Trailer hitch bike rack

xTIMMYxCOREx · 04-07-2010, 08:07 AM

Is it possible to add a trailer hitch style bike rack to the 370Z? I like that it would keep the bikes a safe non-scratching distance from my bumper.

Thoughts?

redroadster10 · 04-07-2010, 08:55 AM

god no !!

simota1 · 04-07-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by redroadster10

god no !!

that made me lol.... haha

simota1 · 04-07-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Is it possible to add a trailer hitch style bike rack to the 370Z? I like that it would keep the bikes a safe non-scratching distance from my bumper.

Thoughts?

but to the original post... i highly doubt that bro....

m4a1mustang · 04-07-2010, 09:10 AM

It's going to be better (and safer) for you to go with a roof-mount system. Look up the Boofsquire roof rack. It straps to the hatch and you mount a regular rail mount to it. If you keep the feet clean and/or put down clear film pads on the mounting areas it won't scratch your paint & it's going to be much more solid than a hitch mount.

redroadster10 · 04-07-2010, 09:31 AM

maybe a truck or mini van ?

Chupacabra · 04-07-2010, 09:39 AM

I have a Saris rack

the legs are movable to adapt to any type of car... from SUV to sedan..... I have never put it on the Z, but two sundays ago in the SnowBird Homestead race, i saw:

2x 350z
1x Porsche Caymen
3x Mazda rx8

with them on.

nolan · 04-07-2010, 10:55 AM

I take both wheels off and it fits in the trunk.

Chupacabra · 04-07-2010, 12:56 PM

Holy crap man.... that sounds like an incredible amount of work, that could be solved with $195 ....

My brother does the same thing with his TT bike....

xTIMMYxCOREx · 04-08-2010, 08:00 AM

I have the roadster so roof racks are out of the question. As is the trunk.

simota1 · 04-08-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

I have the roadster so roof racks are out of the question. As is the trunk.

maybe you can have one fabricated? by like a machine shop or something... gonna cost some cash though man...

xTIMMYxCOREx · 04-08-2010, 11:09 AM

Nah, I was looking for something reasonably priced. It would be nice to be able to bring my bike with my to my parents house this summer. That Saris rack looks pretty nice actually, have to check that out!

chrisgordillo · 07-15-2010, 10:31 AM

Do you think a large frame mountain bike would fit with both wheels off? @-Nolan what size frame did you put in?

04-07-2010, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Trailer hitch bike rack Is it possible to add a trailer hitch style bike rack to the 370Z? I like that it would keep the bikes a safe non-scratching distance from my bumper. Thoughts?

04-07-2010, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's going to be better (and safer) for you to go with a roof-mount system. Look up the Boofsquire roof rack. It straps to the hatch and you mount a regular rail mount to it. If you keep the feet clean and/or put down clear film pads on the mounting areas it won't scratch your paint & it's going to be much more solid than a hitch mount. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-07-2010, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	I have a Saris rack the legs are movable to adapt to any type of car... from SUV to sedan..... I have never put it on the Z, but two sundays ago in the SnowBird Homestead race, i saw: 2x 350z 1x Porsche Caymen 3x Mazda rx8 with them on. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

04-07-2010, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	Holy crap man.... that sounds like an incredible amount of work, that could be solved with $195 .... My brother does the same thing with his TT bike.... __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

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04-07-2010, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
redroadster10 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pennslyvania Posts: 52 Drives: 370z roadster 2010 Rep Power: 15	god no !!

04-07-2010, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
redroadster10 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pennslyvania Posts: 52 Drives: 370z roadster 2010 Rep Power: 15	maybe a truck or mini van ?

04-07-2010, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
nolan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 18 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I take both wheels off and it fits in the trunk.

04-08-2010, 08:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I have the roadster so roof racks are out of the question. As is the trunk.

04-08-2010, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Nah, I was looking for something reasonably priced. It would be nice to be able to bring my bike with my to my parents house this summer. That Saris rack looks pretty nice actually, have to check that out!

07-15-2010, 10:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
chrisgordillo Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Broward Posts: 30 Drives: Black 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Do you think a large frame mountain bike would fit with both wheels off? @-Nolan what size frame did you put in?