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WANTED - luggage rack for Elise S1
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:04 pm
by SkipperMac
Since my Elise is my only car and my wife tends to carry all but the kitchen sink when we travel anywhere, I'm on the lookout for a good condition luggage rack.
All versions considered, but the one I'm really interested in attaches with 4 large suction cups to the rear deck and the buttresses. There was one on eBay a while ago which I missed and the owner claimed it was the original Lotus item - don't know if this is true, but I liked the design.
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:20 pm
by Dennis
Get loads of plastic bags, and pack things individualy you will be suprised what you can squeeze into the nuks & crannies,
The S1 boot is not that small it just has a small opening
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:52 pm
by Moggy
The true original Lotus boot rack had permanent mounting afixed to the inside of each of the buttresses but they later sold a version with four suckers which was (I think) a Bell & Colvill designed version.
With a bit of ingenuity as Dennis says carrier bags will take all your luggage for at least a week away (& Jane doesnt like to pack light either)
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:24 pm
by SkipperMac
Moggy wrote: ... but they later sold a version with four suckers which was (I think) a Bell & Colvill designed version.
... carrier bags...
Thank guys, I'll try to track down the 'Bell & Colvill' version before attempting to persuade Mrs Mac that carrier bags are the new designer luggage
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:26 pm
by snerple
Moggy wrote:(& Jane doesnt like to pack light either)
Says the man who always takes more shoes than me & at least 2 coats!!!
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:28 pm
by PaulT
snerple wrote:Says the man who always takes more shoes than me & at least 2 coats!!!
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:00 pm
by albutch
PaulT wrote:snerple wrote:Says the man who always takes more shoes than me & at least 2 coats!!!
Goodbye Moggy, hello 'Imelda'
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:58 pm
by softlips
Theres one for sale now on SELOC
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:06 pm
by SkipperMac
softlips wrote:Theres one for sale now on SELOC
Thanks, Softlips (that name sure conjures up some very pleasant thoughts!), for the hot tip ... but could you please point me to where I might find the luggage rack on SELOC? I've hunted everywhere, but as my wife says, I'm useless at finding the end of my nose!
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:14 pm
by MartL
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php? ... ad&id=8996
You'll need to be logged in to SELOC to view it I suspect
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:20 pm
by sjw
Not a genuine Lotus one but shown on an Elise...
ebay item number 360090566265
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:22 pm
by SkipperMac
Thanks MartL, I was looking in the forum and not the advertisers. Cheers.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:22 pm
by Andy W
One big bag that just fits in the boot and then just as many of those cheapo gym bags from places like argos/soccer sports with all the small stuff that you just put in all the little gaps around the big bag
I have done a two week trip like this and it was fine
I have even had two people, a dog all my camping gear(tent,sleeping bags and matts n stuff) in the elise
If you dont mind looking like a homeless person when you walk into hotels/B&B's with all the bags around your body you will be fine
Andy
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:36 am
by Smiffy
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:45 pm
by SkipperMac
Thanks to all for your suggestions. I already have a bag which JUST fits through the opening PROVIDED 'her indoors' doesn't fill it too full (it's amazing how much space size 4 high heels take up!). But that leaves me with nothing but a spare shirt stashed behind the driver's seat...
I'll let you know what the conclusion to the hunt is ... and any further tips will be most welcome.
Cheers!