86/brz roof rack??? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gravitylover · 10-08-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I wonder if Yakima didn't quit selling them because they learned something interesting about the roof.

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I was only half kidding. I've been thinking about a roof rack for my board too...

...but last year I cratered it leaning over to buff out some wax. Just a little divot but fuuuuuuuu.....

My point is, yes, the chassis is superbly engineered. The roof is an integral part of that design but it is covered with a paper thin veneer of steel for moar lightness.

Why did Yakima discontinue their offering?

Yeah the paint damage and denting is for real, both sides of mine are dented AND there is another dimple a few inches forward of where the rear pad sits on both sides. It sucks because sometimes I need to take more than two bikes with me and the roof is the only solution.

stic · 10-08-2017, 12:03 PM

That Rhino-Rack version adds mounts in the ditches of the roof. I'd like to think that mount would take the weight versus roof skin. Do you think that would avoid the damage folks have seen with the clip version? Anyone tried Rhino yet?

Dexter · 10-08-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

I did the exact same thing to mine... it was on the drivers side so I saw it every day and it bothered me, so I paid $125 to have it pulled out. And it looked like new.... 3 weeks later I was leaning on the same spot and it's back...

I've gotten dints etc out of cars before using a strong suction cup. A GoPro suction cup mount works well. If you can't source one of those, try a GPS one.

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Kaaskop · 10-11-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stic

That Rhino-Rack version adds mounts in the ditches of the roof. I'd like to think that mount would take the weight versus roof skin. Do you think that would avoid the damage folks have seen with the clip version? Anyone tried Rhino yet?

I would like to know the answers to these questions as well.

mmmcambelsoup · 10-11-2017, 02:47 PM

Using q91 clips (Amazon) and q tower setup from yakima, never had any issues w/ dents. But it did take a while to get it to set right, just don't over tighten the towers. I traveled up to 85mph with bike on top with no issues. I readjusted the rack maybe 4x until it was where I wanted it.

Nakioki · 10-11-2017, 05:05 PM

SeaSuckers are your answer... a friend of mine's brother uses it on his FRS. Held their bikes quite nice and they're not cheap road bikes either. I'm thinking of picking one up for my road bike...

http://road.cc/content/review/154825...alon-bike-rack

trippinbillies40 · 10-12-2017, 10:11 AM

Also have a Yakima rack, also have dents in my roof from it.

gravitylover · 10-13-2017, 12:49 PM

I think the denting comes from two things, one is the sheet metal is just so thin and the pads on the feet are too small so the weight is poorly distributed. The other is the weight of the bikes being transported, I'm moving two mt bikes so at least 60 pounds plus the weight of the racks themselves and between the super high quality pavement and the wind the amount of rocking is just too much for thin sheet metal to resist. I'd love to see a picture of the roof without the sheet metal on it so I could figure out if there's a strong enough point to put a permanent mount that wouldn't cause any damage other than the holes drilled.

azonic · 10-26-2017, 07:27 PM

Considered going down the tow point rack path?

https://imgur.com/a/odfRx

gravitylover · 10-27-2017, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by azonic

Considered going down the tow point rack path?

https://imgur.com/a/odfRx

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pZm6LdQejJyt3MOB3

funwheeldrive · 10-27-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

I did the exact same thing to mine... it was on the drivers side so I saw it every day and it bothered me, so I paid $125 to have it pulled out. And it looked like new.... 3 weeks later I was leaning on the same spot and it's back...

Dang, thanks for posting that picture. I wouldn't think that area would be so sensitive.

GalloVecchio · 10-27-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nakioki

SeaSuckers are your answer... a friend of mine's brother uses it on his FRS. Held their bikes quite nice and they're not cheap road bikes either. I'm thinking of picking one up for my road bike...

http://road.cc/content/review/154825...alon-bike-rack

Exactly... I didn't want to jump in and mention it since OP said no SeaSucker, but the thing is a great solution for our car. Easy on and off and as reliable as any other. The only other I can think of is the Saris Bones rack that hangs off the back. Well made and easy on/off as well. Not quite as sleek looking though... and possibly completely obstructing your rear view.

gravitylover · 10-27-2017, 06:52 PM

DON'T use a strap rack of any sort. I tried and only got about two blocks before I crawled home and took it off. The smallest bumps and as the weight moved up and down I could see the leading edge of the trunk lid in the rearview mirror as it flexed up. The lid will bend for sure.

DuMa · 10-27-2017, 07:06 PM

i would use the rear tow hitch bars and put in your rack of choice.

10-11-2017, 02:47 PM	#19
mmmcambelsoup Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S 10 series Location: Petroleum City Posts: 369 Thanks: 431 Thanked 291 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Using q91 clips (Amazon) and q tower setup from yakima, never had any issues w/ dents. But it did take a while to get it to set right, just don't over tighten the towers. I traveled up to 85mph with bike on top with no issues. I readjusted the rack maybe 4x until it was where I wanted it. __________________ IG: @Lucky_FatPat 10 series // TRD x Turbo Build: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79474

10-13-2017, 12:49 PM	#22
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think the denting comes from two things, one is the sheet metal is just so thin and the pads on the feet are too small so the weight is poorly distributed. The other is the weight of the bikes being transported, I'm moving two mt bikes so at least 60 pounds plus the weight of the racks themselves and between the super high quality pavement and the wind the amount of rocking is just too much for thin sheet metal to resist. I'd love to see a picture of the roof without the sheet metal on it so I could figure out if there's a strong enough point to put a permanent mount that wouldn't cause any damage other than the holes drilled. __________________

10-27-2017, 06:52 PM	#27
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	DON'T use a strap rack of any sort. I tried and only got about two blocks before I crawled home and took it off. The smallest bumps and as the weight moved up and down I could see the leading edge of the trunk lid in the rearview mirror as it flexed up. The lid will bend for sure. __________________ Last edited by gravitylover; 10-28-2017 at 08:34 AM.

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10-08-2017, 12:03 PM	#16
stic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2003 S2K Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That Rhino-Rack version adds mounts in the ditches of the roof. I'd like to think that mount would take the weight versus roof skin. Do you think that would avoid the damage folks have seen with the clip version? Anyone tried Rhino yet?

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Nakioki Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ WR Blue - Performance Location: Torrance, ca Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SeaSuckers are your answer... a friend of mine's brother uses it on his FRS. Held their bikes quite nice and they're not cheap road bikes either. I'm thinking of picking one up for my road bike... http://road.cc/content/review/154825...alon-bike-rack

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trippinbillies40 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '22 WRB Location: US Posts: 854 Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,213 Times in 400 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also have a Yakima rack, also have dents in my roof from it.

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DuMa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: LR BRZ Limited Location: PNW Posts: 904 Thanks: 199 Thanked 648 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i would use the rear tow hitch bars and put in your rack of choice.

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