Yakima Roof rack

[Z_Spool]

wait.... where is the roof rack?

on the wagon in the driveway? :p

[4DOOR_LIFE]

got good use out of mine the other day...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/giynmgs/concert112.jpg


See this is what Im talking about. This is putting your roof rack to use. Not to fucking roll into a meet or show with your color matched hype beast fixed gear. or near immaculate bmx bike. i hate those types of people especially when they buy the luggage basket only to put junk from their grand mothers basement for this sundays stanceworks event. LOL. lame.

nice job keepin it real bro

[Super_OK_S13]

@nathanong87 thanks! what did you have on top, and how much weight?

i really appreciate seeing people USING it for what its for also, not for some "look".

i hope your basket comment wasn't toward me. i have a hobby that i can't put all my stuff in the car so i improvised. but i see where your comming from.... fucking fanboiis...lol

i'll probably have spent less than 100$ in the bases, bars, faring, and lumber to make the basket, when it's finished.

[Z_Spool]

i hope your basket comment wasn't toward me.

I guarantee that wasn't directed towards you, but rather the HellaFlush Honda tools that are emulating the old veedub look with old luggage and kegs and whatnot on their hardparked show-queens.

Agreed though that this thread is for those that actually have racks on their cars to get use out of them. The whole reason I pieced together my roof rack is because I'm sick of the back of my wife's CR-V getting all scarred up from tossing my bike in and out of the back of it. Plus it'll be nice to have a place to put track spares since I don't have the room you hatchback guys have. ;)

[irax]

on the wagon in the driveway? :p

rhetorical question lol, such a large picture for something that is not part of the main focus of the picture.

[Mikey McFly]

The fastest bike in California, haha...

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/Mikey_McFly/IMG_20110212_143432.jpg

By the way...
Tire chains are the new thing to rock. :ddog:
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/Mikey_McFly/IMG_20110220_142937.jpg

[alex_s817]

i use the hell out of my rack i can tell you that. unfortunately it dented my roof in the rear right after i painted the car....oh well though, i use it too much to really care
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/alex_s817/2011-04-22_12-58-11_991.jpg

[nathanong87]

@nathanong87 thanks! what did you have on top, and how much weight?

i really appreciate seeing people USING it for what its for also, not for some "look".



Usually just one bike weighing no more than 18 pounds. I have a stretch kit as well so it spreads the weight out of whatever I'm carrying. At times I've had two bike on top weighing probably 40lbs combined. I do have a snowboard rack too but they were never used while holding a bike.

[Mikey McFly]

My one bike weighs about 37lbs and I've had two up top. The Yakima bars bowed a bit but no dents or any structural changes on the body. I want to try the Thule bars and see how they put out.

[Vatche]

i used to drive 90 with my bike on the rack, but as soon as i put a second bike one it would make noise, like it was uneven and it was rocking.

but that coula been my fault in not putting it on right, or my car is twisted! which is a possibility haha.

[s14fbs]

my rack dented my passenger rear roof area where it sat its anooys me now that i sold my roof rack

but my rack is now on a 350 and those clips work on his car also which is pretty awesome i thought

the kouki with both bmx bikes on top brings back so many memories

[KAs14slider]

Hey guys, I just bought a random thule bike rack for my s14. My friend's boss had it in a pile of junk and only wanted $10 bucks for it. The problem is I have no idea what kind of thule rack it is or what clips I can get for it to make it work for my s14. I have read from googling that thule fit kit #230 is what I need for an s14 but they are hard to find because they are discontinued. Any advice on what clips I can get for this rack to work on my s14? Can I get the yakima 38 clips and modify them to work on the thule rack?

[KAs14slider]

Anyone? Or is this thread too dead

[nathanong87]

U need Thule clips for Thule rack. Depending on how old the rack is might determine if the clips are available. I only know the part numbers for Yakima setups.

[sincity_sil80]

im looking to get a yakima rack in the near future for a fastback. anybody looking to sell theirs, shipped to las vegas?

[A simple 240sx]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/stevopunk/roofrackshoped.jpg

I'm getting ready for my road trip From Florida, SC,NC, NJ NY, all the way to Chicago so thats why i bought it!
hope you guys enjoy it!

Dont mind the wheel, they are shopped!

