Road Bike in the 370Z Trunk

takjak2 · 06-15-2011, 09:54 AM

Easy!

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 09:56 AM

Yet another thread to prove the Z "trunk" is much more spacious than it seems at first

hansoac · 06-15-2011, 09:57 AM

This needs to be a DIY or How TO

gbrettin · 06-15-2011, 10:00 AM

Has anyone tried mounting their bike to the back of the car with a bike carrier?

ClemsonWill · 06-15-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Has anyone tried mounting their bike to the back of the car with a bike carrier?

I would not try this with the Nissan paint being so horrible. I have 2 scratches near my trunk and I'm extremely careful when I put stuff in and out.

FromG2Z · 06-15-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I would not try this with the Nissan paint being so horrible. I have 2 scratches near my trunk and I'm extremely careful when I put stuff in and out.

EXACTLY. In fact, I cringed when I saw the OP's first pic... of the bike resting on the trunk. Eeek. Anything that touches the paint has a potential to scratch/swirl/mar, etc..... more so a bike seat. But to each his own, I'm a swirl hater, so all my cars are polished to perfection.

On topic, OP, nice job fitting it in there though.... however, I don't see a pic with the trunk hatch actually CLOSED!!!

m4a1mustang · 06-15-2011, 10:17 AM

Or...

Easier!

Only works on the non-NISMOs, of course.

hansoac · 06-15-2011, 10:27 AM

Oh cool...serves as a wheelie bar too

gbrettin · 06-15-2011, 11:17 AM

Awesome! I figured there was someone that did it. Great find m4a1mustang

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Or...

Easier!

Only works on the non-NISMOs, of course.

m4a1mustang · 06-15-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

Awesome! I figured there was someone that did it. Great find m4a1mustang

That's actually my old Z in that pic. I helped the Boofsquire people with the test fitment. It's a pretty nifty system if you want the ability to haul a bicyle, skis, small kayak, etc.

Econ · 06-15-2011, 11:49 AM

now if only i could get my 29er MTB in the car.

takjak2 · 06-15-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hansoac

This needs to be a DIY or How TO

Take wheels and seat post off. Pad and wrap carefully. Space really isn't much of an issue when you set it in once or twice but if there's anyone with a bike that actually needs a DIY I can take more pics. 700C, 56cm frame.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

... Nissan paint being so horrible.

Believe me, I know. Someone already owes me paint.

RexB · 06-16-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Or...

Easier!

Only works on the non-NISMOs, of course.

I can't quite read the brand of the carrier. Who makes it?

m4a1mustang · 06-16-2011, 01:52 PM

The company is called Boofsquire. They are a little pricey but well made and really the only option for the Z.

gbrettin · 06-17-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The company is called Boofsquire. They are a little pricey but well made and really the only option for the Z.

I don't think 200 bucks is that terrible for a bike rack that will not screw your car up.

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