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Rogue Leader · 04-22-2010, 09:42 AM

See I had a different problem with my trunkrack on my Camaro. The lip hooks I could get on, it was the side hooks that hook to the sides of the trunk lid that I kept losing, they slip off and are hard to get in because the body seam is so tight. I've used it to go a few miles a couple times but I would never take it on the parkway or anything.

tradosaurus · 04-22-2010, 11:04 AM

Bikes can be fun. I've got about 6 at my house.

gregus73 · 04-22-2010, 11:19 AM

I had a bike rack on my old Acura, went with a Yakima. Thule makes a good one as well. I am sure that either brand will have something available for the Camaro.
I personally would not install one on mine.

Also, had a Thule on my Montero Sport. it worked great for loading Kayaks on the roof, as well as mountain bikes.

another option is to install a hitch on the back, and both Thule and Yakima make those as well.

Globemaster · 04-22-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Do you really think I would be disrespectful and scratch a car that does not belong to me!?!?!?!?!?!?!

1. Leaning anything on someone else’s car is 100% disrespectful. Show

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Then I decided to (Very CAREFULLY) lean my bike against the Camaro and take the pick because I was so inspired.
(If you knew anything about mountain bikes you would realize it was every bit of a privilege for that Camaro to be in the company of my custom-made Klein bike which was also make in North America).

2. Don't assume people here are stupid. your Bike can cost anywhere from 600 to 3000 dollars depending on the frame, gearing, etc, etc who you bought it from new/used (markup) state, local taxes etc, etc.

3. A 3000K bike on a 20000K+ car i don't think it was a privilege for the car.

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Originally Posted by Jake

You can't tell from the photo but the only part of the bike touching the car is my cushioned seat, which did not leave any kind of mark. I made certain that before I walked away from the Camaro after leaning my bike against it that it could not have fallen over. I am anything but a careless idiot!!!

4. Nothing is 100% But Death, the seat was on the car, what was keeping the handle bars in place considering in your own words you leaned it against the car!

5. You can do whatever you want to your car but have

for other peoples property.

just making my point

critteral · 04-22-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Globemaster

1. Leaning anything on someone else’s car is 100% disrespectful. Show

2. Don't assume people here are stupid. your Bike can cost anywhere from 600 to 3000 dollars depending on the frame, gearing, etc, etc who you bought it from new/used (markup) state, local taxes etc, etc.

3. A 3000K bike on a 20000K+ car i don't think it was a privilege for the car.

4. Nothing is 100% But Death, the seat was on the car, what was keeping the handle bars in place considering in your own words you leaned it against the car!

5. You can do whatever you want to your car but have

for other peoples property.

just making my point

G10 · 07-19-2011, 04:16 PM

God damn. All you hater SUCK. So the guy want to throw a rack on his car for his bike. So what. He didn't scratch up that car by leaning his seat on it. CHILL.

I want to put a rack on my Camaro too. I also live in SF. It RULES. Road bikes aren't gay. Being addicted to car forums and flaming everyone is though.

I don't want a trunk rack either... can't get in my trunk with my bike on my car. I want a roof rack with my SICK ASS BIKE on top of my SICK ASS CAR.

There's nothing wrong with what this dude Jake wants. Many of us want the same thing. That's how I found this vial ruthless thread filled with pissed off at nothing judgmental loser responses.

Yo Jake. Let's go for a ride. Holler atta pimp.

Late. Flame on losers.

woodj · 07-19-2011, 04:26 PM

You know what really SUCKS? Bringing back a thread that's a year and a half old so that you can rant about it. That's what SUCKS!

USMC Anti Venom · 07-19-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

You know what really SUCKS? Bringing back a thread that's a year and a half old so that you can rant about it. That's what SUCKS!

+1 lol. I didn't even notice the dates till I went back and read some old ones. How are things in Madison? I'm from Huntsville.

woodj · 07-19-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012conv.rs/ss

+1 lol. I didn't even notice the dates till I went back and read some old ones. How are things in Madison? I'm from Huntsville.

