Custom Tow-Hook Bike Rack - Page 13 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Quentin · 06-10-2015, 01:43 PM

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Test fit before powdercoating.

Sent from Tandy 400

that_guy · 06-11-2015, 09:54 AM

^Looks good! What material did you opt for?

FYI, I've inquired with producing another batch. Not sure how to handle this as this was never supposed to keep going but here we are. I may throw them up on eBay or something to make transacting easier for members. Will see how to work out the logistics of all this soon, but for now the ball is rolling.

Stay tuned and thanks all for the continued motivation and interest!

starbot · 06-13-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by that_guy

^Looks good! What material did you opt for?

FYI, I've inquired with producing another batch. Not sure how to handle this as this was never supposed to keep going but here we are. I may throw them up on eBay or something to make transacting easier for members. Will see how to work out the logistics of all this soon, but for now the ball is rolling.

Stay tuned and thanks all for the continued motivation and interest!

Definitely interested. Thanks for looking into this again!

TofuJoe · 06-13-2015, 08:25 PM

Interested. Thanks for the update.

Quentin · 06-17-2015, 11:02 PM

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Done. I'm going to have to shim the one end or cut the bolt down on the cam lock to take up the clearance.

Sent from Tandy 400

Shaisters · 06-18-2015, 10:06 AM

Does anyone know what size the thread is for the rears?

Iamthebatman · 06-19-2015, 01:41 AM

I am way interested in this setup. Looks perfect! Please PM me when you do another run!

FRSNewb · 06-19-2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by that_guy

Stay tuned and thanks all for the continued motivation and interest!

How many people have confirmed they would be buying thus far? I know in your PM you said you would need a large order before you'd consider doing another batch..

that_guy · 06-19-2015, 10:11 PM

I think I have enough to justify an order. I have usually made the order simply based on member interest, but what always happens is I run the batch and have them arrive, only to have 5-10 more people interested. Since the effort of this is to help the community, I feel it might be best to just order a few extra and keep "stock" for when the fence sitters get off. I just hope I don't get stuck with them, that's all.

In other news, I'm in talks with 1UP USA right now to get the changed dimensions on the roof rack bracket. Thanks to some members, I was able to determine that there was a small design change, which I will have implemented on the next batch. They've also taken interest in our little thread here and are quite impressed with everyone's designs!

For those of you that reached out via PM and have received one back, please continue to contact me as this may very likely be my last run.

starbot · 06-20-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by that_guy

In other news, I'm in talks with 1UP USA right now to get the changed dimensions on the roof rack bracket. Thanks to some members, I was able to determine that there was a small design change, which I will have implemented on the next batch. They've also taken interest in our little thread here and are quite impressed with everyone's designs!

Do you know what dimensions are changing? I ask because I'd like to copy what another member did and attach a Yakima Boa mount (front wheel off).

root · 06-20-2015, 02:04 AM

BTW, I'd like to report that my similar custom machined setup has so far survived two fender bender rear end collisions. They both happened within the same block too, sheesh! No detectable damage to me. It did make a mash in the Toyota mini truck pickup bumper plastic. Luckily it was the plastic portion. Second time was a Honda Civic and it made a nice crunch in his bumper and liscence plate.
It makes me a little worried in that being bolted into the "frame" of the car and bypassing the absorber structure and being pretty significant chunk of metal that if involved in a bit more significant rear ender it may damage the car frame. Anyway, I'm going to get some orange & white scotchlite like tape and wrap the heck out of the rack. The little strips of red I have on it now seem to be ineffective!

soundman98 · 06-21-2015, 05:09 PM

tried mine out a couple weekends ago, just to make sure the bikes will fit on it correctly.. you can fit 2 bikes on it easily enough, just need to take the pedal off the one closest to the car(which i had to do with the saris bones rack i used before, so no big deal for me)

that_guy · 06-28-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by starbot

Do you know what dimensions are changing? I ask because I'd like to copy what another member did and attach a Yakima Boa mount (front wheel off).

Just the width of the groove that houses the 1UP tray. The overall diameter of the bars will remain the same.

swftbrz · 07-06-2015, 11:45 AM

Hi, @that_guy, I am onboard for another round. Fit two road bikes in the BRZ this weekend but wish to do the tow hook setup.

Let me know what I need to do, thanks!

06-11-2015, 09:54 AM	#170
that_guy Dances with Cones Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 479 Thanks: 55 Thanked 222 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^Looks good! What material did you opt for? FYI, I've inquired with producing another batch. Not sure how to handle this as this was never supposed to keep going but here we are. I may throw them up on eBay or something to make transacting easier for members. Will see how to work out the logistics of all this soon, but for now the ball is rolling. Stay tuned and thanks all for the continued motivation and interest! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Raven 2011 Scion tC - Cement - SOLD

06-19-2015, 10:11 PM	#177
that_guy Dances with Cones Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 479 Thanks: 55 Thanked 222 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think I have enough to justify an order. I have usually made the order simply based on member interest, but what always happens is I run the batch and have them arrive, only to have 5-10 more people interested. Since the effort of this is to help the community, I feel it might be best to just order a few extra and keep "stock" for when the fence sitters get off. I just hope I don't get stuck with them, that's all. In other news, I'm in talks with 1UP USA right now to get the changed dimensions on the roof rack bracket. Thanks to some members, I was able to determine that there was a small design change, which I will have implemented on the next batch. They've also taken interest in our little thread here and are quite impressed with everyone's designs! For those of you that reached out via PM and have received one back, please continue to contact me as this may very likely be my last run. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Raven 2011 Scion tC - Cement - SOLD

06-21-2015, 05:09 PM	#180
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	tried mine out a couple weekends ago, just to make sure the bikes will fit on it correctly.. you can fit 2 bikes on it easily enough, just need to take the pedal off the one closest to the car(which i had to do with the saris bones rack i used before, so no big deal for me) __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

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06-10-2015, 01:43 PM	#169
Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 685 Thanked 813 Times in 435 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Test fit before powdercoating. Sent from Tandy 400

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TofuJoe Ohne Titel Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP ISM Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 684 Thanks: 1,141 Thanked 412 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interested. Thanks for the update.

06-17-2015, 11:02 PM	#173
Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 685 Thanked 813 Times in 435 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Done. I'm going to have to shim the one end or cut the bolt down on the cam lock to take up the clearance. Sent from Tandy 400

06-18-2015, 10:06 AM	#174
Shaisters Resident Wookie Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited BRZ Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Does anyone know what size the thread is for the rears?

06-20-2015, 02:04 AM	#179
root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BTW, I'd like to report that my similar custom machined setup has so far survived two fender bender rear end collisions. They both happened within the same block too, sheesh! No detectable damage to me. It did make a mash in the Toyota mini truck pickup bumper plastic. Luckily it was the plastic portion. Second time was a Honda Civic and it made a nice crunch in his bumper and liscence plate. It makes me a little worried in that being bolted into the "frame" of the car and bypassing the absorber structure and being pretty significant chunk of metal that if involved in a bit more significant rear ender it may damage the car frame. Anyway, I'm going to get some orange & white scotchlite like tape and wrap the heck out of the rack. The little strips of red I have on it now seem to be ineffective!

07-06-2015, 11:45 AM	#182
swftbrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Dark Gray BRZ Premium Location: Carmel, CA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi, @that_guy, I am onboard for another round. Fit two road bikes in the BRZ this weekend but wish to do the tow hook setup. Let me know what I need to do, thanks!

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