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Old 18 January 2012, 08:09 PM
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I'm wondering if anybody know where i can get a rear bike carrier for my bug eye?

Searching the net and cant find a direct fitment. Just wondering if anyone has used the ones from halfords or similar with no trouble on the back with spoilers ect....
Old 18 January 2012, 08:41 PM
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This might help mate........

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...hich-type.html
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
I started that thread and have now bought a Saris Bones 3 rack and it fits fine with the low level spoiler, really well thought design
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Originally Posted by wilbo
I started that thread and have now bought a Saris Bones 3 rack and it fits fine with the low level spoiler, really well thought design
I have the same and it'll fit anything.....except the back of the STI
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Thanks guys

Will it fit a prodrive spoiler fitted to the uk300. Its lower than a sti but higher than a erx spoiler?
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Best place to carry bikes is on the roof, via dedicated roofrack.
Old 19 January 2012, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Best place to carry bikes is on the roof, via dedicated roofrack.
Don't fancy messing with roof rails and bars tbh, i feel the bike carrier will be easier and cheaper tbh.

Just need to find out if they fit over my PD spoiler?
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Originally Posted by uk300_kev
Don't fancy messing with roof rails and bars tbh, i feel the bike carrier will be easier and cheaper tbh.

Just need to find out if they fit over my PD spoiler?
Not convinced the Saris will go over it tbh, I will take a pic for you at the weekend.
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ON the boot is the worst place to carry for problems with scratches and wind rtesisitance, lowering fuel consumption further.

Which reported on it a couple of years back.

I used to carry FOUR bikes on mine's roof at daft speeds.....
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Yeah I also looked into this - I only have the low spoiler and never knew about that rack - however I went for the roof way - did a bit of research from Subaru and the genuine one was something like 180+vat - did a bit of searching on ebay and managed to email someone who was selling one & since no one bid on it, i only paid £60 for it - cash back!
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Got my bars for £50, genuine Scoob ones off here, then equipped it with racks according to bikes. Three upright, one wheel-out.
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Originally Posted by wilbo
Not convinced the Saris will go over it tbh, I will take a pic for you at the weekend.
That would be great!!
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Thanks for the help guys.

I really want a boot one so i can use it on other cars. But if it don't fit then i'm left with the roof option!

Cheers
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Sorry to bring this thread back from months ago, but was wondering does anyone have some pics of the Saris Bones rack fitted to a Impreza saloon?

I'm sure with the level of adjustment one may fit through the large STI spoiler?

Any info would be great
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Bringing it back up again! Im in need of a set of roof bars for my 03 wrx! Cant find them anywere at a decent price! I need the aero type (silver bars) so i can attatch my thule bike carriers to them!

Any1 selling any?
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