FRS BRZ Receiver Hitch

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So far it seems like the safest option is suction cup mounts.

http://www.seasucker.com/shop/bomber/

These are used on most sports cars.

[phm14]

Anyone have any luck yet?

[BuBlake]

I'm able to get my mountain bike in the trunk after I remove the front wheel and lay the rear seats down. haha My particular bike has "knock off" wheels so they can be removed or installed in about 30 seconds each. Just make sure it's clean and try not to scuff it up!

[Xenith]

^I too have been able to get my bike in and out of my FRS. It isn't super easy, but it will fit.

[phm14]

I've gotten two MTBs in my FRS, removing wheels, pedals and seats. I travel to ride, and that involves lots of other stuff to put in the car. I also have a Toyota 4x4 truck, but it averages ~17 mpg instead of 30 mpg, which can make a significant difference in fuel consumption on a multi-thousand mile road trip. Yes, the FRS will get to 99% of all the trails I've ridden all over the US. Point of the thread is to source a solution for those that are in the market for a receiver hitch, though I do appreciate the questions and suggestions.

[BlaineWasHere]

I'm not a biker, that's obviously why god invented cars...

However, wouldn't a roof rack be better than a rear mounted rack? Around here whenever I see hipsters with fixed gears (or even actaully cyclists with real bikes) they are always on the roof, even saw a 370 Z the other day with two bikes on top.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by CoBrA788

Check your manual, Toyota does not recommend that you fit any bike racks, tow hitches or anything of the like to your car; Also in my opinion, it will look horrible on the car...

Acura says the same for the Integra Type-R. Want pics of them towing a Mini and other items? I love the hitch on mine and definately plan on one for the BRZ myself

[Looker_007]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Acura says the same for the Integra Type-R. Want pics of them towing a Mini and other items? I love the hitch on mine and definately plan on one for the BRZ myself

It's a cutup 97 Toyota van hitch boltes to 2 WRX eye bolts otherwise known as tow hooks. 75 bucks for the hitch, 10 for the eye bolts, 60 for sand blast and powder coat = $145 and about 2 hrs work on my part.

[Looker_007]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Acura says the same for the Integra Type-R. Want pics of them towing a Mini and other items? I love the hitch on mine and definately plan on one for the BRZ myself

It's a cutup 97 Toyota van hitch bolts to 2 WRX eye bolts otherwise known as tow hooks. 75 bucks for the hitch, 10 for the eye bolts, 60 for sand blast and powder coat = $145 and about 2 hrs work on my part.

[SkullWorks]

+1 for thinking outside the box,

I like it

[Jkbarnes3]

Here is what I came up with.....

[phm14]

Originally Posted by Looker_007

It's a cutup 97 Toyota van hitch bolts to 2 WRX eye bolts otherwise known as tow hooks. 75 bucks for the hitch, 10 for the eye bolts, 60 for sand blast and powder coat = $145 and about 2 hrs work on my part.

Way to improvise. Looks like a nice removable option.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by Jkbarnes3

Here is what I came up with.....

Nice. Who makes that? Is it rated for two MTBs? Nice bike, too. SC Heckler?

[that_guy]

Originally Posted by phm14

Nice. Who makes that? Is it rated for two MTBs? Nice bike, too. SC Heckler?

I've been watching this thread for sometime now and finally got an idea to build a bike rack, similar to the one posted above, from a Smart Car forum.

I have a design at a machinist now and supposedly they have to run 3 sets of these (2 bars per set) to make up for bringing in the material (1.125" stainless rod). The design is based on using a roof rack mount from 1UP USA ($199).

If anyone is interested, please PM me as I'd like to unload the other 2 sets of bars to some members looking for a convenient way to tote their bike.