How to carry a bicycle? bike rack question

davidvasta · 05-23-2011, 09:30 AM

I have a 2010 370Z and got the Boofsquire. Let me be frank. I am NOT happy with them right now. My car is white and the rubber leaves yellow marks all over my lid, the rack moves every time you drive and no matter what I do it will not stay in one place and works lose.

I have contacted them many times via email and they DO NOT respond. They DO NOT have a phone number you can call and talk to someone and am thinking about taking them to court over this as it's the only option out there but it still needs work.

What is my cargo? I have a 16 pound Cannondale Synaps that I take with me that that is it.

I would like to see if anyone else has seen the same thing with the rack?

davidvasta · 08-09-2011, 01:07 PM

I talked to CURT today.

Trailer Hitches, Heavy Duty Hitch, & Towing Accessories Made in America by CURT Manufacturing.

If you have 370Z and live near Eau Claire, WI they would love for you to bring it by so they can fit it for a hitch. The 370Z is one of the vehicles on the "hit list" but they just don't have one to fit and start making them. Please please someone take them a Z. They said it would take about 3 days to fit it and get one right.

-David

90 ST · 08-09-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Here is the rack that I mentioned earlier in this thread...

I'm sure we would all do one like this, if we could get the hitch part.

sig11 · 08-09-2011, 01:23 PM

There is a thread in the track section about a tire trailer hitch. cossie is just looking for folks interested now.

Anyone interested in a tire trailer?

vividracing · 08-09-2011, 01:23 PM

Any competent fabricator can build a hitch. You can buy all the parts readily. The only obstacle I can see would be how to insert the lock pin on the receiver. If you don't want the receiver coming through the bumper, you'd have to reach up behind the bumper to insert the pin.

Chupacabra · 08-09-2011, 01:36 PM

tell you one thing... That is a nice bike...

90 ST · 08-09-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

There is a thread in the track section about a tire trailer hitch. cossie is just looking for folks interested now.

Anyone interested in a tire trailer?

Thanks!

cossie1600 · 08-09-2011, 01:52 PM

I don't have a nice bike. Matter of fact, the bike hitch I use is terrible (getting a new one soon).

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

UHaul in Phoenix will custom design a hitch for the Z too, but just a word of advice. I saw a piece they designed for the 350. While it is a nice unit, but it is not hidden and they don't reinforce the bumper. Please be careful if you use it for light towing.

drtony · 09-26-2011, 01:03 AM

still interested in a bike rack? I'm selling mine in this forum. 815-405-1300 tony

davidvasta · 09-27-2011, 07:30 AM

What are you selling?

drtony · 09-30-2011, 01:28 PM

About a $300 value, selling for $200 plus shipping. Used a 3-4 times. Trading in my Z on fri

drtony · 09-30-2011, 01:30 PM

For SALE Boofsquire roof rack with Yakima Copperhead Bike Mount - used a couple of times. Currently back ordered through boofsquire company. $200 plus shipping. Tony 815-405-1300 animalcare@drtony.com

Check it out at boofsquire.com

ryann.mendoza · 11-04-2011, 11:08 PM

I found a solution! SeaSucker Vacuum-Mount Bike Racks

cossie1600 · 11-04-2011, 11:24 PM

Sounds like a lot of work, you might as well pay the money and get a rack made. I love my new one.

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

ryann.mendoza · 11-04-2011, 11:29 PM

A lot of work? How so?

05-23-2011, 09:30 AM	#46 (permalink)
davidvasta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Bad News I have a 2010 370Z and got the Boofsquire. Let me be frank. I am NOT happy with them right now. My car is white and the rubber leaves yellow marks all over my lid, the rack moves every time you drive and no matter what I do it will not stay in one place and works lose. I have contacted them many times via email and they DO NOT respond. They DO NOT have a phone number you can call and talk to someone and am thinking about taking them to court over this as it's the only option out there but it still needs work. What is my cargo? I have a 16 pound Cannondale Synaps that I take with me that that is it. I would like to see if anyone else has seen the same thing with the rack?

08-09-2011, 01:23 PM	#50 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Any competent fabricator can build a hitch. You can buy all the parts readily. The only obstacle I can see would be how to insert the lock pin on the receiver. If you don't want the receiver coming through the bumper, you'd have to reach up behind the bumper to insert the pin. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-09-2011, 01:36 PM	#51 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	tell you one thing... That is a nice bike... __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

09-26-2011, 01:03 AM	#54 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm selling a boofsquire! still interested in a bike rack? I'm selling mine in this forum. 815-405-1300 tony

09-27-2011, 07:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
davidvasta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	What rack are you selling What are you selling?

08-09-2011, 01:07 PM	#47 (permalink)
davidvasta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I talked to CURT today. Trailer Hitches, Heavy Duty Hitch, & Towing Accessories Made in America by CURT Manufacturing. If you have 370Z and live near Eau Claire, WI they would love for you to bring it by so they can fit it for a hitch. The 370Z is one of the vehicles on the "hit list" but they just don't have one to fit and start making them. Please please someone take them a Z. They said it would take about 3 days to fit it and get one right. -David

08-09-2011, 01:23 PM	#49 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	There is a thread in the track section about a tire trailer hitch. cossie is just looking for folks interested now. Anyone interested in a tire trailer?

08-09-2011, 01:52 PM	#53 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I don't have a nice bike. Matter of fact, the bike hitch I use is terrible (getting a new one soon). Uploaded with ImageShack.us UHaul in Phoenix will custom design a hitch for the Z too, but just a word of advice. I saw a piece they designed for the 350. While it is a nice unit, but it is not hidden and they don't reinforce the bumper. Please be careful if you use it for light towing.

09-30-2011, 01:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Boofsquire with Yakima bike holder About a $300 value, selling for $200 plus shipping. Used a 3-4 times. Trading in my Z on fri

09-30-2011, 01:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	For SALE Boofsquire roof rack For SALE Boofsquire roof rack with Yakima Copperhead Bike Mount - used a couple of times. Currently back ordered through boofsquire company. $200 plus shipping. Tony 815-405-1300 animalcare@drtony.com Check it out at boofsquire.com

11-04-2011, 11:08 PM	#58 (permalink)
ryann.mendoza Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: sylmar, CA Posts: 67 Drives: 10.370z.PW.M6.sport Rep Power: 15	I found a solution! SeaSucker Vacuum-Mount Bike Racks

11-04-2011, 11:24 PM	#59 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Sounds like a lot of work, you might as well pay the money and get a rack made. I love my new one. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

11-04-2011, 11:29 PM	#60 (permalink)
ryann.mendoza Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: sylmar, CA Posts: 67 Drives: 10.370z.PW.M6.sport Rep Power: 15	A lot of work? How so?

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