G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Anybody know of any roof rack or bike rack that will fit these cars?

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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Anybody know of any roof rack or bike rack that will fit these cars?

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No, but if it helps, I can tell you a 55cm Litespeed fits in the trunk (wheels off, obviously)
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Get one of these:



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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I'd actually really like to know about a snowboard rack. There's now way my snowboard would fit through the ski slot behind the rear armrest.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Anybody know of any roof rack or bike rack that will fit these cars?

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Don't off-hand know of any roof racks.

I fitted a Thule adjustable rack--the type with the four round rubber bumpers that look like pipe insulation--to the trunk, but it was a bit tricky.

In particular, where the bottom of the trunk meets the ridge on the bumper, the hooks would not work. So I wrapped the nylon straps around the bottom of the trunk and hooked the fittings to the edges of two holes in the metal inner panel of the trunk.

These two holes are near the bottom (when closed) of the trunk lid, one on the right that the grab handle plugs into, and the other on the left in about a mirror image location. You have to pop out the black plastic grab handle, then remove some of the fasteners for the felt liner and peel it back to access the openings. I also had to modify the shape of the metal hooks on the rack straps. I left the grab handle off, and cut a 1" by 4" flap over the left opening so I could reinstall the felt liner.

In addition, I had a local shop install 3M clear film where the rubber bumpers contact the paint--about a 4" by 18" piece at the front of the trunk, and a 4" high piece all the way across the bottom starting at the crease line. Both pieces were wrapped around the edges of the trunk.

I can confirm that a 58 CM Specialized Roubaix will fit standing up just in front of the back seat (with the front wheel removed). I put it in rear wheel first from the passsenger side. The crank and pedals have to be in just the right position, and the handle bars turned 90 degrees to the right, IIRC. I did this just once to try it, used blankets etc. to protect the seat and rugs, but I don't recommend it.

If you are interested in the trunk rack install I can take some pictures and attempt to post them.
 
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