Custom DIY roof rack?

[KAs14slider]

Hi guys, I was trying to do roof rack research but didn't come up with anything on building a custom roof rack for my s14 to carry wheels to events. Has anyone made a custom rack specifically for hauling wheels? Any write ups anywhere on what you can use to make one?

[yomisiu]

Has anyone made a custom rack specifically for hauling wheels?

theres this guy

http://i25.lulzimg.com/22b9a7.jpg

sorry no details. but someone on here might have some info

[h2v7]

i seen just normal roof rack with tires strapped on it?

[WERDdabuilder]

not a roof rack but yeah...dont know who the owner of the car is.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MHfhu_t5KII/SwPNG01wgRI/AAAAAAAAAo0/PdWscjo-jxc/s1600/IMG_1405.jpg

wouldnt something like this be illegal due to not being able to see out the hatch?

[spectra]

Top ones good, spare bumper if needed.

[TheRealSy90]

Spare? I only see one bumper.

[GnarKiller]

don't think there would be any legal issues with this at all.

[FunnyVictor86]

Before going out and spending money you should try something like this first. You could even lay them horizontally and strapping them down.

http://www.davemiranda.com/images/roof-rack-vettetotrack.jpg

[C-unit]

How would the roof hold up with 200+lb resting on top?

[brndck]

a regular roof rack should work fine. the weight rests on the roof, the rack is just to have something to strap em to.

[Johny5]

the point of a roof rack is to transfer weight to the pillars, which can easily take 4 wheels worth of weight

[nomoremk2]

Why make a custom rack? Yakima makes all the parks for you. I believe if you mix and match you can even get a Thule setup to work for you. Although assuming your car is gutted since you're doing events you should have plenty of room for wheels in there. There was a thread on here that had every part number for the Yakima parts. Try searching for that or just wait for one to go up for sale.

[Psycho 240 Freak]

Plus adding a roof rack gives you an extra 100 hp. Then an additional 100 hp for each bike you put up there.

[Matej]

Install a removable hitch and tug a small trailer when you need to.
Racks are ugly.


http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/350sxVert/Trailer/IMG_2915.jpg
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/350sxVert/Trailer/IMG_3038.jpg
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/parts-sale-wanted-bmw-m3-m5-m6-x5m-x6m-1-m-coupe-alpina-models/112570d1280961760t-harbor-freight-trailer-e36-dlan-hitch-img_4288-large-.jpg

[codyace]

Install a removable hitch and tug a small trailer when you need to.
Racks are ugly.

Agreed. One-Lap of America does it right:
http://www.codyace.com/albums/album381/onelap1_067.sized.jpg

http://www.codyace.com/albums/album381/onelap1_088.sized.jpg

Jim has one for his 240 (terrible pic from forever ago)...works great!
http://www.codyace.com/albums/album234/Img_0271.sized.jpg

[curbhuggerrps13]

+1 for the hitch. keep your bumper on and the wheels off your roof

[soreballz]

wouldnt something like this be illegal due to not being able to see out the hatch?
Nah, it's fine. As long as you have both outside mirrors, you don't need to be able to see out the rear window.
That applies to Cali, anyway. I can't vouch for other states.

[KAs14slider]

Well, thanks for the ideas guys. I was thinking of the hitch thing, that would be cool. But I was just at my friend's work and the owner has a lot of random car parts and shit laying around. I spotted a beat looking thule roof rack. No idea what car it came off of but I got it for $10 bucks. I'm sure I could modify it to work. I might just need to get s14 clips and adapt them to it.