roof racks on my skyline

[muck]

is it possible to get them on my r33?

im getting annoyed by having to drive the daily runner on the weekends.. just so i can ride my bike

[PranK]

oh i know what you mean... but i am prolly going to opt for a tow ball and bike rack...

[Pva_Glue]

haha there is one skyline wiht roof rack in eastern state...

I was reding post at http://www.skylinesdownunder.com

do search!

I wnat one too cuz so I can put my kayak!

[Jamezilla]

Good timing! I just ordered some.

Thule brand racks through Roof Carrier Systems here in Melb.

$295 for racks - $135 for extender kit to take my bike carrier.

Getting them fitted on Saturday - will take photos

[PranK]

great! Thanks! i look forward to seeing them.

still not sure if i want racks on my car yet tho..

[Ozzy]

I'd be interested also....for my surfski.....otherwise, I have to take the wife's Corolla....and that's just not cricket. Prank...u mentioned a towball....does anyone know of anyone that does towbars for Skyline coupes ?????R33 of course!

[PranK]

i have seen a towball on a '33 GTR before... i'd get one of the ones you can take off (so you can't see it).

[enilyks33r]

I have towbar on my R33GTS25T, I had it custom made by Carasel at Moorebank. It was about $350 fitted and wired.

I pulled a car trailer to and from Melbourne without problems (1400kgs on way back) even though the bar is rated at 1000kgs.

I do have a slight contact between one exhaust bracket on LHS of muffler but have had time to have it reshaped. My taillightparkers no longer work on the combination switch but work from foglight switch, I suspect the additional load from the trailer lights may have fried the combination switch so relays may be need if you want to tow rather than carry a bike.

[dojobi]

My R33 came with roof racks. They're apparently an option from the factory. I've never used them, but they fit perfectly (as you'd expect from the factory).

I may be interested in selling them if someone makes a nice offer...

[Jamezilla]

Mic33R: Do you have a photo of them on your car?

I could be interested depending how the Thule ones fit tomorrow.

I will take camera to shop with me. Thule racks are $295 new.

[cooks44]

Ah good - I was hoping I could get some racks that would fit... Wanna put skis on them this winter!

[muck]

wow.. this is good news.. i might actually be able to take the line out with teh bike.. makes for a good double.... getting home im comfort for the first time! after some hard down hill work

[PranK]

Originally posted by enilyks33r

I have towbar on my R33GTS25T, I had it custom made by Carasel at Moorebank. It was about $350 fitted and wired.

I pulled a car trailer to and from Melbourne without problems (1400kgs on way back) even though the bar is rated at 1000kgs.

I do have a slight contact between one exhaust bracket on LHS of muffler but have had time to have it reshaped. My taillightparkers no longer work on the combination switch but work from foglight switch, I suspect the additional load from the trailer lights may have fried the combination switch so relays may be need if you want to tow rather than carry a bike.

are you able to take the tow ball part off? i wouldn't want it there all the time...

have you got any pics?

[dojobi]

I haven't got a photo of them, but I'll see what I can do next week.

[dojobi]

I just went to put my roof racks on and I noticed they don't say Nissan on them anywhere (unless it's in Japanese, which I can't read), so they MAY not actually be genuine Nissan ones. I was told they were, though and they do fit perfectly.

[enilyks33r]

Prank,

The towbar is behind the bumper skin and the neck unbolts and then is is invisable execpt for the 7 pin connector. It would be easy to mount the connector so it cannot be seen.

[Merli]

They look like they'd hurt the car

I was thinking about getting some for the trip down to the snows next month, but by the looks of those clamps, they aren't going anywhere NEAR my car...

[Jamezilla]

OK - just under 3 months and I get my car back Yay!

Here are promised photos of Thule racks:

Just been to IKEA

Couldn't be bothered removing the bike carriers before loading up with a new desk and coffee table

Pads on roof are soft rubber, clamping arms are plastic-coated.

Racks and bike carriers all made by Thule.

[Jamezilla]

Don't know what the hell is going on with my posts - but anyway...

Merli: The clamps are very soft plastic and grip onto the rubber part of the window surround. The pads are all rubber - their impact on the car was a MAJOR concern for me - but they are fine.

I need the car to be practical, so had to get something - but these are much softer and car-friendly than I thought

[MM2death]

Jamezilla. Your car is mad.

Scott.

PS: Sorry if this is OT.