Yakima Roof rack

[dOMEmE]

so im wondering if anybody has or uses a yakima roof rack on there 240, i want to put one on my coupe when i go snowboarding because obviously snow boards wont fit in my car. so if any one does can you tell me which one would fit best on a coupe and good or bad expierences please. i wont have it on all the time so i need one that will come off easy and put on easy.

[NeedCAforS13]

My friend has one on his hatch. I can try and get a part # off of it for you since I know Yakima doesn't list a 240sx application.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/106/l_1a274788d49b4d22b457a77986993e04.jpg

Edit* and it attaches like this, so it should work for coupe or hatch...

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/19/l_a6ecbae1504a4caaa4f217be0716d8b5.jpg

[dOMEmE]

ooooohhhhhh!! that one would be PERFECT!!! please can you get part number from him? oh and your right they dont have a 240sx application list.

[projectRDM]

I always liked the way a roof rack looks for some reason, but they won't work if you have wind visors, just a note. You could just buy a universal one and drill it in though.

[dOMEmE]

I always liked the way a roof rack looks for some reason, but they won't work if you have wind visors, just a note. You could just buy a universal one and drill it in though.

yea but im not going to keep it on all the time so it would suck to drill it on and drill it off you know...that one on the hatch looks cool and its going to serve it purpose.

[irritatedmax]

i am not sure how much stuff you are hauling when you go snowboarding, but i fit my board (162) in my coupe. just flop down the back seat and slide it through. i had a passenger and the trunk/backseat area was FULL with other stuff.

roof racks are sweet but save yourself some money if it is not necessary. i want one too, but it will be for my bike. sadly, those don't fit too well inside.

[dOMEmE]

i am not sure how much stuff you are hauling when you go snowboarding, but i fit my board (162) in my coupe. just flop down the back seat and slide it through. i had a passenger and the trunk/backseat area was FULL with other stuff.

roof racks are sweet but save yourself some money if it is not necessary. i want one too, but it will be for my bike. sadly, those don't fit too well inside.


well i have a custom sub enclosure so when my back seat comes down that whole is covered and has two subs in plain view. so i really don't have another way, plus like you said i could also use it for bikes.

[derek_s13]

I always liked the way a roof rack looks for some reason,
agreed, not sure what it is.

i guess trying to squeeze every bit of practicality out of our sports cars??


i remember seeing that oem optional (or at least nissan-endorsed) s14 rack get sold
on here a while back. MAN i wanted that

[Slip&Sliden 240]

To put a Yakima rack system on your coupe you would need:

Q Towers - $159.00
Q38 clips - $35.00 x2
48" Crossbars - $70.00

and then the boardmount if only 2 boards
Powderhound -$ 119.00

and I would also suggest the lock cores to stop people from stealing your gear

6 pack of lock cores - $ 75.00
(1 for each Q tower and 1 for each board rack)

Total price $493.00



I deal with racks everyday at work and this by far would be the best setup over any drilling or custom jimmy rigging setup.
This is the same setup the pictured hatch has also.

[dOMEmE]

To put a Yakima rack system on your coupe you would need:

Q Towers - $159.00
Q38 clips - $35.00 x2
48" Crossbars - $70.00

and then the boardmount if only 2 boards
Powderhound -$ 119.00

and I would also suggest the lock cores to stop people from stealing your gear

6 pack of lock cores - $ 75.00
(1 for each Q tower and 1 for each board rack)

Total price $493.00



I deal with racks everyday at work and this by far would be the best setup over any drilling or custom jimmy rigging setup.
This is the same setup the pictured hatch has also.


item #'s???

[Pacman]

A snowboard will fit in a 240. I have had them in both my S13 and S14. Put the binding flat, rear seats down, board in sideways. I Have a TEIN bottom mount rear strut bar as well.

[gregfarz78]

roof racks are f'en expensive I'm not sure if a light duty hitch would fit on a 240 but that would be the way to go then just get a hitch rack

[projectRDM]

roof racks are f'en expensive I'm not sure if a light duty hitch would fit on a 240 but that would be the way to go then just get a hitch rack

There's several guys who have done custom hitches on their cars. One guy in NC years ago, Frankie Overbey, had one in place of the rear bumper support flushed mounted behind his plate. The plate was set on a flip up swivel so he could raise it and slide the ball into the receiver, but with it down it was completely hidden. it was slick, he towed a trailer with his spare autocross wheels and shit. Better than piling them in the car.

[soreballz]

^That sounds thoroughly radical. lol

[Vatche]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0409091845.jpg
relax people, i am here, i will save you.

the past 2 months i have been researching roof racks and i have had one installed for the past month or more.

its very universal except the Q Clips. which are Q38.

what you need to do is go on craigslist. find a roof rack setup with 48 inch crossbars and 4 q towers. you buy the Q clips on ebay for 35 shipped for all 4.

then you buy what you need or want as options. like a fairing, snowboard mount, bike mount, whatever it is your going to use it for.

if that doesnt help you. go to yakima.com. go to fit your car. put your car in. and it will ring you up at 583$ and you can pay them alot. then take your package to a bike shop and pay them a shit load, and they will install it. or you can just do what i did and spend a total of $150 and install it yourself.

[aoiken3]

i am not sure how much stuff you are hauling when you go snowboarding, but i fit my board (162) in my coupe. just flop down the back seat and slide it through. i had a passenger and the trunk/backseat area was FULL with other stuff.

roof racks are sweet but save yourself some money if it is not necessary. i want one too, but it will be for my bike. sadly, those don't fit too well inside.

agreed that snowboards will easily fit in a coupe. but if you want to take bikes with you, why dont you get a tow hitch installed that can be used as to hold bikes with the adaptor?? it'll also serve to conceal some of your license plate if you're into running red lights often

[dOMEmE]

agreed that snowboards will easily fit in a coupe. but if you want to take bikes with you, why dont you get a tow hitch installed that can be used as to hold bikes with the adaptor?? it'll also serve to conceal some of your license plate if you're into running red lights often



well i have a custom trunk...so everything is sealed. the tow hitch looks wierd.....plus the roof rack also looks "COOL" and its works .....so does anyone have actual "item" or "product" numbers?

[dub40sx]

Coupe roofs and hatch roofs are basically identical. At least he window frames are witch are the mounting point.

Yakima shows

Q11 clips for the hatch
and
Q38 clips for the coupe


you will need Q towers
Part # 8000124

48" cross bars
Part # 8000408

Q11 clips
Part # 8000611

or
Q38 clips
Part # 8000638


please if you need any other stuff just go to their website
YAKIMA.com (http://www.yakima.com/Consumer/Step1.aspx)

[Devil Man]

mine

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/Jackassbam/hitch.jpg

that plate hides behinde the lisense plate all you see basically is the receiver. I got this for both hauling my bike around to ride in different places and also for the day i get a trailer to tow my 4wheeler

[ixfxi]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/19/l_a6ecbae1504a4caaa4f217be0716d8b5.jpg

you guys realize that the a-pillar cover is VERY flimsy piece of metal. I dunno, but I surely wouldnt recommend doing that to an S13.. sure as hell not my S13.

Buy an xterra or use someone elses car

[iMAGE976]

240's were'nt made/designed to have roof racks.....just my $.02

[waynehead05]

^^ If you look closer I don't think it's on the trim. It's a little below it I think.

[aoiken3]

mine

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/Jackassbam/hitch.jpg

that plate hides behinde the lisense plate all you see basically is the receiver. I got this for both hauling my bike around to ride in different places and also for the day i get a trailer to tow my 4wheeler

what class hitch is that?? and with how many holes does it bolt up to under the car?

[derek_s13]

240's were'nt made/designed to have roof racks.....just my $.02

your 2 cents is wrong.

nissan had an optional roof rack for s13's and 14's fool.

[ixfxi]

^^ If you look closer I don't think it's on the trim. It's a little below it I think.

no, thats the a-pillar trim.



i know, i've torn apart this car inside and out, numerous times.

[dOMEmE]

Coupe roofs and hatch roofs are basically identical. At least he window frames are witch are the mounting point.

Yakima shows

Q11 clips for the hatch
and
Q38 clips for the coupe


you will need Q towers
Part # 8000124

48" cross bars
Part # 8000408

Q11 clips
Part # 8000611

or
Q38 clips
Part # 8000638


please if you need any other stuff just go to their website
YAKIMA.com (http://www.yakima.com/Consumer/Step1.aspx)


thank you very mucho!

your 2 cents is wrong.

nissan had an optional roof rack for s13's and 14's fool.

ha i was gunna say the same thing.

[Vatche]

the information for yakima racks have been listed 3 times in this thread.

most cars werent Designed for a roof rack. obviously.

the weight goes to 4 corners of the roof rack its not putting all the load in one spot. ive driven 80-90 on the freeway with my bike mounted on the roof and i have had no problems. i installed a fairing a week ago and its quieter now.

the roof racks are functional and they look good.

[DaPCWiz]

oh man I thought I was the only one! All my friends hate em.... but there's just something about a car with a roof rack...oh man... teh awesomeness!

[dOMEmE]

oh man I thought I was the only one! All my friends hate em.... but there's just something about a car with a roof rack...oh man... teh awesomeness!


LOL!!! same here, im the one outta the my bunch that likes them.

[irax]

can i still order the optional roof rack for my s14???

[NeedCAforS13]

no, thats the a-pillar trim.



i know, i've torn apart this car inside and out, numerous times.

You're right Mike. It's pulling the trim off my buddy's car.

