DS911 Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 I'm looking for a solution to carry my bike on my 991 (occasional use so It needs to be easily and safely removed) . Has anyone got any experience with the Sea Suckers or other system? I can get the Porsche roof rack system but thought the Sea Suckers might be a better solution. I rang a local roof rack shop (Roof Carrier Systems in Camberwell, Vic) and the guy there wasn't excited about a suction cup system at all. He said they refused to stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKH Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 I'm looking for a solution to carry my bike on my 991 (occasional use so It needs to be easily and safely removed) . Has anyone got any experience with the Sea Suckers or other system? I can get the Porsche roof rack system but thought the Sea Suckers might be a better solution. I rang a local roof rack shop (Roof Carrier Systems in Camberwell, Vic) and the guy there wasn't excited about a suction cup system at all. He said they refused to stock them.I haven’t used these but am considering them. I have mates that have used them and are very happy. The suction is via vacuum and apparently very strong and doesn’t cause any damage... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 I've got and use both. Sea Suckers; Pro, non permanent, just keep them in the boot and put on/off as required. Cons, I wont install on a dirty car so it needs to be wiped etc. to avoid scratches. You also have to remove a wheel off the bike, not a big deal but you may struggle to fit it onto the boot of a 991. I ran it on a 911 including an energetic trip up Mt Buller with an MTB on the roof. No issues. I also have Thule systems on 2 of my cars and they are my pick of any bike roof carrier system. They are however expensive and more of a permanent system, I use them at least 2-3 times a week so that's fine. Sea Sucker for the odd day/weekend trip though is a good alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 I’d get the Porsche racks and s thule carrier. You’ll always be able to sell the racks if you don’t want them anymore and the Thule bike racks last forever. im sure others have no problems but I couldn’t go to the suction on my Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 1 of the suction cups is supposedly rated up to 180kg's, a mini bomber (can carry up to 2 bikes) has 4 on the front alone + 1 for each of the rear wheels. A issue would be more likely as a result of not securing the bike to the rack properly than the rack letting go from the car. If left on the roof for extended periods of time they have been known to warp the roof. That's how strong they are. Ideal if you have a glass sunroof as then there is no paintwork involved for securing. Place the front mount on the sunroof and the rear will sit on your back window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS911 Posted 26March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Thanks for the comments. I have a couple of Thule bike carriers already so can use these with the Porsche system if I go down that path. I feel like that is a more secure system and can cope with the roof being opened accidentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Where’s a pic of the blue GT3 with a ladder that rocked up at RSR cars n coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 Go talk to Lincoln Brown who owns Bike Gallery in Camberwell. He has a 991 Targa with Sea Suckers. Bike Gallery may even resell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS911 Posted 27March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 Thanks @cafe_racer. I'll give him a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 I use them on my audi (using the sunroof for the front ones) and carry a medium weight XC bike. No problems at all - very sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 9April, 2019 Report Share Posted 9April, 2019 Anyone have a spare Thule set up wishing to offload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 2May, 2019 Report Share Posted 2May, 2019 Works for this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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