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Oct 17th, 2003, 04:48 PM
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Pic of my new rack :)
Very pleased, it cost £95 UK pounds from
http://www.bestwicks.com in Derby.
It's really chunky and suits the MINI well
http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...2.jpg&d=d.html
Can go surfing now ..... only it's a bit cold
MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it
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Oct 17th, 2003, 06:04 PM
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Hey, nice rack!!! =)
Oct 19th, 2003, 11:30 AM
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I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack?
Oct 19th, 2003, 08:23 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by AMT
I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack?
No, It's a Mont Blanc they have it here for more cash (but it includes locks) ...
http://www.skidrive.co.uk/newmini.php3
It's funny, but even more heads turn as I drive with it on !? It makes the MINI a real lifestyle car
Here's a pic with bike mounts ...
http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...ent=1066594661
Cheers
MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it
Oct 19th, 2003, 11:02 PM
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Good stuff, I think it looks very good. I may invest in one myself (although how pathetic is this-- I worry if I start going on bike trips, I'll end up getting the interior dirty!!
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Oct 20th, 2003, 09:50 AM
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mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk
Oct 20th, 2003, 10:44 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Minty
mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk
Actually
Mont Blanc {{ http://www.montblanc.se }} and
Pady Hopkirk {{ http://www.paddyhopkirk.co.uk }} are made by JAC PRODUCTS
{{ http://www.jacproducts.com/eurohistory.htm }}
But yes, all the same company
MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it
Oct 20th, 2003, 10:56 AM
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no need to be like that
Oct 20th, 2003, 03:01 PM
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Hi,
EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20.
Oct 20th, 2003, 04:05 PM
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Nice!
Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing....
Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows....
PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.
Oct 20th, 2003, 04:30 PM
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There's been quite a bit of discussion on the Mont Blanc rack on MINI2. Run a search and you should find a few more pics and stuff.
It basically clips on to the plastic gutter. I've been considering one for a while (mountain biking), but although it's rated to carry two mountain bikes I've yet to hear from anyone on here who does this regularly.
Quote: Originally Posted by SugarBelly Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing....
Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows....
PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.
Oct 20th, 2003, 06:42 PM
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Thanks for your comments guys/gals
I doesn't really clip to the gutter. It fits around the gutter and under the door windows - around the frame.
I intend to do regular biking, and took two mountain bikes out the other day, it was very stable and didn't cause any marking.
It is designed to carry up to 50kg, my bikes are quite light though!
Although I really got it for my 7'10 MiniMal surfboard
Might also consider a box for camping .....
It's no probs with sunroof
the sales pic has one. The feet fit quite close to the edge.
MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it
Oct 20th, 2003, 07:53 PM
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I've found someone at last! Most people seem to be carrying surfboards or roof boxes.
Do you have any pics with the bikes on? What kind of bike carrier do you use? Mont Blanc do a decent one.
Let us know how you get on with the bikes.
Cheers.
Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac
Thanks for your comments guys/gals
Oct 20th, 2003, 10:16 PM
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They are fairly cheap mounts, like the Mont Blanc 622 Classic Roof Cycle Carrier but are not branded.
Sorry, no pictures of the bikes on the roof .. yet
However, I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it
MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it
Oct 20th, 2003, 11:05 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac
I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it
I bet your a bit annoyed then
This is what I'm worried about-- my bike has a very fat and oddly sized frame which I suspect wont work with many bike carriers, which makes it hard to find one-- mail order being out as I would need to try one first
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EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20. 
