suggestions on bicycle rack on s14?

[devonkyle77]

i have oem spoiler and sunroof, so keep that in mind if that creates problems. i just need it to hold two bikes. what do you guys use or like?
i appreciate it
-devon

[turtl631]

I've got a cheapie my parents were going to throw away. It attaches to the back of the bumper with 4 rubber pads on arms, and has 4 straps that attach to the front of the deck lid and the bottom of the bumper. Even at my ridiculous 4x4 stock ride height, my front bike wheel won't clear the ground but I have quick release so its no problem. Without quick release wheels, good luck. This one has allowed me to hit several mountain bike trails in Georgia, it can definitely handle some bumps and potholes. No pics though, maybe next time I go I'll snap some.

[Spec7]

How do you plan to spend?
Do you have a reciever hitch installed?
How much will you use it?

My personal thoughts/feelings:
Trunk mounts can be ok as long as they are mounted correctly. Incorrect mountings result in dented body panels, pealed panel edges, and the ever present handlebar or pedal scrape by not watching what you are doing. If you go this route, get one by a well known maker such as Yakima, Saris, THULE. $75-&150.00
Reciver mounts: Little safer for the body, but requires a reciever hitch and attention to security. Way too many folks use these racks and lock thier bikes to the rack, but never think about locking the reciever hitch. One hitch pin removed and voila off to the pawn shop it goes. $100.00-$250.00
Roof Racks: My personal favorite, but also the most costly unless you find gear cheap on ebay. Harder to setup initially, but once setup with 2 bike rails and all towers tightened to the bars; installation and removal are fairly easy given paying close attention to what you are doing. Security can be taken care of via locking skewers and towers. Do not keep them on your car year round unless you hate your paint. A friend of mine now has 4 grey primer spots on top of his Civic because of this and not washing his car very often. I prefer Yakima over Thule. $350.00-$500.00

If you dont like any of the above options, find a buddy with an old pick up.

[cosmoworks]

If your bike frame is like mine, then no trunk mount will work. And last I checked, no one makes a receiver for the S14.

I used my Thule rack for 5 years without any problems. But now I haul my bikes with my pickup so the Thule has been sitting in the garage for a couple of years now. If you're interested, let me know as I have it for sale.

-Cosmo

[sncs14]

buy a different car. i have mine sticking out of the trunk when i go to ride. if i bend the bars down and remove the front wheel i can close the trunk. but i ride bmx.