Yakima Roof Rack w/ Pics - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

enjoi23 · 08-21-2012, 02:59 AM

Try planking on it.

Jimbo · 08-21-2012, 03:09 AM

I think for purposes of attaching a bike (or 2), I'd probably go with those small lightweight trailer hitch attachments. I've done that before on other sports/sporty cars and it worked out well. Of course, with the roof rack you can put storage pods, etc.

whateatsrabbits · 08-21-2012, 03:21 AM

Not the FR-S, roof racks are for Subaru's.

Turbowned · 08-21-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whateatsrabbits

Not the FR-S, roof racks are for Subaru's.

Roof racks are for people who need to transport gear on their car. Since when does that depend on the type of car??

Neziah · 08-21-2012, 11:03 AM

It will do fine in the snow with proper tires and intelligent driving. I drove my72 Camaro SS for years in the snow to go skiing and that car had the exact opposite of traction control. LOL

FreedE · 08-21-2012, 11:46 AM

Nice job!

empower-auto · 08-21-2012, 12:25 PM

I just threw up in my mouth. Yuppie-spec

Foobar · 08-21-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I think for purposes of attaching a bike (or 2), I'd probably go with those small lightweight trailer hitch attachments. I've done that before on other sports/sporty cars and it worked out well. Of course, with the roof rack you can put storage pods, etc.

I would also prefer to go with a trailer hitch bike rack, but does anyone even make a trailer hitch for our cars?

kidgogeta · 08-21-2012, 02:12 PM

i like it, would love to see this kind on the frs

7thgear · 08-21-2012, 02:42 PM

^^

+1

i really think the FRS could utilize a trunk to roof design more than a roof only.

i was looking at the "SEASUCKER" units, you put the wheel bar on the trunk and the fork attachment on the back of the roof. But 600 bucks is a lot of coin to spend on a hunch.

7thgear · 08-21-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Now, the car just looks ugly.

Also, theres a video of Subaru testing their BRZs on the snow and how it handles. Im sure youll be fine driving it on the snow. I personally wouldnt.

go away

Surfingking · 08-24-2012, 12:03 AM

Thanks Nubbsy.
Any info on installation time/uninstall time?
I would only use it for 2 or 3 yearly road trips.

Deslock · 08-25-2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubbs

58" crossbars

From the photos, I'm guessing that the 48" bars are just a little too short. Did the end caps come installed on the bars, or are they hard to remove? If not, I might shorten the 58" bars to be flush with the towers (using a pipe cutter or

).

Having written that, it looks fine as is. I plan to add a rack in the Spring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

I would also prefer to go with a trailer hitch bike rack, but does anyone even make a trailer hitch for our cars?

I'd also rather have a class 1 trailer hitch, but I don't think one will fit. Even a smaller muffler is in the way:

With something like this, maybe it could be done, but you'd still need to cut into the plastic and eliminate or relocate the fog reflector:

wheelhaus · 08-25-2012, 12:00 PM

So, it IS still a Subaru after all... I need to find a Thule solution, I've got a whole roof rack system from a previous car, hopefully I only need a set of clips. I'll probably put pieces of clear protective film under the feet if I use it on this car.

another thread was discussing a temporary rear bike rack that would screw into the two tow hook locations...

08-21-2012, 03:09 AM	#16
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think for purposes of attaching a bike (or 2), I'd probably go with those small lightweight trailer hitch attachments. I've done that before on other sports/sporty cars and it worked out well. Of course, with the roof rack you can put storage pods, etc. __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

08-21-2012, 12:25 PM	#21
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just threw up in my mouth. Yuppie-spec __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

08-21-2012, 02:42 PM	#24
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	^^ +1 i really think the FRS could utilize a trunk to roof design more than a roof only. i was looking at the "SEASUCKER" units, you put the wheel bar on the trunk and the fork attachment on the back of the roof. But 600 bucks is a lot of coin to spend on a hunch. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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