Cayman - roof bars options? - Page 3 - Porsche General - PistonHeads UK

Just wondered whether anyone else has been through sorting out the options for fitting roof bars to a Cayman? Obviously, there's the Porsche option, but I was also wondering about Thule, who offer a range of individual 'feet' (http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Base-Racks/Feet) to pair with their bars. This thread (http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=74567) talks about the compatibility of the Thule roof attachments with 996s and 997s; does anyone know whether the Cayman and 911 roof attachments are identical?

I couldn't find any that were compatible other than the Porsche one, which I believe is made by Thule ( but you can only buy it through Porsche ! ). The problem is the roof is quite curved so the feet are both angled to make the bars sit flat. Not sure if any generic feet will fit. The Porsche one is quite good quality and very sturdy but expensive. I got a discount from my OPC as they had a set of bars in stock that were on a showroom car, still around £200 for the bars though IIRC. Once you have bars I think most accessories made by Thule or Mont-Blanc fit as they just have flat metal plates that slide into the bars and lock.

There was a thread about a cheaper option a few days ago........... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... I have the Porsche ones - I bought them off someone on here, not super cheap but they are very solid and the bike carrier is really good.

Hi there looking to buy a Porsche cayman roof rack please. Anyone selling any or no of any going ? Thanks Kris

Surely one that fit on a 997 would do the job? It's only about the curvature of the roof

I have an official porsche roof system for a cayman. Sold the car its been sitting in my garage since. Looking to sell it, never found a buyer

Good excuse to post this:

I'm keen to buy some bars for my Cayman. Does anyone have any for sale? Mr Gambo?

Looking to buy some Porsche Cayman roof bars Does anyone have some for sale? Cheers Neil

If anyone is carrying bikes, try this: http://www.seasucker.com/shop/1187/ Oh, and watch the video, it explains all.

Mutema said: If anyone is carrying bikes, try this: http://www.seasucker.com/shop/1187/ Oh, and watch the video, it explains all. That is awesome and may just be the answer to the bike problems I have with my 911 Targa!

SoliD said: Mutema said: If anyone is carrying bikes, try this: http://www.seasucker.com/shop/1187/ Oh, and watch the video, it explains all. That is awesome and may just be the answer to the bike problems I have with my 911 Targa! No one seems to sell this excellent kit in the uk. You can purchase from eBay US, but will probably get stung on duties.

I've got some for sale if anyone is interested. Genuine Porsche ones that've hardly been used.

I've recently bought a Cayman S and would be interested if anyone has a set of roof bars they are looking to sell. Please PM me. Many thanks.

Hope this isn't too cheeky posting this here but Porsche bike rack options are limited so if anybody is after a sea sucker bike rack check it out! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271222306123?ssPageName=... Cheers Matt

I have some cayman roof bars that are no longer needed. Pm if interested.

Hi Suckers, this is my first ever post although I've been readin pheads for years. I'm quite interested in your cayman bars but can't pm for first 24 hours it seems. Where roughly are they? Cheers Alex

Sorry scockers, just realised I got your name wrong in my previous post

I have a barely-used Porsche Cayman roof rack system and two bike carriers if anyone would like to buy them. Originally bought so that I could do Sportives around the south-east but it's just not worked out the way I had hoped. Based in Guildford.

rs11 said: I have a barely-used Porsche Cayman roof rack system and two bike carriers if anyone would like to buy them. Originally bought so that I could do Sportives around the south-east but it's just not worked out the way I had hoped. Based in Guildford. i could be interested in roof rack, how much fella?

How does £210 sound?

If anyone's you're still looking for the bike carrier bit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Bike-Carrier-Rac...

rs11 said: ......... Originally bought so that I could do Sportives around the south-east but it's just not worked out the way I had hoped. Often the way it works out. I've got some bars for my 997 (that may be exactly the same as the Cayman's) but not sure how much I'm going to use them. Will have to see, when the sun comes back next year

New to the forum and a gen 1 Cayman S. I would like to find some roof bars +/-bike carrier. Anyone out there who would like to sell? Many thanks Guy

Any Porsche Cayman roof racks around and bicycle mounts in the London area? Happy to travel a bit.

Check ebay and the PCGB forum - they do pop up from time to time. You can also fit Thule bars - there was a thread on here about a chap who fitted then to him 911, a search should throw that up

Just sold my Cayman so have a pair of Porsche roof bars for sale if anyone is interested. I bought them from a chap on here and they are easily couriered.

Hi, How much would you like for your Cayman roof rack? I have a 2013 (981) model. Thanks Jago

How do 981 bars fit? There are no rails hidden sections etc?

