Bike rack on a 370Z. (NOT SPAM)

homeryansta · 06-28-2012, 08:34 AM

bike rack held up by suction cups.... kinda scary.

ericzmyers · 06-30-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skorch

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

Skorch, i have a house in phoenix, i get there about twice a month. Where did you get your lights? Ive been shopping around for a similar set up.

Eric

Skorch · 06-30-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ericzmyers

Skorch, i have a house in phoenix, i get there about twice a month. Where did you get your lights? Ive been shopping around for a similar set up.

Eric

You mean my headlights? I took them apart, painted them and wired up the LEDs myself.

OhNine370Z · 07-08-2012, 10:09 AM

Ericzmyers,
Any updates on your seasucker's? I made my own Boofsquire rack & supplemented it with two seasucker's. I used it from Phx to LA once with great success on my 350Z but haven't used it on the 70 yet.

Just curious how much use you have on them & any issues.

Nut_N_Much · 07-08-2012, 12:58 PM

Nice set up. It got me thinking, i wonder how we would fit a Kayak on a Z ?

That would be awesome to see!

OhNine370Z · 07-08-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Nice set up. It got me thinking, i wonder how we would fit a Kayak on a Z ?

That would be awesome to see!

Never hauled a kayak but i dont see why you couldnt.

ericzmyers · 07-09-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OhNine370Z

Ericzmyers,
Any updates on your seasucker's? I made my own Boofsquire rack & supplemented it with two seasucker's. I used it from Phx to LA once with great success on my 350Z but haven't used it on the 70 yet.

Just curious how much use you have on them & any issues.

i use it quiet a bit, couple times a week. i have to take highways to get to most of the trail heads. id say i drive a little slower with the rack on top...... so around 80-85 is max.

The one issue I did have is- you have to strap the crank arms down to the chain stay ..... i got a bit of a ripple/ding because of my own ignorance.....Im gonna try the old hair dryer and canned air trick to see if i can pull it out....

the clearance on the roof isn't enough for my 29ers low bottom bracket.

You know how it is... it is hardly noticeable but..... i know its there. Like i said it wasn't the sea suckers fault it was my bad luckily id didn't scratch or seriously dent the roof.

Over all, I've had not function issues with the rack.... i take good care of it, keep it stored properly, check it often to make sure it is still sealed and drive a little more conservative....... I get some pretty interesting looks though

Hope this helps and good luck with the kayak. if you have the boofsquier type set up id bet you could mount a yakima or thule kayak carrier.... most have square and round bar adapters.

id like to see a pic of that!

Eric

fuct · 07-09-2012, 10:59 AM

ive been emailing the seasucker company back and forth for awhile. im concerned that the suction cups would dent the aluminum roof. they told me it shouldnt but im not risking it. aluminum is too hard to fix once damaged.

fuct · 07-09-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by homeryansta

bike rack held up by suction cups.... kinda scary.

its not the lack of holding power im concerned with. its the total opposite!

ericzmyers · 07-09-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

its not the lack of holding power im concerned with. its the total opposite!

I've had no issues with where the actual are the cups attach.

I can understand the hesitation. there isn't an easy way to fix the roof.

Eric

batman_4 · 07-09-2012, 05:37 PM

A crappy pic of my seasuckers on my Z....that was with my old bike, got a Slash 8 now but haven't strapped it on the seasucker since i am waiting for a 20mm adapter.

fuct · 07-09-2012, 05:45 PM

so the pressure from the cups wont leave any round dents? say you push the bike to the side while its on the roof, the force acting on the cups wont dent the roof?

fuct · 07-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

A crappy pic of my seasuckers on my Z....that was with my old bike, got a Slash 8 now but haven't strapped it on the seasucker since i am waiting for a 20mm adapter.

this isnt on a 370z, no? im worried about our thin *** aluminum roof...

sboden · 07-09-2012, 05:51 PM

I could be wrong but it looks like a 370 to me.

cossie1600 · 07-09-2012, 06:12 PM

You guys must be able to bench press like The Rock. To be able to hold that bike in that position against the car's top, yikes!

06-28-2012, 08:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	bike rack held up by suction cups.... kinda scary. __________________

07-08-2012, 12:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Nice set up. It got me thinking, i wonder how we would fit a Kayak on a Z ? That would be awesome to see! __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

07-09-2012, 05:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	A crappy pic of my seasuckers on my Z....that was with my old bike, got a Slash 8 now but haven't strapped it on the seasucker since i am waiting for a 20mm adapter. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

07-09-2012, 05:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I could be wrong but it looks like a 370 to me. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

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OhNine370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 39 Drives: 370Z Sport Touring Rep Power: 13	Ericzmyers, Any updates on your seasucker's? I made my own Boofsquire rack & supplemented it with two seasucker's. I used it from Phx to LA once with great success on my 350Z but haven't used it on the 70 yet. Just curious how much use you have on them & any issues.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	ive been emailing the seasucker company back and forth for awhile. im concerned that the suction cups would dent the aluminum roof. they told me it shouldnt but im not risking it. aluminum is too hard to fix once damaged.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	so the pressure from the cups wont leave any round dents? say you push the bike to the side while its on the roof, the force acting on the cups wont dent the roof?

07-09-2012, 06:12 PM	#30 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You guys must be able to bench press like The Rock. To be able to hold that bike in that position against the car's top, yikes!