roof rack and bike carrier for sale
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2006 C230 Sport
roof rack and bike carrier for sale
I have a Mercedes OEM roof rack (aka Basic Cross Bar Carrier system) that I've used a few times and the Bike Rack attachment that I've only used once. I'm getting rid of my 2006 C230 so I don't need these anymore. They cost $500 from Mercedes.
I'm looking for $300 for both, and I'll split the cost of shipping with you. Looking for Paypal payment.
You can see the bars in the picture:
http://blogadoodle.org/wp-content/up...9/img_1953.jpg
The Cargo box is not included, but is for sale (though it would need to be picked up as shipping would probably be ridiculous). I can send more pictures, or pictures of the bike attachment if you want.
If interested drop me a line or send me a text message to 210-273-4709.
I'm looking for $300 for both, and I'll split the cost of shipping with you. Looking for Paypal payment.
You can see the bars in the picture:
http://blogadoodle.org/wp-content/up...9/img_1953.jpg
The Cargo box is not included, but is for sale (though it would need to be picked up as shipping would probably be ridiculous). I can send more pictures, or pictures of the bike attachment if you want.
If interested drop me a line or send me a text message to 210-273-4709.
Last edited by TheBigO76; Aug 18, 2010 at 03:26 PM.
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2009 SLK 55 AMG
Very interested in the bike rack / bar combo.
How much would shipping be to Davis, CA 95616?
Pictures of the actual bike rack and bar combo?
And how does it mount?
Does it leave any marks on the car?
EDIT:
There seems to be a bra on your dash
How much would shipping be to Davis, CA 95616?
Pictures of the actual bike rack and bar combo?
And how does it mount?
Does it leave any marks on the car?
EDIT:
There seems to be a bra on your dash
Last edited by iJimpanzee; Aug 18, 2010 at 04:46 PM.
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It's got a clamp system with a rubber base that contacts the roof and a rubber like paint that's on the part that goes in the door frame. If you look to the top of the inside of your door frame you'll notice a little arrow engraved in it. That's for lining up this carrier, so the car was designed for it.
Look at this picture and you'll get an idea:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...20Alustyle.jpg
Look at this picture and you'll get an idea:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...20Alustyle.jpg
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OK iJimpanzee,
I have to guess on the shipping at this moment cause I haven't boxed it up yet, but I think it'll be around $80, so half (cause I'll pay half), but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. If you're seriously interested I'll box it up this weekend and take it to UPS to find out exactly what it weighs and all.
It mounts by a clamp process, and it's not only designed for the car specifically, but the car is actually designed for it as well (See my previous post). It shouldn't mark the car up if you put it on right, it has a rubber base at each mounting point and if you clamp it down snug it shouldn't move around at all.
This picture:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...cle%20Rack.jpg
gives you an idea of what it looks like. This photo shows 2 bike racks, I only have 1 (ONE). The bar system has locking ends, and you can slide up to 3 bike racks onto it. There are all kinds of accessories that you can get from the dealer, like skis and surf board holders, luggage boxes and so on.
If you want a more detailed photo or a specific angle let me know and I'll mount mine and e-mail you photos.
I have to guess on the shipping at this moment cause I haven't boxed it up yet, but I think it'll be around $80, so half (cause I'll pay half), but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. If you're seriously interested I'll box it up this weekend and take it to UPS to find out exactly what it weighs and all.
It mounts by a clamp process, and it's not only designed for the car specifically, but the car is actually designed for it as well (See my previous post). It shouldn't mark the car up if you put it on right, it has a rubber base at each mounting point and if you clamp it down snug it shouldn't move around at all.
This picture:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...cle%20Rack.jpg
gives you an idea of what it looks like. This photo shows 2 bike racks, I only have 1 (ONE). The bar system has locking ends, and you can slide up to 3 bike racks onto it. There are all kinds of accessories that you can get from the dealer, like skis and surf board holders, luggage boxes and so on.
If you want a more detailed photo or a specific angle let me know and I'll mount mine and e-mail you photos.
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OK iJimpanzee,
I have to guess on the shipping at this moment cause I haven't boxed it up yet, but I think it'll be around $80, so half (cause I'll pay half), but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. If you're seriously interested I'll box it up this weekend and take it to UPS to find out exactly what it weighs and all.
It mounts by a clamp process, and it's not only designed for the car specifically, but the car is actually designed for it as well (See my previous post). It shouldn't mark the car up if you put it on right, it has a rubber base at each mounting point and if you clamp it down snug it shouldn't move around at all.
This picture:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...cle%20Rack.jpg
gives you an idea of what it looks like. This photo shows 2 bike racks, I only have 1 (ONE). The bar system has locking ends, and you can slide up to 3 bike racks onto it. There are all kinds of accessories that you can get from the dealer, like skis and surf board holders, luggage boxes and so on.