If I ran a rack I wouldn't leave it on all the time. Short trips, low speed, carrying shit, I think would be OK. But full time like he leaves it on there, it is leaving permanent dimples where it clips onto the flimsy/thin trim.

[nathanong87]

I always liked the way a roof rack looks for some reason, but they won't work if you have wind visors, just a note. You could just buy a universal one and drill it in though.

u can also modify your visors just a tad and they will work with the Qclips on the yakima rack.

[jjwilks240]

i custom bent my mounts. Thule and yakima say they dont make fit kits and thats cause they dont trust the metal piece on the side. I bent some brackets to custom fit. Put about 200 pounds in the box and 2 snowboards on my rack. I then drove 3,500km across the country with no problems. have had it on since.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v337/119/42/502942077/n502942077_918706_2829.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v362/119/42/502942077/n502942077_1021348_4071.jpg

[Devil Man]

what class hitch is that?? and with how many holes does it bolt up to under the car?


its a class 1 hitch. you cant really have any tonge wieght on it of course i want to say 200lbs. but it can tow a fair amount. my friend which is the only other person that i know that has a hitch like me towed his gsx600 plus alot of other bullshit across from cali to florida twice now and has had no problems what so ever. but let it be known i modifyed my hitch, normaly if you get this hitch its a flat bar style meaning it just has the plate with a hole in it to just drop a ball it in. well i cut that off and bought the square hitch tube from a trailer shop welded it on. i did this so i can use a bike rack that goes into a hitch.

the hitch is made by curt and can be found on alot of places. i think jegs even has them.

[Vatche]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0501091813.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0501091814.jpg

[dOMEmE]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0501091813.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0501091814.jpg


LEGIT!!!

looks good.

so thats how my bike would look too huh.....

once again LEGIT!

[MrFuel]

Damn! I need one for my Bike.

[NSR250]

+1 on the hitch. My hitch is made by Dalan. I tow my bike all the time with my S14.
http://jackchou.com/trackevents/s14towing.jpg


its a class 1 hitch. you cant really have any tonge wieght on it of course i want to say 200lbs. but it can tow a fair amount. my friend which is the only other person that i know that has a hitch like me towed his gsx600 plus alot of other bullshit across from cali to florida twice now and has had no problems what so ever. but let it be known i modifyed my hitch, normaly if you get this hitch its a flat bar style meaning it just has the plate with a hole in it to just drop a ball it in. well i cut that off and bought the square hitch tube from a trailer shop welded it on. i did this so i can use a bike rack that goes into a hitch.

the hitch is made by curt and can be found on alot of places. i think jegs even has them.

[Beer4Me]

Anyone get a noticeable loss of MPG with the addition of a roof rack or hitch? I currently own an IS300 (saving up for S13), and as soon as I threw the roof rack on- my MPG went down about 5-7mpg with two DH bikes. Each of my bikes weigh 40-50lbs each.

My plan was to run a hitch on the S13- but it looks like very few have done it, so info is limited. Most class 1 hitches have a tongue weight of 200lbs with a 1 1/4'' receiver for cars. Figuring two DH bikes will weigh around 70-115 lbs both plus the weight of the bike rack- it would already be near the maximum limit for the tongue weight. Put that together with a car that has stiff suspension, the bikes would be bouncing around stressing the hitch quite a bit. But from seeing the photos of a 240 towing a street bike on a trailer, I guess DH mountain bikes wouldn't be too bad.

BTW NSR250, That's a sick bike!

[irax]

1. why save up for an S13 when you already have something better? like an IS300.. people with s13's save up for IS not other way around

2. you should not be driving with your bikes mounted all the time anyways, i know its safe but its just plain dumb to put a bike on your car but never ride it. If you want it with you at all times then just remove the front wheel and place the whole bike in the car.

3. I have seen a hitch on an IS300 before... again why bother getting an s13 to do this?

[Beer4Me]

1. why save up for an S13 when you already have something better? like an IS300.. people with s13's save up for IS not other way around

2. you should not be driving with your bikes mounted all the time anyways, i know its safe but its just plain dumb to put a bike on your car but never ride it. If you want it with you at all times then just remove the front wheel and place the whole bike in the car.

3. I have seen a hitch on an IS300 before... again why bother getting an s13 to do this?
haha if only the IS300 wasn't automatic. I'm still keeping the IS but my sister will be driving it.

I don't drive with my bikes mounted all the time- it was just a curiosity.

Main reason for an S13 is that I want something more agressive- and something I don't have to worry about having to dip in the bank for to fix. The Lex is going to cost more to repair in almost every aspect. Hell the belts, water pump, seals and so on need to be replaced soon! and that's not cheap. The reason I wanted a Hitch on the S13 is because a 50lbs bike on the roof swaying around isn't fun from my experience with it on the IS300. But it's not super high priority. Just wanted to see how many other have done this.

[Ceepo]

haha if only the IS300 wasn't automatic. I'm still keeping the IS but my sister will be driving it.

I don't drive with my bikes mounted all the time- it was just a curiosity.

Main reason for an S13 is that I want something more agressive- and something I don't have to worry about having to dip in the bank for to fix. The Lex is going to cost more to repair in almost every aspect. Hell the belts, water pump, seals and so on need to be replaced soon! and that's not cheap. The reason I wanted a Hitch on the S13 is because a 50lbs bike on the roof swaying around isn't fun from my experience with it on the IS300. But it's not super high priority. Just wanted to see how many other have done this.

Replacing all that stuff wouldnt cost that much if you did it yourself... just a thought...

Back on topic, i have been searching for a s14 oem/ manufacture spec roof rack and i found one but the guy wanted way to much for it 7-800$$$ way to much imo

[nathanong87]

Anyone get a noticeable loss of MPG with the addition of a roof rack or hitch? I currently own an IS300 (saving up for S13), and as soon as I threw the roof rack on- my MPG went down about 5-7mpg with two DH bikes. Each of my bikes weigh 40-50lbs each.



i have two steelhead mounts and a snowboard rack for my integra and when i installed the bike rack, fairing and said components above, my MPG dropped 5mpg instantly. the bikes dont make it better, but they dont make it much worse than a 5mpg loss.

[Jdm.I.Am]

ordered mine, had to get it in different parts since they dont make a full kit for 240sx anymore? but im stoked.. going to make a rack so i can put my tires on top of my car for track days =P

[s13dan]

i luve 240s with racks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/S13Dan/yokotarack1.jpg

[Beer4Me]

Replacing all that stuff wouldnt cost that much if you did it yourself... just a thought...

Back on topic, i have been searching for a s14 oem/ manufacture spec roof rack and i found one but the guy wanted way to much for it 7-800$$$ way to much imo
I don't have the automotive "know how" to fix it alone. I have found a shop that will do it for less though. :ughd:

Is it 7-800 for just the roof rack without bike trays? because a yakima system with just the rack and no bike trays is 299. But with 7-800 dollars you can get a yakima system including the SKS locks and bike trays. I'm sure you could find better deals elsewhere though. Luckily I already have one from my IS300 so all I need are new clips.
i have two steelhead mounts and a snowboard rack for my integra and when i installed the bike rack, fairing and said components above, my MPG dropped 5mpg instantly. the bikes dont make it better, but they dont make it much worse than a 5mpg loss.
glad I'm not the only one that noticed the loss. But either way- with the integra, your still getting better MPG than everyone else. haha
i luve 240s with racks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/S13Dan/yokotarack1.jpg
holy sh*T! do you have anymore photos of that? I can't believe it's even possible.

[cvc9216]

The only thing I don't like about the yakima rack is how close together the bars are. Do they have a short roof adapter like thule? When I have bikes on my rack they are a little wobbly but I'd imagine it would be alot worse with the bars a foot closer. And hitch racks are a pain in the ass. You have to have like a dozen straps all over the place or the wheels and pedals bang around into your bumper and trunk Plus the bikes get scratched up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/cvc9216/ss14004.jpg

oh yeah as for price:
load bars $65
rack feet $145
short roof adapter $120
fairing $75
2x bike racks $235
8 lock cores $70
fit kit $75

=$785 :eek:

[soldiaboy]

The only thing I don't like about the yakima rack is how close together the bars are. Do they have a short roof adapter like thule? When I have bikes on my rack they are a little wobbly but I'd imagine it would be alot worse with the bars a foot closer. And hitch racks are a pain in the ass. You have to have like a dozen straps all over the place or the wheels and pedals bang around into your bumper and trunk Plus the bikes get scratched up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/cvc9216/ss14004.jpg

oh yeah as for price:
load bars $65
rack feet $145
short roof adapter $120
fairing $75
2x bike racks $235
8 lock cores $70
fit kit $75

=$785 :eek:
:bowdown: holy shit that is badass, where did you get the parts from?

[projectRDM]

The only thing I don't like about the yakima rack is how close together the bars are. Do they have a short roof adapter like thule? When I have bikes on my rack they are a little wobbly but I'd imagine it would be alot worse with the bars a foot closer. And hitch racks are a pain in the ass. You have to have like a dozen straps all over the place or the wheels and pedals bang around into your bumper and trunk Plus the bikes get scratched up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/cvc9216/ss14004.jpg

oh yeah as for price:
load bars $65
rack feet $145
short roof adapter $120
fairing $75
2x bike racks $235
8 lock cores $70
fit kit $75

=$785 :eek:

BMW 7series wheels?

[Vatche]

yes they are, he has posted his car before in another thread.


they do make an extension for the yakima cross bars. i didnt need it. so i dont know much about it.

its amazing people have spent 800 for there roof racks and i felt like i spent too much at 175. hehehe....you can find great deals on craigslist and ebay.

