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02-28-12, 07:42 PM
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If you took both wheels off - couldn't you fit the bike in the 911? Put the frame in the back seat and the two wheels up front??? Just curious? Might like to get a 911 someday. If not - a Cayenne. 
02-29-12, 08:23 AM
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I have a Cayenne. Trust me, you want the 911.
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Some of us actually use our expensive german cars. Porsche makes an OEM rack for all previous years. I would assume they make one for this model year as well. Might have to look for a ROW part number, but I'd check that out.
Porsche makes an OEM rack for all previous years. I would assume they make one for this model year as well. Might have to look for a ROW part number, but I'd check that out.
02-29-12, 08:33 AM
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02-29-12, 09:55 AM
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However for pure performance, a Cayman S is definitely slower than the new 911S. For one thing, the disadvantages of the 911's layout have been reduced in the 991 version, with a longer wheelbase, engine further forward, and wider front track.
This weekend at the Brumos Driving experience, there were a couple of Caymans. On a course that took approximately 40 seconds to complete, and had a bunch of tight turns and short straights, which should play to the Cayman's advantage, I was more than 3 seconds faster than either Cayman, which is a pretty big gap on that short of course, and not the result of my great driving prowess.
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They're going to. It's not available yet, and no ETA.
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It's not a GT car but a TTS with aero kit (and a great spec btw).
Goodwinracing.com has a 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch from Hard Dog for the NA (90-97) and NB (99-05) Miatas that once removed is completely invisible unless laying on your back. I'll be getting one this season for my 96. Link attached to site. https://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...k-Hitches.html
02-29-12, 10:51 AM
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I think you meant Cayman, and you can make an argument for that. I've driven a Cayman S and it's a wonderful car.
However for pure performance, a Cayman S is definitely slower than the new 911S. For one thing, the disadvantages of the 911's layout have been reduced in the 991 version, with a longer wheelbase, engine further forward, and wider front track.
This weekend at the Brumos Driving experience, there were a couple of Caymans. On a course that took approximately 40 seconds to complete, and had a bunch of tight turns and short straights, which should play to the Cayman's advantage, I was more than 3 seconds faster than either Cayman, which is a pretty big gap on that short of course, and not the result of my great driving prowess.
However for pure performance, a Cayman S is definitely slower than the new 911S. For one thing, the disadvantages of the 911's layout have been reduced in the 991 version, with a longer wheelbase, engine further forward, and wider front track.
This weekend at the Brumos Driving experience, there were a couple of Caymans. On a course that took approximately 40 seconds to complete, and had a bunch of tight turns and short straights, which should play to the Cayman's advantage, I was more than 3 seconds faster than either Cayman, which is a pretty big gap on that short of course, and not the result of my great driving prowess.
Whoops, you're right Cayman.. What they eye's read and the mind rationalized were two different things this morning. Those are great comments about the 991. 996/998 were both victims of continued evolution of the amount of weight hanging off the back end, they just got tougher and tougher to drive fast without the aid of electronics. That said, it sounds like the 991 is a delightful ride, can't wait to do a couple of laps in one.
02-29-12, 01:02 PM
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Goodwinracing.com has a 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch from Hard Dog for the NA (90-97) and NB (99-05) Miatas that once removed is completely invisible unless laying on your back. I'll be getting one this season for my 96. Link attached to site. https://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...k-Hitches.html
antmeeks: just google the Saris Bones & Miata. You will find lots of info. The Saris is one of the few trunk racks that properly fit a Miata.
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I remember inquiring about this by phone at an LBS in Castro Valley. I think the only thing I wasn't sure about was how long the suctions will last. The guy said that he wasn't sure either, but he only travels from Castro Valley to Santa Cruz when he does MTB'ing and it never lost suction. I was ready to buy it along with the bike in December, until issues came up...
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02-29-12, 02:18 PM
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A bike would easily fit in a Panamera. Might have to take the front wheel off.
The Cayenne performs nicely for a 4500 pound SUV; but it's not a sports car.
The Cayenne performs nicely for a 4500 pound SUV; but it's not a sports car.
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02-29-12, 08:32 PM
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Sorry for the very late reply. I had a rack for the longest time sitting in my garage. It has been discontinued. It is a trunk mounted rack, but it mounts the bike by taking the front wheel off and placing the fork in a skewer like the rails of the roof mounted racks. The best design I have seen to date and yet it is discontinued. Go figured!!!!
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I would go with the Wilwood. Even if you are the 991 prototype the hitch mount will be more secure for the bike and car ( plus you can lock it).
Beautiful car, enjoy it.
Beautiful car, enjoy it.
03-27-12, 03:53 AM
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Did you ever get the Seasucker? Very curious to hear your experience with it.
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https://www.seasucker.tv/
anybody tried them?
I need a bike rack for this:
Porsche's rack for the 911, isn't available for the new (991) car, and I haven't gotten an answer to when it will be.
Also neither Yakima, or Thule have anything available for the 991.
So short of putting a hitch on it, this seems to be the best answer at the moment.
anybody tried them?
I need a bike rack for this:
Porsche's rack for the 911, isn't available for the new (991) car, and I haven't gotten an answer to when it will be.
Also neither Yakima, or Thule have anything available for the 991.
So short of putting a hitch on it, this seems to be the best answer at the moment.
03-27-12, 08:26 PM
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03-27-12, 10:51 PM
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Doesn't the 911 have mounts built into rails over the door? If Porsche doesn't have a rack for it, but it has the mounts, I'm thinking there might be an aftermarket company producing them, or maybe adaptors. Either way, I'm not sure I'd want giant suction cups on the roof of my car, no matter how strong they hold. For the sake of the paint job.
03-28-12, 10:54 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I am curious about them myself. I have seen them shown at some of the bike events I have gone to, but i have never actually seen anyone that owns them. Would love to hear more about their experience. This would be an awesome rack to use and to also travel with overseas when you are renting a car as they would be easy to fit to just about anything.
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03-28-12, 11:40 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I am curious about them myself. I have seen them shown at some of the bike events I have gone to, but i have never actually seen anyone that owns them. Would love to hear more about their experience. This would be an awesome rack to use and to also travel with overseas when you are renting a car as they would be easy to fit to just about anything.
03-28-12, 06:15 PM
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Can you post some pictures of it on the car with the bikes on it?
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03-28-12, 07:19 PM
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I'd like to see that too. I just put a standard hitch on my prius (it is no porsche) - but it is angled so that all you see is the actual 1.25 reciever - no bars or anything.
I just like the options you have with a hitch rack. I would not want anything touching the paint on your car - I would be just as hesitant to install a hitch too. That is a pretty car.
I just like the options you have with a hitch rack. I would not want anything touching the paint on your car - I would be just as hesitant to install a hitch too. That is a pretty car.