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Old 10-31-2013, 07:50 PM
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luggage rack

Anybody ever install a luggage rack on the trunk lid of an SL? I thought it might look good. I do want to get rid of the third brake light. Any comments?

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Old 11-01-2013, 08:23 AM
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If I were putting a luggage rack on, it would be for carrying luggage. I've considered some mods to my bike, since it has exactly zero capacity for such things at the moment, aside from me riding with a backpack. My car has more than adequate luggage capacity for any use I've put it to without having to go with external stores. An SL is a bit less spacious, so I could understand going with a rack if taking long trips, particularly with a passenger.

I would suggest keeping that third brake light. As one who has been rearended (with a $4,200 repair bill to show for it), I think a bit more notice to those behind you that you're slowing down is a good thing.
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Old 11-01-2013, 10:20 AM
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If you don't like the looks of the third brake light I would suggest fabricating a low-profile LED bar.

You can purchase flexible strips of surface mounted LEDs on eb*y for cheap, then mock up a housing from thin aluminum at home depot. Something you can easily do on the kitchen table with some hand tools and a bit of time.

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