If you want a more detailed photo or a specific angle let me know and I'll mount mine and e-mail you photos.
I have to guess on the shipping at this moment cause I haven't boxed it up yet, but I think it'll be around $80, so half (cause I'll pay half), but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. If you're seriously interested I'll box it up this weekend and take it to UPS to find out exactly what it weighs and all.
It mounts by a clamp process, and it's not only designed for the car specifically, but the car is actually designed for it as well (See my previous post). It shouldn't mark the car up if you put it on right, it has a rubber base at each mounting point and if you clamp it down snug it shouldn't move around at all.
This picture:
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/i...cle%20Rack.jpg
gives you an idea of what it looks like. This photo shows 2 bike racks, I only have 1 (ONE). The bar system has locking ends, and you can slide up to 3 bike racks onto it. There are all kinds of accessories that you can get from the dealer, like skis and surf board holders, luggage boxes and so on.
If you want a more detailed photo or a specific angle let me know and I'll mount mine and e-mail you photos.
Heya'
Thanks for the informative photos.
But I'm just curious of how it inserts into the door.
So can you take photos of:
--The clamp / part that slides into the door (groove) "arrow"?
--Where the base of the roof rack and how it sits on the roof of the car?
--And your current bike rack looks exactly like the one pictured?
Could I have a closer picture of it on your car =D
One bike rack is enough for transporting my bike sometimes from SF to Davis, but sometimes my friends want to ride with me, so I may get another anyways. (Is there a part number for your current bike rack?)
For $300 + est($40) shipping, I'm very interested
Please post your photos here, or send them to me via PM or email: jimpanz at gmail period com
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OK here we go.
This is the inside of the doorframe, and here is a close-up
The base has a rubber foot that contours to the roof line
This is the rack sitting unsecured. Notice the lower clamp hanging loose. You want to line it up between the 2 marks inside the door frame
Each endcap has a lock that's covered. You unlock each one and pull the end out until the screw holes line up with the screw
If you push the lower clamp up to a set position, the tightening screw will pop out
Using an H5 metric Hex bit, you hand tighten it till it's secure
And with the door closed
Then, with the endcaps still open, you want to slide the bike rack into the groove in the rack.
The knobs on the rack itself are spring loaded. After it's been turned to loosen up, then you press down on the knob and the metal plate comes out to line up with the tracked groove.
Once in place, twist the **** to tighten
Lock the endcaps and raise the straps and frame bar.
The wheel straps slide back and forth to secure properly and the head of the frame bar rotates. This fits nearly all bikes. I ride a recumbent and it's worked just fine.
Any other questions or angles you want to see? Just let me know.
This is the inside of the doorframe, and here is a close-up
The base has a rubber foot that contours to the roof line
This is the rack sitting unsecured. Notice the lower clamp hanging loose. You want to line it up between the 2 marks inside the door frame
Each endcap has a lock that's covered. You unlock each one and pull the end out until the screw holes line up with the screw
If you push the lower clamp up to a set position, the tightening screw will pop out
Using an H5 metric Hex bit, you hand tighten it till it's secure
And with the door closed
Then, with the endcaps still open, you want to slide the bike rack into the groove in the rack.
The knobs on the rack itself are spring loaded. After it's been turned to loosen up, then you press down on the knob and the metal plate comes out to line up with the tracked groove.
Once in place, twist the **** to tighten
Lock the endcaps and raise the straps and frame bar.
The wheel straps slide back and forth to secure properly and the head of the frame bar rotates. This fits nearly all bikes. I ride a recumbent and it's worked just fine.
Any other questions or angles you want to see? Just let me know.
Last edited by TheBigO76; Aug 19, 2010 at 08:48 PM.
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It looks... CLEAN!
I'll take it!
I've already replied to your email O
Basically... I don't know if you'll want to hold it for me for two weeks, as I won't be back in the states until Sept 2nd~3rd.
So... I want it.. but I guess people may swoop it from me in this time frame
All depends, but if anyone is thinking of swooping
I call dibs!
EDIT: Those are awesome install pictures as well!
Could you take a picture of the door's weather strip seal on the base where the rack is clamped?
Like photo 11, but from a lower angle/front or back?
It seems like the clamping piece causes the weather stripping to bulge out.. and I guess deforms it? So leaving the rack on for extended periods of time may eventually lead to the weather stripping to remain deformed?
Not a big deal I suppose.. but I'm just curious.
I'll take it!
I've already replied to your email O
Basically... I don't know if you'll want to hold it for me for two weeks, as I won't be back in the states until Sept 2nd~3rd.
So... I want it.. but I guess people may swoop it from me in this time frame
All depends, but if anyone is thinking of swooping
I call dibs!
