No roof rack available for my car? Now, what?
08-04-09, 05:37 PM
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P5 is my ride too. I like the hitch mount but have no $ for it. It just takes away from the $ for bike stuff!
I had the factory roof bars collecting dust so decided to put them to use with some Thule bars. Screwed in like they were made for each other.
I had the factory roof bars collecting dust so decided to put them to use with some Thule bars. Screwed in like they were made for each other.
08-04-09, 05:45 PM
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You can get some good advice on rack mounting systems at St Moritz Ski & Sport Inc on 3584 Riverside Dr in Upper Arlington. They carry just about everything Thule including older used stuff that can sometimes be used.
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I didn't read the whole thread so sorry if this is a repeat. But is there a reason you don't want a Yakima rack?
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Yakima FTW. It'll outlive your car. Good news is you can fit it to the next one you buy too.
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08-04-09, 06:35 PM
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The bike rack that fits in your glove compartment:
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08-04-09, 06:42 PM
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I have 3 words for you: "painter's drop cloth" < $10.00.
The drop cloth is to protect the interior of your car from chain gunk or whatever. I've yet to see the car that I can't force feed one road bike into with both wheels removed. The nuisance of removing the wheels is more than balanced by having the bike locked safely inside the car and away from the weather and road grime.
The drop cloth is to protect the interior of your car from chain gunk or whatever. I've yet to see the car that I can't force feed one road bike into with both wheels removed. The nuisance of removing the wheels is more than balanced by having the bike locked safely inside the car and away from the weather and road grime.
08-04-09, 10:52 PM
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This is true. I still have the Yakima rack for my 1989 Ford taurus. I actually used it on my Mitsubishi Lancer. It actually fit despite being the wrong Q towers, but not perfectly and therefore left some nice rub marks on my car's roof. I got rid of it, though, because I noticed an average drop of 2 mpg with just the rack (no bikes) over the course of 6 months. Took it off and went right back to my 29-30 mpg average.
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How do you ( "yakima will out live your car" ) guys keep your cross bars from rusting at the ends ? ... mine get all puffy and break the caps off.
The blue car pictured is a mazda protoge 5 wagon.
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The blue car pictured is a mazda protoge 5 wagon.
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08-04-09, 11:01 PM
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I never really had a problem with rust on the cross bars. I always thought the caps kept moisture out. The fasteners and skewers rusted a little, iirc.
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Roof racks are a pain. I got tired of taking the wheel off everytime, yea i know lazy. Plus when i went out on the MTB i would get a muddy tire in the hatch. Got a new car and went with a hitch rack, hule T2. Easy to load up and folds down so you can stil get into the hatch. Installed everything myself and when the rack isnt on you can only see a little square reciever. Bunus no more bugs all over the bikes when i get to the trail head.
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08-05-09, 05:49 AM
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I have the Saris RS and love it. Mounts in about a minute and I can open my trunk even with the rack installed.
08-05-09, 06:08 AM
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I have 3 words for you: "painter's drop cloth" < $10.00.
The drop cloth is to protect the interior of your car from chain gunk or whatever. I've yet to see the car that I can't force feed one road bike into with both wheels removed. The nuisance of removing the wheels is more than balanced by having the bike locked safely inside the car and away from the weather and road grime.
The drop cloth is to protect the interior of your car from chain gunk or whatever. I've yet to see the car that I can't force feed one road bike into with both wheels removed. The nuisance of removing the wheels is more than balanced by having the bike locked safely inside the car and away from the weather and road grime.
Your Tiburon's probably long enough you could get the bike in with only the front wheel removed.
If there's no-one in the back seats, it's by far the best way to go.
08-05-09, 07:36 AM
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Receiver hitch. You can get a 1-1/4" hitch for practically any car on the road. I wouldn't pull any trailers with it, but for a bike rack they can't be beat.
On edit: Hidden Hitch p/n: 60825
On edit: Hidden Hitch p/n: 60825
08-05-09, 07:41 AM
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This is true. I still have the Yakima rack for my 1989 Ford taurus. I actually used it on my Mitsubishi Lancer. It actually fit despite being the wrong Q towers, but not perfectly and therefore left some nice rub marks on my car's roof. I got rid of it, though, because I noticed an average drop of 2 mpg with just the rack (no bikes) over the course of 6 months. Took it off and went right back to my 29-30 mpg average.
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08-05-09, 07:45 AM
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License plate mounted rack.
https://www.sportsimportsltd.com/unliplmobica.html
Nothing touch the paint, and with the rack removed, you only see a tiny receiver at the bottom of the licenseplate.
I bought one, unfortunately I couldn't use it on my Porsche because the license plate only bolts into plastic fascia. If your license plate bolts into a metal surface, this is a great answer.
https://www.sportsimportsltd.com/unliplmobica.html
Nothing touch the paint, and with the rack removed, you only see a tiny receiver at the bottom of the licenseplate.
I bought one, unfortunately I couldn't use it on my Porsche because the license plate only bolts into plastic fascia. If your license plate bolts into a metal surface, this is a great answer.
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I had the same problem with finding a roof rack for my infinity g35 2008. Yakima and Thule both had nothing available. There is a Japanese maker INNO racks, sold through ORSRACKSDIRECT.COM in VT. Looks like they have a fit for 02-08 Tiburon.
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But if not, that's a GREAT idea!
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This is true. I still have the Yakima rack for my 1989 Ford taurus. I actually used it on my Mitsubishi Lancer. It actually fit despite being the wrong Q towers, but not perfectly and therefore left some nice rub marks on my car's roof. I got rid of it, though, because I noticed an average drop of 2 mpg with just the rack (no bikes) over the course of 6 months. Took it off and went right back to my 29-30 mpg average.
I've had my Yakima for a about 5 years now no problems what so ever. My MPG does go down, but I dont drive with it 100% of the time....
08-05-09, 09:21 AM
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I just got some bigger Thule MTB trays. Not sure they'll work for my car but I may be able to use them on one of the others.
08-05-09, 09:33 AM
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Roof racks are a pain. I got tired of taking the wheel off everytime, yea i know lazy. Plus when i went out on the MTB i would get a muddy tire in the hatch. Got a new car and went with a hitch rack, hule T2. Easy to load up and folds down so you can stil get into the hatch. Installed everything myself and when the rack isnt on you can only see a little square reciever. Bunus no more bugs all over the bikes when i get to the trail head.
08-05-09, 09:36 AM
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It takes about 2 minutes to install my hitch mounted rack. Slide it in the receiver. Screw in 2 bolts.
Opening the hatch, depends on the design of the rack.
Opening the hatch, depends on the design of the rack.
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How much of a pain is it to install/remove the rack, or do you just drive around with it all the time? Less of a hassle to remove than your average trunk rack? Is there a way to lock the bikes/rack? How hard/easy is it to get into the trunk? I'm considering some different racks for my '98 accord; I had been leaning toward a roof rack but this seems like it might be a better option. Thanks for the info!
Here's the site. --> https://www.saris.com/p-301-bones-rs.aspx
Here's a youtube install video of it. --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3zjRPb-tro