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I recall at some point you analysed the impact of your Merc's roof rack on fuel consumption. I think I have the same Thule set up as you (wing bars and fork mount).
I don't have electronic mpg gauge and keep forgetting to measure it, and have lazily just left the rack on permanently. I often end up doing laps of the M25 and down the M3 and back - is this costing me enough to bother taking it off and finding space for it in my shed?
If you take yours on and off, how much of a faff is it? Can you loosen all the feet and remove it and reinstall it quite easily in one go? Or does it need de- and re-assembling?
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Can you loosen all the feet and remove it and reinstall it quite easily in one go? Or does it need de- and re-assembling?
This is what I do, unlock the feet, pull the covers off, undo the rubber straps, ping them off, then grab one of the bike racks and pull it toward the side of the car that I am standing by so the whole thing lifts from the horizontal to the vertical. When it's balanced on in a vertical position lift it away, carry round to the garage, store.
Dammit
I love my C55 but it has become another project car, and frankly one project car is the correct number.
I think that the car that sits outside on the drive/in the road should (from a convenience and cost management perspective) probably be something leased inexpensively with a comprehensive warranty and servicing package.
Just add electricity or petrol during the period of use.