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post Sep 17 2018, 03:24 PM
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Hi all,

While the 914 has a decent amount of luggage space, I recently took mine on a 2 week vacation, and I would have loved to have a little bit more space for hauling stuff during that trip. To that end, has anybody tried fitting a roof rack like this to their car? If so, I'd love to hear your experiences, and/or see pictures. Thanks!

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post Sep 17 2018, 03:35 PM
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Better off with a trunk rack. More stability and surface area.
A couple of the old school trunk/lip style mounts would serve the purpose.

See this thread for bike rack info. Lots of good creative mounting options in there that can transfer to this concept.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...112231&st=0
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post Sep 17 2018, 04:02 PM
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I'm planning on having a roof rack too at some point. Don't really care for the rear trunk top mount. I'd prefer a vintage looking set up with polished rails and wooden slats. Would probably use it for hard items like spare wheel, small cooler, kayak, etc. Also, I've thought about just keeping a dedicated spare roof for this purpose too.
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post Sep 17 2018, 04:08 PM
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this but on a 914 would be cool IMHO:

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post Sep 17 2018, 04:28 PM
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I have a trunk rack ...
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post Sep 17 2018, 05:35 PM
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I think the rear trunk racks look reasonably nice even when filled up, but I have a feeling I would miss the fantastic visibility out of the rear window. How do you guys feel about that?

I've seen the wooden slat luggage roof racks on 911's and Beetles and I agree they look fantastic. I even think the car looks better with them than without them.

I was thinking the roof box that I posted on the Mini Cooper would probably be attached via rails like this picture:

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With these rails, it looks like the box and rails would probably be easily removable for top-down motoring when the mood strikes.
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post Sep 17 2018, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(Grosbard @ Sep 17 2018, 01:24 PM) *

Hi all,

While the 914 has a decent amount of luggage space, I recently took mine on a 2 week vacation, and I would have loved to have a little bit more space for hauling stuff during that trip. To that end, has anybody tried fitting a roof rack like this to their car? If so, I'd love to hear your experiences, and/or see pictures. Thanks!

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/unalansusam.com-10862-1537219491.1.jpg)


I doubt the fiberglass(?) roof on our 914's would support much weight? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Sep 17 2018, 08:39 PM
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How much do you trust the strength of the top latches?

How much weight and aero drag would it take to exceed the limits of the latches?
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post Sep 17 2018, 09:19 PM
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I think the rear trunk racks look reasonably nice even when filled up, but I have a feeling I would miss the fantastic visibility out of the rear window. How do you guys feel about that?

Visibility does suck, but it's not that often that i run it fully loaded.

I'm also thinking about getting just one large travel suitcase that will fit the same volume as the two bags you see in the pic but has an overall much lower profile.

Maybe something vintage to fit the style of the car ...
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post Sep 17 2018, 09:35 PM
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Why not have something made that uses the existing threaded holes and slots for the original ski rack?
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post Sep 17 2018, 11:14 PM
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The stronger stock (and Porsche designed) holes and slots are pretty stout.
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post Sep 18 2018, 08:25 AM
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Why not have something made that uses the existing threaded holes and slots for the original ski rack?


I was thinking about the ski mount holes too.. and If a front mount could be figured out for the A pillar (or top of windshield beam) it would allow one to (be able to) run with a rack AND also with the top off, if you choose. But how does the ski rack mount at the front? I noticed that there was a roof rack offered for the vintage 911 TARGA cars, that utilized brackets that attached to the sides of the A pillars for the front. Looks a little clunky tho.

On the other hand the original poster's more modern set up may just be more simple and stream lined, and could be used with various attachments like a half-basket, kayak holder, bike, etc. I feel the roof and latches would be strong enough (assuming rubber seals are solid), but who knows.
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post Sep 18 2018, 08:31 AM
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I would think this would be a nice option for the rear trunk. I use the bike rack all the time, love the suction cup option.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/board...cts/monkey-bars
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post Sep 18 2018, 09:14 AM
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I have a dedicated rear lid w/luggage rack that I use when my wife travels with me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 18 2018, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Sep 18 2018, 10:31 AM) *

I would think this would be a nice option for the rear trunk. I use the bike rack all the time, love the suction cup option.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/board...cts/monkey-bars


Ferg,
my buddy has one of those on his GT3 for his surfboards, I'm intrigued by them. I've seen the commercials they run during TDF, but I don't trust the mount...yet.

How foolproof and safe, compared to say, my Thule or Yakima roof rack is it?
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post Sep 18 2018, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(seanery @ Sep 18 2018, 07:44 AM) *

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I would think this would be a nice option for the rear trunk. I use the bike rack all the time, love the suction cup option.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/board...cts/monkey-bars


Ferg,
my buddy has one of those on his GT3 for his surfboards, I'm intrigued by them. I've seen the commercials they run during TDF, but I don't trust the mount...yet.

How foolproof and safe, compared to say, my Thule or Yakima roof rack is it?



I've been using them for years now, various cars configured differently each time. I've have had them loose suction, but never in a way that would have risked "loosing" a bike off the roof. You do need to check them every so often. There is a level of trust the first few times, and you will find yourself checking pressure every gas stop ect. But once you learn how to use and maintain them they are bomber.

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post Sep 11 2022, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Sep 18 2018, 10:10 AM) *

QUOTE(seanery @ Sep 18 2018, 07:44 AM) *

QUOTE(Ferg @ Sep 18 2018, 10:31 AM) *

I would think this would be a nice option for the rear trunk. I use the bike rack all the time, love the suction cup option.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/board...cts/monkey-bars


Ferg,
my buddy has one of those on his GT3 for his surfboards, I'm intrigued by them. I've seen the commercials they run during TDF, but I don't trust the mount...yet.

How foolproof and safe, compared to say, my Thule or Yakima roof rack is it?



I've been using them for years now, various cars configured differently each time. I've have had them loose suction, but never in a way that would have risked "loosing" a bike off the roof. You do need to check them every so often. There is a level of trust the first few times, and you will find yourself checking pressure every gas stop ect. But once you learn how to use and maintain them they are bomber.

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I wonder if a sea sucker could work on the 914, in front of the rear window… my concern might be heat from the engine?
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post Sep 11 2022, 11:36 AM
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The fiberglass roof panel is really not that strong
Not only would you test the limits of the latches. But also the actual fiberglass of the roof
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post Sep 11 2022, 11:42 AM
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What about the roof ski racks that mount to the body?
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