The FR-S / BRZ's one limiting factor to ownership is...that it can't accept a rear mounted bike rack. Well, no more!
When I first picked up my FR-S, I started reading about various designs and ideas, starting with MINI and BMW, both of which have options for a tow hook bike rack. I studied whether these options could be adapted to work for the FR-S, but sizing wise, it was just going to be too complicated.
Next, I used trusty Google and came up with only one hit: a Smart car forum. It seems those little car owners have run into the same issue as us, but a few have found a solution that seems to work.
Not long after though, I started working on some design ideas and taking measurements. It was at this time that I noticed some members here popping up with homemade tow hook mounting options for the FR-S / BRZ. This was reassuring, so I finally worked up the nerve to send mine into production.
Here's the results:
And here it is with the bike removed:
These are roughly 23.75" long each, with roughly 18" of material left to attach a bike rack to. They are made of 303 Stainless Steel and are each milled from 1.125" stock - so no welding or anything that could weaken the bars.
In my case, I designed this for use with the 1UP USA roof rack attachment as it seemed to have the most robust design for mounting across the back of the car. It's completely aluminum with stainless steel hardware. The bike is held solid! But the bars are 1.125" diameter to accept Yakima and Thule products as well. The bars drops to 1" for a 1.125" section of the bar length to provide a ridge to prevent movement of the 1UP rack.
Anyways, while this isn't a for sale thread, I do have 2 sets of bars left that I'll be looking to unload. I had to machine from a 12ft stock, so I produced as many as possible within that. PM me if interested.
More images below...