[soldiaboy]

yes they are, he has posted his car before in another thread.


they do make an extension for the yakima cross bars. i didnt need it. so i dont know much about it.

its amazing people have spent 800 for there roof racks and i felt like i spent too much at 175. hehehe....you can find great deals on craigslist and ebay.
i got a question i saw the info on your setup but will this work for a s14?
the 48" crossbar and the q38 clips?

i tried yamika.com to fit my car but it doesnt work at work.

[Quail]

There was an OEM roof rack for sale cheap on my owners club but I didn't buy it because of my wind visors. Wish I had :(

[landins13]

240's were'nt made/designed to have roof racks.....just my $.02


if you look in the 180sx factory parts catalog there is a roof rack


http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll192/landins13/cool%20parta/roofrack.jpg


thats directly from nissan

[Vatche]

i like the bbs mesh type wheels in the pic above :)

i also love the 7 series wheels on the s14.

and i love this thread

ive got like 10 pms about roof racks , and im doing my best to help you guys out. but i dont really know all the much about hatch's and s14's which you all have ;P

[dbaggett]

my old roof rack i miss it so much its a pain getting my bmx bike in and out of my car
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_52da805632896e72abdce1851deffc5d.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=47055925&albumID=572211&imageID=43423272#a=572211&i=43883397)

[HyperTek]

thats sick i wanna lug my bike around in my 7.. go to parks or beaches etc and ride my bike around lol. they make a kit for my car.. ill just do what sr20detman did and piece mine together over time.

an s13 from 2002 had em at a summer bbq meet.. thought it was pretty cool
http://i42.tinypic.com/svi1hh.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/24pwgo9.jpg

[NSR250]

what clips do use for the yakima rack on your s14?


my old roof rack i miss it so much its a pain getting my bmx bike in and out of my car
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_52da805632896e72abdce1851deffc5d.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=47055925&albumID=572211&imageID=43423272#a=572211&i=43883397)

[leonb2004]

Roof rack are cool if theyre used... if theyre just slapped on because theyre a new honda trend and look tyyte, then GTFO.

Yokota's S13 was always my favorite.

[Okinawandrifter87]

I like it too. Pretty clean look if you ask me

[Okinawandrifter87]

BMW 7series wheels?


Yessir! yes they are off a 745

[dbaggett]

what clips do use for the yakima rack on your s14?
i used clips for a db1 integra (90-93 4dr)
and mine was funtional for me because i do ride bmx and not doing it for a fad. but i sold mine (stupid of me) cheap. wish i would have kept it. pain in the a%$ getting it in and out of my back seat

[titan troy]

i had a yakima rack with thule trays on m s13,and i could cary 2 bmx bikes fine.

but im going to get thule bars and trays for my new car because they are alot nicer and have a better warranty.

[NSR250]

I went on yakima's website and they do not show an application for the db1 integra. I even call Yakima and they told me no application. can you check the number on the back on your Q-clips?
Thanks in advance.


i used clips for a db1 integra (90-93 4dr)
and mine was funtional for me because i do ride bmx and not doing it for a fad. but i sold mine (stupid of me) cheap. wish i would have kept it. pain in the a%$ getting it in and out of my back seat

[NSDCA]

ive got the thule s14 rack made specifically for the 240sx. it is for sale also. pm me if youre interested.

pretty much these racks are no longer available. i searched for months.

[dbaggett]

I went on yakima's website and they do not show an application for the db1 integra. I even call Yakima and they told me no application. can you check the number on the back on your Q-clips?
Thanks in advance.
sorry i was mistaken they were for a 94 and up integra 4dr i had to call my buddy to double check

[soldiaboy]

i like the bbs mesh type wheels in the pic above :)

i also love the 7 series wheels on the s14.

and i love this thread

ive got like 10 pms about roof racks , and im doing my best to help you guys out. but i dont really know all the much about hatch's and s14's which you all have ;P
im one of them thank you so much man, all im waiting for is my q38 clips to come in and im ready
my old roof rack i miss it so much its a pain getting my bmx bike in and out of my car
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_52da805632896e72abdce1851deffc5d.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=47055925&albumID=572211&imageID=43423272#a=572211&i=43883397)
very nice man
what clips do use for the yakima rack on your s14?
i ordered q38 but i dont have them yet. i will update this thread when its installed. here are some sample pics


http://i41.tinypic.com/33kgfgk.jpg



http://i43.tinypic.com/s2ad5w.jpg

[encludemeout]

i'm going to have to remember this thread ski season

[soldiaboy]

i have the ski rack that i dont need. pm me

[soldiaboy]

Yakima Ski Racks (http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/spo/1230237928.html)

[fabianL]

The 94 Integra 4dr requires Q11 clips, while some people have said Q38. For an S14 (1995 coupe), is it Q11 or Q38? Seeing as there is no actual fit, does it actually matter?

[Leo-kun]

I've always thought it would be nice to have a bike rack on a 240.

[itrpower]

seen this online

http://i29.tinypic.com/15vtys.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/hrmrk0.jpg

[s14fbs]

i just ordered everything for my s14
ill post pics and fitment when i get it

[s14fbs]

i got my rack parts today and in the paperwork it actully has 240sx in the directions
89 93 but also will work with 95 and up

so yakima q38 clips are what you need to 100% confirm the paper work says it lol

[tamdo7114]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/tamdo714/2-2.jpg

[s14fbs]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/easternbikes1990/IMG_6755.jpg

[KoukiKeith]

i got my rack parts today and in the paperwork it actully has 240sx in the directions
89 93 but also will work with 95 and up

so yakima q38 clips are what you need to 100% confirm the paper work says it lol

Where did you order it from? Yakima direct?

Has anyone got the thule equivilant and if so could they post up everything thats needed for my s14 including part numbers if possible?

Roof racks look BADASS but only when they're actually being used for something and not because of some gay trend! :keke:

[s14fbs]

Where did you order it from? Yakima direct?

Has anyone got the thule equivilant and if so could they post up everything thats needed for my s14 including part numbers if possible?

Roof racks look BADASS but only when they're actually being used for something and not because of some gay trend! :keke:

i order from some rack attack place
i got the tray from my buddy for 75 and the feet bars and clips cost me 299 shipped so it cost me 375 for the rack
and it came it factory boxes and the paperwork that came with the clips says
89-93 240sx with stretch kit
i got the q38 clips on my s14 as you can see and they are solid i actually clipped the back one under the trim in the quarter window to so the bars are further apart and i tested it today down 95 and 85mph with 2 bikes and its all fine

[ichisan]

I spent a lot of time searching for a Fit Kit to mount a Thule rack on my S13 fastback last year and it was very difficult to find. The Fit Kit has been discontinued by Thule and many rack shops won't have it. Your luck lies with whether or not you can find someone who happens to have old stock lying around. Some web retailers will show the fit kit as available and when you try to buy it, they will cancel your order and update their website as showing the Fit Kit no longer available.

The Fit Kit you'll need from Thule is number 92. Whether or not this fit kit will fit the S14, I can not confirm. Any of you with S14s install Thule racks with Fit Kit 92?

I found an ebay seller (eBay My World - nds! (http://myworld.ebay.com/nds!/)) that seems to stock some old Fit Kits and the 92 is among one of them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360171852997 The seller also stocks Yakima Q Clips but I don't know if he has any 240SX kits.

I managed to find my Fit Kit from Windance out of Hood River, Oregon but I no longer see it on their website: Windance Boardshop (http://www.windance.com/) Give them a call and see if they can help you, they're a friendly bunch.

There is also another shop called Rack Solid (http://www.racksolid.com) out in Santa Monica, California that I managed to get another Fit Kit from and you might have a chance here, but they might be slow to ship it (probably because they have to search for the kit): http://www.racksolid.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_4&products_id=433

If you get the Short Roof Adapter, you can also put locks on it. I bought a pack of 10 and have 6 cylinders on the rack, the rest of the cylinders can be used for accessory mounts (bike/board/kayak/surf) that will accept a lock cylinder. The locks seem flimsy at best, but I think it's better than nothing.

The older 400 rack will be difficult to find parts for such as the hoods that go on the side of the towers so that you can install a lock cylinder. Many shops should have it, but I think if you get the 400XT, it will make your life easier. There isn't a whole lot of difference between the 400/400XT in terms capacity, just design/shape of the towers that hold the horizontal bars.

Fuel consumption will increase with a rack on the car as well as noise. I only have the rack installed when I'm hauling a kayak.

[NSDCA]

is that where it says to mount it? you should have just bought my thule rack. my 2 cents.

[ichisan]

I updated my post for places where I managed to find Thule Fit kits for the S13 FB: http://zilvia.net/f/chat/250463-yakima-roof-rack-2.html#post2922937

[s14fbs]

is that where it says to mount it? you should have just bought my thule rack. my 2 cents.

i was going to but since im getting a wrx in a month or so i can just buy new clips for my rack

[nathanong87]

The only thing I don't like about the yakima rack is how close together the bars are. Do they have a short roof adapter like thule?

yes yakima offers a stretch kit similar to the thule that you have/had*. a stretch kit is pretty essential with coupes and hatchbacks. i have 3 sets of qclips for my cars and a stretch kit that is installed when i decided to roll my eg hatchback for a while :)

stretch kits are the most functional thing imho because it also doesn't point your bike trays to the sky.

