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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Default Bike Rack/Kayak Rack for the tc?

Was just thinking about this last night.

If and whever I do decide to get a tc, is there a bike rack out yet for the tc? A roof mounted to be more specific? Or can one go on the roof, b/c of the sun roof(s)?

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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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My first mod was a 1 1/4 receiver rack (installed today) and a low profile Hollywood Pro Rider bike rack cut down to one tray. I had a roof rack on my previous ride ( a very similar body style Saab 900) but it would be criminal to cover up the glass roof of a tC. Also much lower scratch potential with the receiver rack, and It comes off easier than a full roof rack mess on days I'm not planning to bike. Also better mileage than a roof rack since its in the car's draft, not above it making wind noise.

I had to get a custom install from some rednecks since no one has stock hitches to fit a tC yet. ($279 and they drove my car around a few miles) As for the kayak, maybe get a little one and put it inside? J/k
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by blitzcat
My first mod was a 1 1/4 receiver rack (installed today) and a low profile Hollywood Pro Rider bike rack cut down to one tray. I had a roof rack on my previous ride ( a very similar body style Saab 900) but it would be criminal to cover up the glass roof of a tC. Also much lower scratch potential with the receiver rack, and It comes off easier than a full roof rack mess on days I'm not planning to bike. Also better mileage than a roof rack since its in the car's draft, not above it making wind noise.

I had to get a custom install from some rednecks since no one has stock hitches to fit a tC yet. ($279 and they drove my car around a few miles) As for the kayak, maybe get a little one and put it inside? J/k
Thanks man,

Reply appreciated......got any pics? or would you mind taking any? The kayak was a shot in the dark , but I was just feeling out who has done what. The bike rack would be first.

if you you want you can shoot them over to

r.levering@insightbb.com

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Its night time so the only lighting is from my 420EX speedlight. Just the hitch installed.

The rack is at work, but as seen here: http://www.hollywoodracks.com/2&3.htm#prorider2
Another that would look good is the Uhaul. http://www.bikemania.biz/photos/CSGHitchRack-2.jpg

It does not come out as far as the body panels, and its black/barely visible when not being nuked by a flash. The whole mess adds about 12-18 lbs to the car, and bolts to the bottom of the spare tire well. Sorry not getting into the gravel for more pics of that.
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thanks man,

i will have to look into those for sure!
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