Bike rack on a 370Z. (NOT SPAM)

ericzmyers · 03-03-2012, 08:14 PM

Hi all,

My previous post was removed and I got blocked as a undercover spammer.

It isn't spam and I'm a real dude.

Anyhow, I got back into a new 370 and needed an option to carry my bicycles.

There were a very limited amount of options to make this happen. Boofsquier made a Z specific rack but they are on "hiatus". Uhaul actually offered to use my Z as a test vehicle to build a hitch for the car. I was reluctant to add weight or change the look of the back of the car.

So my final option was a new creation that has received good reviews from interbike, mountain bike action and bicycle magazine. The system is called seasucker. I purchased the mini bomber and have had great success with it.

The thing that sold me on it was a video on their web site. They take the rack and put it on a stockcar and do a few laps at 140 mph. You can also put it on any vehicle easily.

So, of you still wanna carry a bike and not make any permanent visible changes to your Z, it is an option.

Hope it helps someone

Eric

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Kingbaby · 03-03-2012, 08:38 PM

lol they blocked you...

personally I think you should of got a suby

modme · 03-03-2012, 08:43 PM

Reported.......

Jk, that's a pretty cool idea. Need to be really carefully loading the bikes though. Any slip up and you'll have some significant scratches on your trunk.

Kingbaby · 03-03-2012, 08:56 PM

yea man I bet...how does it feel/sound at road speed 60-75?

ericzmyers · 03-03-2012, 09:10 PM

I'm super careful with both bikes and car. I ride a full carbon Stumpy 29er hardtail and a full carbon Roubaix. Both are under 25lbs. Barely notice they are there. A little wind wobble but that's pretty standard for any roof system. Roll from LA to Phoenix at about about 85-90 mph

Each suction cup is rated for about 210lbs of torque. Check out the videos @ seasucker.com

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Unique_Z · 03-04-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modme

Need to be really carefully loading the bikes though. Any slip up and you'll have some significant scratches on your trunk.

+1

She's a beauty so take a good care of her

nice bikes too!

MKZZ · 03-14-2012, 12:35 PM

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.

Tward · 03-28-2012, 11:49 AM

Yeah please post pics

Tward · 03-28-2012, 12:03 PM

ericzmyers, do you mind me asking how much you payed for the seasucker mini bomb?

gy954 · 03-28-2012, 12:06 PM

Do you have a special technique for getting the bikes on and off the rack without scratching the car? Come to think of it, ...and without throwing your back out?!?!

Seriously!

batman_4 · 03-28-2012, 12:18 PM

their site lists the single bike carrier at 262.99

i will definitely be getting myself one of these racks

ericzmyers · 06-26-2012, 01:38 AM

i think i paid around $400 for the whole set up, i opted for the bigger skewers too, make loading and unloading easier. I typically mount the fork first, lock it in then mount the rear on the rear window. Works like a champ, no issues.

LakeShow · 06-26-2012, 03:18 AM

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MagnumPI · 06-28-2012, 02:22 AM

As an avid cyclist, will look into this! thanks, normally I use my Magnum for bikes and paddleboards and only use the Z for golfclubs.

Skorch · 06-28-2012, 03:42 AM

I refuse to have my bike anywhere near my Z.. That's what my roommate's truck is for.

03-03-2012, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	Reported....... Jk, that's a pretty cool idea. Need to be really carefully loading the bikes though. Any slip up and you'll have some significant scratches on your trunk. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

03-03-2012, 09:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
ericzmyers Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: port hueneme ca Posts: 70 Drives: 2011 Silver 370Z Rep Power: 13	I'm super careful with both bikes and car. I ride a full carbon Stumpy 29er hardtail and a full carbon Roubaix. Both are under 25lbs. Barely notice they are there. A little wind wobble but that's pretty standard for any roof system. Roll from LA to Phoenix at about about 85-90 mph Each suction cup is rated for about 210lbs of torque. Check out the videos @ seasucker.com --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?lpz0rs __________________ Eric Z. Myers 2011 370Z, Silver, Sport, K&N short ram intake, Fast Intentions Exhaust, Pioneer AVIC, ORACLE Lighting LED Halo Kit, Tinted.

03-14-2012, 12:35 PM	#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.

03-28-2012, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tward Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 318 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	Yeah please post pics __________________ Nismo S - Tune Body Kit/ UAM Fenders / Fast Intentions CBE 12/ Stillen CAI/ PWD JDM Shift Knob/BlueBat Vinyl' R.I.P Garrett Uekman

03-28-2012, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tward Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 318 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	ericzmyers, do you mind me asking how much you payed for the seasucker mini bomb? __________________ Nismo S - Tune Body Kit/ UAM Fenders / Fast Intentions CBE 12/ Stillen CAI/ PWD JDM Shift Knob/BlueBat Vinyl' R.I.P Garrett Uekman

03-28-2012, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	What's Your Secret... Do you have a special technique for getting the bikes on and off the rack without scratching the car? Come to think of it, ...and without throwing your back out?!?! Seriously!

03-28-2012, 12:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	their site lists the single bike carrier at 262.99 i will definitely be getting myself one of these racks __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

06-26-2012, 01:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
ericzmyers Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: port hueneme ca Posts: 70 Drives: 2011 Silver 370Z Rep Power: 13	i think i paid around $400 for the whole set up, i opted for the bigger skewers too, make loading and unloading easier. I typically mount the fork first, lock it in then mount the rear on the rear window. Works like a champ, no issues.

06-26-2012, 03:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	... __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-28-2012, 02:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
MagnumPI Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 25 Drives: 09 370Z Pearl sport Rep Power: 14	As an avid cyclist, will look into this! thanks, normally I use my Magnum for bikes and paddleboards and only use the Z for golfclubs.

06-28-2012, 03:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	I refuse to have my bike anywhere near my Z.. That's what my roommate's truck is for. __________________ '12 370Z + Sport \| Stillen Gen3 Intakes \| Stillen UD Pulley \| Motordyne M370 \| FI Exhaust \| FI HFCs \| 4.08 Gears \| Uprev tuned

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