[nathanong87]

The 94 Integra 4dr requires Q11 clips, while some people have said Q38. For an S14 (1995 coupe), is it Q11 or Q38? Seeing as there is no actual fit, does it actually matter?

the difference in clip design is just the type of roof you have and how the roof "sill" (i guess that's the right term) is shaped.

i had a 95 4 door integra with full rack and i just purchased a s14 silvia. so i'll update you on the clips that will "work". i will also be using a stretch kit on the s14 because on coupes there is little area to grab onto in order to get the rack less angled.

[!Zar!]

Yay for being cool with bike racks and killing gas mileage.

[PepsiManKolt]

^^I have read on my sites that a Yakima rack with Q-towers works best with:
Q11 - 240sx Hatch 89-93
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pa...structions.pdf (http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/product-pdf/yakima-q11-clip-instructions.pdf)

Q38 - 240sx Coupe 89-93
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pa...structions.pdf (http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/product-pdf/yakima-q38-clip-instructions.pdf)

I just got a Yakima rack for mine but the Q38 clips are on the way. I purchased it for $200 and tons of extras (4 sets of clips, ski/snowboard rack, 3 bike racks). I am currently selling all the extras and if I get my asking price the rack will have been free.

This picture is the rack just resting on the top:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/PepsiManKolt/RoofRack.jpg

[nathanong87]

Yay for being cool with bike racks and killing gas mileage.

dunno if this is sarcasm, but gas mileage is a small price to pay when i need to bring my bike places...

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9519/ohemgee.jpg

[Brian]

Posi rep for Ganadors
Neg rep for Bike and Bike rack
Posi rep for the kit on the car.


You come out on top with a +1

[nathanong87]

Posi rep for Ganadors
Neg rep for Bike and Bike rack
Posi rep for the kit on the car.


You come out on top with a +1

haha this guy :P

any rep for following in the your bride zeros footsteps too lol ;):faint:

[Brian]

oh SHOOT.
Did not see that.


POSI Rep +8

Did you source that on your own?
sick.

[nathanong87]

oh SHOOT.
Did not see that.


POSI Rep +8

Did you source that on your own?
sick.

i bought it off some Philippines auction site.... haha jk (refering to that post you made)

a friend of mine sourced it from japanland :)

[Brian]

sick man.

want another one?

;)

[nathanong87]

sick man.

want another one?

;)

never seen two zeros in one car before....dont tempt me! =P

edit: i thought u weren't parting ur stuff out

[Brian]

I kind of want to get a red Zeta or Zieg instead of this ZEROS


I don't know though

[nathanong87]

bump as i'm still waiting on my stretch kit =\

[S14_Kouki]

I wish I needed a bike rack they look so good

[nathanong87]

can't wait for snowboarding season!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7899/dsc0411.jpg

[Midori]

Roof racks = Spinners. It's just a fad.

[IIIXziuR]

It's cool so long as you actually ride a bike, snow board, etc.
(I.E. use it, not just for "show" purposes)

[+Waldo+]

It's cool so long as you actually ride a bike, snow board, etc.
(I.E. use it, not just for "show" purposes)


how about unicycle? lol yes i actually do ride one haha.

i dont have my rack mounted through any trim peices, its hooked securely on the lip of metal above the window. i love how it looks and its super functional since i ride whatever, bike, uni, and am also making a mount for my long board at the moment. my car my choice:hsdance:lol
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/Boobalonski/unirack.jpg

[nathanong87]

It's cool so long as you actually ride a bike, snow board, etc.
(I.E. use it, not just for "show" purposes)

a show rack goes perfect for my show bike ;)

it's the only thing i had to keep from my old integra. i can't live without my bike. commuting to work and to-and-from class would be a pain.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2466358002_d39ba57c40.jpg

respot.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9519/ohemgee.jpg

[+Waldo+]

Roof racks = Spinners. It's just a fad.



build your car how you want, stop hating :coolugh:

lol, roof racks function is not a fad, yea the kids whom just throw shit up on them to look cool, will pull them right back off in due time, but there will be plenty of 240's running around with them for an extended time. I love having that shit on my roof, double trunk status what what lol

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/Boobalonski/fuckingtits-2.jpg

[nathanong87]

build your car how you want, stop hating :coolugh:

lol, roof racks function is not a fad, yea the kids whom just throw shit up on them to look cool, will pull them right back off in due time, but there will be plenty of 240's running around with them for an extended time. I love having that shit on my roof, double trunk status what what lol



yea, there are the guys who will slap on a fairing and some cross bars because it looks cool, but getting a bike rack for looks is retarded. It's a "modification" that actually hinders performance. (ie gas mileage) Which is something i'm more than willing to sacrifice to

a. not mes up my trunk with a trunk mount rack
b. save time and effort of moving rear seats

:)

what's next? people using a bike on the track for downforce? :coolugh:

[+Waldo+]

lol! i need to finish my long board brackets for mine!


and hell yea on the Gas mileage. im in the experimental stage where im trying to factor how bad it is. while i left my bike/uni up on the entire tank, i also got some new goodies which chnaged my driving habits. either way i got about 60-80 miles less to the tank so we will see lol.

are we the only 2 fourteens on here with them at the moment?

[nathanong87]

lol! i need to finish my long board brackets for mine!


and hell yea on the Gas mileage. im in the experimental stage where im trying to factor how bad it is. while i left my bike/uni up on the entire tank, i also got some new goodies which chnaged my driving habits. either way i got about 60-80 miles less to the tank so we will see lol.

are we the only 2 fourteens on here with them at the moment?

the red one from MD on 7 series wheels sold his thule setup to a guy in cali, then last i checked the setup was forsale again. There is a red cookie with a picture of his bmx atop that gets whored out alot too.... but yea, i think there are less than 5.

on my old integra i didn't have a fairing for about1-2 weeks because it was on backorder locally, but the noise that those cross bars create is ridiculous. talk about turbulent air. even with the fairing i can see why aerodynamics of the car suffers. during the summers when i'm commuting strictly highway i will remove my rack, but during school season, it's on pretty much 24/7

[+Waldo+]

the red one from MD on 7 series wheels sold his thule setup to a guy in cali, then last i checked the setup was forsale again. There is a red cookie with a picture of his bmx atop that gets whored out alot too.... but yea, i think there are less than 5.

on my old integra i didn't have a fairing for about1-2 weeks because it was on backorder locally, but the noise that those cross bars create is ridiculous. talk about turbulent air. even with the fairing i can see why aerodynamics of the car suffers. during the summers when i'm commuting strictly highway i will remove my rack, but during school season, it's on pretty much 24/7

i live off campus from my university so im skrewed either way haha. before i got my ac working i used to reach my hand out of my sunroof to channel air into my face, and once i put the rack up i realized just how much air it redirections. there is no air traveling anywhere near the roof of my car.

but its the downside of doing what you want. just like fitting 10+ inch rims in stock fenders and running 3+ degress of camber.:blah:

thats neat that there are only like 4-5 guys running around known though

[drift_limo]

damm I want a rack now
lol

[nathanong87]

FINALLY got my stretch kit. pix when i get back home. stretch kit made a WORLD of difference. sadly now my rack is starting to be the most expensive part on my car LOL.

two steelhead mounts
special edition powder hound snowboard mount
set of integra sedan clips
tower covers
yakima locks for every attachment and every tower
stretch kit
48" fairing

[nathanong87]

got my stretch kit on last week.... made a world of difference with dispersing the load and making my bike trays not so angled

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2279/1015092139.jpg

[sliksta1]

doesnt anyone have pics of a foot kit for a THULE roof rack installed on a s13 or know what type of foot kit i should use? i just recntly bought a THULE roof rack for $20 from a friend and it was mounted on BMW to the rain gutters on the windows. from what i know the s13 has a different mounting solution.

[nathanong87]

doesnt anyone have pics of a foot kit for a THULE roof rack installed on a s13 or know what type of foot kit i should use? i just recntly bought a THULE roof rack for $20 from a friend and it was mounted on BMW to the rain gutters on the windows. from what i know the s13 has a different mounting solution.

those are two entirely difference setups. if you have feet for rain gutters i dont think they are even interchangeable with ones used for clamping door sils.

[sliksta1]

i know they are totaly different. i would basically replace the whole foot setup with ones that would work for a s13. i was thinking of using the xt400 aero foot pack. the load bars are square and the xt400 aero foot pack acomidates square load bars. but i would like to see what other have used when it come to thule.

[nathanong87]

i know they are totaly different. i would basically replace the whole foot setup with ones that would work for a s13. i was thinking of using the xt400 aero foot pack. the load bars are square and the xt400 aero foot pack acomidates square load bars. but i would like to see what other have used when it come to thule.

to my knowledge the only person to use a thule setup is the red zenki from MD who then sold his setup to a guy in cali



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/cvc9216/ss14004.jpg

:eek:

[KoukiKeith]

Finally got a roof rack toady for my s14 after a pretty damn long search! Anyone know where to get the fairings from?

[Duck_Sauce]

to my knowledge the only person to use a thule setup is the red zenki from MD who then sold his setup to a guy in cali

Hey Nathan, nice car man:bigok:. Ive actually seen your car around on other forums (hondatech). I've been searching online for the s14 Yakima roof rack setup for a while and took a liking to yours. Could you lay out a bill of material for your current setup? I know you have the Q38 clips but what about the stretch kit? I want to have my bike and board on but disperse as much of the weight as evenly as possible so there is no damage to the roof.

Thanks man.

Btw, you cambodian by any chance?

