Roof Rack for OEM HT.......
01-07-2010, 10:01 AM
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I don't think its a good idea to use a roof rack with a hardtop that is more than likely not sturdy enough to support much, if any, weight on it.
As has been already stated. You're looking at a rack like pictures, or one mounted on top of the trunk.
As has been already stated. You're looking at a rack like pictures, or one mounted on top of the trunk.
01-07-2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Squirtle,Jan 7 2010, 11:01 AM
I don't think its a good idea to use a roof rack with a hardtop that is more than likely not sturdy enough to support much, if any, weight on it.
As has been already stated. You're looking at a rack like pictures, or one mounted on top of the trunk.
As has been already stated. You're looking at a rack like pictures, or one mounted on top of the trunk.
01-07-2010, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FilthyAp2,Jan 7 2010, 12:15 PM
Roof racks are mounted on from side to side, nothing in the middle so there would be nothing sitting directly ontop of the roof.
01-07-2010, 11:47 AM
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True, but I still wouldn't suggest it, I'm not concerned about hte mounting of the rack nor the weight of it on it's own.
However, a bike at 70mph with wind etc. and all that stress on the mounting system the S has.... it's essentially trying to rip the front clips out. They'll hold but I'd imagine squeaks and stuff will result perhaps.
It's probably just not a good idea. I suggest you keep ur speed really slow if you do this....
Something about attaching a bike to a roof that literally can come off the car just doesn't seem like a good idea.
I've done worse though.
-Greg
However, a bike at 70mph with wind etc. and all that stress on the mounting system the S has.... it's essentially trying to rip the front clips out. They'll hold but I'd imagine squeaks and stuff will result perhaps.
It's probably just not a good idea. I suggest you keep ur speed really slow if you do this....
Something about attaching a bike to a roof that literally can come off the car just doesn't seem like a good idea.
I've done worse though.
-Greg
01-07-2010, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by FilthyAp2,Jan 7 2010, 11:05 AM
I don't have a DD so I do take my S to BigBear when chains are not required and having a HT its impossible to get your board inside and if I do manage, there goes me being able to take a passenger along with me 