I too thought it looked ugly when I got the car, but on balance I reckon the safety-over-aesthetics wins. With the luggage rack fitted it is still visible, but I agree that it becomes completely obscured by a case. Anyhow the good news is that it is dead easy to remove.

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Peter
2009 3-litre Roadster "Ivor", royal ivory / green