[s14_driver]

i just picked up a roof rack the other day for my s14 and ordered the q38 clips today
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/ricardo951/0326001237.jpg

[nathanong87]

Finally got a roof rack toady for my s14 after a pretty damn long search! Anyone know where to get the fairings from?

any rack supplier should be able to get you the proper width you want/need. Or u can CL / ebay it. no biggie

Hey Nathan, nice car man:bigok:. Ive actually seen your car around on other forums (hondatech). I've been searching online for the s14 Yakima roof rack setup for a while and took a liking to yours. Could you lay out a bill of material for your current setup? I know you have the Q38 clips but what about the stretch kit? I want to have my bike and board on but disperse as much of the weight as evenly as possible so there is no damage to the roof.

Thanks man.

Btw, you cambodian by any chance?

Chinese :hide:

38-44" fairing
4x Q towers
4x Q11 clips (from integra sedan 94-01, my previous car)
2x 48" crossbars
2 x steel head yakima bike mounts
1 x powder hound snowboard rack
1 x gen II stretch kit + rear covers (i think the current version is 3, but that is for the newer q towers)

[s14_driver]

i put my rack on yesterday
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/ricardo951/my%20240sx/0401001743.jpg

[Jlee]

so for S14's I'm seeing the ppl are using both Q38 and Q11 clips. Does anyone have any close up pictures of where the q clips hook onto the car? And what measurements are all you S14 guys using to setup the rack?

[s14_driver]

for the measurments i just adjusted the q towers on the crossbars untill they clamped down good and tight
heres a picture of were the q clips hook on too (q38 clips)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/ricardo951/0402001424.jpg

[PhilipJdm]

dam, the roof rack looks so sick on the s chassis! makes me want one but ill just be those honda guys rocking it cuz it looks tight haha, my fatass broke the bike......

[Duck_Sauce]

any rack supplier should be able to get you the proper width you want/need. Or u can CL / ebay it. no biggie



Chinese :hide:

38-44" fairing
4x Q towers
4x Q11 clips (from integra sedan 94-01, my previous car)
2x 48" crossbars
2 x steel head yakima bike mounts
1 x powder hound snowboard rack
1 x gen II stretch kit + rear covers (i think the current version is 3, but that is for the newer q towers)

for the measurments i just adjusted the q towers on the crossbars untill they clamped down good and tight
heres a picture of were the q clips hook on too (q38 clips)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/ricardo951/0402001424.jpg

Thank ya' gents! Great info :wiggle:

[toHn]

seen this online

http://i29.tinypic.com/15vtys.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/hrmrk0.jpg

I love racks

toHn

[kyoru]

damnnn that looks pretty good

[SHIFT__Nismo]

Just got the Yakima kit and looking forward to putting it on myself.

I have an s14a, bought the Q38 Kit with Q Towers and going to be ready to roll with a bike on top.

So I got a little excited last night and havn't had a chance to put the bike racks actually on yet, plus I'm still waiting for the stretch kit to be delivered.

Some of you were asking for the measurements, here's what I've found works. For the M1: 36.25" and for the M3 (rear bar) it's 36.5". That seems to work. Here's some photos (I'll take more once I get the stretch kit on)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4504874173_217d651d9c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4504874141_f41deaf441_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4505508918_9cfd44bb0d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4520918558_0ab574c91a.jpg

[SHIFT__Nismo]

I just noticed that Nathan has his clipped to molding, where as S14 and I have clipped it directly to the roof. Nathan, do you notice any issues with clipping it to molding?

[nathanong87]

I just noticed that Nathan has his clipped to molding, where as S14 and I have clipped it directly to the roof. Nathan, do you notice any issues with clipping it to molding?

u are correct, i'm using q11 clips and they clip really taught. I do not notice wobbling and they aren't damaging the moldings either. Perfect window seal as well (no wind noise). They have served me well so far! :fruit:

[michael_torres]

what i want to know is how can most of these car make it to the snow

[nathanong87]

what i want to know is how can most of these car make it to the snow

two answers.

1. u try...body kit off...drive

2. i have other clips for my other car, which is not modified whatsoever. so that does fine in the snow.

[SHIFT__Nismo]

what i want to know is how can most of these car make it to the snow

Simple, this car doesn't go to the snow.

One of my two Jeeps do.

[Lucidsnow]

heres pics of JLEE car from canada and the awesomeness of roof rack. practical for track. my car behind it soon will have one on aswell.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4704525353_0268542929_b.jpg
http://www.staticmotion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MG_1785.jpg

[essforteen]

That is too much weight for the rack, it will eventually damage your roof!

[nathanong87]

That is too much weight for the rack, it will eventually damage your roof!

i think he'll be ok as most racks (when mounted over the doors are rated for 165lbs and the weight is being dispersed over those 4 points (q towers)

[CityTireOnline.com]

Still about 220 lbs there.

[Lucidsnow]

i think its fine and held up good driving to and from 2hrs on expressway to track going 70miles/hr? 130km/hr. the roof is stonger then you think lol

[Jlee]

i spoke to a fellow zilvia member here who put 8 wheels on his roof. Smallest size being like 18x10J's or something and that's when it started putting indents into the roof.

my setup with the 4 up there is nothing. 17x9.5J I carry wheels regularily on my roof no dents yet.

don't knock it till you try it. ^_^

[nathanong87]

Still about 220 lbs there.

i figured that forged wheels (if te37) or whatever those were would be around 20lbs per rim ... def underestimated those if u are saying 220lbs. ... anyways... i say as long as it's not making dents in the roof currently...jlee should be fine! i'd maybe not considering carrying 4 of my VSKFs atop my roof. those weigh as much as battleships. ;)

i spoke to a fellow zilvia member here who put 8 wheels on his roof. Smallest size being like 18x10J's or something and that's when it started putting indents into the roof.

my setup with the 4 up there is nothing. 17x9.5J I carry wheels regularily on my roof no dents yet.

don't knock it till you try it. ^_^

well 8 wheels is alot of metal

[Ktown_drifter]

How we do it in Canada my Buddy JLee at our recent 240sx meet



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll290/zac3ne2nr/Canada%20DaY/DSC_6706.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4714009113_28cca6aa4c_b.jpg

[nathanong87]

i wont lie. that's a pretty cool car.

[!Zar!]

i think he'll be ok as most racks (when mounted over the doors are rated for 165lbs and the weight is being dispersed over those 4 points (q towers)

Aren't the roof racks mounted to the a-pillar? That is an extremely flimsy piece of metal.

All that weight up there trying to move around just means that it is only a matter of time till it rips off.

[s14fbs]

got my stretch kit on last week.... made a world of difference with dispersing the load and making my bike trays not so angled

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2279/1015092139.jpg

dude i found a much better way to get my bike trays from pointing
i just used trule trays cause they bend down so i dont have a crazy angled tray

[nathanong87]

Aren't the roof racks mounted to the a-pillar? That is an extremely flimsy piece of metal.

All that weight up there trying to move around just means that it is only a matter of time till it rips off.

well the weight isn't from the clips ....there are 4 towers with rubber pads that rest on the roof which i'd assume takes the brunt of the weight. The clips simply keep the rack on the roof. I'm sure if someone is at the track with their bike rack and 160lbs of load, then maybe it might be a bit sketch


dude i found a much better way to get my bike trays from pointing
i just used trule trays cause they bend down so i dont have a crazy angled tray

u can use thule trays with yakima stuff? i thought thule was square cross bars vs yakima cylindrical ones. need pix!

[Jlee]

Yes my clips are hooked onto the window trim piece. I'm going to switch it to how S14_driver and SHIFT_nismo have theirs.

If you guys could chime in as to what measurements you used that'd be great.

And !Zar! in regards to the weight being up there and putting strain on the flimsy trim. Yes it is flimsy but it's held up so far. And keep in mind when I have wheels on the rack I'm not driving like an idiot. Slow accel easy decel. Drive smart. Haven't had any issues.

And MB battles weight how much again? 20something pounds? x 4 that's not 220lbs.. LOL

[Matej]

Finally installed mine.


http://www.matejblahut.com/gallery/d/1949-1/portraitofabicycle.jpg

[nathanong87]

Finally installed mine.


http://www.matejblahut.com/gallery/d/1949-1/portraitofabicycle.jpg

u wanna go skiing sometime bro? :P
http://www.canibeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lambo-rack.jpg

[nathanong87]

ahh jlee, i didn't realize it, but u asked me about yakima racks a while ago. glad to see u piecing together a good setup

[Vatche]

i love that this thread did so well , and everyone that has a roof rack and posts in this thread uses it. haha.

[s14fbs]

u can use thule trays with yakima stuff? i thought thule was square cross bars vs yakima cylindrical ones. need pix!

yes your correct but they still clamp just fine
heres a pic of my car before paint it was painted about a year ago

as you can see yakima rack and trule trays and its nice and flat no stretch kit and i think the trule looks way sleeker

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/easternbikes1990/IMG_6755.jpg

[boyou2]

I was looking for a roof racks,and someone give me this post link

I gat an old roof rack for BMW/E34,it's slightely the same as shown above,for my 240sx/3dr.

I'll test fitting on it,and i'll let you know if it's fittable or not(with pics if needed)

I know that BMW's roof racks are more easy to find

FYI,to find informations on Yakima.com site,you have to choose 'dealer fit my car tool',and select the right options(Nissan/240sx/89-93 year/3dr for my case),and you'll find all related references ;)

[nathanong87]

yes your correct but they still clamp just fine
heres a pic of my car before paint it was painted about a year ago

as you can see yakima rack and trule trays and its nice and flat no stretch kit and i think the trule looks way sleeker



it would appear that the tray isn't level and sports a reverse rake (front is higher than the rear)

what clips are u using to clip onto the molding over the rear 1/4 windows? the same as me? hrmmmmm

i still adore my stretch kit!

i might* be selling my rack setup. not in college anymore so i'm not taking my bike to campus :down: . i'm still riding bikes though!

