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Can anyone recommend a trunk bike rack over oem spoiler?

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Old 05-24-11, 05:28 AM
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Default Can anyone recommend a trunk bike rack over oem spoiler?

Looking for a bike rack that will fit over stock spoiler, can anyone recommend one? I know there are some bike riders on here!
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roof rack.

do.

it!
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I recommend that you remove the spoiler.
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Originally Posted by breadbeat
I recommend that you remove the spoiler.
hehehehehehe i second that notion
Old 05-24-11, 06:22 PM
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Default Trailer Hitch Bike Rack

Look into getting a trailer hitch and a hitch bike rack attachment. This will keep your bike/s clear away from the body of your car and the possibility of body damage. There are some good threads on this if you search archives for "trailer hitch". You just DIY bolt the hitch to your car.
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I fondly remember threads where people's trunks were pushed in and damaged due to their bike rack.
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i spotted this today on rack of a Subaru that may give you a idea with spoiler on the car
saris 2 or 3
[IMG][/IMG]

then there the Saris Sentinel 3
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/saris...k-id19651.html
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[QUOTE=neojungle1;6418276]i spotted this today on rack of a Subaru that may give you a idea with spoiler on the car
saris 2 or 3
[IMG][/IMG]



Thats hideous!! Just remember that it will be almost impossible to open your trunk with this god-awful apparatus attached and bike on-board. Also any hooligan with a harbor freight pocket knife will soon be molesting your precious bike after he slashes through those wimpy straps while you're inside starbucks waiting for your venti double no-whip mocha frappachino. Please consider a roof rack! Or if you are more concerned about looks like me, take the front wheel off and put your bike in the back seat,,,,,,,, it will fit!
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i agree but bike rack are not meant to be styles item on any car there serve a purpose..i trial ride as soon as i get home i take the bike rack off ,it **** me off when i have idiots in my area buying Thule to put it on there car and rice it out i even ask you ride and there like "nah it look hot and S***"

also i dont recommend puting in the bike in the back seat it will fit but it will dirty your interior or and even worst rip your seat up not worth it ,or sale your gs and get BMW 3 series and by the factory bike rack

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Default Trailer Hitch for Bikes covered on CL numerous times

I think a trailer hitch is a better solution.

I don't think they look so terrible , especially if you can appreciate the overall practicality.

Search terms: "trailer + hitch + bike"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sea...archid=6643790


Good luck!
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