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crateish · 07-10-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackswan

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2012301961

Having mine installed this week. Gonna use a Thule Apex Swing Away Bike Rack with it.

My wife and I are new here in Pennsylvania and plan to take advantage of the great biking possibilities.

ChrisBlair · 07-10-2012, 05:17 PM

Plastidip the roof, and get some rope

SandmanSS · 08-01-2012, 06:39 AM

I'm putting a class 1 on mine for my bikes because Frankly I don't want to drive another car now that I have the Camaro; I'm smitten. My Expedition will continue to haul the kayaks and pull the boat.

Plus it intimidates the other cyclists when you pull up to a race/event in a Camaro haulin' your bikes.....you get in their heads man!

CamaroKevin · 08-01-2012, 08:39 AM

The guy isn't far off in his thinking... I thought about putting a removable bike rack on, but quickly dismissed the fact that I'd rather not carry it on the backof my Camaro for fear of scratching the paint.
Look for a removable bike rack from pep boys and see if it will fit Camaros'. Like many others said, I would not recommend installing roof racks or bike racks, but a non-permanent option may be the better way to go. They literally just hang over the trunk until you shut the lid over it.
Msg me for the name of it. I believe I still have the box and can get the name of it for you.

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cmb74656 · 01-13-2013, 07:05 PM

I was watching SPEED today and saw a commercial for Sea Sucker. They make vacuum mounts for all kinds of items including bike racks that hold up to three bikes.

2010 Indy Pace Car · 01-14-2013, 08:09 AM

I've been doing Tri's for four years... I just bought a truck to haul the bike in. I wanted a truck for $5K that I could throw away in a few years. Three days into the search, I found myself $57K lighter in the wallet. But it sure does haul my Tri-Bike nicely in the bed! The Pace car stays virgin..

l008com · 01-14-2013, 08:13 AM

My Camaro only cost about $28,500 to begin with. And my cheap blazer cost me $3800. But using a truck just to haul a 40# bike is a tad overkill

The blazer has boat duty only.

ChrisZXWJ · 01-14-2013, 10:29 AM

I just wanted to add a picture of my car to the mix. I used a bolt on hitch from Curt. Took about 10 minutes to install, with 5 minutes trying to figure out what I did wrong because it was so easy. Works well to carry two road bikes on a Thule rack.

blackf250 · 04-17-2013, 07:45 PM

old post but had to take a pic. really hate doing this but with a few towels and being carful it can be done.. wish i had a hitch..
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ctureid=102215

SSGUNNER · 04-17-2013, 08:21 PM

This is very disturbing.

Rhyder · 04-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jleinaweaver

might as well put in a trailer hitch too.

might be a good option actually, buy a hidden hitch for the car, then you could get one of the bike racks that goes on a hitch for the few times you need it, but when you dont the hitch is hidden. Plus doesn't hammer your paint.

heres a nice one.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2012302252

sorry had wrong one there, now its the right one

06_warrior · 04-17-2013, 09:01 PM

Neither

JRT · 04-18-2013, 01:56 AM

Get a Volvo!

rberns · 04-18-2013, 03:44 AM

The only RACK that should go into or onto this car should be measured in cups.

07-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#142
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Plastidip the roof, and get some rope __________________

08-01-2012, 06:39 AM	#143
SandmanSS Drives: 87 IrocZ-2010 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 40 View My Garage	I'm putting a class 1 on mine for my bikes because Frankly I don't want to drive another car now that I have the Camaro; I'm smitten. My Expedition will continue to haul the kayaks and pull the boat. Plus it intimidates the other cyclists when you pull up to a race/event in a Camaro haulin' your bikes.....you get in their heads man! __________________ SandmanSS Texas Hill Country

01-13-2013, 07:05 PM	#145
cmb74656 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/BLI A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 980	I was watching SPEED today and saw a commercial for Sea Sucker. They make vacuum mounts for all kinds of items including bike racks that hold up to three bikes. __________________ Dan Wheldon (1978-2011) MODS: RX Performance catch can, Jegs CAI, ZL1 grille, chrome license plate frame, GM locking gas cap, Defender Worx chrome DRL bezels, GM molded splash guards, Oracle LED side markers, DRLs, tag lights and reverse lamps, Technostalgia Rapid Fire tail lamps, Vitesse shift paddle extenders, MBRP cat back. FUTURE: long tube headers, front splitter, slotted/drilled rotors, leather console and e-brake handle boot, remote fuel door and rear seat release, sway bars and bushings. WISH LIST: Edelbrock E-Force SC, LS3 conversion

01-14-2013, 10:29 AM	#148
ChrisZXWJ Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 12	I just wanted to add a picture of my car to the mix. I used a bolt on hitch from Curt. Took about 10 minutes to install, with 5 minutes trying to figure out what I did wrong because it was so easy. Works well to carry two road bikes on a Thule rack. Attached Images

04-17-2013, 08:21 PM	#150
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08-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#144
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	The guy isn't far off in his thinking... I thought about putting a removable bike rack on, but quickly dismissed the fact that I'd rather not carry it on the backof my Camaro for fear of scratching the paint. Look for a removable bike rack from pep boys and see if it will fit Camaros'. Like many others said, I would not recommend installing roof racks or bike racks, but a non-permanent option may be the better way to go. They literally just hang over the trunk until you shut the lid over it. Msg me for the name of it. I believe I still have the box and can get the name of it for you. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

01-14-2013, 08:09 AM	#146
2010 Indy Pace Car NCCOA Ch 1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - Z4Z # 44 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 298 View My Garage	I've been doing Tri's for four years... I just bought a truck to haul the bike in. I wanted a truck for $5K that I could throw away in a few years. Three days into the search, I found myself $57K lighter in the wallet. But it sure does haul my Tri-Bike nicely in the bed! The Pace car stays virgin..

01-14-2013, 08:13 AM	#147
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 720	My Camaro only cost about $28,500 to begin with. And my cheap blazer cost me $3800. But using a truck just to haul a 40# bike is a tad overkill The blazer has boat duty only.

04-17-2013, 07:45 PM	#149
blackf250 Drives: 91 camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: colorado Posts: 1	old post but had to take a pic. really hate doing this but with a few towels and being carful it can be done.. wish i had a hitch.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/pictur...ctureid=102215

04-17-2013, 09:01 PM	#152
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04-18-2013, 01:56 AM	#153
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04-18-2013, 03:44 AM	#154
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