fietsbob

Back in the day of rain Gutters on car tops , life was simpler .

used regular Yakima stuff on my 1 payment car, a hatchback ..

R1lee

so you're telling me this is a standard feature on Lotus's, Ferrari's, Lamb, Corvettes and higher end sports cars?

RJM

Mini coopers are lame....seriously.

nhluhr

Are you telling me you believe Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Corvette represent "most new cars" ? Let's recap. The car that started this thread is a tarted up subaru. The post merlin responded to was referencing a fairly pedestrian sedan. And suddenly you think this thread is only talking about exotic cars?

Kopsis

Corvettes don't need it, they actually have a usable trunk. I can fit bike, spare wheelset, and a full day of Cyclocross gear in the trunk of my C6 and still close the hatch. Two bikes though and I'm SOL

I keep getting tempted by the Seasucker, but it seems like an awful lot of money for what is essentially a few vacuum/suction cups.

R1lee

I clearly stated to the OP that i use the same rack on my car.

I quoted Merlin stating the reason why a Porsche would be my next sports car, since my Audi does not have this hence the reason i use a seasucker. You specifically quoted me telling me this is something that is mostly on all new vehicles. Since I was quoting a sports car and i drive a sports car, why would you think i meant anything else?

maybe i should have said instead, the hidden mounts are a great idea on exotics/sports cars for this purpose.

Looigi

I'd trust a Seasucker-like rack if it had pressure monitors that would alert of low vacuum...kind of like tire pressure sensors that are common nowadays. ...or maybe a small electric pump that kept the suckers evacuated.

That said, I know guys with hitches on their Porches and Jags. This would be my preferred approach.

KantoBoy

Finally got a mini bomber. Does anyone know a good substitute for this?

Cable Anchor ? Trunk | SeaSucker

I don't feel like paying $30. There has to be a cheaper alternative.

CALE262

Best rack ever...




but I think the sea suckers are kewl too just not for any of my vehicles

Jseis 

Interesting. I was going to replace the rear wing on the 'Stang with a custom mount for two bikes (one left, one rights, over the wing bolt points) to a gutterless bracket mount for the front axles. But a Hidden Hitch made more sense. I'd worry about the window seal. The modern window glues are damn good but that's additional jarring force constantly pulling up on the seal. Also, I can't imagine cold weather is good for the rubber suction (can you reseal with bikes loaded?). Finally...is this a theft waiting to happen with nothing more than a thin blade, hat pin or ice pick jammed under the suction mount?