The OEM Boot Rack discussion

[hard top]

Perhaps someone could actually ask the manufacturer

Mike, the manufacturer manufactured the boot rack for the OEM BMW suitcase (which I have) and if you want to use the said suitcase, that is the way you have to attache/mount the boot/trunk rack on your boot/trunk to be able to use said suitcase the way the manufacturer intended.
On the other hand, if you do not have said suitcase, it does not matter one iota which way you attache/mount the boot/trunk rack if you are only transporting sheep and pumpkins.......

 

[miller1098]

Anymore M44 bashing and the gloves are off

Lol I wasn't bashing the M44, it was the driver! ( runs for cover)

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Why would anyone want to open a suitcase while it is attached to the rack? I'd keep my sarnies in the door pocket or in the missus's handbag

Because the case locks itself to the rack, if fitted back to front, you would need to detach from the side or lean over the case

Ash

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Straight from the BMW catologue, case closed ( see what idid there)
View attachment 12325

Speedster cover as well! That's a marmite accessory

 

[Zeti]

As a non boot rack owner I have following comments:
1) As I know the Germans and their care for safety , I accept the position with the lip to the front: in case of a strong impact (accident, not just a sudden brake!), the suitcase will blow the heads of the passengers! In case they wear helmets, anyway will broke their necks!
2) When you range the suitcase on the boot rack, if the lips is oriented to the back, will protect the suitcase from slipping and damage the paint while you try to attach the suitcase to the boot rack!
So I'm a fifty- fifty supporter........

 

[oldcarman]

Speedster cover as well! That's a marmite accessory

Also, the case is watertight so it's filled with ice and beer, and wine chilling self explanatory as to why you would want to open it Jack! JIM

 

[oldcarman]

As a non boot rack owner I have following comments:
1) As I know the Germans and their care for safety , I accept the position with the lip to the front: in case of a strong impact (accident, not just a sudden brake!), the suitcase will blow the heads of the passengers! In case they wear helmets, anyway will broke their necks!
2) When you range the suitcase on the boot rack, if the lips is oriented to the back, will protect the suitcase from slipping and damage the paint while you try to attach the suitcase to the boot rack!
So I'm a fifty- fifty supporter........

As so many owners have hoops installed I argue that the case taking off a head would not occur in cars so equipped. All others use at your dis creation and take your chances. This only applies to cars with suitcases not those with sheep! JIM

 

[Mint]

From another non rack owner, I would say as long as the suitcase is securely fixed to the rack it won't come off whichever way the rack is fixed to the car.

 

[Jack Ratt]

As so many owners have hoops installed I argue that the case taking off a head would not occur in cars so equipped. All others use at your dis creation and take your chances. This only applies to cars with suitcases not those with sheep! JIM

Straight from the BMW catologue, case closed ( see what idid there)
View attachment 12325

.... also, how many of us have our heads standing proud of the headrests?

 

[zedonist]

Lol I wasn't bashing the M44, it was the driver! ( runs for cover)

Donuts are not for everyone you know

 

[zedonist]

Can I point out that a sheep would cause more damage than the suitcase, hooves and horns and all that flailing about

 

[Mint]

Can I point out that a sheep would cause more damage than the suitcase, hooves and horns and all that flailing about

Depends how tightly she was tied on...

 

[zedonist]

Depends how tightly she was tied on...

So you have a preference then Mint, it could have been a ram, does this mean we can read into why your called mint?

 

[miller1098]

Choose your sheep carefully

 

[zedonist]

Is that a sheep in Aaron sweater

 

[miller1098]

Is that a sheep in Aaron sweater

Eventually lol

 

[t-tony]

I think that's Frankie's sheep suit.

Tony.

 

[Mint]

Actually you'd have a job tying him or her onto a rack

 

[oldcarman]

Can I point out that a sheep would cause more damage than the suitcase, hooves and horns and all that flailing about

While trying to attach to Hugh's lap, perhaps?? JIM

 

[oldcarman]

View attachment 12327 Choose your sheep carefully

We're headed to the -30's can you ship me a jacket like that, I especially like the hoodie look!! Our coppers used to wear buffalo coats which were more masculine but I think the sheep will be much warmer. JIM