Bike Racks

[JamesM]

Alright, alright, I know that I'll be spoiling the lines of my 993, but does anyone know if a Roof Mounted Bike rack system is available for the 993. 'er indoors in getting a tad irratated that I keep borrowing her car. Options available:

1. Try and find a rack for the 993

2. Buy another run-around for when I need it (Bike Rack attached)

3. Chop in the 993 for a 996 and get a Porsche Official Bike Rack (and I think that I'll pick up a new Porsche Road Bike at the same time).

Ideas?


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[willisit]

All three..

1. Find the rack and buy it - however, don't fit it - it'll look awful. But at least you'll have a Porsche approved accessory.

2. The obvious choice here...

3. On second thoughts... keep the 993

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[JamesM]

Quote: Originally posted by willisit on 15 May 2003

All three..1. Find the rack and buy it - however, don't fit it - it'll look awful. But at least you'll have a Porsche approved accessory.

LOL

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[manek]

James, did you ever find a bike rack for the 993? May be in the market for one myself...

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[graham_mitchell]

There are several options! Thule has been recommended to me.

http://www.thule.de

I am looking for one too. Maybe we can do a group buy?

There is also this one, which looks interesting because it fits on the back of a 911 (see photo). Costs USD 200:

http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=Performance+Bike+and+Ski+Rack&productid=104581&producttype=20




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[manek]

On hunting about, I find a few people have reported problems with the Performance Products on on the back. Most seem to have gone for the roof-mounted jobbie which, I gather (haven't tried it), fits easily onto the roof rails of a 993.

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[graham_mitchell]

And there's a Tequipment (Porsche) bike rack too:

http://www2.uk.porsche.com/isapi/english/gbr/accessories/911teq/item.asp?id=175&kat=Touring




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[manek]

Yes, I wonder how many squillions they want for that?

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[bellies]

I got a roof rack for the 993 6 months ago cost about £80 with lockable fittings from
www.roofracks.co.uk
. With a box on it gets a bit light at 110mph ( I think the box starts to act like a wing) below that no probs but with a bike on shouldn't be a problem you'll just need the fittings to take a bike. As far as you're 3rd option getting a 996 well you've obviously got more money than sense!

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