Factory Roof Rack?

[nate89]

Also, given that I like the 1 series and Z3 coupe I think the more intelligent among us will recognize that I don't care a great deal about what the car looks like :P

The 1 series and z3 are great looking cars.

Also, just put a hidden hitch and get a hitch mounted bike rack. Thats what my buddy did with his GC.

[Spaceywilly]

will this car have sliding doors like a minivan? I have a family of 8 and if I can't cart them to soccer practice, well it looks like I'll be in the market for a used Ford Windstar.

[blur]

Damn, so many whiners here, I could give two fucks whether you think this car looks good with a roof rack or not, mountain driving with the FR-S is sure to be a blast... dorifuto bishes

[Quentin]

If I decide to use my hitch mount on the FR-S, it will require a 2" receiver. That would look a bit odd.



My wife is buying a Prius v this spring. I will be adding a 2" receiver to it for the purpose of hauling bikes. The FR-S/BRZ doesn't need to carry that stuff for me.

[poormans_LFA]

calm down...it ain't that serious....

[Khyron686]

I want a hidden hitch for any car. Even my SUV I'd rather use the hitch rack and keep the dirty bikes outside and not have to fold down seats (even in a Legacy wagon, 1 seat needed to be folded vs just dropping it on the hitch rack).

My 2 bike rack is on a class 1 1 1/4 , but has a 2" adapter if needed.

[MotoChris98]

I can also vouch for what you said about Colorado. And the kind of conditions that would stop my Miata with snow tires are the kind of conditions that they would close I-70 to all public traffic anyways. Many people are such skeptics of RWD in the snow with the latest gen snow tires, even if I tell them from first hand experience sometimes they just think I'm crazy or it goes in one ear and out the other. Some people are only convinced once they see you on the road and just how driveable your car can be in those conditions. And here in Colorado in the snow I've seen quite a few SUVs with California plates rolled over on the side of the road.

I think this should be able to be a decent year round, do many things type of car, it seems like they kept this in mind as they developed this car, and it was tested in the snow (and even given a snow mode button in the auto version) for a reason. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Syldrin

imo it's because california is illprepared for heavy snow also population density is crazy here so i think they enforce anything they feel they can to minimize accidents. last year when i was comeing back home from CO to CA there were people completly stopped due to a very small amount of snow. in colorado i never once saw chains enforced except on 18wheelers. took me 6 hours to do 100 miles it was miserable ~.~

[funbeatsfast]

Thule makes an easy to install perma-mount foot that you could put on the FR-S. They're low profile and go on without removing the headliner. Don't ask me how I know.

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pa...ker-kit-14.asp

Remember, I said could - not should. So please don't.

[dietz]

Go to the new thread for the BRZ Dark Grey photos...there is a shot from the top down, doesn't look like there are factory mounting points. Unless they are like a newer mini cooper, where they are actually VERY fine indentations in the plastic that you cut through. Also, Vorschlag was asked about this when they inspected the BRZ and although he wasn't specifically looking for it, said that he didn't remember seeing any. Looks like Thule/Yakima normal mounts might be our only option.

[Veloist]

IMO, roof racks would ruin the car's look especially since its quite small.

The car is a sports car, if you want to carry something like a surfboard or snowboard, then it's better to look for another car.

I haven't even put roof racks on my Corolla, I just put my bike in the trunk. I do bike races too, so you'd think I would use a roof rack but I'm happy enough taking the wheels off, and storing the frame in the trunk.

The FRS's cargo space looks big enough to store a bike (provided the rear seats are down) and its detached two wheels. In all honesty I would drive the FRS to a bike race, I'm confident it can fit everything. But that's just for one person.

[Deslock]

Originally Posted by Veloist

IMO, roof racks would ruin the car's look especially since its quite small.

The car is a sports car, if you want to carry something like a surfboard or snowboard, then it's better to look for another car.

A roof rack will make the FT86 practical enough for my needs. Despite that, you're saying it'd be better for me to instead get a larger, less fun vehicle because a roof rack would ruin the FT86's looks?

[MrBRZ]

Originally Posted by Deslock

A roof rack will make the FT86 practical enough for my needs. Despite that, you're saying it'd be better for me to instead get a larger, less fun vehicle because a roof rack would ruin the FT86's looks?

Agreed! The racks are removable. They wont be on there for daily driving.

[Veloist]

Originally Posted by Deslock

A roof rack will make the FT86 practical enough for my needs. Despite that, you're saying it'd be better for me to instead get a larger, less fun vehicle because a roof rack would ruin the FT86's looks?

Actually I have to admit, I realized that I engaged in a subjective approach to the overall topic because I was so ignorant of the typical person who doesn't use their car to engage in physical activity. See, if I had racks, I wouldn't even take them off because every weekend or so I need to travel to the middle of nowhere in California to do bike races. With that in mind, taking off the bike racks would actually negate the praticality if I took them on and off every weekend. I was speaking through my point of view and to people whom share the similar experience. Plus my bike easily fits in the trunk. And if the FR-S can fit a two pairs of 17" wheels with tires, it could definitely fit my bike.

In other words, I had forgotten that there are actually people who only use the roof racks every now and then, maybe for a special occasion.

I know that decent aftermarket roof racks could cost up to $500 (Yakima, Thule) alone for just the crossbars and the mounts, but you could expect a higher for an "OEM" one.

So sorry again, I was speaking for myself.

[coyote]

I'd put racks on ... and leave them on.

Function over form.