If it were me, I'd sooner drill the JC Whitney plate than the RX3 rack. A set of high speed steel drill bits can be had for cheap at Harbor Freight.
Do you have anybody who could assist you? Sometimes it's much easier with a second set of eyes, and an extra pair of hands.
The good news is that even if things didn't go well for you, a new rack on Taobao isn't terribly expensive.
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"I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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