[s14fbs]

it would appear that the tray isn't level and sports a reverse rake (front is higher than the rear)

what clips are u using to clip onto the molding over the rear 1/4 windows? the same as me? hrmmmmm

i still adore my stretch kit!

i might* be selling my rack setup. not in college anymore so i'm not taking my bike to campus :down: . i'm still riding bikes though!

q38 clips or w.e same as you and if you sell your rack i got dips on the stretch kit and fairing just saying

[nathanong87]

q38 clips or w.e same as you and if you sell your rack i got dips on the stretch kit and fairing just saying

doubtful that i will part out the fairing, but the stretch kit , 2 steelhead trays, and pounder hound can be parted. i'll let u know buddy!

[s14fbs]

doubtful that i will part out the fairing, but the stretch kit , 2 steelhead trays, and pounder hound can be parted. i'll let u know buddy!

i need a fairing and another trule tray so bad but i hate to spend money of a rack for my car when its not running right now lol

i wanted to be a hella flush miami but with a broken flywheel my time line got pushed further to get the car done

[Duck_Sauce]

for the measurments i just adjusted the q towers on the crossbars untill they clamped down good and tight
heres a picture of were the q clips hook on too (q38 clips)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/ricardo951/0402001424.jpg

Has anyone had problems with the towers not clamping down snug? I'm using q38 clips mounted to the roof. The guy I bought the clips from gave me two types of rubber pads: thin type " a" and thick type "d". Nothing I've done seems to make clamp down tight. Are the pads the problem? Any suggestions?


Here's what I'm running:
Kouki (if it matters)
Used yakima towers with no lock cores
Q38 clips mounted directly to the roof.
Rubber pads thin and thick : type A/ D (as seen on the bottom of the pad)

Thx in advance

[s14fbs]

Has anyone had problems with the towers not clamping down snug? I'm using q38 clips mounted to the roof. The guy I bought the clips from gave me two types of rubber pads: thin type " a" and thick type "d". Nothing I've done seems to make clamp down tight. Are the pads the problem? Any suggestions?


Here's what I'm running:
Kouki (if it matters)
Used yakima towers with no lock cores
Q38 clips mounted directly to the roof.
Rubber pads thin and thick : type A/ D (as seen on the bottom of the pad)

Thx in advance
a u need to move the tower further in on the bar or b u need to adjust the screw so it will clamp tighter

[Duck_Sauce]

I moved the clamps and adjusted the screw tensior but hasn't worked. are ur pads the same thickness all around?

[nathanong87]

u need to move the clamps WIDER* so there is an angle to the towers, rather than just sitting on your roof. my pads are like within an inch of my molding.

[Duck_Sauce]

I clipped to the molding and moved the clamps wider. This has worked pretty well. I'll keep messing around to see if it work jus as well using the clips on the roof. I've also asked the guy to send me (2) more "A" pads. We'll see.

[nathanong87]

I clipped to the molding and moved the clamps wider. This has worked pretty well. I'll keep messing around to see if it work jus as well using the clips on the roof. I've also asked the guy to send me (2) more "A" pads. We'll see.

yea i have used "A" pads on all 3 of the cars that have used the yakima setup and so far i think those are the best. If u have the clips for the roof, i can't see how they will clip to your molding. I have different clips than you as i just reused the ones i had off my old integra sedan

[Duck_Sauce]

Sweet, that reinforces that my rack isn't working because I don't have all A pads. I guess the q38 clips work well on both the molding and the roof. One of the other members (black kouki with tire rack) is also using the same setup.
Have u tried using the q11 clips on the roof? Or have u always used it on the molding?

[nathanong87]

Sweet, that reinforces that my rack isn't working because I don't have all A pads. I guess the q38 clips work well on both the molding and the roof. One of the other members (black kouki with tire rack) is also using the same setup.
Have u tried using the q11 clips on the roof? Or have u always used it on the molding?

i've only tried them on my molding. from just visual comparison, i do not think the clip will grab where the roof is...not sure. never tried.

my rack is currently off the s14 and on my camry

[s14fbs]

i've only tried them on my molding. from just visual comparison, i do not think the clip will grab where the roof is...not sure. never tried.

my rack is currently off the s14 and on my camry

pics of car w/o rack plz have to see this

[nathanong87]

pics of car w/o rack plz have to see this

haha i've had pictures floating around rackless. i only had my rack up when i was riding that day. i prefer to try and get as good of gas mileage other times lol

pm'd

[that_one_coupe]

Anybody know if a beach cruiser will fit on these racks?

[s14fbs]

Anybody know if a beach cruiser will fit on these racks?

yes it will

[that_one_coupe]

YESSSSS, thank you for answering my question

[Corbic]

Anyone get a noticeable loss of MPG with the addition of a roof rack or hitch? I currently own an IS300 (saving up for S13), and as soon as I threw the roof rack on- my MPG went down about 5-7mpg with two DH bikes. Each of my bikes weigh 40-50lbs each.

My plan was to run a hitch on the S13- but it looks like very few have done it, so info is limited. Most class 1 hitches have a tongue weight of 200lbs with a 1 1/4'' receiver for cars. Figuring two DH bikes will weigh around 70-115 lbs both plus the weight of the bike rack- it would already be near the maximum limit for the tongue weight. Put that together with a car that has stiff suspension, the bikes would be bouncing around stressing the hitch quite a bit. But from seeing the photos of a 240 towing a street bike on a trailer, I guess DH mountain bikes wouldn't be too bad.

BTW NSR250, That's a sick bike!

No shit your mileage will suck, it has nothing to do weight but the now giant "parachute" you have on the roof.

Also, do you know what a ton is? A SAE Ton is 2,000lbs.

That means your two Bikes that way 115lbs are no where near close enough to maxing out a class 1 hitch.

[Z_Spool]

Hooray for craigslist. Just picked up my towers and crossbars today for cheap. :)

Also since the measurement info for S13's hasn't been listed yet, I figure I'll help out. (sorry, but I don't have the measurement info for S14's)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Z_Spool/Untitled4.jpg

S13 Coupe (uses Q38 clips F&R): M1=38.125" M2=4" M3=38.25" M4=16"
S13 Hatch (uses Q11 clips F&R): M1=40.125" M2=3" M3=40.5" M4=18"

If you're using a stretch kit on an S13 coupe only the rear measurements change... M3=38.75" M4=30"

[nathanong87]

Hooray for craigslist. Just picked up my towers and crossbars today for cheap. :)

Also since the measurement info for S13's hasn't been listed yet, I figure I'll help out. (sorry, but I don't have the measurement info for S14's)


S13 Coupe (uses Q38 clips F&R): M1=38.125" M2=4" M3=38.25" M4=16"
S13 Hatch (uses Q11 clips F&R): M1=40.125" M2=3" M3=40.5" M4=18"

If you're using a stretch kit on an S13 coupe only the rear measurements change... M3=38.75" M4=30"

great info. when i bought the rack for my integra sedan a couple years back the manual was actually tailored specifically for the integra and gave me this roll up measuring tape to do measurements. To be honest, as long as it's secure and clears your sunroof (if u have one) that's all that matters.

my rack was setup (on my integra) so that when it slid back it was within an inch of hitting the rear crossbar , based on yakima's spec.

No shit your mileage will suck, it has nothing to do weight but the now giant "parachute" you have on the roof.

Also, do you know what a ton is? A SAE Ton is 2,000lbs.

That means your two Bikes that way 115lbs are no where near close enough to maxing out a class 1 hitch.

yea the amount of turbulent air caused by the cross bars and bikes is certainly enough to notice a 5mpg drop,...at least.

[hamsterb0i]

big helpppp

[jspec240]

I think its funny when someone gets their bike rack installed and NOT ONCE have I seen a bike or for that matter anyting else on there.

they look ok but here are my thoughts.

240sx + bike rack withought bike = TRENDY+ DIE and NO RIP... MY :2c:

[bb4_96]

All i want to know is how there can be 6 pages on a roof rack?

[Clutch Dog]

http://www.staticmotion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MG_1785.jpg

Ohh snap.. I wasnt too sure i wanted roof racks cause while i like em i dont have a bike or boards.. if anything i'd use em for this.. does he have a set up on how to attach a set of rubbers? I'll be hauling 15x6's

[jspec240]

Use a shit load of zip ties!!

[Z_Spool]

...does he have a set up on how to attach a set of rubbers?...

Umm... really? You can't figure it out by
A) looking at the picture
B) Just trying it out

Just saying... it's kind of like tying a Christmas tree to your roof. No one right way to do it, just figure it out so it's strapped down secure. He obviously just used a bunch of ratcheting pull straps and bungee cords to secure it to the rack... pretty straight-forward.


I think its funny when someone gets their bike rack installed and NOT ONCE have I seen a bike or for that matter anyting else on there.

they look ok but here are my thoughts.

240sx + bike rack withought bike = TRENDY+ DIE and NO RIP... MY :2c:

Yeah, your right... it's a shame that no one gets any use out of them and just have them for mad-tyte-hellaflush-jdm-drift-points.


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/o0jh/0409091845.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v337/119/42/502942077/n502942077_918706_2829.jpg
i luve 240s with racks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/S13Dan/yokotarack1.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_52da805632896e72abdce1851deffc5d.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/easternbikes1990/IMG_6755.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9519/ohemgee.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q86/Boobalonski/unirack.jpg
http://www.staticmotion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MG_1785.jpg
:tardrim:

[Clutch Dog]

yeah i was about to say.... i havent seen anything other then bikes, cargo totes, and rubbers on the racks. what are you on>?

