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Post by eclark5483 on Jul 29, 2016 16:57:44 GMT -5
Finally got 2 of these delivered today. Got one installed already on my daughter's scooter and wanted to give a run down and my impressions of it. www.ebay.com/itm/360694085020This is the TBOX-JK2016-K It's advertised as being able to hold 2 helmets, and yep, it sure did. I use a size XXXL helmet, and my daughter sports a medium. I was able to easily fit both of them inside and close the lid. Installation was pretty simple, though all of the slots didn't match up with the holes on the luggage rack. This was no big deal, even kind of expected it. But with the supplied hardware, it wasn't hard at all to improvise a bit and get it mounted firmly in place. The trunk itself, IMO, is a bit on the flimsy side.. but then, for the price, what does one expect? After you close the lid though, it seems pretty solid. Good enough to throw in the helmet and gloves and plenty of leftover room for her school books. Hell this thing is big enough, that her 15" laptop with carrying case even fits. So add the trunk space, with the under seat storage, there is enough room now to make a decent sized grocery store run. What I like best about it, was the price. Coming in at under $50 shipped, I just HAD TO get 2. Plan on putting the 2nd one on my new TaoTao after all the performance parts have been installed. Just wish there were other color options. My daughter's scoot is pink, so black and pick don't mix very well, but then it doesn't look all that bad. Overall, I think it was a pretty good buy for anybody on a budget who really needs a good amount of trunk space. Here are a couple images of what it looks like installed on my kid's scoot:
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Post by spaz12 on Jul 29, 2016 17:04:51 GMT -5
The weight limit on the rack is what, 11 lbs? I've seen a lot of those racks break and I wouldn't put books or a laptop in there. Just my two cents.
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Post by eclark5483 on Jul 29, 2016 17:11:09 GMT -5
Gotta be a bit stronger then that. I have several times, lifted up the ass end of her scoot using the luggage rack to prop up the center kick stand. All that weight baring down on it, and it held up fine. No way would a 5lb laptop and some books be an issue.
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Post by eclark5483 on Jul 29, 2016 17:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Jul 30, 2016 19:58:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the review. PS : I dig the Mario Kart 50cc plate frame.
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Post by eclark5483 on Jul 31, 2016 17:34:40 GMT -5
I dig the Mario Kart 50cc plate frame.
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Post by greggkinney on Jan 22, 2017 1:31:17 GMT -5
i was trying to invision a fellow big enough to wear a xxxl helmet riding that lil pink scoot did i seen it was your kids lol nah jk...i was thinking iof doing a neon pink and neon blue build for myself in the near future. some mid 80s Mtv/ back in the skating rink days colors 😁 my gt5 came new with a large trunk i removed it on day 3 but throw it back on when i go canping
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Post by eclark5483 on Dec 10, 2017 15:40:34 GMT -5
Just wanted to give an update on this review, now that it has been almost a year and a half.
So, it broke on my daughter's scoot.
What broke?
The base for the top box cracked.
The Topbox itself is perfectly fine, but the weak plastic base that ships with this box will crack with too much pressure and is susceptible to early deterioration because of it's polymer structure. Consider an ALTERNATE mounting method, or perhaps the supplier could furnish a metal (aluminum?), base over a flimsy weak plastic base.
Take that as you will, perhaps one might want to re-enforce the base that ships with this trunk. Otherwise, it's been awesome for storage, my kid loves it, and it has served her well.
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