Boxster bicycle rack
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Black80XSA
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Roof Transport System is only for 986 series cars - there is no equivalent for 987s.
There are racks that attach to the rear of the car in a sort of towbar way. This one is by BirdAutomotive apparently
There are racks that attach to the rear of the car in a sort of towbar way. This one is by BirdAutomotive apparently
I have a roof transport system available for sale. It consists of 2 side frames and 2 "ladder" rack bars plus fittings. It is suitable only for the 986. The body fittings were not built into the 987. Fitting the system is a bit fiddly but it does work well. Obviously the hood cant be operated when it is on. Well it can but the results are pretty disasterous! To carry bikes additional fittings are required but these are readily availble from Halfords etc. I did a trip from Scotland to France and it worked well.
I understood from the Porsche literature on this that the roof COULD be operated with the RTS in place???
Mark
I must admit I didn't ever try to operate the roof with the rack in situ. The clearance from roof (closed) to underside of the rack is about 30/40 mm. It always seemed to me that the roof "climbed" more than that during opening / closing. I didn't ever feel brave enough to put it to the test and in any case the wind noise with bikes on top, even with the roof closed, is very high. I no longer have the car so can't check it out factually.
I must admit I didn't ever try to operate the roof with the rack in situ. The clearance from roof (closed) to underside of the rack is about 30/40 mm. It always seemed to me that the roof "climbed" more than that during opening / closing. I didn't ever feel brave enough to put it to the test and in any case the wind noise with bikes on top, even with the roof closed, is very high. I no longer have the car so can't check it out factually.
dseume
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I have sourced a boot lid mounted bike rack from the Netherlands, although I haven't ordered one as yet. Here is the text of the email I received in reply to my enquiry:
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David, Thanks for the inquiry.
In order to carry a Bike on the back of your Boxster, you need the following items/parts:
1 x Bootrack ( onto which all accessories are mounted ) 298.- euro
1 x Alu. Base Frame for accessories 139.- euro
1 x Bike Holder set 89.- euro
Shipping UK 27.- euro
Total: 433 euro
We can ship from stock, after payment has been booked, Credit-Card, PayPal or EU Bank Transfer.
Most cordially, Ruy de Marjales
email: pent-ax-5d@t-online.de
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I have tried to find the original site for you but, so far, have only fund found some pics here:
https://secure25.securewebsession.com/allroadster.com/mall/Luggage_Rack.asp
As soon as I locate the proper site, I'll let you know. Otherwise, email Ruy for more details.
Good luck!
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David, Thanks for the inquiry.
In order to carry a Bike on the back of your Boxster, you need the following items/parts:
1 x Bootrack ( onto which all accessories are mounted ) 298.- euro
1 x Alu. Base Frame for accessories 139.- euro
1 x Bike Holder set 89.- euro
Shipping UK 27.- euro
Total: 433 euro
We can ship from stock, after payment has been booked, Credit-Card, PayPal or EU Bank Transfer.
Most cordially, Ruy de Marjales
email: pent-ax-5d@t-online.de
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I have tried to find the original site for you but, so far, have only fund found some pics here:
https://secure25.securewebsession.com/allroadster.com/mall/Luggage_Rack.asp
As soon as I locate the proper site, I'll let you know. Otherwise, email Ruy for more details.
Good luck!
Please do, as I often get queries about boot racks for the Boxster...
Black80XSA
New member
Lets hope you get away with the import duty and VAT, otherwise its a rather expensive bike rack with todays exchange rate !
There shouldn't be any duty within the EEC though... [
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