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Apparently some people have had luck getting roof racks for R34s but others not so much. Can anyone direct me in regards to what specific racks to look for?

I am only interested in the full roof racks (cross bars) suitable to carry heavy loads rather than just skis etc.

Apparently Thule make some for 4 door R34s but has anyone actually installed racks on a 2 door? Can you use ones suited to another car perhaps?

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I'm actually looking fro some removable ones for my R33 if there are any available I need them to hold my Snowboard, as it wont fit in the trunk, when I go up for the season anyone know if this is possible?

Apparently some people have had luck getting roof racks for R34s but others not so much. Can anyone direct me in regards to what specific racks to look for?

I am only interested in the full roof racks (cross bars) suitable to carry heavy loads rather than just skis etc.

Apparently Thule make some for 4 door R34s but has anyone actually installed racks on a 2 door? Can you use ones suited to another car perhaps?

I haven't heard of any for an R34 4 door... I've been looking for some for ages for my snowboard.

I ended up getting a set of soft racks from ebay. But it is for light duty.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Car-SOFT-ROOF-RACKS...93%3A1|294%3A30

I haven't heard of any for an R34 4 door... I've been looking for some for ages for my snowboard.

I ended up getting a set of soft racks from ebay. But it is for light duty.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Car-SOFT-ROOF-RACKS...93%3A1|294%3A30

I have a large Burton board roller back to carry all my gear, do you think the soft racks can support that weight? What are they made out of exactly and how do they work?

I have a large Burton board roller back to carry all my gear, do you think the soft racks can support that weight? What are they made out of exactly and how do they work?

It should be fine as long as the soft racks are spaced enough - so that it is balanced - but I do reccommend you put everything else in the boot except the snowboard and bag - just to keep the roof light and aerodynamic.

It basically works by putting the soft racks directly on your roof (one towards the front and one towards the rear), you then open your doors and loop the straps via the inside of your car - like how a bicycle helmet straps under your chin - then you tighten.

But some disadvanteges to note - make sure your roof is clean - make sure there is no grit or else the rubbing during the drive will damage your paint. I don't think they are designed for high speed, 100km/h should be ok (hence my reason for just having the snowboard and bag on the roof), just don't overtake too much faster, but of course we never go above 100km/h :(

If you have no one riding with you - I recommend putting the snowboard inside - recline the passenger seat all the way back and attach the seat belt.

Roof Rack World - Liverpool Ph 99660508 (Hd office Artarmon) Thule stuff with no drilling

Roof Rack Specialists - Lansvale Ph 97243954

Can you get onto them quickly Bryce 'cause that dead body in your cellar is getting on the nose.

thanks for the suggstions all. Yeah I need to carry big stuff every now and then. Like dead bodies!

Just try fitting 4 passengers - and - a body! that R34 boot is just too small

I am forever cutting off feet or hands trying to get them to the grave. Its doing my head in!

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