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Old 07-05-2007, 08:20 AM
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I was wondering whether anyone knows about any bike rack that I can attached to my 350Z to carry my mountain bike. The only one I found was this:

http://www.birdautomotive.com/Bike%2...san%20350Z.htm

but it is too expensive. Does anyone know if they can fit a bike in the small boot by taking the wheel off? Any help is much appreciated.

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Old 07-05-2007, 08:22 AM
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http://www.birdautomotive.com/Bike%2...san%20350Z.htm

I GUESS IF YOU NEED TO HAUL A BIKE AROUND ON THE BACK!
Old 07-05-2007, 08:51 AM
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Old 07-05-2007, 09:06 AM
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buy a SUV or any other car to haul a bike, not the Z
Old 07-05-2007, 09:15 AM
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Just drive the bicycle to your destination.
Old 07-05-2007, 09:25 AM
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if you can't afford the rack, you certainly won't be able to afford the dings your Z will get from the mountainbike or going cheap on a rack. Have a buddy drive the bikes. You're not riding alone are you?
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I suggest installing a trailer hitch and buying a bike rack. This setup will be more secure and will not scratch your Z. Here is a link on the trailer hitch that I bought to tow my trailer (race tires) to the track:

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2005_Nissan_350Z.htm
Old 07-05-2007, 10:31 AM
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thats still pretty cool.. but then i do have an s.a.v for this soughta thing.. but its still kinda cool..
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Saris makes a couple rear racks that fit the z:
http://www.saris.com/

I use the Sentinel 3. Cost was about $60. It sits on the bottom of the hatch and on the license plate. You also need to get two additional straps to replace the original z-hook straps to attach through the top of the hatch. They're also made by Saris and called Hatch Holder. They were about $12.
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y?
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I worked in a bike shop for 3 years and there is none. you'll have to take the wheels and the seatpost out. I had too.
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Want to know something funny? Sort of OT, but I saw a blue Lamborghini Gallardo with a bike rack on the 405 this morning. Just thought I'd add my two cents. Who even makes a bike rack for a Gallardo?
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Originally Posted by Boink
Saris makes a couple rear racks that fit the z:
http://www.saris.com/

I use the Sentinel 3. Cost was about $60. It sits on the bottom of the hatch and on the license plate. You also need to get two additional straps to replace the original z-hook straps to attach through the top of the hatch. They're also made by Saris and called Hatch Holder. They were about $12.

Coolio, Im going to give this a try as I just got a bike and as much fun as it was to have it hanging out he hatch and strapped down, I'd rather a rack
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but I seen a bike rack on top of the Z that holds bikes...WHO MAKES THIS?
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I bought a trunk rack from "Allen Racks" (Dicks Sporting Goods, $40). I have a 50+lb Downhill bike, and drove 220 miles total with it strapped down nice and tight, no problems. The bike never touched the car. Make sure of 2 things:

1. the trunk straps are long enough, Z has a long trunk lid.

2. windex the trunk lid and rack feet before each application, shifting will cause swirls and scratches if they are dirty.


Another option I thought of is (for long distance, solo driving) remove fork, wheels, bars, seat/post, and load everything into large strong soft duffle bag, place in passenger seat or load into trunk and ride on!
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