Seasucker vaccum mounted roof rack

stressdoc · 12-02-2015, 10:03 AM

OK, so my one serious concern about the seasucker is whether it can handle a load of two windsurfers at 'high' speed, say 90mph. I could run a safety strap through the interior, but that would increase wind noise and possibly damage the rubber seals.

Lups · 12-02-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

OK, so my one serious concern about the seasucker is whether it can handle a load of two windsurfers at 'high' speed, say 90mph. I could run a safety strap through the interior, but that would increase wind noise and possibly damage the rubber seals.

Where the heck have you been?

Ive strapped a Christmas tree on my cars roof. Car survived.

stressdoc · 12-02-2015, 10:08 AM

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Where the heck have you been?

Ive strapped a Christmas tree on my cars roof. Car survived.

But did the tree?

Lups · 12-02-2015, 10:13 AM

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But did the tree?

Yes.

SamS · 12-02-2015, 10:34 AM

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Yes.

Lots of win right there!

Lups · 12-02-2015, 10:38 AM

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Lots of win right there!

That was my Christmas card photo for last year. It is going to be tough to beat it but I have ideas.

1NYCGUY · 12-05-2015, 08:10 PM

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Tuner1 · 12-06-2015, 10:03 PM

Nice combo 1NYCGUY! The metallic blue Tarmac paint job is one of my current favourites.

I was planning to buy the Mini Bomber two bike system. My thinking was that with one bike installed it would better distribute the load over the CF roof and probably move around less than the single bike version.

JHY310 · 12-06-2015, 10:33 PM

Anybody seen a good suggestion for keeping both wheels on the bike? I have a lefty Cannondale and taking the front wheel off is a pain.

stressdoc · 12-11-2015, 10:46 AM

Thule has a roof rack that fits:

ARB 43 with footpack 460R and kit 3028

the aeroblade edge 7602B w kit is also reported to work.

Pricing around $500.

Nevermind, Thule dealer FoS -- it requires the steel roof w nut.
http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/produc...it3028-_-30410

volkl23 · 01-05-2016, 01:19 AM

For those that have a seasucker, is there any locking mechanism? If I have my bike mounted up and run in the grocery store for 5 minutes, should I be worried that someone can just uninstall the seasucker and run off with the bike and mount?

SEXY-BEAST · 01-05-2016, 01:58 AM

What I'm gathering from the pix posted is that M pilots are all lycra wearing, leg shaving roadies

Any dirt riders out there have pix of this thing actually holding up a dual suspension trail bike on the CF roof and experience driving around with it on? My CF roof has been clear bra'd so wondering what that might entail as well.

1NYCGUY · 01-07-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by volkl23

For those that have a seasucker, is there any locking mechanism? If I have my bike mounted up and run in the grocery store for 5 minutes, should I be worried that someone can just uninstall the seasucker and run off with the bike and mount?

No locking mechanism. I do my best not to leave it unattended for too long.

and, Lycra yes, Leg shaving No.... :-)

Salespunk · 01-07-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SEXY-BEAST

What I'm gathering from the pix posted is that M pilots are all lycra wearing, leg shaving roadies

Any dirt riders out there have pix of this thing actually holding up a dual suspension trail bike on the CF roof and experience driving around with it on? My CF roof has been clear bra'd so wondering what that might entail as well.

I have put my Nomad in the trunk, but usually just take my truck

Shameless action pic post

SEXY-BEAST · 01-08-2016, 12:05 AM

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I have put my Nomad in the trunk, but usually just take my truck

Shameless action pic post

A Nomad in the trunk? Wow- that's pretty impressive. I ride a Blur LTc and didn't think my M4's trunk could swallow it. Did you have to take off both wheels?

That trail looks like Aliso Woods. Nice air! I may just get a beater truck for my toys.

BigDog · 01-08-2016, 04:25 AM

Still waiting my F80, but pics of my Specialized Camber and wife's Specialized Jynx on a Sea Sucker... was taken over at Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Salespunk · 01-08-2016, 03:32 PM

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A Nomad in the trunk? Wow- that's pretty impressive. I ride a Blur LTc and didn't think my M4's trunk could swallow it. Did you have to take off both wheels?

That trail looks like Aliso Woods. Nice air! I may just get a beater truck for my toys.

Yes, seats down both wheels off. I had all of my race gear in the car as well including tools and spares. I have a picture some place. The picture was taken in Oceanside.

SEXY-BEAST · 01-08-2016, 10:59 PM

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Still waiting my F80, but pics of my Specialized Camber and wife's Specialized Jynx on a Sea Sucker... was taken over at Soquel Demonstration State Forest

This is so sexy… if you do put this same set-up with your F80, please post update pix!

BTW, did you ever try putting the rear mount on the back window? Thanks for posting!

volkl23 · 01-09-2016, 06:51 PM

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This is so sexy… if you do put this same set-up with your F80, please post update pix!

BTW, did you ever try putting the rear mount on the back window? Thanks for posting!

My seasucker mini bomber is in route to me. I'll mount my SC 5010 when I'm done!

DS8_photo · 01-25-2016, 06:53 PM

Talon on the M3 this past weekend

20160122_091644_HDR by mod_photo, on Flickr

x.shell · 01-25-2016, 07:21 PM

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Talon on the M3 this past weekend

20160122_091644_HDR by mod_photo, on Flickr

So much bad assery right there.

Gabe@TAG · 04-15-2016, 12:47 PM

I highly recommend the SeaSucker solution.

I use it on my car and haven't had an issue.

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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	OK, so my one serious concern about the seasucker is whether it can handle a load of two windsurfers at 'high' speed, say 90mph. I could run a safety strap through the interior, but that would increase wind noise and possibly damage the rubber seals. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Thule has a roof rack that fits: ARB 43 with footpack 460R and kit 3028 the aeroblade edge 7602B w kit is also reported to work. Pricing around $500. Nevermind, Thule dealer FoS -- it requires the steel roof w nut. http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/produc...it3028-_-30410 __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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SEXY-BEAST Second Lieutenant 210 Rep 296 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	What I'm gathering from the pix posted is that M pilots are all lycra wearing, leg shaving roadies Any dirt riders out there have pix of this thing actually holding up a dual suspension trail bike on the CF roof and experience driving around with it on? My CF roof has been clear bra'd so wondering what that might entail as well. __________________ 2004 E46 6MT 2008 E92 6MT 2015 F82 M-DCT 2018 F82 ZCP
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Gabe@TAG Banned 731 Rep 901 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	I highly recommend the SeaSucker solution. I use it on my car and haven't had an issue.
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