Surfboards and an 8
04-12-2009, 03:56 PM
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depedning on size of board. and if you dont have subs...cant you aim it through the trunk between 2 back seats into the front between driver and passenger.? or is it much biger?
04-12-2009, 07:51 PM
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there are bike racks that use the typical 2 beams across the roof. they'd be perfect for mounting a surfboard.
i think yakima makes one for the rx8. here you go.
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/mazda-...bike-rack.html
i think yakima makes one for the rx8. here you go.
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/mazda-...bike-rack.html
04-12-2009, 11:50 PM
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Ive been wondering about this myself! a long board would be hell to install, a short board would be cool if you have a case for it so sand and crap doesn't get all over. if you surf A LOT it would be reasonable to remove the passenger seats (front and also back top part)
good question indeed!
good question indeed!
04-13-2009, 02:19 AM
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<---- beginner surfer.
i just use soft racks (straps through window to inside). don't want the looks of permanent racks or leaving the soft rack on it. i also use a board sock(?) so sand and other crap won't get on the car. if you have sunroof, just be sure not to accidentally press the switch for it, haha.
i just use soft racks (straps through window to inside). don't want the looks of permanent racks or leaving the soft rack on it. i also use a board sock(?) so sand and other crap won't get on the car. if you have sunroof, just be sure not to accidentally press the switch for it, haha.
04-13-2009, 10:07 PM
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My boards go nowhere near my 8.
Buy a beater, that's what I have........a 94 Isuzu Rodeo just for that purpose..............either that or walk or ride a bike.
If you must................soft racks are the way to go, at least they come of easy, but I still wouldn't do it.
Buy a beater, that's what I have........a 94 Isuzu Rodeo just for that purpose..............either that or walk or ride a bike.
If you must................soft racks are the way to go, at least they come of easy, but I still wouldn't do it.
04-13-2009, 10:34 PM
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My boards go nowhere near my 8.
Buy a beater, that's what I have........a 94 Isuzu Rodeo just for that purpose..............either that or walk or ride a bike.
If you must................soft racks are the way to go, at least they come of easy, but I still wouldn't do it.
Buy a beater, that's what I have........a 94 Isuzu Rodeo just for that purpose..............either that or walk or ride a bike.
If you must................soft racks are the way to go, at least they come of easy, but I still wouldn't do it.
04-14-2009, 12:03 AM
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there is a epic offer on ebay. buy one old *** audi for 1.25 and get the second one free. that's the best way to carry your board. idk man. i wouldnt mess with that and the 8. you need to get yourself a beater. you'll be glad you did.
05-12-2009, 09:31 AM
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^haha my friend has a surfboard and we were gonna take my car ot the beach but there was no way to get it inside the car even trying to aim it thorhg the back seats....I can fit my snowboard(well when i lived in PA and actually got to use it) in the car with the bindings off through the middle haha
06-17-2009, 10:49 AM
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Update
A stroke of supposed genius struck me today and I ripped out the back seat only to find a cross beam and a panel blocking the cabin from the trunk. I'm pretty sure if I can take that panel off and the panel the passthrough hooks into a surfboard will slide nicely through the gap.
I'm going to take out both seats and see if I can get the panels off.
I'm going to take out both seats and see if I can get the panels off.
