gingrrr Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 ( SOLVED - SEE MUCH LATER IN THIS THREAD page 2 ) http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=14718&start=15 I need a Surf Board rack for my 350z. It needs to be a real roof rack / ladder rack, I do not want a soft rack. ( Soft racks get sand caught in between them and your roof and should only be used on hire cars IMHO ). Thule seem to offer one, but the images are so bad it's difficult to work out how it attaches. And this website don't answer questions. http://www.autoanything.com/roof-racks/20A52095A1.aspx If anyone has any info or good images that would be good. Any 350z surfers out there? I also found this info http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/in ... 004AAyWxwL Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Never tried to surf on a 350z, dont think the underneath is smooth enough... TBH mate, I think you may have a few issues on this one, cause of the way the windows shut... It is something that has been discussed a few times... There are "sucker" ones available for ski's but they may not be strong enough to carry a board at speed... Quote
gingrrr Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 Doh! looks like I - a) should not have sold my Bug ( for cheaps ) have unwittingly given up surfing. I might have to buy a cheap van as well. Oh woe is me! Quote
martinmac Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Know where there is a reasonably priced camper for sale and an original beetle. Quote
powdermonkey1978 Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Mmmmmm camper....... sometimes thinking outloud just sounds wrong, see we could be thinking that you were being all petrol headed and dreaming of a split screen like most of us were, but who knows it could be the last time you watched supermarket sweep with dale winton, or the graham norton show ? who knows joking aside, the prices for a good splitscreen is obscene !! cant believe just how sought after they are, it was only a few years back you could pick one up for chips, now its more like a right leg... Quote
Stew Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Ok I'll clarify. Mmmmmm Dale....... Kidding. I love camper vans. I want one but don't justify the cost. Split screen or not! Quote
gingrrr Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 I always fancied a van. Here is the 'new' concept though. Looks like it's not coming out though. http://www.vwsites.com/news/microbus.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen ... us_Concept Quote
gingrrr Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 This system could be OK, but it's going to scratch your roof, and it will impede your curtain airbag if you decide to use it. http://www.handirackuk.com/FAQ.asp Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Think these are cool..... That has to be a chop dosnt it? Bottom half is a VW but the top looks japanese?!? Quote
martinmac Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Think these are cool..... That has to be a chop dosnt it? Bottom half is a VW but the top looks japanese?!? Nice and clean though Quote
Stew Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 It's a subaru samba. £5k I think they are pretty..... cute.... sorry couldn't think of a manlier word! Quote
gingrrr Posted July 19, 2008 Author Posted July 19, 2008 OK so the last time I went surfing I got my mate to bring his soft rack and we did a quicky test ( although I did not drive anywhere ) We put two boards on top of my Zed to test for size really. I also tried to get the Circle One fish tail short board inside which was successful. The boards were an NSP 8'1" MiniMal, and the Circle One short board which I think was about 6'9. Oh and BTW - this is where Jeremy Clarkson drove to in the Mercedes in the first episode of the current series of Top Gear. ( When he ran out of land ) He managed to park on the edge of the cliff ( which is National Trust ). I drove a similar route back from Rhosilli to Manchester across the middle of Wales ( fantastic ) The photo set on Flickr Mini-mal in roughly the right spot Mini-mal in roughly the right spot Mini-mal too far forward Short Board inside from boot Short Board inside Quote
martinmac Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Nice one, always great to see a zed practicality problem successfully solved er dude Quote
Stew Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Yeah, like radical man! :lol: It is good to show that the Zed is practical (ish) people are always amazed at what can go in it! Quote
gingrrr Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 PROBLEM SOLVED! Here are some pics of my 350z roofrack. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gingerman/ ... 45/detail/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/376 ... 33c3_b.jpg I have been to Brittany from Manchester with two surf boards attached to my roof. I also went to Croyde in Devon from London with two surf boards on the roof. I also attach a string to the front towing eye, but suspect it's not needed ? Look on Ebay for a VacuRack - it's great - each sucker can hold 200lbs of weight ( I think that means how much it can suck ) The Commercial http://video.yahoo.com/watch/413086/2397176 Quote
Husky Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 GENIUS, i have been stuck, unable to windsurf since buying a proper car only problem though, windsurfers are genarally a little beefier than surf boards and i am scared to put big suckers on the roof. i wonder if split masts would fit in the car boot and sails... Quote
gingrrr Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 Hmm those windsurfer boards are massive, and heavy - I would not recommend it. I also managed to get a kite surf board and all the associated equipment ( Kite - board - Pump - wetsuit - kitesurfer ) in my car with no problem - maybe you could learn how to kite surf instead - you get much more air and look like a hero! ( I also bought an old wooden kayak off of eBay - 14 foot long ) I don't think that is going to go on my roof somehow - it fitted on my bug though. Quote
Jay Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Thats bloody awesome I have a kombi for carrying my boards Quote
Husky Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Thats bloody awesome I have a kombi for carrying my boards can i borrow it Quote
Jay Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 If your if Sydney your more than welcome to borrow it Quote
Husky Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 now if i was in sydney i wouldnt need it because i would never leave the beach lucky bar steward Quote
gingrrr Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 I'm going to Croyde/Saunton/Woolacombe this weekend. See you there - looks like it's going to be awful actually http://magicseaweed.com/Saunton-Croyde- ... -Report/7/ Sydney looks ok with 4 grey stars http://magicseaweed.com/Sydney-Bondi-Surf-Report/996/ ( buggers ) My mate just moved to Adelade and bought one of those Skyline things - I think that's the perfect solution actually. Quote
Jay Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Lol amen to that. Manly beach just off sydney is the nicest place ever bro, then 2 mins in the car is Queenscliff which is the best place to catch the whites Quote
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