Bike rack on a 370Z. (NOT SPAM)
 

Hi all,


My previous post was removed and I got blocked as a undercover spammer.

It isn't spam and I'm a real dude.

Anyhow, I got back into a new 370 and needed an option to carry my bicycles.

There were a very limited amount of options to make this happen. Boofsquier made a Z specific rack but they are on "hiatus". Uhaul actually offered to use my Z as a test vehicle to build a hitch for the car. I was reluctant to add weight or change the look of the back of the car.

So my final option was a new creation that has received good reviews from interbike, mountain bike action and bicycle magazine. The system is called seasucker. I purchased the mini bomber and have had great success with it.

The thing that sold me on it was a video on their web site. They take the rack and put it on a stockcar and do a few laps at 140 mph. You can also put it on any vehicle easily.

So, of you still wanna carry a bike and not make any permanent visible changes to your Z, it is an option.

Hope it helps someone :)

Eric


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lol they blocked you...

personally I think you should of got a suby

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Jk, that's a pretty cool idea. Need to be really carefully loading the bikes though. Any slip up and you'll have some significant scratches on your trunk.

yea man I bet...how does it feel/sound at road speed 60-75?

I'm super careful with both bikes and car. I ride a full carbon Stumpy 29er hardtail and a full carbon Roubaix. Both are under 25lbs. Barely notice they are there. A little wind wobble but that's pretty standard for any roof system. Roll from LA to Phoenix at about about 85-90 mph

Each suction cup is rated for about 210lbs of torque. Check out the videos @ seasucker.com


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She's a beauty so take a good care of her :tup: nice bikes too!

Another option for a bike rack
 

After selling my mini cooper and buying a 370z I was looking for options for a bike rack. I had a Thule rack on the mini (which I kept for use on another car). After a couple beers one night I decided to try the Thule rack on the Z. To my surprise it worked perfectly! The Mini cooper mount pads and hooks fit nicely on the rear hatch of the Z. Its a bit heavy (especially with bikes or skis on it) but it works. Using the Thule rack allows for the use of bike mounts without removing the front tire (necessary for my Cannondale Lefty and nice not to put a muddy tire in the car). Save the comments about trading the car in for a Subaru, I love this car, and adding the rack is a great option for those who want to keep the fun of a Z with a bit more utility. I will post pics if anyone is interested.

Yeah please post pics

ericzmyers, do you mind me asking how much you payed for the seasucker mini bomb?

What's Your Secret...
 

Do you have a special technique for getting the bikes on and off the rack without scratching the car? Come to think of it, ...and without throwing your back out?!?!

Seriously!

their site lists the single bike carrier at 262.99

i will definitely be getting myself one of these racks

i think i paid around $400 for the whole set up, i opted for the bigger skewers too, make loading and unloading easier. I typically mount the fork first, lock it in then mount the rear on the rear window. Works like a champ, no issues.

:ban:...:tup:

As an avid cyclist, will look into this! thanks, normally I use my Magnum for bikes and paddleboards and only use the Z for golfclubs.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

That would be awesome to see!:stirthepot:

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

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

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.

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

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.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...4/IMG_0600.jpg

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?

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

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

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!

it is pretty simple, the bike weighs like 25 lbs, maxed out with water bottles (my MTB, 09 Stumpy 29er expert, full carbon). Once you preset the skewer ya jus gotta get the fork into the mount and close it.

its all about contact points when you lift the bike. One hand on the down tube, one on the fork, set in place and lock it down, then move to the back tire.....

no issues with cups denting my roof.... but I'm not tugging on it either.... i use it as it is designed with no issues.

Eric

The Boofsquire style rack I made supplemented with two Seasuckers.

I only used it once on the 350Z but have to modify it to work on the 370.

http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...oofsquire3.jpg

you can totally put a kayak on that!

is it like a trend now? i see so much civic with bike racks.. its really annoying to see. if you want to ride a bike that bad then dont buy a car. just my opinion

Don't buy a sports car if you don't track it....

Why is this annoying to see? Fat people are an annoying trend to see. Most Americans are too lazy to even throw a leg over a bicycle and it shows. Some people have other hobbies and some even value fitness over their BS consumer products and obsessive car hobby. If you don't enjoy biking, you won't understand why people attach bike racks. If it bothers you that much, contact DOT or call out the car owners face-to-face.

Gotta be one of one of the stupidest lines on this forum. We need a Vin Diesel thread for for this crap.

I have a bike hitch and I track it. suck it

kentstuh & cossie1600,
Oh, ok so I should spend my money the way you think, then use what ever I buy the way you think. Uh, no thanks!

come on guys....... stop the hate.