I'd lke to see a set with snowboards on them. Ive seen subie's like that

[Z_Spool]

I'm sure I'll be able to accommodate that next season. Roads seem to be well taken care of out here even in winter so I can still make it to the slopes even in the S13 as long as it's not gonna snow that day. Otherwise the rack and gear go onto the CR-V.

Edit: but if you look closely the second pic there has a board with the luggage box.

[nathanong87]

yeah i was about to say.... i havent seen anything other then bikes, cargo totes, and rubbers on the racks. what are you on>?

I'd lke to see a set with snowboards on them. Ive seen subie's like that

tell me if yal can see this video ;)

fast forward to 1:19 :hide:
some car meet video thing (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=227155245086)

if u can't see the video then...here, a simple picture. washed it after returning from the slopes!
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1284/dsc0105h.jpg

[Z_Spool]

So far I've only spent $83 on my rack. Craigslist finds and whatnot. I still could have saved a little more if I had gotten different crossbars, but they were brand new, so I jumped on 'em... also got an older style bike tray that sits level.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Z_Spool/bikerack.jpg

All that and I've got room for a board mount or a spare set of rear tires for the track. Once it goes on I doubt if this will ever come off of the car. :p

[heavenboundkevin]

dude these racks are loud. i cant imagine how loud it is with a bike, or surfboard on top. does that fairing really cut the noise down significantly?

[nathanong87]

dude these racks are loud. i cant imagine how loud it is with a bike, or surfboard on top. does that fairing really cut the noise down significantly?

yes significantly

[s14fbs]

dude these racks are loud. i cant imagine how loud it is with a bike, or surfboard on top. does that fairing really cut the noise down significantly?

well i have no a/c and blast pipes and a roof rack and a loud radio windows always down

so its impossible for me to hear the wind on the racks

[Slammed Assassin]

mine is silent. because i always blast the radio

[heavenboundkevin]

sucks that my cars audio wires are jacked. figure id just ask, anyone know how to troubleshoot the audio system?

[s14fbs]

sucks that my cars audio wires are jacked. figure id just ask, anyone know how to troubleshoot the audio system?

just save yourself time and run your own speaker wires to your headunit

[Z_Spool]

just save yourself time and run your own speaker wires to your headunit
this.


Rather than try to fix factory wiring it's always easier (albeit sometimes a bit more labor intensive) and more efficient to wire your stereo independently.




But anywho... back on topic... roof racks. :)

How essential is it to run locks on all four towers for it to be secure? Would just locking one side keep thieves at bay?

[heavenboundkevin]

this.


Rather than try to fix factory wiring it's always easier (albeit sometimes a bit more labor intensive) and more efficient to wire your stereo independently.




But anywho... back on topic... roof racks. :)

How essential is it to run locks on all four towers for it to be secure? Would just locking one side keep thieves at bay?

ITs very essential. 2 locks will not work at all because you can "unhook" one side, and the other will peel right off. make sense? and word i guess i need to study up on wiring, which sucks.

[s14fbs]

i live my life on the edge and run no locks

[Z_Spool]

ITs very essential. 2 locks will not work at all because you can "unhook" one side, and the other will peel right off. make sense? and word i guess i need to study up on wiring, which sucks.

That's why I was thinking more about opposite corners, but yeah I'd rather have everything locked. :)

[nathanong87]

aren't locks sold in 4/8s haha =P

i have locks on all 1towers, both my steelhead trays, and my powderhound rack!

i'd rather have piece of mind!

[Z_Spool]

4, 6, 8, 10... I'll need seven ultimately if I want to lock everything.

[nightferret]

someone should sticky this thread. i dont think i have found so much info on racks for 240s anywhere else.

[godzilla95]

q-towers
48" cross bars
q-38 clips (latch on to the roofing)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs173.snc4/37979_1526446051084_1532642681_31293619_7767273_n. jpg

looks good on a 240 :D

[s14_driver]

tell me if yal can see this video ;)

fast forward to 1:19 :hide:
some car meet video thing (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=227155245086)

if u can't see the video then...here, a simple picture. washed it after returning from the slopes!
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1284/dsc0105h.jpg
nice...i wanna get some snowboard mounts to i can go up to big bear and hit them slopes

[佩恩_]

they just look too good DAMN.

[s14_driver]

nathanong87 how much did you stretch kit cost you?

[nathanong87]

nathanong87 how much did you stretch kit cost you?

like 75$ off ebay, used

[driftsilvias13]

The Fit Kit you'll need from Thule is number 92. Whether or not this fit kit will fit the S14, I can not confirm. Any of you with S14s install Thule racks with Fit Kit 92?

If you get the Short Roof Adapter, you can also put locks on it. I bought a pack of 10 and have 6 cylinders on the rack, the rest of the cylinders can be used for accessory mounts (bike/board/kayak/surf) that will accept a lock cylinder. The locks seem flimsy at best, but I think it's better than nothing.

The older 400 rack will be difficult to find parts for such as the hoods that go on the side of the towers so that you can install a lock cylinder. Many shops should have it, but I think if you get the 400XT, it will make your life easier. There isn't a whole lot of difference between the 400/400XT in terms capacity, just design/shape of the towers that hold the horizontal bars.

I finally bit the bullet and purchased the THULE Fit Kit 92 for my s14. I found a shop carrying it that had 1 in stock! It lists it as the s13 application but no application for the s14. He said another japanese company though had their application the same for the s13 and s14 so I am taking that chance.

I got THULE since I feel like the quality is much better than Yakima at least in my experience in snowboard racks. Gotta find the 400XT towers and bars. Will post pics once I get it setup! Cant wait for snowboarding season!!

[nathanong87]

my rack has moved over to my camry for good =(

[Z_Spool]

I got THULE since I feel like the quality is much better than Yakima at least in my experience in snowboard racks.

I feel the exact opposite, I prefer Yakima's fit & finish far over Thule's. Plus AFAIK Thule is produced in the USA despite being a sweedish company and having "sweeden" all over their products. I prefer Japanese craftsmanship to American. :bow: and yeah, I know how fanboi that sounds, but whatever, just my preference.

[blink182house]

been reading over this thread over the last few days and must say THANKS to all the info you guys have shared, didnt know a thing about racks 2 days ago and now I'm going to be picking up some bars/towers tomorrow I found on CL, ordering clips and trays off ebay, and possibly a fairing if money permits. havent rode my bikes in a few weeks, and need to start using my s13 instead of my truck to drive up to the local trails for good MTB riding, this is the way to go!

[nathanong87]

I feel the exact opposite, I prefer Yakima's fit & finish far over Thule's. Plus AFAIK Thule is produced in the USA despite being a sweedish company and having "sweeden" all over their products. I prefer Japanese craftsmanship to American. :bow: and yeah, I know how fanboi that sounds, but whatever, just my preference.

yea it's just preference. all of which are aesthetic circle vs square tubing. i think thule has a nicer fairing than yakima. but either one will serve it's purpose well!

[fingjosh]

Go buy a wagon thenthrow a roof rack on....

[nathanong87]

what?.......

[NSDCA]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tanks1/IMG_0138.jpg

if anyone is interested i got a thule rack with stretch kit and fit kit from my old s14.

this is the rack that was made for the s14 by thule. $250 local or buyer pays shipping and paypal 4%.

[holemilk00]

I feel the exact opposite, I prefer Yakima's fit & finish far over Thule's. Plus AFAIK Thule is produced in the USA despite being a sweedish company and having "sweeden" all over their products. I prefer Japanese craftsmanship to American. :bow: and yeah, I know how fanboi that sounds, but whatever, just my preference.

Haha you must have a better Yakima rack than I had, I just sold mine after seeing how nice a friends Thule was on his car. I picked up the actual Thule fit kit for a 240 on here a week or so ago and I'm piecing the rack together from there. I'll get it on and pics up in a few weeks.

While I have no real complains about my Yakima rack, it was just flimsy compared to the Thule with the aero bars, which are extremely beefy. I also like the fairing kits on the Thule better than the Yakima because of the angled edges to control more wind and noise.

[ki_JDM_ds]

I have an OEM S13 Nissan roof rack. Rectangle bars. I currently have 5 attachment options Nissan Ski, Navan Ski Attach, Navan 1 Bike, Navan 2 Bike, and a Nissan Snowboard/Ski.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/d7ebcff2.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/42555b25.jpg

Anyone have pics of another OEM Nissan racks? I was going to retrofit a Thule fairing to cut down wind noise.

[BustedS13]

will the next Need For Speed Underground have a roof rack option?

[twentyfour]

heres pics of JLEE car from canada and the awesomeness of roof rack. practical for track. my car behind it soon will have one on aswell.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4704525353_0268542929_b.jpg
http://www.staticmotion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MG_1785.jpg



I just want to say. WoW!! JLEE car is soo F to the ken cool.

[alex_s817]

does anyone have the measurements to set up a yakima on an s14? i have the q38 clips and am trying to get it to fit as good as possible, the between tower measurements would definitely be helpful. thanks

[nathanong87]

all i did was line up the fairing for the wrong and move the rear qtowers as far back as possible (this was all before i bought a stretch kit)

[alex_s817]

the problem im having is getting the towers to clamp down tightly to the roof. im guessing i need to bring them out further toward the edge of the roof on each side? i couldnt decide what adjustment to get set-up first, either the tower placement or the tension on the clamp in the tower

[nathanong87]

no u need to adjust the tower ON the bar itself. move the towers inward.

