Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hayling island Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes Ooops Well that does explain why i had to modify the inside of the lid, and i did wonder about the holes that were already there. So the rack has been assembled incorrectly according to the brochure.

27th October 2012, 17:15	#11
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I'm sure that fitting instructions and dimensions have been posted on the Forum..

27th October 2012, 17:18	#12
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I am afraid your boot rack is not fitted correctly. The longer bar should be near the rear screen. Dave T

27th October 2012, 18:04	#14
Woodie Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer CDT Conn' & VW '09 Golf TDi 170 Estate Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see a new boot lid on the cards!

28th October 2012, 14:55	#17
rossocorsa Posted a thing or two None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: GRIMSBY Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the rack is designed so you can remove the chrome bit and turn it around if you so wish probably what the previous owner did! On our ZT I had to fit it with the upright chrome bar at the back of the car because of the spoiler being in the way it wouldn't fit the correct way around and the case would have been impossible to get on and off, not ideal and it looks like a pigs ear when fitted but it was the only way to take my mother on holidays there was no way we could get all our luggage plus her rollator in the boot, never had it fitted since but the chrome studs don't look too bad

28th October 2012, 16:38	#19
rossocorsa Posted a thing or two None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: GRIMSBY Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Of you decide to refit on another boot lid use a step drill to do the holes they cut beautiful holes in thin sheet steel and don't slip either