 12th January 2009 | #1 |
 | Bike racks for hatchback cars Anybody got any pearls of wisdom on these? I have a slightly less than usual hatch-shaped back I want to carry bikes on... I haven't any idea whether there's one out there that fits my audi A2 ... Has anyone bought one they think is: great, crap, has a good compatibility with lots of shapes of car, or bad compatibility? Many thanks for any expericence shared. Skully |
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| 12th January 2009 | #2 |
 | i have got the cheapest one from halfords and it works fine. but its doesn't allow the boot hatch to be opened whilst bikes + rack are in place. other designs do. re compatiblity, they have quite a range of adjustment, but i'd guess your mini whale spoiler may be awkward. lovely car btw, future classic. |
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| 12th January 2009 | #4 |
 | As far as I can remember the hollywood baja rack is one of the best for fitting the most types of car. http://www.hollywoodracks.com/trunk-...trunk-rack.htm |
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| 13th January 2009 | #8 |
 | Tow hitch mounted are by far the best bet- however I am not sure that a supermini such as the A2 would have provision for one? Also being aluminium welding would not be easy. Edit: found some info. Audi do have a tow hitch kit, you will have to cut the bumper and drill the underside of the car then rivet in place though. Also be aware of electrolytic corrosion between steel and alloy parts. part numbers are Towbar 8Z0092155 £260, Electrics ZGB8Z0055203 £70 Last edited by Dammit; 13th January 2009 at 12:10. Reason: Googled. |
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