[alex_s817]

ok cool thanks, im going to go try it out. shouldnt be that difficult, unfortunately its cold out, but im gonna get it on there

[alex_s817]

figured it out. definitely considering a stretch kit at this point, found one for $60 on craigslist so might do it.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/alex_s817/2010-12-08_16-49-24_823.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/alex_s817/2010-12-07_16-20-04_186.jpg

[alex_s817]

and from 2 days ago when i first tried to put the rack on, and it started snowing.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa168/alex_s817/2010-12-04_15-39-20_364.jpg

[Bigsyke]

Part of me wants to see a stock bodied zenki with a roof rack, OE mud guards, Black SE front lip and a OE hood bra.

[imnotniko]

alright so im gettin a rack for my 95 s14 soon and i just wanna make sure im gettin all the parts and the correct ones.. heres my list off the yakima site that comes out to $482 =x if anyone can let me know if this is accurate that would be great thanks.


Q Towers - $159
Q38 Clips - $35
48" Crossbar - $70
38" fairing - $69
Big powderhound - $149

[Purestock240]

can't wait for snowboarding season!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7899/dsc0411.jpg

that your house in the background? knuckin futs

[vlr7]

Great thread. It made me doing some research.

From Thule:
S13 kit should be 092 (quite specific)
http://www2.thule.com/upload/PDFs%20Fitting%20instructions/Kit/092.pdf

S14 kit should be 253 http://www2.thule.com/upload/PDFs%20Fitting%20instructions/Kit/253.pdf

I have just fitted myself on S13 Thule Classic 950 bars with kit 024 which needs to be modified, but will work without any mods at the moment. They just stood in the basement, left from VW Scirocco.

[gallo]

i have the s13 rack but it came with a stretch kit cause i bought it used . . would i benefit from it on a hatch or should i just sell it

[nathanong87]

i have the s13 rack but it came with a stretch kit cause i bought it used . . would i benefit from it on a hatch or should i just sell it

Stretch kit 100%. Do it.

that your house in the background? knuckin futs

Lol no thats my neighbors house

Oh and I might be selling my entire setup... and interest?

[s14fbs]

Oh and I might be selling my entire setup... and interest?

do ittt i sold mine and i dont miss it

its was handy when i rode so much but life happened got older its not to bad

but i did love my rack
i cant belive i sold the whole thing clips trays and all for 175 bucks =(

[nathanong87]

the fux? thats just bad precedent for me. for 175$ i'll keep mine and put it on my camry

[s14fbs]

the fux? thats just bad precedent for me. for 175$ i'll keep mine and put it on my camry

yeah well u have to give thing away when you use all your money on a cool built motor and the timing chain breaks the 3rd day driving lol

its w/e
i actully have one more tray that idk what im going to do with
i sold it to a buddy who rides all the time and will use it and take care of it

i can borrow it if i needed 2
just in case i go to a show and wanna look trendy :axe:

[nathanong87]

u needed a fairing so bad with ur setup

[ki_JDM_ds]

Got some K2 Skis for my OEM rack.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/bce0d071.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/35640642.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/7a70bb63.jpg

[s14fbs]

u needed a fairing so bad with ur setup

yeah ik
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/easternbikes1990/a003d639.jpg

[Z_Spool]

i have the s13 rack but it came with a stretch kit cause i bought it used . . would i benefit from it on a hatch or should i just sell it
no benefit on a hatch, you should just give it to me. ;)
Oh and I might be selling my entire setup... and interest?
out of curiosity, how much would you want for your stretch and your board mount?

[martinez661]

actually the safest way to install a roofrack is to get to the rain gutter and that's where you install the roof rack if you want to carry up to 200 pounds... I have it on my s14 also fits on s13

[martinez661]

http://img3.claspics.com/931/610020/1293603192-978.JPG_m.jpg?1293603529
http://img3.claspics.com/931/610020/1293603187-369.JPG_m.jpg?1293603523
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs448.ash2/72147_160003510687274_100000328780402_351184_16135 73_n.jpg

[martinez661]

I feel the exact opposite, I prefer Yakima's fit & finish far over Thule's. Plus AFAIK Thule is produced in the USA despite being a sweedish company and having "sweeden" all over their products. I prefer Japanese craftsmanship to American. :bow: and yeah, I know how fanboi that sounds, but whatever, just my preference.

yakima is not japanese it's a company based in Oregon US.

[imnotniko]

Got some K2 Skis for my OEM rack.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/bce0d071.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/35640642.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/ki_JDM_ds/ZWhip/7a70bb63.jpg



that shizzz is sickkkkk. how much ya get it for?

[Z_Spool]

yakima is not japanese it's a company based in Oregon US.

I didn't say it was a japanese-owned company.
I could be wrong but as far as my knowledge goes:
THULE=Swedish company, American made products.
YAKIMA=American company, Japanese made products.

[ki_JDM_ds]

that shizzz is sickkkkk. how much ya get it for?

Skis = $35
OEM Rack = Time & $$$ :)

[nathanong87]

http://img3.claspics.com/931/610020/1293603192-978.JPG_m.jpg?1293603529



nice setup!

[martinez661]

I didn't say it was a japanese-owned company.
I could be wrong but as far as my knowledge goes:
THULE=Swedish company, American made products.
YAKIMA=American company, Japanese made products.

NOPE, american company, american product from Beaverton, Oregon, it is also made in other states which I don't remember exactly other than Arcata, calif. not one piece is made in japan it traces its roots in Yakima WA (yakima = valley of many bears)native american language not japanese word(just in case no one knows where the word yakima came from.

[driftsilvias13]

If anyone needs a Yakima Rack in socal I have one for sale. Q towers, load bars. boa bike holder. All you need are the q38 clips.

[martinez661]

my piece of crap 240sx, it's my fav. car though.http://img4.claspics.com/235/525265/1294181059-212.JPG_m.jpg?1294181944

[martinez661]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs574.snc3/31287_117377101616582_100000328780402_170529_71590 49_n.jpg

[Z_Spool]

NOPE, american company, american product from Beaverton, Oregon, it is also made in other states which I don't remember exactly other than Arcata, calif. not one piece is made in japan it traces its roots in Yakima WA (yakima = valley of many bears)native american language not japanese word(just in case no one knows where the word yakima came from.

Well whad'ya know bout that... seems as though I've been misinformed, I do appologize. :)

[martinez661]

Well whad'ya know bout that... seems as though I've been misinformed, I do appologize. :)

it's just that I've been using roof racks for almost 8 years now since I started cycling
that's why I learned unnecessary things about roof racks.

[fueled by hate]

got good use out of mine the other day...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/giynmgs/concert112.jpg

[Rezist89]

would like to see some s13 coupes with it, stretch kit

[JDMgravy.]

Hey guys been reading through this thread after deciding i really need a roof rack to haul my wheels and tyres to practice days as i cant fit enough in my coupe.

Im from England so would have to get the Yakima stuff shipped which would be mega expensive. Cant find any dealers over here that sell that Yakima stuff either.

Plenty of places sell the Thule gear though. Found this link earlier in the thread about the Yakima Q38 clips..

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/product-pdf/yakima-q38-clip-instructions.pdf

And found an online dealer over here who sells the Thule racks for the Legacy Wagon and Lexus ES300.

http://www.roof-racks-uk.co.uk/cgi-bin/select-roof-bars-racks.cgi?man=Subaru&model=Legacy

So i was kinda guessing/hoping, seeing as the Yakima Q38 clips fit Subaru Legacy's, Lexus ES300 and of course the Coupe's, that a Thule kit made to fit the other cars would possibly fit my Coupe?

Maybe a long shot but what do you reckon?

Thanks in advance!

[boyou2]

if you're looking at this link:

Yakima Racks - Q Clips 38 / Q38 Clips - Fits Ford Hyundai Jaguar Lexus Mitsubishi Nissan Toyota Subaru Car Roof Racks (http://www.orsracksdirect.com/yakima-racks-q-clip-38-toyota-nissan-mitsubishi-lexus-hyundai-jaguar-subaru-car-rack.html)

there are same references, so I think it'll be ok.

I was crossing references with Thule, and I found that the 950 adaptor+762 bars+009 kit, will fit on 240sx HB

[Super_OK_S13]

Picked up the older SST bases for 20$ with y6 and y30 clips. I just modified the y30s to clip under the trim piece. (Basically bent a lip on the end). Has anyone had experience with that piece being a decent point to anchor the clips?

I haven't had anything up there yet but I'd like to make q basket out of wood with extra feet on the bottom to spread the weight out a little more and put my stanley boxes full of RC car equipment on top of the basket.

The wooden broomsticks are temporary. I'll be using aluminum bars instead.

Pics for reference.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/080f1797.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/84118ae0.jpg

Before I cut the bars to length.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/2365356a.jpg

[nathanong87]

is that the trim piece?

if so, that's what i used on my s14 ... and i had the rack on my car for like a good year. high speed whatever. it's cool

[gerson408]

NOPE, american company, american product from Beaverton, Oregon, it is also made in other states which I don't remember exactly other than Arcata, calif. not one piece is made in japan it traces its roots in Yakima WA (yakima = valley of many bears)native american language not japanese word(just in case no one knows where the word yakima came from.


i think people want em because they think its jdm or some shit

[irax]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs574.snc3/31287_117377101616582_100000328780402_170529_71590 49_n.jpg

wait.... where is the roof rack?