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TofuJoe · 07-29-2015, 09:29 PM

@Quentin - Ecohitch install went well. The fit was perfect. No surprises or clearance issues. There's about a finger-sized gap between the top of the receiver and the brake light, and it tucks perfectly under the bumper. Ground clearance to the bottom of the receiver is approximately 6 inches, which is better than my previous Mazda 3! Here's some install shots: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=71

Note: There is a hole in the receiver to use a locking pin - so you could lock a hitch mounted bike rack in the receiver. However, the 19mm bolt that is tucked up under the bumper is not lockable. So if a thief knew how this was designed, they could go under the bumper and unhook the receiver piece. Loctite may be a deterrent for a permanent installation. I'm not planning to go this route though.

If I'm traveling with a bike, I'll just unhook the rack and bring it into my hotel room (along with my bike).

07-29-2015, 09:29 PM	#17
TofuJoe Ohne Titel Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP ISM Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 684 Thanks: 1,141 Thanked 412 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	@Quentin - Ecohitch install went well. The fit was perfect. No surprises or clearance issues. There's about a finger-sized gap between the top of the receiver and the brake light, and it tucks perfectly under the bumper. Ground clearance to the bottom of the receiver is approximately 6 inches, which is better than my previous Mazda 3! Here's some install shots: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=71 Note: There is a hole in the receiver to use a locking pin - so you could lock a hitch mounted bike rack in the receiver. However, the 19mm bolt that is tucked up under the bumper is not lockable. So if a thief knew how this was designed, they could go under the bumper and unhook the receiver piece. Loctite may be a deterrent for a permanent installation. I'm not planning to go this route though. If I'm traveling with a bike, I'll just unhook the rack and bring it into my hotel room (along with my bike).