Good. Join the Rocket City Camaro Club if you'd like. The more the merrier!

joeysSS · 07-19-2011, 05:10 PM

I felt your pain on the bike rack issue. Coming out of a Suburban which was heaven to haul my bikes around I was stumped about the bike rack but believed and still do, that it was worth the change because the only reason I needed a big SUV was to haul my bikes, my friends bikes etccc. SOOOOOO, here's what ya do! I've done this and it works, BUT, ya have to be oh so freakin careful, like lay a blanket over the trunk for sure. Back seat layes down so take your front wheel off, remove your seat post and oh so carefully manuever your baby in the trunk. I actually have video of my husband showing me how to do it. For none riders they'll think we're stupid, but for me it made my car the PERFECT car for me! Good luck! I wouldn't lean your bike on your car though, lol!

USMC Anti Venom · 07-19-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

Good. Join the Rocket City Camaro Club if you'd like. The more the merrier!

I would but when the wife gets out of the Marines and I get back from Afghanistan we are moving to Cali.

woodj · 07-19-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012conv.rs/ss

I would but when the wife gets out of the Marines and I get back from Afghanistan we are moving to Cali.

Sorry to hear that. I've lived in Cali before.

SSBUSDRVR · 07-19-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

This thread has been up for almost 10 minutes and no one has flamed him for leaning his bike against the beauty?

This website must be dead. :(

Just got on here and that was the first thing I noticed and the car isn't the OP's?

AlohaBR · 07-19-2011, 09:30 PM

I did a hitch, Reese/Drawtite makes one that bolts right up to the underbody. No drilling, no fuss. Took longer to gather the tools than to install the unit.
Have a Saris CycleOn rack installed, carries 2 bikes.
Works awesome and you really don't see the bikes from the front of the car, still able to see through them in the rear view mirror also.

04-22-2010, 09:42 AM	#43
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	See I had a different problem with my trunkrack on my Camaro. The lip hooks I could get on, it was the side hooks that hook to the sides of the trunk lid that I kept losing, they slip off and are hard to get in because the body seam is so tight. I've used it to go a few miles a couple times but I would never take it on the parkway or anything. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

07-19-2011, 04:26 PM	#49
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	You know what really SUCKS? Bringing back a thread that's a year and a half old so that you can rant about it. That's what SUCKS! __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

07-19-2011, 05:10 PM	#52
joeysSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 328	I felt your pain on the bike rack issue. Coming out of a Suburban which was heaven to haul my bikes around I was stumped about the bike rack but believed and still do, that it was worth the change because the only reason I needed a big SUV was to haul my bikes, my friends bikes etccc. SOOOOOO, here's what ya do! I've done this and it works, BUT, ya have to be oh so freakin careful, like lay a blanket over the trunk for sure. Back seat layes down so take your front wheel off, remove your seat post and oh so carefully manuever your baby in the trunk. I actually have video of my husband showing me how to do it. For none riders they'll think we're stupid, but for me it made my car the PERFECT car for me! Good luck! I wouldn't lean your bike on your car though, lol! __________________

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gregus73 Drives: 2010 Blue Challenger R/T Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	I had a bike rack on my old Acura, went with a Yakima. Thule makes a good one as well. I am sure that either brand will have something available for the Camaro. I personally would not install one on mine. Also, had a Thule on my Montero Sport. it worked great for loading Kayaks on the roof, as well as mountain bikes. another option is to install a hitch on the back, and both Thule and Yakima make those as well.

07-19-2011, 04:16 PM	#48
G10 GForce Drives: 2010 Honolulu Blue 2LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 595	God damn. All you hater SUCK. So the guy want to throw a rack on his car for his bike. So what. He didn't scratch up that car by leaning his seat on it. CHILL. I want to put a rack on my Camaro too. I also live in SF. It RULES. Road bikes aren't gay. Being addicted to car forums and flaming everyone is though. I don't want a trunk rack either... can't get in my trunk with my bike on my car. I want a roof rack with my SICK ASS BIKE on top of my SICK ASS CAR. There's nothing wrong with what this dude Jake wants. Many of us want the same thing. That's how I found this vial ruthless thread filled with pissed off at nothing judgmental loser responses. Yo Jake. Let's go for a ride. Holler atta pimp. Late. Flame on losers.

07-19-2011, 09:30 PM	#56
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I did a hitch, Reese/Drawtite makes one that bolts right up to the underbody. No drilling, no fuss. Took longer to gather the tools than to install the unit. Have a Saris CycleOn rack installed, carries 2 bikes. Works awesome and you really don't see the bikes from the front of the car, still able to see through them in the rear view mirror also.