Slammed DB 350z with Yakima Roof Rack!!

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Jul 10, 2013 | 04:26 AM

#121

fairladyinit

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Clearly 350z_Parasram missed this.

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Originally Posted by blue350zed

The guy that started this thread sold his Z a couple years ago. Don't think he's been on here since then. FYI.

I still see the car driving around sometimes but it definitely no longer has the roof rack, new owner either removed it, or he removed it before selling it.

Jul 10, 2013 | 02:51 PM

#122

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Originally Posted by 350z_parasram

Hey man I think the roof rack looks dope and different , I wanna get one, but does it matter which Yakima rack?

Roof rack on a car and getting used

Roof rack on a car because it "looks dope" makes you a fuking douche.

Sell your Z and pick up a MKII VW or Honda, they got a a lock on that "style"

Sep 27, 2013 | 01:51 AM

#123

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Here is a pic of my Thule racks. Usually there are two Thule OutRide 561 bike holders, but on the pic I'm transporting planks.

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Sep 27, 2013 | 08:41 AM

#124

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Originally Posted by pprii

Here is a pic of my Thule racks. Usually there are two Thule OutRide 561 bike holders, but on the pic I'm transporting planks.

Any details on the feet, bars, etc. Please share.

Sep 27, 2013 | 09:37 AM

#125

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pprii

Here is a pic of my Thule racks. Usually there are two Thule OutRide 561 bike holders, but on the pic I'm transporting planks.

Oh dam, perfect. If my Z was still a DD I would do the front bar and sea sucker mounted to the wing

Sep 30, 2013 | 08:50 PM

#126

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Originally Posted by Lucky736

Any details on the feet, bars, etc. Please share.

Feet: Thule Rapid System 754
Bars: Thule AeroBar 861

I can't remember the clamp kit number, but I had to rework them completelly anyway. I'll make some pictures in a few days.

Sep 30, 2013 | 09:03 PM

#127

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Originally Posted by pprii

Feet: Thule Rapid System 754
Bars: Thule AeroBar 861

I can't remember the clamp kit number, but I had to rework them completelly anyway. I'll make some pictures in a few days.

Any additional info would be great. I'm sure many others would be grateful for a solution like yours as well now that Boofsquire seems to no longer be shipping kits.

Oct 1, 2013 | 11:54 AM

#128

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Had to bring back my bike from friends garage, so I attached the racks and also took some pictures.
When I was searching for a rack for my Z, I didn't have many options. Didn't want a rack with straps. I visited a guy who lends out Thule equipment. I tried for like 15 clamps. Nothing fitted, but the nearest were older Subaru ones which had bended ends. If I had to fabricate another set, I'd definitely use Subaru ones. Mine were probably 06 Corolla clamps - don't use these because you need to do a lot of bending-cutting-welding.
The pumps on the clamps are welding marks. The both clamp ends have to be welded under an angle. Clamps are covered with heat-shrinkable tube.

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Oct 23, 2013 | 10:14 AM

#129

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I found a picture of the first clamp before covering with heat-shrinkable tube. The center part is additionally welded.

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Oct 31, 2013 | 09:40 AM

#130

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From: chandler az

i rather rock the bike rack like op does instead of the one on the hatch/trunk... and yes i do put **** on top of my z

Oct 31, 2013 | 10:29 AM

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^the whole point of the new idea is that its safe and secure lol OP's setup is not...

Mar 14, 2014 | 02:22 PM

#132

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Originally Posted by jarrodh77

They can accomodate a pair of 315s on 18x12s.

What kind of q clips did you use?

Mar 14, 2014 | 02:31 PM

#133

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Originally Posted by 98Ekhatch

beleive me like i said i know everyone isnt going to like it u cant satisfy everyone, i understand that. this is just so people can get an idea of what it looks like, and personally ive always liked the way racks looked on some sports cars.. and def looks tons better than the boofsquire.. and as far as damaging anything not even... pretty much this was just for test purposes and it will be coming off again i just wanted to see what it would look like. thanks for the good and bad comments..

Hey was curious what kind of q clips did you use for the roof rack? I was looking to do something similar on my 370z. Hope to hear from you...

Jul 12, 2015 | 03:36 AM

#134

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Hi, I will purchase Base rack sistemes(Q TOWERS 4 PACK) like a #132.
It seems really cool!!

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Originally Posted by 350z_parasram

Hey man I think the roof rack looks dope and different , I wanna get one, but does it matter which Yakima rack?

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Jun 21, 2017 | 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 98Ekhatch

I think I may be the first! maybe.

what all components did you need? I want a roof rack but the only thing that's sold that fits 350z is the boofspire and I don't want a rack for the hatch.

Jun 22, 2017 | 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Beam

what all components did you need? I want a roof rack but the only thing that's sold that fits 350z is the boofspire and I don't want a rack for the hatch.

2 year dead thread bump huh.... you might be waiting a while an answer, the person you asked hasnt logged in for 6 years