05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Bike Racks

Would anybody know if there were such a thing that would safely fit onto a Mustang ? & Thank-You for taking the time. Ed
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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i think with some careful placement you could put a universal trunk deal on it.

i have been wanting a roof rack system for mine though. would help dearly
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Awh there's always the back seat
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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when i towed my fathers bike down to williamsburg va, it went in the trunk with the pass through. I want to get a thule or whichever roof rack though.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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It's an 80 mile round trip for me every Sunday to ride the mountain bike trails at Markham Park and I use a rack called Bones , which is made by Saris. I've never had any problems using it and I run 80 on the freeways getting there. I'll take a picture this Sunday while it's on the car and you can see how it fits ...
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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I use a SportRack bike rack. Well-made hook-shaped thing that holds four bikes.

It fits in the square receiver of my Class 1 trailer hitch. I like it because nothing ever touches the car. I remove the front wheels from the bikes for more ground clearance.

Craig
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 05YellowGT
It's an 80 mile round trip for me every Sunday to ride the mountain bike trails at Markham Park and I use a rack called Bones , which is made by Saris. I've never had any problems using it and I run 80 on the freeways getting there. I'll take a picture this Sunday while it's on the car and you can see how it fits ...
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These are indestructable and great fit without scratching up the car!

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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OK , here's the pictures ... I use a piece of micro fiber cloth under each of the rubber feet. I also changed the side straps so they hook under the wheel well instead of the side of the trunk lid. As I said , I run 80-85mph and the bike doesn't move around at all ...
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Any idea as to the cost? Would it fit a bike like this:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...AL._SS384_.jpg
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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I got mine shortly after getting my car and that was almost 3 years ago so I don't remember exactly what I payed , but I think it was around $100 or a little less. The cost varies as to how many bikes it will hold , the red one above holds 3 bikes and cost a little more. As far a holding the bike you show , I think it probably would , but I can't say for sure. My cannondale is a full suspension too and I just put it on at an angle ...
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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So even though it doesn't have the typical top bar in between the handle bars and the seat it works by tilting it?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Tilt it, or just get one of these for around 30 bucks... An adapter for your bike so that it can be carried by one of these type bike racks.

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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 05YellowGT
I got mine shortly after getting my car and that was almost 3 years ago so I don't remember exactly what I payed , but I think it was around $100 or a little less. The cost varies as to how many bikes it will hold , the red one above holds 3 bikes and cost a little more. As far a holding the bike you show , I think it probably would , but I can't say for sure. My cannondale is a full suspension too and I just put it on at an angle ...
More people with bike racks!!! hey 05Yellow I just got a Saris rack, it seems pretty nice, but have you had any problems with it diggin into the bumper? I seem to have 2 soft spots right where the lower legs sit on the bumper, It's started to make nice dents into the bumper now Do you mount yours sllightly off center? I was just asking on another thread about hiches, but between the actual hitch and then buying a rack... they can get kinda costly!

Hope you have some insight!
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Jason , mine sits dead center and on the flat surface , which is pretty solid so I don't get any dents. Are you putting the legs on the sloping surface , that may not be as solid ? I also put a piece of microfiber cloth under each foot , so there's no marring ...
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 05YellowGT
Jason , mine sits dead center and on the flat surface , which is pretty solid so I don't get any dents. Are you putting the legs on the sloping surface , that may not be as solid ? I also put a piece of microfiber cloth under each foot , so there's no marring ...
Hmm, yea after studying the pictures I noticed that the top feet are actually on your trunk, where I had mine at the base of my rear window. I'll try moving the whole thing down some, it's interesting after poking around on the bumper, I think there are 2 unsupported spots on the sloped area as you mentioned that happen to fall right where the feet sit!! Kinda silly.. If I move it down some I might not have that problem as you suggested though! I'll give it a try tonight

Thanks for the reply!!
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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here are the prices for the bones kits
http://www.saris.com/c-15-.aspx
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