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Old 03-15-2004, 01:53 PM
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HI, anyone here has ski or snowboard racks on their TL? I am planning on getting some equipements and don't know what best for carrying ski and snowboard. What options do I have?
Old 03-15-2004, 02:07 PM
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i used to have the trailer hitch mount for skis/snowboards. thats what i would recomend too if you bike (the trailer hitch, trailer hitch style) that way you dont have to lean over the car and possibly scratch it
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the thule works great.
Old 03-15-2004, 09:09 PM
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I saw a SSM 03 TLS with ski racks flash by me on 71st in Indy the other day. Looked very out of place and very un-aerodynamic. My first thought was 'no way'.

Of course, the same day I saw a ~95 Prelude dragging a trailer down I-65, so i'm not sure if I dreamed the whole episode...
Old 03-16-2004, 09:20 AM
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rack

I'm looking into getting one next season as well. I was looking at the yakima with q towers. couldnt come up with the $$ this year though so I just threw my equipment into a board bag and tossed it into the back seat.
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I've been looking into the HiddenHitch. Apparantly there's no drilling and it's installed using existing holes/bolts. I plan to use it for skis and bikes. Probably go with Thule or Yakima racks.

fsttyms1, out of curiosity, why did you remove it ? Were there problems ?
Old 03-16-2004, 10:18 AM
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I think roof racks are ugly too. Hitch type is probably what I'll get. But, I can't find hidden hitch, can somebody post me a link please? Also, how easy is it to install the hitch? Is it really "hidden"?
As for the hitch rack, what brand is better?
Old 03-16-2004, 10:28 AM
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This is a link someone here posted a while back. I don't think it's fully "hidden". You can probably see it if you look for it.
http://www.etrailer.com/
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I got a Thule set...works great easy on and easy off
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Originally posted by SK2003TypeS
I've been looking into the HiddenHitch. Apparantly there's no drilling and it's installed using existing holes/bolts. I plan to use it for skis and bikes. Probably go with Thule or Yakima racks.

fsttyms1, out of curiosity, why did you remove it ? Were there problems ?
i had to get rid of it cause mine tilted backwards so you could gain access to the trunk, well i forgot to fold it back up and i backed into my truck bending it up. i will get another one. i loved it.
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backed into my truck bending it up
Doh ! :wow: sorry to hear that. Thx.
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Anyone has a picture of the hitch and rack installed? I like to get an idea of what it will look like on my car... Thanks. Oh, ya, off the topic, anyone around NOVA and MD area know where to get discounted snowboard and stuff?
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here is a ipic with the hitch. it really doesnt stand out as bad as the pic shows. its designed for the body kit to be on and will be even more tucked with it on

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