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Old 06-27-2019, 06:35 AM
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Default Seasucker Talon on GT3 roof?

Any experience? I need to carry my emtb which without the battery is at the holder's max weight limit.
I was wandering if the GT3 roof is not too flimsy for such a holder.
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I have used one on my previous C2 with no issue. Not sure if there is any difference with the GT3. My new GT3 touring has a full wrap so this makes it no usable anyway. I a going to see if there is enough space to put the seasucher front and back cups in the rear window diagonally.....
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I tried it, the roof is too flimsy and buckles. I didn’t try it on the rear glass and wing though.
Old 06-27-2019, 03:13 PM
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ok, thanks. I think I will give it up.
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I used it in my 991 Carrera S, and use it occasionally in the 991 Turbo S.

My 991.1 GT3 RS, nope due to Magnesium and Clear Bra. My 991.2 GT3RS, nope due to Weissach Pkg.
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Originally Posted by consolidated
I tried it, the roof is too flimsy and buckles. I didn’t try it on the rear glass and wing though.
This^^. Albeit, I found if I put the front wheel "suckers" on the rear glass, and the rear wheel on the roof, no buckling, at least in my experience.
Old 06-28-2019, 12:55 AM
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It works great. Here is my thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1065...igh-speed.html

See post 17 and 23
Old 06-28-2019, 02:20 AM
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Anybody knows who is making this rack ?



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Looks good but I am not sure if it's a good idea to put whole weight on the window.
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Originally Posted by qbix
Looks good but I am not sure if it's a good idea to put whole weight on the window.
What are you concerned about ?
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I should have stated that my experience is on a .1rs mg and .2rs carbon roof.
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Originally Posted by LionelB
What are you concerned about ?
Emergency breaking? I am not sure how much pressure this window can take. Was it designed with such loads in mind? Anyone ever tested it in crash tests or emergency breaking situations?
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Searching the Internet I bumped into a brand named Rassine. They make what looks like Seasucker copies for a fraction of the price. The price is not the issue here given the fact cost of ebike and the car itself. But they advertise an interesting feature with their holder which is pressure monitor via WiFi...
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It works great...so far I have yet to lose a bike.
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Old 06-28-2019, 08:15 AM
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Is the GT3 roof different than the C2 roof ? Because I used my seasucker with the C2 for 3 years and no issue at all.


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