Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

For why?

Got a promotion and I'm relocating to Georgia mid-Summer

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Got a promotion and I'm relocating to Georgia mid-Summer

If you can get everything you need in the roof box, should be fine. Those always resell really easy too.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

If you can get everything you need in the roof box, should be fine. Those always resell really easy too.

That's what I was hoping. I just can't find much on them. I'll get on the googles but was curious if anyone could give feedback.

[cjd]

Roofline is too short for clamp on racks and anything that would be a leveraged load (kayak for me, or a roof box)... If you do the ones that go through the seams it may be ok. I've been mulling a small trailer I can use for tires or bikes or kayaks or lumber... Would easily take a roof box too.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by cjd

Roofline is too short for clamp on racks and anything that would be a leveraged load (kayak for me, or a roof box)... If you do the ones that go through the seams it may be ok. I've been mulling a small trailer I can use for tires or bikes or kayaks or lumber... Would easily take a roof box too.

The Seasucker mounts are pretty strong. They make a suction cup rail system for roof boxes, it's expensive though.

The biggest issue I see @weederr33 is if you don't use a roof box and can't get everything in the car. You are going to end up renting a U-Haul van and car trailer. U-Haul is an absolute stickler about weights, so if you bought a hitch for the car, they likely wouldn't rent you a trailer for it.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

The Seasucker mounts are pretty strong. They make a suction cup rail system for roof boxes, it's expensive though.

The biggest issue I see @weederr33 is if you don't use a roof box and can't get everything in the car. You are going to end up renting a U-Haul van and car trailer. U-Haul is an absolute stickler about weights, so if you bought a hitch for the car, they likely wouldn't rent you a trailer for it.

I don’t own much so it would actually be cheaper to sell my furniture and buy it again when I get settled than it would to rent a uhaul and a trailer lol. I just need a little extra space. Which is why I was considering the roof rack and cargo box.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I don’t own much so it would actually be cheaper to sell my furniture and buy it again when I get settled than it would to rent a uhaul and a trailer lol. I just need a little extra space. Which is why I was considering the roof rack and cargo box.

That is what I assumed you were doing, I figured I should throw the other part out incase I was wrong.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by weederr33

That's what I was hoping. I just can't find much on them. I'll get on the googles but was curious if anyone could give feedback.

Do you really live like a monk? I've only known a couple people that could pull it off.


edit: nvm... I see what's up now. Do it!

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Do you really live like a monk? I've only known a couple people that could pull it off.

I have a small computer desk, a tiny 6-drawer ikea "dresser", a twin mattress and frame, a small box for random shit, and a few dishes. Not including clothes, computer, and other daily needs. It's not as Spartan as it gets but it's also pretty minimalist.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I have a small computer desk, a tiny 6-drawer ikea "dresser", a twin mattress and frame, a small box for random shit, and a few dishes. Not including clothes, computer, and other daily needs. It's not as Spartan as it gets but it's also pretty minimalist.

Uhaul and be in safe side just in case

[soundman98]

so are you moving the computer desk and dresser? given the mattress/frame stays, without the furniture, sounds feasible without a roof rack.

lol, "live like a monk"

another quick alternative, i've got those bike bars that thread into the rear tow points, i could send those out to you, just need to strap one of those cargo racks to it. i've stood and jumped on those bars, they don't move. those cargo racks are always being bought/sold on marketplace and flea markets for $50-200

don't know what shipping would be, and i'd want them back, but i don't use them very often that i could live without them for a little while.

[spcmafia]

Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to announce that I’ll be purchasing an RCE suspension, finally. Just trying to workout which one is the best option for me.




Update: After an absolutely great conversation, it was decided to not get either. Instead, it was, aesthetically wise, suggested to get lowering springs. RCE Yellows. It is way more important to work on driver mod before getting into other territories. I couldn't be any more happier with that.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

I couldn't be any more happier with that.

I applaud your careful consideration.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure to announce that I’ll be purchasing an RCE suspension, finally. Just trying to workout which one is the best option for me.




Update: After an absolutely great conversation, it was decided to not get either. Instead, it was, aesthetically wise, suggested to get lowering springs. RCE Yellows. It is way more important to work on driver mod before getting into other territories. I couldn't be any more happier with that.

I've had the yellows for like 5 years now, they're great.

There's definitely a stiffness trade-off, but not that bad.