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"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 07/02/2020 at 10:05 • Filed to: None

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So I was researching weather the E93 convertible can have a roof rack installed on it, for reasons... I found out the answer to that question was no. But I did learn that the first gen Boxster had a factor option roof rack that still allowed the top to opened and closed.

If it’s easy to remove when not in use I think it’s a great idea.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:14

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I bet it came from the same brain as this 

CalzoneGolem > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:15

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That’s pretty brilliant .

MonkeePuzzle > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:19

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i am offended by your image references

or something

MonkeePuzzle > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:24

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this is a legitimately fascinating design 

PowderHound > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:25

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Depending on what you are tying to mount maybe take a look at the sea sucker mounts. 

Svend > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:25

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Roof rack install at 6:08.

The prob lem is, when it rains and the roof is down, you have to take the whole thing off to put the roof up. Doh. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/02/2020 at 10:32

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I am so glad I didn't know that was a thing until now.

Thomas Donohue > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:33

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You can’t open or close the top once it’s installed. You have to pick your poison before you attach  it.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:37

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There was a Votex roof rack for the Cabriolet though..

smobgirl > Svend 07/02/2020 at 10:37

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I never knew I wanted a Porsche winter beater but here we are. Holy hell that green 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/02/2020 at 10:43

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I like that 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 07/02/2020 at 10:45

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It was an exceedingly rare option

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/02/2020 at 10:45

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I’ve used the windshield and roll bar as a roof rack. But you can fit most anything in the back seat. I’ve had 3 bikes in there 

404 - User No Longer Available > Svend 07/02/2020 at 10:46

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I was going to ask if it required drilling. I guess in this case he not only ruined his seats but it’s probably rusting by now.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Thomas Donohue 07/02/2020 at 10:47

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That’s a bummer. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/02/2020 at 10:48

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Good.

Supposedly you could get a Ford Ecosport with a similarly ugly door mounted spare, except that door was s ide hinged to allow for it.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 10:48

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Using the A pillar to support any kind of load makes me feel uneasy. Doesn’t seem particularly sturdy, given how much it rattles when windy. I mean, there’s a reason they had to add the hoop...

Thomas Donohue > smobgirl 07/02/2020 at 10:59

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I don’t consider my Boxster a beater, but beater winter wheels w/snow tires are awesome. I t’s surprisingly good in the snow, and much much fun!

Milky > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 11:03

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Making impractical cars practical is my fetish. I want to install a rack of some sort  on my miata, would be useful for trips.  

Thomas Donohue > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 11:03

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Yeah, but for certain uses it came in handy. I can’t find the pic, but t here was a guy at Lime Rock that brought his track tires mounted up top. Took him ~20 min to remove once he got there, and prob 30 m in to put back on once the weekend was over.

Thomas Donohue > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2020 at 11:08

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Meant to add this pic...it also fits over the earlier model of the 986 hardtop.

Svend > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/02/2020 at 11:09

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Not sure about the A pillar, but the body attachment was already prepped.

Seems wrong that it didn’t have a way to put the roof up whilst in-situ. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Milky 07/02/2020 at 11:40

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One of my dreams is to built a tube framed Miata Ute. Chop off all the read body work and build a full Tube frame, and aluminum sheet metal  bed. Should at least be able to get it to 4x6ft. And I’d like it to be at least 2ft deep.