[godzilla95]

had my racks for a year and a half, bough them second hand, they work great!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/39415_1702679856819_1532642681_31667732_3409993_n. jpg
my bike(purple) and my woman's bike.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/61212_1596475121767_1532642681_31473405_240877_n.j pg
sorry for being so high off the ground.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183741_1823965808892_1532642681_31893057_3024447_n .jpg
two more bikes, going back to school after visiting home.
250 mile commute, bikes stay secure.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255675_2026123942719_1532642681_32161793_5043491_n .jpg

[jaxshawn]

1991 Nissan 240SX Roof Racks | etrailer.com (http://www.etrailer.com/roof-1991_Nissan_240SX.htm)

Would this be a complete kit with the exception of something like a bike or board mount

[nathanong87]

and no fairing. but yes complete it would seem.

[Z_Spool]

I feel like bumping this back up as I got to put my rack on and put it to use for the first time this year... finally had some time after work to myself, so loaded up the bike and hit up Wash Park for a nice 7mi ride.

http://distilleryimage5.instagram.com/dcb60b66836c11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg

[Zerodragon118]

wow i never liked roof racks on cars due to fan boys but yet i am getting one so i dont break my rear bumper (fiberglass) will post up a pic when i have it all set and ready any one know the measurements for an s14

[theronin]

i remember when this site used to offer good info about mods that actually helped the state of your car. now i see we have a 10 page thread on fucking roof racks. fucking disgusting.

[Lukasss]

People ride bicycles...people also need a way to transport them.
I dont see at all how thats "disgusting" or how this thread isnt useful, but ok.


Anyways, if anyone has an s14 rack they want to get rid of, i need one to transport my bike to where im moving. So let me know

[Corbic]

People ride bicycles...people also need a way to transport them.
I dont see at all how thats "disgusting" or how this thread isnt useful, but ok.


Anyways, if anyone has an s14 rack they want to get rid of, i need one to transport my bike to where im moving. So let me know

The problem is "Abuse". To many people toss a fixie up on the rack and then just LEAVE IT THERE. Its not that they are hitting the trails or bike-park after school every day.They are just using it as a "look at me" fashion accessory.

[theronin]

The problem is "Abuse". To many people toss a fixie up on the rack and then just LEAVE IT THERE. Its not that they are hitting the trails or bike-park after school every day.They are just using it as a "look at me" fashion accessory.

this..........

[Lukasss]

I understand that 100%, and i see it daily.
Im just saying not everyone in this thread is 'that guy'

[s13coupe92]

someone can buy my rack....

[Zerodragon118]

People ride bicycles...people also need a way to transport them.
I dont see at all how thats "disgusting" or how this thread isnt useful, but ok.


Anyways, if anyone has an s14 rack they want to get rid of, i need one to transport my bike to where im moving. So let me know

I pieced the kit for my car from people of criaglist and eBay to get everything but was about 200 for everything to get my mountin bike up on my car

[Z_Spool]

Yup, my entire setup has run me approx. $110 piecing things together from Craigslist and clearance sales. Totally worth the price to no longer have to steal my wife's CR-V any time I plan on going riding somewhere. Now I've got to scrounge up some snowboard mounts... cheapest I've found lately is about $40, but they should drop to about $25 during the summer.

[Lukasss]

Awesome, thats what ive been doing, just kinda skimming every few days.
Hopefully ill come across some stuff

[Zerodragon118]

Awesome, thats what ive been doing, just kinda skimming every few days.
Hopefully ill come across some stuff

240SX crashed, broken or missing something? Need replacements? LOOK! (http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/2907609969.html) saw that from ur location if it helps

[Zerodragon118]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Zero118/e909178b.jpg
my roof rack on my car going to use it Sunday to go trail biking

[s13k4v13]

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/449/photo3phh.jpg

[jaxshawn]

1st yes i searched and i subsequently got tired of reading without finding results

I know yakima says q11's clips for a hatch and q38's for coupes

but will q38's also work for the hatch?

[xkirex]

Q38 will not work for a hatch, the moulding around the door looks different and thus the clips are angled different.

