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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 02:51 AM
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 02:55 AM
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Cool. What is the rack system?
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 03:02 AM
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Cool. What is the rack system?
Made by a company called SeaSucker (seasucker.com) they make 1,2 and 3 bike rack versions. This is the two rack version.
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AF_Z51

Good luck!
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 12:40 PM
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Does it help prevent the flying roof issue or help cause it?

Inquiring minds want to know...........
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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Hope it doesn't damage your Corvette!
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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Good for you for doing that, I would be to afraid something would go wrong and scratch my car. But i'm just **** like that.
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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I like it. Anything to extend corvette driving time instead of driving my truck.
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Oh hell no!
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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See the problem is.... I bought a high horsepower car so I don't have to ride a bike... Call me lazy but the bike looks like too much work!! Will it hold a Moped?
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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Those look really good, they’re pricey but a good solution!
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OMG! Some people with try anything to improve aerodynamics!!! ;-)
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Wowsers!! I don't think I would do that with my vette, use my truck for hauling the bikes, cool setup tho!
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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interesting way to achieve some downforce...
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