EDIT: Those are awesome install pictures as well!
Could you take a picture of the door's weather strip seal on the base where the rack is clamped?
Like photo 11, but from a lower angle/front or back?
It seems like the clamping piece causes the weather stripping to bulge out.. and I guess deforms it? So leaving the rack on for extended periods of time may eventually lead to the weather stripping to remain deformed?
Not a big deal I suppose.. but I'm just curious.
Last edited by iJimpanzee; Aug 19, 2010 at 11:57 PM.
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TheBigO76, How much do you want for the bike attachment, shipped to Seattle, WA? I don't need the basic bars.
Last edited by slammer111; Aug 20, 2010 at 03:59 PM.
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My experience with the Coupe, yes, the clamp does deform the outer rubber seal on the door some, but after running mine for about two months and taking it back off during hot weather, I can't tell anymore. I also noticed a slight impression in the polish where the rubber feet touch, but with a good coat of wax before I put the carrier on, and a good coat after I took it off, (and making sure the rubber pads and paint were clean prior to mounting) again after a week or so, I couldn't tell where it had touched.
Just my experience with my carrier. I like the look, but it does increase the wind noise (naturally) and I haven't acquired a bike rack for mine yet, so no reason to drive with it up there.
Just my experience with my carrier. I like the look, but it does increase the wind noise (naturally) and I haven't acquired a bike rack for mine yet, so no reason to drive with it up there.
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Could you take a picture of the door's weather strip seal on the base where the rack is clamped?
Like photo 11, but from a lower angle/front or back?
It seems like the clamping piece causes the weather stripping to bulge out.. and I guess deforms it? So leaving the rack on for extended periods of time may eventually lead to the weather stripping to remain deformed?
Not a big deal I suppose.. but I'm just curious.
Like photo 11, but from a lower angle/front or back?
It seems like the clamping piece causes the weather stripping to bulge out.. and I guess deforms it? So leaving the rack on for extended periods of time may eventually lead to the weather stripping to remain deformed?
Not a big deal I suppose.. but I'm just curious.
The rubber just kind goes around the clamp. I used it for a cross continent trip, and I had it up there for 8 weeks. When I took it off, the rubber just popped back into place. As long as your rubber is not brittle or dry, I don't see there being a major problem. Mercedes designed this thing.
One thing I did forget to mention, when you look underneath the rack, there is a photo to show you which side (left, right, front or back) that end goes, so you can't place it wrong.
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Due to unexpected circumstances, I have to back out of this sale.
Sorry Oren!
I hate myself for saying it, because I really want this... but I can not buy it without being nagged at.
The price of $300 is a really good deal for this combo, and will probably sell before I'm even back in the US. Sorry for delaying you potential buyers of a week.
Sorry Oren!
I hate myself for saying it, because I really want this... but I can not buy it without being nagged at.
The price of $300 is a really good deal for this combo, and will probably sell before I'm even back in the US. Sorry for delaying you potential buyers of a week.
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Wow TheBigO76,.... your how to install the basic carrier bars is even more detailed than the user manual from Mercedes!
The basic carrier bars (roof rack) for the coupe (CL203) is slightly shorter (by a few inches) to fit the narrower roof of the Coupe. Also, the roof-line of the coupe is different from sedan, especially where the rear carrier bars meet the roof. Thus, W203 and CL203 basic carrier bars are different.
Yes, the bicycle carrier attachments are universal and should fit all Mercedes OEM basic carrier bars.
I have a basic carrier bars (roof rack) for coupe along with 2 "Alustyle" Bicycle carrier attachments I'm thinking about selling,... but I'm trying to sell local (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) first since shipping would be a pain.
For anyone worried about permanently deforming the outer rubber seal,... make sure your rubber seals are flexible. Apply silicone spray on the rubber seal to ensure they remain flexible. And wear latex gloves when your massage the silicone spray into the rubber seal.
The basic carrier bars (roof rack) for the coupe (CL203) is slightly shorter (by a few inches) to fit the narrower roof of the Coupe. Also, the roof-line of the coupe is different from sedan, especially where the rear carrier bars meet the roof. Thus, W203 and CL203 basic carrier bars are different.
Yes, the bicycle carrier attachments are universal and should fit all Mercedes OEM basic carrier bars.
I have a basic carrier bars (roof rack) for coupe along with 2 "Alustyle" Bicycle carrier attachments I'm thinking about selling,... but I'm trying to sell local (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) first since shipping would be a pain.
For anyone worried about permanently deforming the outer rubber seal,... make sure your rubber seals are flexible. Apply silicone spray on the rubber seal to ensure they remain flexible. And wear latex gloves when your massage the silicone spray into the rubber seal.
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