However you are partly obscuring your off side light cluster and 3rd brake light. Whilst the latter is not an offence it is there for a reason. The former - is an offence and therefore you should have a light bar fitted, or have a nice fixed penalty or a rectification notice free and gratis from the boys in blue . . .
Also, I'm sure somebody far more technical than me will be a long to tell you that the D3 tailgate isn't designed for a high fit bike mount. I also like to be able to get my dogs out of the boot.
Cheers, 90."To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
13th Apr 2007 7:20 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Sorry, didn't mean to offend 90.
All depends on how and where you view the rear end from.
It's only tyres & spokes ... yes they'll do me if they're pickey.
but that applies to anything.
I can get my dog out [if I had one] cos the tailgate is still fully functional.
But, i'd only put one [light] bike on mine.
It seems I just don't like parting with money and will do anything I can to avoid it!
Hope the Thule works out ok for you and all.
gps in post...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
But round here, in the summer you would deffo get pulled, you even get a why I've been pulled leaflet about bike racks and the highway code !!
I think my brother has has issues at work (Land Rover) with tailgate bike racks - hence my comment."To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
13th Apr 2007 7:40 pm
Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
If you need to carry 4 bikes there is no way to do this on a hanging rack unless you want to leave it halfway down the M-way - towball rack please!
Any update on costs yet?
13th Apr 2007 8:15 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
Re: Thule EuroClassic Bike Racks
ronp wrote:
Got my rack as 'cheap n cheerful', cost a couple of quid, been using it for years [adapts to all vehicles] AND no light bar is needed AND I can tow with it [pics in gallery].
How do you attach it to the D3? And where do you stick the handle bars?
17th Apr 2007 9:34 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
I saw a rack on a V70 over easter that was roof mounted and used an arm to lift the bikes on top of the car, anyone seen it, or know if it could work on a D3?DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
18th Apr 2007 7:25 am
pdes
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 338
So, is anything happening with this group buy? I need a rack soon so don't want to go elsewhere if this is coming to closure.D4 HSE MY2015
8 Speed
Causeway Grey
Towpack
Surround cameras (joke!)
Vision assist
Extended roof rails
Rear Ladder
Remote heat
Prospeed sliders with steps
18th Apr 2007 7:31 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
Have a look at my thread about the atera strada 3....
seems much more suitable for the d3 and practicle
18th Apr 2007 8:01 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
Pelyma wrote:
I saw a rack on a V70 over easter that was roof mounted and used an arm to lift the bikes on top of the car, anyone seen it, or know if it could work on a D3?
Guys, fair bit of background work gone into this and you should all now have a PM from me.
I have been asked not to post the price on the public forum. Please respect this and just let me know if you have not recieved the pm. Better still let me know if you have ordered directly with the company !!
Cheers,
Christian"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
18th Apr 2007 5:12 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
90BHP - Got your pm and it sounds good to me. Well done and thanks for your time and effort in getting this arranged.
No worries"To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
18th Apr 2007 9:34 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
captain_sugar wrote:
Pelyma wrote:
I saw a rack on a V70 over easter that was roof mounted and used an arm to lift the bikes on top of the car, anyone seen it, or know if it could work on a D3?
I believe it is atera...
No its not look at the bike lift here http://www.volvocars.co.uk/models/Accessories/XC70/ sorry to be OT DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
19th Apr 2007 8:02 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
That looks like the one! Is this what you have bought and if so how easy would it be for a 5'4" wimp to use!DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
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