Will this rear bike rack work on the Clubman?

[Enurjetik]

I'm currently stationed overseas and unfortunately can't check this out for myself until I return to the States. My first purchase after coming home (following a Chipotle burrito, of course!) will be a Mini but I need to be able to attach a rear-mounted bike rack. I can't stand roof racks and I don't like the idea of expensive and time-consuming modifications like the Minidomore.

Has anyone tried to use the Thule Raceway Rack on their Clubman? (I would include a link but cannot until I've submitted more posts)

Here's how I envision this working:

-You open the right rear door fully and the left partially
-Slide the top and bottom hooks onto the left door (with the rack's cables fully extended) and then shut it
-Now move the right door towards the closed position with just an inch or two of space before it closes completely
-Slide the hooks onto the right side door and then shut it
-Ratchet down the clamps
-Viola!

What sets this rack apart from other options is that it doesn't require stabilizing straps to the sides. Does anyone out there have experience with matching this rack with a Clubman? If not, what do the Clubman owners think? Is this an workable solution or is there an aspect of the Clubman's rear doors that I am overlooking that makes this impossible?

[dsakko]

I've used a similar one on my cars and they work a treat. Surprisingly solid. Only issue I had was when I got the angle wrong and a pedal rubbed through the paintwork. Luckily that car's sold now

I've used mine on a Cooper hatch (no rear spoiler), a Volvo V40 (with spoiler), a Z3 convertible, and an Opel Corsa hatch.

Only thing is that I have no idea how you'll go with the barn doors of the Clubman??