My question to everyone on a hatch. Did you put the clips over the metal moulding or did you remove it and attach it to the roof.

http://imageshack.us/a/img29/4782/dscn0750vt.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/2839/dscn0749o.jpg

this is how I have it and it doesnt look right and the passenger window hits the clip

[vlr7]

I used mine the same way, but i didnt like it. Foot clips will block window and door from closing propely plus eventually it will bend the aluminium piece. Thule reccomends small clips under trim: pdf (http://www.upload.ee/files/3069250/092.pdf.html)

[rat240]

i think your supposed to mount the clip underneath the molding

[shephurd]

what roof rack should i get for my s13 hatch and have a 29er mountain bike that i would need to transport. im looking for something quick and reliable so i won't remove the front wheel if it is not necessary. :bow:

[tmas_the]

Thought I might mention this for amusement: I've just purchased this on ebay Australia Universal CAR TOP Roof Cross BAR Crossbar Adjustable Rack | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Car-Top-Roof-Cross-Bar-Crossbar-Adjustable-Rack-/170941598103?pt=AU_Cycling_New_&hash=item27cce9c997&_uhb=1)

It's difficult to get Yakima gear that isn't crazy expensive here, especially with shipping, so I thought for a measly $47 I'd see how these go. They're even silly enough to offer free shipping =\

[Boost_Fiend]

I think for a majority of roof rack you will have to take your front wheel off. Has anyone tried using there

Bike Racks | SeaSucker (http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/)

A friend of mine just got a set and they are pretty damn cool. A bit costly though.

[Silvi]

Is it strong enough to carry 4 wheels with tyres without making any damage to the roof?(No roll cage)

[jalgo3]

dang you have problems somehow i managed to fit a 6'5'' surboard in my 350z.... :fawk:

[WERDdabuilder]

I know this is a "roof rack" thread but is anyone running a trunk rack on a coupe?

[shephurd]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y478/nskyline01/RGAxioloNlooYTHWqB_6s50qMDjD9WWgUs7Wlt618w__906471 36791972912801280_zpse45f3eb7.jpg
What clips are needed in order to achieve a rack mounted on the hatch such as this?

[vlr7]

My Thule rack. Altough i dont like how its attached, id will do on short occasions. Foot kit was originated from my previous VW Scirocco.

http://www.upload.ee/image/4156000/raam_1.jpg http://www.upload.ee/image/4156002/raam_2.jpg

[I'm Redline]

and I would also suggest the lock cores to stop people from stealing your gear

6 pack of lock cores - $ 75.00
(1 for each Q tower and 1 for each board rack)



:jerkit: % locks

locks are a waste of money because they will NOT STOP a thief from taking your racks or stuff. It literally takes five seconds to lift them off with a pry bar so save your lock money for beer

[cwashbu]

Just finishing installing my roof rack. I used this forum to get all my info so thought I would show some pics. I pick up my canoe in a few days and will take a pic with it on the roof!
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104730.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104730.jpg.html)
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104711.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104711.jpg.html)
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104657.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141205_104657.jpg.html)

[cwashbu]

Picked up my canoe today
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135623.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135623.jpg.html)
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135610.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135610.jpg.html)
http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/cwashbu/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135630.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/cwashbu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141210_135630.jpg.html)

[jdhj]

I always liked the way a roof rack looks for some reason, but they won't work if you have wind visors, just a note. You could just buy a universal one and drill it in though. http://ehealthca.com/ipad/images/37.gif http://ehealthca.com/ipad/images/22.gif

[Dragonace77]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y478/nskyline01/RGAxioloNlooYTHWqB_6s50qMDjD9WWgUs7Wlt618w__906471 36791972912801280_zpse45f3eb7.jpg
What clips are needed in order to achieve a rack mounted on the hatch such as this?

I am really interested in this setup. Can anyone tell me what items I would need to get to make this work??

[shephurd]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y478/nskyline01/RGAxioloNlooYTHWqB_6s50qMDjD9WWgUs7Wlt618w__906471 36791972912801280_zpse45f3eb7.jpg
What clips are needed in order to achieve a rack mounted on the hatch such as this?

Still searching...

[DirtySanchezS14]

So I got all the parts to my roof rack and tried a bit to set it up but got dark before I finished. Does anyone have the measurements that work for the s14? Any info would be helpful, thanks.

[kruked]

Has anyone else tried throwing a canoe/kayak up on their rack?
I would ask "Cwashbu" but looks like he only became a member to make his 2 post on page 10 and hasn't been active since 2014.

[Slick Vick]

Can we continue this thread please.... That being said has anyone set up newer aero bars to there daily?? Pictures with specs would much appreciated