luggage rack on S4? - Page 2

**kredden** · #16 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 06:52 AM

, personally I accelerate hard far more often than I brake hard! Actually I've never even used the rack, but can't remove it because of the mounting holes.

Kevin

**Zunige** · #17 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kredden

My S3 came with a permanent mount luggage rack like the one Enrique posted only painted black.

Kevin

**Bill** · #18 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 07:44 AM

I have a factory version on mine that came with it.
It is mounted with thru-bolts to the cross bracing under the lid and is very strong and stable.
I have left it on for 5 years now and I love both the look and the utilitarian nature of it when needed. Having a couple of bags or suitcases tied to it when I do long trips makes me feel a little more like I'm touring than traveling.

Go for it!

**Zunige** · #19 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill

... It is mounted with thru-bolts to the cross bracing under the lid and is very strong and stable. ...

WopJob · #20 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 09:31 AM

Where are you going with all that luggage?

**Zunige** · #21 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WopJob

Where are you going with all that luggage?

**lgbalfa** · #22 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kredden

My S3 came with a permanent mount luggage rack like the one Enrique posted only painted black.

Kevin

RedSpider · #23 (**permalink**) 12-13-2007, 05:15 PM

They are installed correctly.
Use leather straps or bungee cords to hold the luggage in place.
The photo below is not a wicker basket, but "her" purse.
I get the space behind the seat for tools

I'd like to find an original for the Alfa as they do come in handy to keep "her" stuff in on trips

**Bill** · #24 (**permalink**) 12-14-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zunige

Bill,
When you get a chance could you please take a picture(s) and post it on this thread?

Best regards,

**Zunige** · #25 (**permalink**) 12-14-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill

It may be awhile since the baby is in the shop for accident repair.
I will look through my files and see if I have any shots of the rack and the mount.

**lgbalfa** · #26 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007, 12:03 AM

thanks everyone for their responses.

the_sicilian · #27 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007, 11:03 AM

it was the luggage rack!! that was the second item that you GANKED me for on ebay. now i remember.

god i hate you so much, zunige.

i do, however, really want to find one for my 74' . i just think it would look perfect.

if theyre drill-through, i cant even imagine why they need to be OEM. i mean, any rack can be drilled-and-mounted.

so which retailers have a good selection of racks for any vehicles? and are there any documented best-practices in how to install (drill) into your boot-lid without creating 4 new leaks or rusted holes in your bonnet?

**kredden** · #28 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 06:30 PM

Well if anyone on this thread is still looking for a luggage rack I happened to see this on my local Craigslist today:

Alfa Romeo Spider Luggage Ski Boot Rack

Kevin

RedSpider · #29 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 06:59 PM

I called.
It is the black color
It was purchased from the dealer back in the day.
It may not be the original Alfa rack, but a dealer accessory at it has the 4 cross bars (versus the 5 on the original Alfa rack) plus 1 vertical to keep the luggage from sliding off the rear.
It will definitely fit Series 3 cars, but might look a little short on a Series 4 car.

I'm looking for a chrome one, so give the guy a call. It seems like a very good price.

lenn

**lgbalfa** · #30 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 08:50 PM

i def think i like the chrome better.