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Yes, which will be available early summer 2006. The trunk deck has been measured, the platform has been designed, and when production commences you'll be able to order this carrier online,
by phone, or mail. The Solstice carrier will be made from stainless steel. Became available online in 12/2006.
Easily, without making metal-to-metal contact. The carrier attaches to the mounting straps, and the straps are secured to
the car using clips. The clips (specifically designed for each car) are tension-tightened using bolts attaching to the
carrier. Rubber strips protect the trunk, between the metal tension straps and the trunk. The clips have a plastic guard
to prevent contact.
Fabricated from quality steel brazed by hand to create joints stronger and cleaner than welding.
No, only the neutral EPDM rubber and plastic guards contact the metal and paint.
Yes, two years, and details are on the warranty detail page.
See the prices page.
See the shipping page.
Yes
June 2002: a new, one-piece "Ambler" model bike attachment is available. Made of aluminum, comes fully assembled, and has locks and wheel fork holder. This single unit replaces the previous need for base and accessory frames (see below).
You need two parts, the aluminum base frame and the appropriate accessory frame, both described below.
If you only have skis, the economy ski holder of snap-around plastic holds one pair of skis; multiple holders can be snapped to any carrier.
This frame is attached to your carrier, and holds accessory frame, which holds the ski and snowboard attachments.
The aluminum frame uses metal clips to be screwed onto the carrier platform.
Call us at 206-271-4798 for dealer information, or purchase online here.
Our leather belts come in natural tan and black, in 32" and 50" lengths. Two packs contain two short belts, the three pack contains one long and two short belts. We also carry black nylon staps in a three pack only, of one long, two short.
Credit card by phone or online direct here, check or money order by mail.
No, each carrier is car-specific because of the fit clips.
The first time, using the instructions, should take about an hour; afterwards, on or off should take about fifteen minutes.
To protect the screw threads; remove before installing the carrier.
The Porsche Boxster is the exception, but for most roadsters with a spoiler, this accessory impedes or prevents installation.
Toyota MR2 and Honda S2000 are non-fits; call us if you have questions.
Toyota MR2 and Honda S2000 are non-fits; call us if you have questions.
Our European HQ says "yes, it will fit". We found there is enough clearance between the carrier plus Ambler bike attachment and the removable top. The trays holding the bike tires have an
underside trough, and the tray slides on the extrusion from the assembly that clamps to the carrier. See the bike accessory page for diagrams.
Variations in the screws / studs used to hold the grill in place could require their replacement; you might be doing a little work, so eyeball these, and check the bolt to thread-hole alignment early on.
Yes, per A.T. Downen in Augusta, Georgia who wrote on 2011.06.06 :
Thought I would let you know that I installed the carrier on a 2010 Miata with the XM/Sirius antenna on the trunk lid and it clears it easily.
My fiancé and I love the carrier. It looks great on the car ! Thanks!