Bennachie said: How do 981 bars fit? There are no rails hidden sections etc? There aren’t Porsche roof bars for the 981. They stopped support of Cayman roof bars after the 987. Odd choice given Porsche are trying to move the Cayman and 911 as lifestyle cars, not just sports cars for Sunday’s (playing to childhood James Bond fantasies with catalogue pics of skis and snow chains etc). Edited by Buggyjam on Monday 15th January 12:58

Interesting that this thread has been bumped, as I found this yesterday when researching roof bar options for my 987. If anyone happens to have some suitable roof bars feel free to drop me a PM. Looking for a way to transport my road bike now that I've given up my sensible car with a gigantic boot!

V8OW said: Interesting that this thread has been bumped, as I found this yesterday when researching roof bar options for my 987. If anyone happens to have some suitable roof bars feel free to drop me a PM. Looking for a way to transport my road bike now that I've given up my sensible car with a gigantic boot! Seasucker is the answer. (Mine is the mini bomber 2)

Hmm, that was going to be the route I went down, but they seemed pretty expensive, and I wasn't sure what the downsides were. Now that I've got the car, I can't imagine needing a roof rack other than carrying my bike around a handful of times a year, so maybe I should have another look. Presumably you're a fan?

V8OW said: Interesting that this thread has been bumped, as I found this yesterday when researching roof bar options for my 987. If anyone happens to have some suitable roof bars feel free to drop me a PM. Looking for a way to transport my road bike now that I've given up my sensible car with a gigantic boot! I used the Thule 911 roof bars and feet on my Cayman and they were fine. Fitted perfectly. https://www.roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Guide/_-/?ma...

zed4 said: V8OW said: Interesting that this thread has been bumped, as I found this yesterday when researching roof bar options for my 987. If anyone happens to have some suitable roof bars feel free to drop me a PM. Looking for a way to transport my road bike now that I've given up my sensible car with a gigantic boot! I used the Thule 911 roof bars and feet on my Cayman and they were fine. Fitted perfectly. https://www.roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Guide/_-/?ma... i have the Thule system on my 911. Mines the 961 wingbar type in black. Works really well.

Some great pics on here Seasuckers seem a great idea, especially for cars without roof rack points, and useful that you can shift them between cars. One downside which didn't work for me is you can't lock them to the car and so if you need to leave the bike it's an issue. And you can't put a Christmas tree on them hahah

Rich_AR said:

V8OW said: Hmm, that was going to be the route I went down, but they seemed pretty expensive, and I wasn't sure what the downsides were. Now that I've got the car, I can't imagine needing a roof rack other than carrying my bike around a handful of times a year, so maybe I should have another look. Presumably you're a fan? I only use mine maybe a dozen times a year, but on a couple of different cars. They are fitted in a few minutes and removed in seconds. As has been pointed out, they’re not the most secure of devices and can’t really be left unattended in say service station car parks for any length of time. That said there is a locking devide available which slots over the glass and is trapped when the window is closed. They are surprisingly rigid and B road blasts are still possible. I thought they were cheap, especially when compared to the porsche roof bars and bike carrier!

anonymous said: [redacted] I used to use them all the time when I had my 987 Cayman S. It was great when we went camping, as it meant we could take the fun car! I have a 981S now, so I have to borrow my girlfriend's car to transport my bikes and kayaks around now!

Dazlar7 said: I only use mine maybe a dozen times a year, but on a couple of different cars. They are fitted in a few minutes and removed in seconds. As has been pointed out, they’re not the most secure of devices and can’t really be left unattended in say service station car parks for any length of time. That said there is a locking devide available which slots over the glass and is trapped when the window is closed. They are surprisingly rigid and B road blasts are still possible. I thought they were cheap, especially when compared to the porsche roof bars and bike carrier! Having priced up the whole set, by the time I get a bike carrier too you are right, these are a good option. I managed to pick a new one up on ebay for a decent price, so will have to test it out over the next couple of weeks!

Another resurrection for this thread. Bought a set of Cayman roof bars from Oso (who has posted on this thread) for the R. Porsche bars and then I bought a Thule 598 bike carrier for them. If you want to get a lot of smiles, thumbs up and general attention, driving a bright green sports car with bright orange mountain bike on the roof seems to do the trick! Almost camouflage in the autumn colours....

PaulD86 said: If you want to get a lot of smiles, thumbs up and general attention, driving a bright green sports car with bright orange mountain bike on the roof seems to do the trick! Yes! Love this!

Looks great Paul! Pleased you have got these and the bike onto the car.

Reigniting this thread as after a roof rack for my 987. If anyone is selling a Porsche Transport system please let me know. Additionally, if anyone has used the Thule 753/751 combo with bars I really appreciate your feedback on how well it works. Thanks in advance

MitchW12 said: Additionally, if anyone has used the Thule 753/751 combo with bars I really appreciate your feedback on how well it works. Thanks in advance Works well. Just bought these, and some Thule bars from e.bay. All were listed separately. Needs a Thule 911 fitting kit 3100, available new on Amazon.