Roof Rack Bits etc.

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By tomorrow I should have finished my roof rack and I was wondering what you all think is the best sort of thing to go on it? I have a WW2 ammunition box already and would probably get some old petrol cans etc. I thought about putting the spare wheel on there too but I don't want the load to be too heavy, so do any of you have one already/or have any good ideas for it?

[fr€$h&m1nt¥]

I guess it depends if your car already has a theme. I can't make out what car it is on the mobile app but maybe base it on items from the country of your car manufacturer?

[penski]

Another matching car, mounted upside down.

*n

[Rob M]

If you are talking about putting the rack on your Renault then I can only quote the legendary sentence used by Prince Charles long ago "what is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend."
I know I wont win any friends by being negative and it is your car to do what you wish but I kinda like that Renault as it is, it looks well 'ard, sits nice, looks good and a roof rack with s***e on it will detract from the car and will make it just the same as a zillion other rat look cars out there.
Don't do it!!!!!!!
Just my opinion.

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Jul 11, 2014 19:49:54 GMT Rob M said:

If you are talking about putting the rack on your Renault then I can only quote the legendary sentence used by Prince Charles long ago "what is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend."
I know I wont win any friends by being negative and it is your car to do what you wish but I kinda like that Renault as it is, it looks well 'ard, sits nice, looks good and a roof rack with s***e on it will detract from the car and will make it just the same as a zillion other rat look cars out there.
Don't do it!!!!!!!
Just my opinion.

Thank you! I would have to agree although I've started to take it in a different direction to change things up a bit. It's definitely something that can just be taken off if it didn't look right, and I think what you said was actually more praise than criticism so it's all good

[Rob M]

Jul 11, 2014 19:59:21 GMT @jxke said:

Jul 11, 2014 19:49:54 GMT Rob M said:

If you are talking about putting the rack on your Renault then I can only quote the legendary sentence used by Prince Charles long ago "what is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend."
I know I wont win any friends by being negative and it is your car to do what you wish but I kinda like that Renault as it is, it looks well 'ard, sits nice, looks good and a roof rack with s***e on it will detract from the car and will make it just the same as a zillion other rat look cars out there.
Don't do it!!!!!!!
Just my opinion.

Thank you! I would have to agree although I've started to take it in a different direction to change things up a bit. It's definitely something that can just be taken off if it didn't look right, and I think what you said was actually more praise than criticism so it's all good

Oh, there was no criticism intended,Ive just not seen that many Ren 5s modified and the majority that have have gone down the GT Turbo route.
When I saw your car I actually thought of this:

If that Vitesse was sex it would be raw, animal and deeply satisfying........
Your car could potentially follow along those lines.
Loads of possibilities.

[HoTWire]

Okay, now a whole bunch of people don't like roof racks with tat on them for various reasons, and that is up to them. I like them, but only if they have been done (what I consider) properly. Your roof rack tat is your chance to complete the theme of your car, whatever that might be, or it is a chance to express something about you.

So say you are into BMX, you might have a frame and some wheels, or an actual proper complete bike, plus a helmet (suitably painted to match the car of course). Or perhaps you are into music, you could have a couple of suitcases with one full of records (handily opened when you are parked up and on display), maybe a record player.

I always think of Slaters John Deere mini with its hay bale on the roof rack, top notch stuff.

So yeah, say something about the theme you are going for, or about your self and your interest. Do it was a bit of detail and a bit of tongue in cheek and you can't go wrong.

[HoTWire]

Also.. being a French car,.. Couple of wine crates and a wheel of cheese (and some onions and beret )

[Deleted]

That Vitesse is truely awesome, I'd love to go that sort of way with my Mk2 Escort

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And thanks all for the excellent suggestions

[fred]

So what is your theme/Interests whats the look you aiming for ?
WW2 Trunk, cans, spare wheel I'm kinda thinking A- Rat look - B- Big road trip
C- don't do Scandinavian flicks!

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I like the idea of using things related to the country of origin.. and also the rat look sorta thing - a bit everything from this thread, they're all good ideas. I've seen people use old suitcases etc. as well, although when I think of everything that would go on it I would worry about things getting nicked maybe..

[fred]

Going on the err of rat - give the wood a bit of blow torching - not enough for it to engage the fire brigade! make it darker then nibble the edges make it look old and smack em with a mallet
a clinical clean edge aint rat! basically age the planks - bang some old nails in for effect.
then once its all knackered and NICE - Apply a satin varnish to keep it looking ...err knackered and nice!

And to avoid the local tea leaves only load it for shows!

[guz]

inflatable missiles ?

[fred]

Jul 12, 2014 21:08:12 GMT guz said:

inflatable missiles ?

Saying that I did have a de activated rocket launcher somewhere...
God knows where it is -
(you get some weird stuff offered to you when you work nights next to a worldwide truck depot)