? regarding boofsquire

Read T · 10-03-2013, 02:27 PM

Just picked up a Yakima Viper and installed it onto the boofsquire. For some reason I can't seem to get the boofsquire tight enough to cinch down on the car - it just slides around if I push on it. The little straps on the sides are maxxed out. What am I doing wrong (I feel retarded).

The only thing I can think of would be to wedge extra padding (like a rubber cushion or terry cloth) under each of the mounts.

I know not too many people on the forum have one of these but any help would be wonderous.

Minsu · 10-03-2013, 02:41 PM

Heh boof a squire.

Haboob · 10-03-2013, 02:46 PM

Not trying to be a jerk, and I'm sure you have already checked their site FAQ, but just in case I checked and I found this on there... not sure if it helps:

Quote:

I just installed the Roof Rack on my Z, how do I stop from shifting?

Tighten all of the Lock Down Straps equally. Shifting is a result of loose or unevenly tightened Lock Down Straps. After installation the Roof Rack will go though a settling period where it will shift around small amounts until the tension on all of the straps has equalized.

So maybe it's just going through the settling period?

Read T · 10-03-2013, 02:52 PM

It can move an inch laterally, I don't think the settling would account for that.

CDepp · 10-03-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

It can move an inch laterally, I don't think the settling would account for that.

I saw 3 Z's with roof racks, all had terry cloths under them. I thought it was to protect car, maybe it was fitment issues?

Read T · 10-03-2013, 03:33 PM

I have terry cloths under them too (for both the reasons you listed).

I'd consider a seasucker but one of my buddies had a bad (read: bike on interstate) experience.

10-03-2013, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	? regarding boofsquire Just picked up a Yakima Viper and installed it onto the boofsquire. For some reason I can't seem to get the boofsquire tight enough to cinch down on the car - it just slides around if I push on it. The little straps on the sides are maxxed out. What am I doing wrong (I feel retarded). The only thing I can think of would be to wedge extra padding (like a rubber cushion or terry cloth) under each of the mounts. I know not too many people on the forum have one of these but any help would be wonderous. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Heh boof a squire. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

10-03-2013, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	It can move an inch laterally, I don't think the settling would account for that. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-03-2013, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	I have terry cloths under them too (for both the reasons you listed). I'd consider a seasucker but one of my buddies had a bad (read: bike on interstate) experience. CDepp likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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