Custom Wave Ski Rack for my Roadster (Lots of PICS)

Notion · 07-21-2008, 06:30 PM

Sup guys,

Thought I'd show this off. I made myself a custom rack for my 350z Roadster so I could get my ski down to the water on the days when the wife has the truck for work. The rack is set up so I can use it with the top either up or down, if you're gonna go Wave Skiing - arrive in style

Top up...

Top down...

The rack itself...

Phreakdout · 07-21-2008, 09:02 PM

That's a man who won't give in to SUVs! Kudos.

Kind of looks like a banana peel laid across your car. Any improvements in aerodynamics?

xtcz · 07-21-2008, 09:07 PM

nice way to make her practical 1

JZurita · 07-21-2008, 09:18 PM

Not feeling it

Notion · 07-21-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phreakdout

That's a man who won't give in to SUVs! Kudos.

Kind of looks like a banana peel laid across your car. Any improvements in aerodynamics?

Lol yeah, that's a loaner ski as mine is in the shop after I dumped it on some rocks and smashed it up a bit. So until I get it back I'm the big banana man.

Blooster · 07-23-2008, 05:05 PM

Hmmm - I'd be worried - looks like your ski is rubbing against the top. Won't that cause fabric damage?

Notion · 07-23-2008, 05:08 PM

For the amount of time the ski is on the car it's highly unlikely. My trip to the beach is about 5-10mins, plus the ski is very glossy - if anything it might make the odd shiny spot. The car is over 5 years old now and is starting to get the seperating corners on the roof, so rubbing from the ski is the least of my worries there.

maxpowers · 07-24-2008, 09:12 AM

I can't see the pics.....but would like too.

ny300z · 07-24-2008, 09:19 AM

looks better than this garbage i did once

jetnoirZ · 07-24-2008, 09:23 AM

if it works it works....Kudos man!!!

led · 08-04-2008, 11:07 AM

make a snowboard rack that can carry 2 boars and I'll buy one from you

shakuya88 · 08-04-2008, 11:20 AM

Nescesidy is the mother of invention. Good work!

SupaDoopa · 08-04-2008, 02:28 PM

Patent it! I'll be your manager?

07-21-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
Notion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	Custom Wave Ski Rack for my Roadster (Lots of PICS) Sup guys, Thought I'd show this off. I made myself a custom rack for my 350z Roadster so I could get my ski down to the water on the days when the wife has the truck for work. The rack is set up so I can use it with the top either up or down, if you're gonna go Wave Skiing - arrive in style Top up... Top down... The rack itself... __________________ '04 Silver/Black Touring Roadster, 7" Touchscreen Car Computer. Real cars go fast around corners.

07-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
Phreakdout Z Phreak Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, Michigan Posts: 384 iTrader: (5)	That's a man who won't give in to SUVs! Kudos. Kind of looks like a banana peel laid across your car. Any improvements in aerodynamics? __________________ *-- The Phreak* \| '04 350Z Redline Touring Roadster 6spd w/NAV (bought it 6/08) \| Injen CAI (for looks) \| Megan Racing Resonated Test Pipes \| CF Radiator Plate \| CF Engine Cover \| S2k antenna \| USA Spec IPOD Controller \| Shine Auto Central 20 Spoiler \| Debadged trunk \| Also in the garage: '04 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring - my winter car \|

07-21-2008, 09:07 PM	#3
xtcz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	nice way to make her practical 1 __________________ 07 BLK ZR GT / VOLK GTV / Tanabe GF210 (Spring Install) / K&N

07-21-2008, 09:18 PM	#4
JZurita Insurance Guy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,934 iTrader: (23)	Not feeling it __________________

07-23-2008, 05:08 PM	#7
Notion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	For the amount of time the ski is on the car it's highly unlikely. My trip to the beach is about 5-10mins, plus the ski is very glossy - if anything it might make the odd shiny spot. The car is over 5 years old now and is starting to get the seperating corners on the roof, so rubbing from the ski is the least of my worries there. __________________ '04 Silver/Black Touring Roadster, 7" Touchscreen Car Computer. Real cars go fast around corners.

07-23-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
Blooster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Broward County, FL Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm - I'd be worried - looks like your ski is rubbing against the top. Won't that cause fabric damage?

07-24-2008, 09:12 AM	#8
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07-24-2008, 09:19 AM	#9
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07-24-2008, 09:23 AM	#10
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08-04-2008, 11:07 AM	#11
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08-04-2008, 11:20 AM	#12
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08-04-2008, 02:28 PM	#13
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