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Old 03-25-2008 | 11:23 AM
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Trailer Hitch

Does anyone have experience with a trailer hitch on their rx8? I am thinking about a trailer hitch bike carrier because the roof rack kills my mpg, makes my sunroof unusable, and I think my bikes take less of a beating behind the car.

I am trying to figure out how much clearence I will loose with the hitch and the visibility of the hitch (is it ugly?). Also, how difficult is it to install?
Old 03-25-2008 | 11:53 AM
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An alternate solution might be one of those take-apart bikes that small aircraft owners take with them. It would probably fit in your trunk or back seat with ease.

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Old 03-25-2008 | 11:59 AM
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There were some problems with earlier hitches for the RX-8, not sure about any current ones.
Old 03-25-2008 | 12:14 PM
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Do you have a spoiler? You might be able to get a bike rack that fits on the trunk.
Old 03-25-2008 | 12:22 PM
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If you get one of these bikes you shouldn't have problems fitting it in your trunk...

Old 03-25-2008 | 12:26 PM
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There you go ..................problem fix ..............
Old 03-25-2008 | 12:28 PM
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I would just find another way to transport your bikes.
Old 03-25-2008 | 02:19 PM
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I use a Yakama rack on my 8 when I go mountain biking. Put it on when I need it and take it off when I dont. It only takes a few min to put them on / take them off.
Old 03-25-2008 | 03:15 PM
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Ah, You wanted to pull stuff with your RX8 why'd you go with the coupe

shoulda went for the Pick up
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Old 03-25-2008 | 03:29 PM
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^ sweet...
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