Would this rack work on a 2003 miata with a OEM rear spoiler? What is the distance between the legs on the unit?
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I have a 2000SE with spoiler. It works on mine. Don't know about 2003. The legs, front to back, center to center is 12 1/2 inches, Left to right 37 1/2 inshes. Hope this helps
66041
There is a cushion between the plate and your spoiler about 1 1/2 INCH. I have in on my Srt 4 at 130 mph. No issue
271462
I used rack on a 2010 Mercury Milan with spoiler. I don't know about other car makes.
1740459
From the top pivot you have just 15" to the bottom of the leg. There are three holes to attach so you should have a level rack. On my old Schwinn tandem it looks like the original and is very sturdy.
2079354
My daughter has a 2001 rs with spoiler and they worked fine. Originals had gone out and would not pop up enough from latch release or support hatchback.
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I don't think it will with the way the bars are positioned. I'm afraid it may put too much weight on the spoiler and damage it. I would check with the company to be sure. Sorry. Good luck.
619524
Not sure if it will line up the same, have you tried looking at a manual online. If the rearends are the same dimensions then possibly.
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I got a 2003 CRV and the rack does NOT fit except you remove the back wiper. The advertisement of this rack is NOT correct.
16841
The front legs (Bow end) are centered 23" apart, whereas the the back legs are 19" apart. Front to back leg spacing is 11" with 6" minimum deck to frame leg height( +adjustable all legs). Allow another 4" for frame/rod holder clearance to the seat/grab rail area. It fits just fine on my 2012 FX SHO.
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Andrea, The mfgr (Allen Bike Racks), says it fits 93-05 Impreza WITHOUT spoiler. If there is any kind of plastic piece that will be in the way of the strap, it will break. That is why I am selling it, I ordered wrong item for a Honda Van. If you have no spoiler, it will probably work fine.
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Anthony: This product is a universal fit, so it probably will fit. HOWEVER when I unpacked the rack and began to put it together I discovered that it was not welded correctly. The long rails on back side would not line up with the long rails on the front side. I looked into it and discovered that the basket welds were off by 3/4". Bottom line when you order from "Best Choice" you are taking a real gamble. I would not recommend buying from them. You are better off spending a few more bucks and getting a rack from a more reputable company.
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It is impossible to answer that without knowing the make & model of your car with the rear spoiler. You can check the fit list o Allen's website for an answer. in any case, I would avoid this carrier. It is flimsy feeling and has no lateral stability. I won't trust it to carry any of my bikes.
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Given the multiple adjustment options, this rack should fit your car. The only reason it will not fit some cars is if they have a spoiler that is too tall. BTW-this rack has performed beautifully for many months and miles, I'd recommend it to anyone.
886253
With a spoiler, no, I don't think so. The bottom rack would not be able to clear the spoiler on the bottom. Without the spoiler, definitely, it would fit.
767755
Shouldn't be a problem fitting the factory rack. Have about 5,000 miles on mine. No problems and I can get it on and off in around fifteen minutes with all the practice.
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It should, the arms on it are easy to adjust but are strong enough to hold the bikes up. This is a great product and I was very pleased with the overall simplicity and quality of this bike rack. Also, you can adjust this bike rack to not touch a spoiler if you have one on your car.
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Sorry, I really have no idea. The rack is very adjustable (from the bottom especially), but I think the top clips (holders) would be the most important to ensure fit correctly to hold a load while hooking over the top trim. I have it installed on a 2007 GTS250ie.