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Yup - definitely agree on the missile launcher comment..
However I still think its much more pleasing to the eye than a standard luggage rack - especially on a curved shape of 5exi.. And once removed you have to stare really hard at the GRP panels to notice a cut that I made to accomodate the straps.
Nothing underneath to protect the gelcoat/paint - can't see any need as the bags are made of some sort of leather lookalike vinyl which is soft enough and smooth enough not to damage the paintwork. Once strapped the bags don't move eevn a little bit so there is no 'rubbing' involved that would wear off a layer of paint..
Not an owner yet, but thinking ahead I thought muontings could be fitted for a luggage box above the engine bay grills. After all, the race track rear spoiler fits in a similar area.
Maybe you like holdaying on your own, I rather like to having my "girl" at my side and she needs a roof and a door. And yes, sacrificing the purity of my car is more than compensated by the "pleasures" of her company.
Crikey - makes me sound like some misogynistic neanderthal medallioned troll who cruises with chicks in tow - couldn't be further from the truth!
