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Grosbard |
Sep 17 2018, 03:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 29-September 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,862 Region Association: Southern California |
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) |
Andyrew |
Sep 17 2018, 03:35 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
Literati914 |
Sep 17 2018, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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Literati914 |
Sep 17 2018, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
this but on a 914 would be cool IMHO:
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SirAndy |
Sep 17 2018, 04:28 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a trunk rack ...
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Grosbard |
Sep 17 2018, 05:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 29-September 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,862 Region Association: Southern California |
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: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/cdn4.pelicanparts.com-10862-1537227356.1.jpg) With these rails, it looks like the box and rails would probably be easily removable for top-down motoring when the mood strikes. |
Jamie |
Sep 17 2018, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
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) |
AZBanks |
Sep 17 2018, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,060 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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? |
SirAndy |
Sep 17 2018, 09:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
cn2800 |
Sep 17 2018, 09:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
Why not have something made that uses the existing threaded holes and slots for the original ski rack?
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Larmo63 |
Sep 17 2018, 11:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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The stronger stock (and Porsche designed) holes and slots are pretty stout. |
Literati914 |
Sep 18 2018, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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. |
Ferg |
Sep 18 2018, 08:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
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 |
76-914 |
Sep 18 2018, 09:14 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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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seanery |
Sep 18 2018, 09:44 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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? |
Ferg |
Sep 18 2018, 10:10 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
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. Attached thumbnail(s) |
shredtherad |
Sep 11 2022, 10:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 86 Joined: 17-May 22 From: Longmont, Colorado Member No.: 26,559 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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. 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? |
brant |
Sep 11 2022, 11:36 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,618 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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 |
Steve |
Sep 11 2022, 11:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,571 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
What about the roof ski racks that mount to the body?
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Bullethead |
Sep 11 2022, 11:55 AM
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Oil Cooled heart Group: Members Posts: 895 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States |
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