Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? - Page 5

Riggs · 04-09-2008, 03:18 PM

Yakima Steelheads

cleophis t. bufflehead · 04-09-2008, 05:14 PM

FYI - I found a link to the '08 towbar accessory on the Australian STI site:

"Part No:L101SFG000
RRP: $649.00
RRP (with fitting): $731.50
Components:Available in 50x50 configuration. Maximum towing capacity (without trailer brakes) 650kgs , (with trailer brakes) 1200kgs. Maximum vertical towball download - 75kgs."

Subaru Impreza WRX STI WRX STI Hatch - Accessories - Subaru Australia

That's a towing capacity of 2645 lbs with brakes, 165 lb tongue weight. I'm more interested in eventually fulfilling my fantasy of towing a Caterham with my STI ... so this is probably more than ample for bikes, if the part can be imported to the US.

Edvig · 04-09-2008, 05:30 PM

cleophis: Send Jim Childs at cheammotors.co.uk an email and see what he can do for you. Take note that Jim can take a while to return your email. I'm sure that it would be cheaper to ship that hitch receiver from the UK than it would be from Australia or Japan.

I honestly thought of going this route myself, but the thought of the shipping cost for the hitch receiver scared me off.

GoldNBlack · 04-11-2008, 07:39 AM

I just got an email for the Suby VIP event at Sea Otter, anyone else going to be down there Saturday?

DrPhyzx · 04-11-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldNBlack

I just got an email for the Suby VIP event at Sea Otter, anyone else going to be down there Saturday?

I wish... I'm in Geneva and it's been raining all week. Had a great ride up Le Saleve last weekend though!

2slow2curious · 04-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Daddy,whats a rack?

It's a country.

Edvig · 04-20-2008, 05:19 PM

I finally go the bike rack on the car. The Thule Echelons need a small spacer so it will sit flush on to the Subaru cross bars.

Photo of said spacer:

Bike!

HASTIhatch · 04-20-2008, 05:26 PM

usin' the hatch

dees421 · 04-21-2008, 08:37 AM

Looks so sweet on the STi. So I am thinking about painting my OEM Cross bars flat black on my 08 DGM. Since the Silver stand out so much. What do you guys think?? Will the paint stick to the cross bars??

JWA · 04-21-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dees421

Looks so sweet on the STi. So I am thinking about painting my OEM Cross bars flat black on my 08 DGM. Since the Silver stand out so much. What do you guys think?? Will the paint stick to the cross bars??

You'd have to use a primer that works on aluminum.

Another route would be to go to a local sign shop and have them cut you out a piece of flat black adhesive-backed film that is the length of the bar and the width of the circumference from the slot on one side to the slot on the other. It would be a piece of cake to wrap them, and you'd probably end up with a better looking finish.

dees421 · 04-22-2008, 01:38 PM

I was thinking maybe getting it Anodized black???

Edvig · 04-22-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dees421

I was thinking maybe getting it Anodized black???

that would look pretty cool!

howboutthemapplz · 04-22-2008, 06:46 PM

just so everyone knows. i ordered a hitch for my 05 sti last week and it should be in within the next few days... i will post updates on it in my journal. ive ordered a trailer and a bike rack is to follow... i also went with a curt hitch from etrailer.com

the trailer is a 4x8 to tow my 4 wheeler.

car is rated at 2000 lbs FYI

wyattroa1 · 04-24-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

just so everyone knows. i ordered a hitch for my 05 sti last week and it should be in within the next few days... i will post updates on it in my journal. ive ordered a trailer and a bike rack is to follow... i also went with a curt hitch from etrailer.com

the trailer is a 4x8 to tow my 4 wheeler.

car is rated at 2000 lbs FYI

yeah i want to know. i would like to be able to tow my 4 wheeler with my 08... hoping something will come out in the states
robert

thatguymike · 04-24-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

just so everyone knows. i ordered a hitch for my 05 sti last week and it should be in within the next few days... i will post updates on it in my journal. ive ordered a trailer and a bike rack is to follow... i also went with a curt hitch from etrailer.com

the trailer is a 4x8 to tow my 4 wheeler.

car is rated at 2000 lbs FYI

Do you know if they confirmed STI fitment? The diagram show's the single outlet muffler, hope they clear the quad tip design. Let us know?
2008*Subaru*Impreza*hitch search *by etrailer.com (800)298-8924

**Nevermind, just read the part that say's hitch will not fit STI models**

04-09-2008, 03:18 PM	#61
Riggs Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: snowboard Location: 9000' Posts: 683 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? Yakima Steelheads This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#62
cleophis t. bufflehead Amateur STI Driver Car: DMG 08 STi Fav Mod: RallyArmor flaps, WC Lathe Werks shift knob Posts: 16 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? FYI - I found a link to the '08 towbar accessory on the Australian STI site: "Part No:L101SFG000 RRP: $649.00 RRP (with fitting): $731.50 Components:Available in 50x50 configuration. Maximum towing capacity (without trailer brakes) 650kgs , (with trailer brakes) 1200kgs. Maximum vertical towball download - 75kgs." Subaru Impreza WRX STI WRX STI Hatch - Accessories - Subaru Australia That's a towing capacity of 2645 lbs with brakes, 165 lb tongue weight. I'm more interested in eventually fulfilling my fantasy of towing a Caterham with my STI ... so this is probably more than ample for bikes, if the part can be imported to the US. Last edited by cleophis t. bufflehead : 04-09-2008 at 05:18 PM.

04-09-2008, 05:30 PM	#63
Edvig Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: go go pollen power up Location: Westchester County Posts: 156 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? cleophis: Send Jim Childs at cheammotors.co.uk an email and see what he can do for you. Take note that Jim can take a while to return your email. I'm sure that it would be cheaper to ship that hitch receiver from the UK than it would be from Australia or Japan. I honestly thought of going this route myself, but the thought of the shipping cost for the hitch receiver scared me off.

04-11-2008, 07:39 AM	#64
GoldNBlack Junior STI Driver Car: Alp White 2008 STI Fav Mod: ... Location: San Jose Posts: 58 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? I just got an email for the Suby VIP event at Sea Otter, anyone else going to be down there Saturday?

04-11-2008, 12:53 PM	#66
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 771 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? Daddy,whats a rack? It's a country.

04-20-2008, 05:19 PM	#67
Edvig Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: go go pollen power up Location: Westchester County Posts: 156 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? I finally go the bike rack on the car. The Thule Echelons need a small spacer so it will sit flush on to the Subaru cross bars. Photo of said spacer: Bike!

04-20-2008, 05:26 PM	#68
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 149 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? usin' the hatch

04-21-2008, 08:37 AM	#69
dees421 Lurker Car: 08 2.5i 2 DGM Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? Looks so sweet on the STi. So I am thinking about painting my OEM Cross bars flat black on my 08 DGM. Since the Silver stand out so much. What do you guys think?? Will the paint stick to the cross bars??

04-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#71
dees421 Lurker Car: 08 2.5i 2 DGM Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? I was thinking maybe getting it Anodized black???

04-22-2008, 06:46 PM	#73
howboutthemapplz Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi, 97Sentra Fav Mod: CAR LIFT & Protune! Location: Ohio Posts: 1,279 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Mountain Bikers--What R we using for racks? just so everyone knows. i ordered a hitch for my 05 sti last week and it should be in within the next few days... i will post updates on it in my journal. ive ordered a trailer and a bike rack is to follow... i also went with a curt hitch from etrailer.com the trailer is a 4x8 to tow my 4 wheeler. car is rated at 2000 lbs FYI