Bike Rack for coupe - Page 2

kytran40 · 03-11-2004, 05:43 PM

any bike rack would make the G ugly

kytran40
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Jonnny · 03-11-2004, 05:57 PM

I don't have any info on bike racks for the G, but I don't know why everyone keeps talking about the look of a rack on the G. Most people don't put racks on their cars to help with looks. He asked if anyone knows a rack that will fit a G. Just answer the guys question.

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ballin215style · 03-11-2004, 06:07 PM

i cant believe that you would even want to put any sort of "rack" on your G~ the only "rack" i want on my car are the ones on a nice blonde haired bimbo!~

2004 G35 Coupe | 5-speed | Diamond Graphite/Graphite | Premium

bizz · 03-11-2004, 06:32 PM

vimish · 07-02-2009, 03:38 PM

Bike rack adapter kit for G37/G35, designed to work with the Rocky Mounts Pitchfork
After months of searching with finding a solution, I finally had a discrete bike rack fabricated for the G37/G35. The main mount is heavy duty, made of 3/16" plate steel, slides behind the rear license plate, and has dual 1" square receivers extending just below the license plate. The bike is secured with a Rocky Mounts Pitchfork roof rack tray mounted at 90 degrees. Twin 7/8" solid steel bars are bolted to the tray. The bars slide into the receivers and are secured with two bolts. With zero side-to-motion and minimal fore/aft motion, the setup is superior to any hitch mount bike rack. The final look is exceptionally clean. When mounted, the bike appears to float behind the car. When not mounted, the two receivers peer below the license plate, I color matched the paint, so it's not really noticeable.
The base plate requires four 3/8” holes drilled into the G37/G35 aluminum bumper. The holes are behind the license plate, so they are never noticeable. Basically, this design will work for any car where the license plate is mounted in front of a metal bumper.
The kit is solid. Didn’t budge when the 180 lb. welder stood on it!
Will fit either a road bike or a mountain bike.
If you are interested, send me a PM.

Pics can be viewed at:
Bike rack adapter kit for G37 or G35 - Windows Live

ganymede · 07-02-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vimish

Bike rack adapter kit for G37/G35, designed to work with the Rocky Mounts Pitchfork
After months of searching with finding a solution, I finally had a discrete bike rack fabricated for the G37/G35. The main mount is heavy duty, made of 3/16" plate steel, slides behind the rear license plate, and has dual 1" square receivers extending just below the license plate. The bike is secured with a Rocky Mounts Pitchfork roof rack tray mounted at 90 degrees. Twin 7/8" solid steel bars are bolted to the tray. The bars slide into the receivers and are secured with two bolts. With zero side-to-motion and minimal fore/aft motion, the setup is superior to any hitch mount bike rack. The final look is exceptionally clean. When mounted, the bike appears to float behind the car. When not mounted, the two receivers peer below the license plate, I color matched the paint, so it's not really noticeable.
The base plate requires four 3/8” holes drilled into the G37/G35 aluminum bumper. The holes are behind the license plate, so they are never noticeable. Basically, this design will work for any car where the license plate is mounted in front of a metal bumper.
The kit is solid. Didn’t budge when the 180 lb. welder stood on it!
Will fit either a road bike or a mountain bike.
If you are interested, send me a PM.

Pics can be viewed at:
Bike rack adapter kit for G37 or G35 - Windows Live

I too am an avid, though admittedly relatively novice, cyclist (Le Tour starts in only 2 days!) While I've no interest in putting my bike on (or for that matter NEAR) my G, I really like what you've done here. More importantly... SWEET BIKE man!! Bet that thing freakin FLYS. Looks all carbon fiber, right? Effin sweet bike man.

Nice G too

sprocket2 · 07-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Vimish,
while I hate the idea of a bike rack on my G (I'm going away for the weekend and told the wife we're taking her Acura if the bikes go), but I like what you did. It looks like a great solution to the problem.

cbanker · 07-07-2009, 12:24 PM

I almost bought the Bird rack, but decided to try out a Saris Bones rack first to try to save some money. The Bones works fine on my G35 coupe 6MT with spoiler.

I set the legs so that the bottom ones are right where the truck lid meets the bumper and the top a few inches behind the front of the spoiler. I hook all 6 hooks onto the trunk lid (top, bottom and sides). I've used it several times and it has always been secure and has not caused any damage or scratches on the car.