Jaguar XK8 Boot Rack ?
We stock four types of Jaguar XK8 boot rack; we import modern boot racks from Turin, and manufacture our own unique boot rack alternative the boot bag.
The 'boot-bag' - Jaguar XK8 boot rack
We make a unique Jaguar XK8 boot rack alternative the boot-bag. Boot-bag is a waterproof luggage bag that straps to the boot lid of your XK8 without a rack. Cars have evolved in many ways over the past 50 years yet, the boot rack has remained unchanged. All it allows you to do is fix a bag to the your car by first fixing the rack to the car, in 2008 we thought 'why not just fix the bag to the boot ?' and boot-bag was born. We have sold over 25,000 since then.
There are two sizes in the boot-bag range :
Original - £124.95 / 144.95€ / $161.95 - 50 Litres of additional luggage capacity measures 70x36x20cm ( 28"x15"x8") giving 50 litres (1.75 cubic feet) of additional storage. The soft non slip mat the bag sits on is slightly bigger measuring 80x40cm.
Vacation - £154.95 / 174.95€ / $194.95 - 75 Litres of additional luggage capacity,50% larger than the boot-bag original measuring 90x40x20cm.(36"x16"x8") The soft mat measures 90x45cm.
The modern range of Jaguar XK8 Boot Rack
The modern range comes in two variants black or stainless steel.
Matt Black Model £194.95 / 199.95€ / $224.95
Stainless Steel Model £239.95 / 239.95€ / $264.95
These racks are 108x42cm in size. What we really like about this rack is the quality of the finish and the simple but very effective design it uses to attach to the boot lid. The modern rack has four clamps that can swivel and simply clamp onto the edge of your XK's boot-lid. The fixing points the feet attach too simply slide along the cross rails and are held in place with a m6 bolt. These racks can carry 25kg
Thick rubber feet & rubberised clamp protect paintwork
Jaguar XK8 boot rack boot-bag original
Boot-bag Vacation Jaguar XK8 Boot Rack
75 Litres of extra luggage space without a rack
Legs can be adjusted to fit the boots curve
Spring stainless steel ( these racks can be fitted either way round your call )
The boot-bag sits on soft non slip matting to protect paintwork its 4mm thick and slightly bigger than the bag no metal hooks or clips to damage paint with this Jaguar XK8 boot rack system.
The soft fabric base of a boot-bag has no studs, to cause damage to paintwork. With the addition of the soft mat there is zero risk of paint damage, over 8 years of sales demonstrate this.
boot-bag is supplied with 3 straps lay these out across your open boot.
Then place the boot-bag and matting onto the boot lid, the matting is slightly bigger than the bag. The bag has a zip on 3 sides thats covered by a flap held in place by velco make sure the logo is showing on the right. The side of the bag without the zip faces into the wind.
Then take the ends of the webbing and attach to the 6 ladder lock buckles on top of the bag. These are the same as you would find on a quality rucksack and once the webbing is tight it won't come loose. Detach the shoulder strap.
boot-bag is fully waterproof the two patches on top of the bag are sown then welded so no water can leak through the stitching.
Its even possible to open the boot with the bag attached. Boot-bag is fine on cars with a L shaped boot like this Honda just fill the boot before you lay the straps out.
All boot-bags are hand made in Buckinghamshire England, with care and quality materials - they will last a lifetime