Give a man an aerodynamic car and ...

[johnpr]

boot is english. just a thought, anyhow, it looks like the rack is easily removed, great find.

[lunarhighway]

don't worry i'm not offended, i was just trying to place the picture in context... it sort of struck me that in general people (and carmakers) seem to think roofracks are out of place on an aerodynamic vehicle while the're almost standard on big bulky vehicles... while in fact these big bulky vehicles should have enough space inside, while a vehicle with good aerodynamics might be excused for not being able to cary an aditional 2 spare wheels inside... does that make sence?

anyway, it was more a comment that came from thinking off aero vs functionality.

[SuperTrooper]

Where that picture was taken you NEED spare tires! That sign marks the Arctic Circle!!! No AAA up there if you get a flat (or several). The roads are dirt up there.

[johnpr]

cool, i was wondering where those coordinates indicated

[lunarhighway]

so it actually is some sort of suv then! the aerodynamics had me fooled i guess Mr.Tatra can sleep tight again.

(also makes suv's look a little silly if all you need is a roofrack with two spare tires to get you there )

[Bror Jace]

In the US, most wagons and SUVs come with roof racks ... although most are never used for anything except reducing highway fuel economy.

A friend of mine uses the term "Midnight Kayaking Club" as if these people with all the roof racks are secretly kayaking at midnight ... that's why they need all that hardware up top.

[MetroMPG]

Bror - those are funny observations! I see a lot of "midnight cyclist" cars around here.

[johnpr]

yep i see those midnight cyclists around here alot also