No roof rack on gt3 bummer!
11-11-2016, 07:02 PM
#31
Race Director
I used to rack up my bikes on my 997tt all the time but it had the rack mounts. I just can't get myself putting a rack on the GT3 cause it not having the factory mounts. I know seas suckers are great but more worried about damaging the car. My Theory is, If you can afford a GT3/rs, you should be able to afford a second car to throw the bikes in/on. Yes there's that rare occasion where it would be nice to take the GT3 to where I'm meeting to ride but I can deal with that sacrifice.
11-12-2016, 04:31 AM
#33
Crossbars are adjustable and just telescope in width...each 6 in suction cup is good for 210 lbs. (total of 6...lots of redundancy)
I mounted front ones on leading edge of rear glass and the rear ones on the spoiler.
I then mounted my Yakima forkdown mount...had to shim the narrow part of crossbar with some rubber from inner tube (the thicker outer crossbar is too big relative to the standard Yakima crossbar). I also mounted my front wheel carrier on the crossbar as well.
Just need to come up with a mount for the thicker crossbar so I can mount my upright carrier so I can carry my Ibis MTB
Soon as it stops raining here, Ill be able to try it out...
11-12-2016, 04:35 AM
#34
11-12-2016, 11:59 PM
#35
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by batmanm3
Never mind...I picked one up as they had one here in Vancouver...AND they sold it to me at the same price
Crossbars are adjustable and just telescope in width...each 6 in suction cup is good for 210 lbs. (total of 6...lots of redundancy)
I mounted front ones on leading edge of rear glass and the rear ones on the spoiler.
I then mounted my Yakima forkdown mount...had to shim the narrow part of crossbar with some rubber from inner tube (the thicker outer crossbar is too big relative to the standard Yakima crossbar). I also mounted my front wheel carrier on the crossbar as well.
Just need to come up with a mount for the thicker crossbar so I can mount my upright carrier so I can carry my Ibis MTB
Soon as it stops raining here, Ill be able to try it out...
Crossbars are adjustable and just telescope in width...each 6 in suction cup is good for 210 lbs. (total of 6...lots of redundancy)
I mounted front ones on leading edge of rear glass and the rear ones on the spoiler.
I then mounted my Yakima forkdown mount...had to shim the narrow part of crossbar with some rubber from inner tube (the thicker outer crossbar is too big relative to the standard Yakima crossbar). I also mounted my front wheel carrier on the crossbar as well.
Just need to come up with a mount for the thicker crossbar so I can mount my upright carrier so I can carry my Ibis MTB
Soon as it stops raining here, Ill be able to try it out...
11-14-2016, 02:19 AM
#38
Just a FYI...I have Xpel on the spoiler and when I removed the suction cups, I noticed that they left a small mark outlining the suction cup...very faint, but noticeable when the light is angled just right...it may bother those that are OCD in the crowd...
11-14-2016, 05:22 PM
#39
Rennlist Member
You are a complete hero - love that setup! Is that a black E46 M3 with a rack in the background? I used to take my M3 all around to bike races with bikes on top and gear in the back. Loved that thing.
Enjoy your awesome stable!
Enjoy your awesome stable!
11-14-2016, 11:55 PM
#40
Yes, black e46 M3 coupe (obnoxiously loud DD, bike schleper, track car (just a few mods...lol) for last 15 years and 255,000 km) and also the convertible M3 is the garage queen cuz I love the S54 and manual.
11-15-2016, 02:08 AM
#44
Rennlist Member
11-15-2016, 03:34 AM
#45
Good eye! Sea Sucker adjustable width paddle board crossbars (on sale at West Marine...thx Glen for the link!) and my Yakima forkdown mount (can't remember model)...Yakima mount clamps to crossbars with just a couple of layers of inner tube as a shim...may use some sheet metal shims if there is too much sway...
Just need to get my mountain bike rack mounted on the other side...will need a more custom clamp as the cross bar is larger than the Yakima crossbar...
Just need to get my mountain bike rack mounted on the other side...will need a more custom clamp as the cross bar is larger than the Yakima crossbar...