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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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Default How to fit skis?

I've searched the forums for an answer to my question, but could not find quite the answer I was after.

Are there any specific racks or method (not inside the car) of carrying a pair of skis in a 350z?

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Are you really gonna put a rack on your Z?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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get yourself some 3m tape, apply to ski, stick ski on car.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanchaos
get yourself some 3m tape, apply to ski, stick ski on car.
That's actually not a bad idea. You could use the 3M blue painter's tape. You'd go through a few roles probably. I'm not sure if you'd be able to close your window either...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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i can fit 2 snowboards and all the gear for 2 guys in mine. im sure skiis would fit, ram them in dough head
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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yeah you can stick skis on the Z. but if the roads have snow on them i fail to see how you are even going to get to the slopes anyway.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Snow tires.

but anybody have pictures of snowboards in the Z?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I put 190cm skis inside the car. No rack sorry.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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First the bike rack and now ski's... Good Lawd... The minute I see this shiet, Im trading in the Z for a mini-van...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Okay you will need two people for this..

1. Tell person A to wear skis
2. Tie rope to back of car and ask Person A to hold on to it
3. Person B drives to wherever he/she want to go
4. Person A is just being dragged along
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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2 points

1) I expected this kinda response from searching the forums prior to posting this, but thought I'd give it a try!

2) It was actually a serious question!



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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/SUCTION-CAR-ROOF...3A1%7C294%3A50



I actually had something similar to this, but it attached to the window/door frame. Never tried it on a Z though...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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That looks like it may work, it says that it won't harm the paint. Has anyone had any experience using this?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Z04
if the roads have snow on them i fail to see how you are even going to get to the slopes anyway.
why dont you put teh z on skis?

Last edited by carlili4190; Apr 1, 2009 at 07:01 PM.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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buy a different car .
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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I searched for suction cup ski rack and found this. It might work for you.

http://www.etonrack.com/product.html
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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I basically bought a Subaru Forrester because I could not bear to put a rack on my 350Z nor drive it 800 miles R/T to mammoth from San Diego area. I did not want high miles, damage the paint & interior, nor deal with a lowered 350Z in snow.

I love the forrester & it is fantastic in the snow. I strongly suggest you dont take a 350Z skiing assuming you like it to be kept in good condition.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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^^Agreed, ...The best solution I've found to hauling skis and PA winters in general was a used 2000 Jeep cherokee sport. Not only are the winters that much more enjoyable but I appreciate the Z that much more every spring/summer.



My question though is.... Does it even snow in Australia?



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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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http://boofsquire.com/
I hope this helps you out, ive never owned one and never will but if you want a rack this should work great for ya.
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