Paul D Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Had a search but couldn't find an answer so... What would people consider the maximum safe weight to hold in the boot of a seven? 20kg? 25kg? If spread and not point-loaded? Car is a 2008 metric chassis Roadsport if that makes any difference (just in case the superlights had paper thin boot linings). I need to transport my pile of gold bars incognito. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Well, if very evenly spread I would say 20kg. The honeycomb bit above the tank on my 2024 420R would take a bit, but it still rests on a flimsy folded bar, and the other half of the boot is a bit of thin wood. I would not go more than 20kg personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 7 Member Share Posted April 7 Being in the boot space doesn't have to mean carrying the weight through the boot floor. And there are some seriously strong points nearby... ... you're going to have to tell us what it is! : - ) Jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastererPete Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 (edited) I,d probably have to agree with Ainsley. I wouldn't feel comfortable putting more than 20-25kgs in the boot. Its one thing being able to hold it while the car is stationary, its another asking it to sustain the load and then the additional momentum once it gets lifted slightly and then falls again after going over an unexpected bump on your journey. It could end up being the equivalent to 30-35kgs or more. Edited April 7 by PlastererPete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel B Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 The Goldfinger references mean I can’t resist posting up these! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 We ran the Canadian Nationals autoslalom in 2015 where we needed ballast to stay above the minimum weight. Had a 25kg tool set in the boot strapped down with no ill effect with the car on slicks at maximum attack (at least my son had it flat out, winning the open class, I was somewhat slower). I would say higher than 25kg shouldn't be a problem, as long as the total payload isn't above the 300kg limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miker7 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Gold bars are very dense, you might want to consider a frame to spread the weight evenly & secure them. Don't forget to uprate the springs so the police don't get suspicious with the car doing wheelies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_T Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 “Hold on lads…. I’ve got an idea..” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 The other point to note is that heavy objects flying around in the boot easily dent the ally skin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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