David asks…
How much weight will a Infiniti 1998 QXR Roof hold?
My friend and I have a cargo load that fits on the top of the roof, but it’s about 500lb. There are roof racks, but we would be putting the cargo between the two racks (not on top of them). We would be placing it on the plastic supports going right over the metal of the roof–the bars that, when pushed down on, touch the roof. Not sure how else to explain it.
We’d be driving on the highway with this cargo for about four hours. We know the danger of rollovers, with so much weight on the top of the vehicle. I’m more afraid of the cargo being so heavy that if we went over a bump the windows might crack or something.
What are the dangers of putting this much weight on the top of a car of this size and build, or would the car be able to handle it no problem?
The car looks like this:
http://www.antennamastsrus.com/infiniti/qx4/2001%20QX4%20Photo.jpg
it’s pretty hefty.
Also, essentially, this load will be resting across these plastic bars and on the frame of the car itself. It’s about as wide as the car. So I guess a better question might be how much weight the frame of the car could support if we put something on top of it?
We know the max payload capacity is about 800lb.
admin answers:
It’s simple, your roof is going to dent.
That’s too much weight placed on the unsupported portions of the roof.
Jenny asks…
Which bike rack is better for a 2007 Honda CR-V: Yakima or Saris?
I’m looking to purchase a bike rack for my CR-V and have had a lot of trouble picking out the right rack. Thule is not an option as it doesn’t make any racks that fit my car. It looks like the Yakima Quickback 2 or Saris Porter 2/3 would both work. Any comments on either one of these models?
Also, I know that a hitch rack or roof rack would be better options, but I really don’t want either of these at this time and am looking for only a trunk rack.
Again, to the first response, I don’t want a roof or hitch rack.
To the second response, the ’07 model was the first to come without a spare on the back, or else I would have gone with the SpareMe. That’s why I’m looking into trunk racks and Thule doesn’t make a model that works on the ’07 CR-V.
admin answers:
Get a roof rack made by Thule, best fit, best warranty (lifetime), and best performance.
Charles asks…
board choice please help !?
i bought my first board its a BIC 6’7 starter shortboard and was wondering if its to advanced for me and if i can acually learn on it ?
just like to add i got this board cause i couldnt really afford a longboard and the 6’7 fits in my car and i couldnt get a roof rack because i have a small car, i wasnt just being stupid
admin answers:
Nobody should ever buy a surfboard based on what size car they drive. There are always some way to transport a surfboard, long or short, in almost any vehicle. Then, no one should try to learn how to surf on his/her own. That is just not acceptable anymore, especially with as many people in the water as we see at most breaks. And lastly, BIC surfboards are junk popouts. They are great for surf shops to use a rental boards, because thy are as tough as tanks. Or for little kids who won’t take proper care of a decent board. But they are otherwise worthless.
Lessons are the best way to start. Lessons can come from a professional instructor, or surfing family members or experienced surfing friends. You have to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don’t want to drown you), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave. The last thing experienced surfers want is for inexperienced people to just grab a board, rush into the surf and get in our way. Lessons shorten the learning curve significantly. And they help keep ignorant, un-prepared kooks out of the water and out of the way of more experienced surfers. .
Beginners should take advantage of renting boards and wetsuits while taking lessons. If it turns out you don’t like surfing, you haven’t wasted a whole lot of money on gear that you are not going to use. When you are ready to buy, don’t waste your time on line, go to a good local surf shop to discuss your size (weight is import, height isn’t), skill level and local wave conditions. After 45 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice from good local shops in the places where I surf.
Almost ALL instructors will start you off on a longboard. It is just too difficult for most people to learn how to surf on a short board. Most get quickly discouraged, and just quit. Now, over the years, I have seen some young surfers start out on short boards and master them in time. There are no RULES on what kind of board you learn on, but it’s just common sense to learn on a long board.
And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don’t take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. I hope you are mature enough to read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line. So, I would be very careful about who’s advice you take.
Whatever you do, be sure to avoid buying a piece of junk cranked out in some third world country sweatshop factory by underpaid laborers who may never have even seen the ocean, let alone surfed in i, like a Bic. They are made with substandard materials and no quality control and will not last. Http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkST…
Whenever posssible, avoid all popouts. Check the link to see why:http://www.mckevlins.com/no%20pops.html
Chris asks…
New car suggestions please!?
Looking at getting a new car for around $15000. Ideally it will handle snowboard and surfing gear (short boards in the car would be great, a suitable roof/rack for strapping on long boards would also be nice)–so maybe it is a hatchback. It handles wintery mountain roads nicely as well as a short daily commute (reasonable fuel efficiency). Otherwise, it outdoes it’s competition. What am I buying? Thanks!
admin answers:
I drive subaru so my advice is biased….subaru
Lizzie asks…
Driving a Cadillac…..?
A man and his wife were driving through country on his way from New York to California. Looking at his fuel gauge, he decided to stop at the next gasoline station and fill up. About 15 minutes later, he spots a Mobil station and pulls over to the high octane pump.
“What can I do for y’all?” asks the attendant. “Fill `er up with high test,” replies the driver. While the attendant is filling up the tank, he’s looking the car up and down. “What kinda car is this?” he asks. “I never seen one like it before.” “Well,” responds the driver, his chest swelling up with pride, “this, my boy is a 1999 Cadillac DeVille.” “What all’s it got in it?” asks the attendant. “Well,” says the driver, “it has everything. It’s loaded with power steering, power seats, power sun roof, power mirrors, AM/FM radio with a 10 deck CD player in the trunk with 100 watts per channel, 8 speaker stereo, rack and pinion steering, disk brakes all around, leather interior, digital instrument package, and best of all……
a 8.8 liter V12 engine.” “Wow,” says the attendant, “that’s really something!” “How much do I owe you for the gasoline?” asks the driver. “That’ll be $30.17,” says the attendant. The driver pulls out his money clip and peels off a $20 and a $10. He goes into his other pocket and pulls out a handful of change. Mixed up with the change are a few golf tees. “What are those little wooden things?” asks the attendant. “That’s what I put my balls on when I drive,” says the driver. “Wow,” says the attendant, “those Cadillac people think of everything!”
Yep da_future, theres a point….the point is to irritate the crap out of you!
Thanks JorDee
admin answers:
Lol-that’s really funny-here’s a star
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