Bike rack?

[elh0102]

There were zero fitment issues. The hitch attaches well above the exhaust. There is no way for the hitch to scrape. I have a steep driveway. I have to take the driveway at an angle to keep from scraping the front of the car and my bike rack still has tons of clearance. The hitch is designed for the standard Integra frame. The frames of the two cars are the same, so if the hitch is properly engineered for the standard Integra frame it should be good.

Sounds like a well designed kit.

Sponsored

 

[renegar]

I installed this one as well, thanks @Triboogs for the pictures, that helped a lot. I'm happy with it. @Triboogs any concerns on water going inside the bumper due to the hole/gap of the license plate holder?

 

[ITS ITS ITS]

Where did you get the hinge for the license plate holder ?

 

[ITS ITS ITS]

@Triboogs

 

[Triboogs]

It came with the hitch, but you can also buy it separately.
https://torkliftcentral.com/univers...11MmEADBZIVFWHX0LDAVkxbhMNWCQjKGySoKhXdrYpswd

Looks like they now approve the hitch for the Type S.

 

[edido]

Hi @renegar and @Triboogs - can you please provide updates about your experience with the hitch?

 

[renegar]

It's working great, no issues.

 

[Triboogs]

Same here. No problems at all. I use it all the time.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

The design for the hitch looks nifty.

I don't know how much math you guys have done but the car's load limit is only 680lbs. The rear axle can support 1763lbs and has room for max 540lbs (assuming you only weigh 140 to stay under 680max). With a hitch rack extending out pretty far, you can easily double the load felt and it creates a lever arm so it lifts the front and puts even more load in the rear due to gravity/angle.

If you're 180lbs, no gear, and just you carrying bikes, your hitch, rack, and bike combo shouldn't exceed ((680-180)/2) 250lbs.

If it's you and another rider, and a bit of gear... let's assume 400 lbs for occupants and gear... You're at 140lbs max hitch load. Most platform racks are around 40lbs and I imagine the hitch adds 10lbs, so there's 45lbs left per bike.

You want to have margin built in, but it's easy to see how it can be quickly overloaded, especially if you and a friend are closer to average American weight. They are at least workable limits!

Happy, safe towing everybody

Sponsored