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MKZZ · 03-14-2012, 11:35 AM

After selling my mini cooper and buying a 370z I was looking for options for a bike rack. I had a Thule rack on the mini (which I kept for use on another car). After a couple beers one night I decided to try the Thule rack on the Z. To my surprise it worked perfectly! The Mini cooper mount pads and hooks fit nicely on the rear hatch of the Z. Its a bit heavy (especially with bikes or skis on it) but it works. Using the Thule rack allows for the use of bike mounts without removing the front tire (necessary for my Cannondale Lefty and nice not to put a muddy tire in the car). Save the comments about trading the car in for a Subaru, I love this car, and adding the rack is a great option for those who want to keep the fun of a Z with a bit more utility. I will post pics if anyone is interested.

03-14-2012, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
MKZZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Another option for a bike rack After selling my mini cooper and buying a 370z I was looking for options for a bike rack. I had a Thule rack on the mini (which I kept for use on another car). After a couple beers one night I decided to try the Thule rack on the Z. To my surprise it worked perfectly! The Mini cooper mount pads and hooks fit nicely on the rear hatch of the Z. Its a bit heavy (especially with bikes or skis on it) but it works. Using the Thule rack allows for the use of bike mounts without removing the front tire (necessary for my Cannondale Lefty and nice not to put a muddy tire in the car). Save the comments about trading the car in for a Subaru, I love this car, and adding the rack is a great option for those who want to keep the fun of a Z with a bit more utility. I will post pics if anyone is interested.