Roof Rack Thread for W203/S203/CL203 & bike/ski mounts
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From: Columbia, MD
2002 C230K Coupe
Originally Posted by mig888
Whoa, what the hell kind of snowboard rack is that? I like it!
flip
flip
I've had it for 6 years and it fits any car. It holds really tight too.
I'm not sure if they still make it. I've tried to find another one but no luck.
But they still sell one for skis.
Last edited by harpax; Feb 11, 2006 at 08:00 PM.
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From: Portugal
'13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d // '24 E53 AMG
I bougth the Thule system for my coupe, 2 weeks ago, when I bougth my Down-Hill bike, since I can't put it inside of the car (what I allways did with my XC bike) it cost me 280€ with the bike carrier and with the aero aluminium bars. In highways its a bit noisy but its a very strong system, my bike is very heavy (19kg) and it keeps allrigth there in the roof.
I will post some pics when I have it on
I will post some pics when I have it on
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
I want to see someone compare teh Thule vs Yakima vs MB factory bike racks. Cause I'm gonna need one really soon.
Stability
Which has teh least likelihood of causing paint damage?
Overall quality?
Stability
Which has teh least likelihood of causing paint damage?
Overall quality?
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'13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d // '24 E53 AMG
Originally Posted by anonymouse
I want to see someone compare teh Thule vs Yakima vs MB factory bike racks. Cause I'm gonna need one really soon.
Stability
Which has teh least likelihood of causing paint damage?
Overall quality?
Stability
Which has teh least likelihood of causing paint damage?
Overall quality?
Thule
much more strong and nice to look at 
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From: Anchorage
2003 c240 wagon
Anonymouse,
I would also look for security features as well. Not just locking the rack down, but locking the bikes/skis/toys so no one wanders off with them when it takes longer than two seconds at the gas station or coffee shop
I would also look for security features as well. Not just locking the rack down, but locking the bikes/skis/toys so no one wanders off with them when it takes longer than two seconds at the gas station or coffee shop
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'13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d // '24 E53 AMG
Originally Posted by AK*S203*owner
Anonymouse,
I would also look for security features as well. Not just locking the rack down, but locking the bikes/skis/toys so no one wanders off with them when it takes longer than two seconds at the gas station or coffee shop
I would also look for security features as well. Not just locking the rack down, but locking the bikes/skis/toys so no one wanders off with them when it takes longer than two seconds at the gas station or coffee shop
I would install mine on the car and then I will post some pics later this week
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
Stop teh presses!!! I priced out teh Thule with 2 sidearm racsks. Six hunned an twenny beans!!! WTF????
583 bucks for a Yakima with 2 King Cobra mounts.
Is this normal?
583 bucks for a Yakima with 2 King Cobra mounts.
Is this normal?
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From: Nashua, NH
2008 VW GTI
I have a Yakima system available for sale. It was originally used on our Accord (sold) and I bought one pair of clips (Q39) to convert it to use on my C-Coupe. Since we have an Element with a rack, I probably won't use this. It will need Q83 clips to complete the conversion to a c-class roof. You can usually find clips on eBay for $5-$10.
According to Yakima's website, you will need the stretch kit in order to use the Boa bike mounts on both the C-coupe and C-sedan. Because of this, I'm willing to sell the parts of this rack seperate so you can get whatever accessories suit you.
Here's what I have. Price is firm and does not include shipping. Local pickup/delivery is available in MA & NH. The condition of all of these is mint. Stored during winters.
4 Q-towers + 48” bars & 3 pairs of clips (Q39, Q92, Q93) $170
Locks (6 cores) $40
2 Boa bike mounts w/wheel forks $100
FYI: These are the retail prices and part numbers from REI.com:
Q Towers
Part #8000124 1 $129.00
Q92 Clips
Part #8000692 1 $27.00
Q93 Clips
Part #8000693 1 $27.00
48" CrossBar
Part #8000408 1 $52.00
Boa fork mount
Part #8002065 2 $140.00
Wheel Fork
Part #8002067 2 $60.00
SKS Lock Cores-6 Pack
Part #8007206 1 $54.00
Total: $489.00
According to Yakima's website, you will need the stretch kit in order to use the Boa bike mounts on both the C-coupe and C-sedan. Because of this, I'm willing to sell the parts of this rack seperate so you can get whatever accessories suit you.
Here's what I have. Price is firm and does not include shipping. Local pickup/delivery is available in MA & NH. The condition of all of these is mint. Stored during winters.
4 Q-towers + 48” bars & 3 pairs of clips (Q39, Q92, Q93) $170
Locks (6 cores) $40
2 Boa bike mounts w/wheel forks $100
FYI: These are the retail prices and part numbers from REI.com:
Q Towers
Part #8000124 1 $129.00
Q92 Clips
Part #8000692 1 $27.00
Q93 Clips
Part #8000693 1 $27.00
48" CrossBar
Part #8000408 1 $52.00
Boa fork mount
Part #8002065 2 $140.00
Wheel Fork
Part #8002067 2 $60.00
SKS Lock Cores-6 Pack
Part #8007206 1 $54.00
Total: $489.00
Last edited by avlis; Feb 15, 2006 at 08:22 AM.
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Originally Posted by Turbo2
Not trying to be smart here either. I want to put a roof rack on my car to put skis/snowboards on top. That's the whole point of a roof rack, to put things on your roof, correct?
There are 4 of us going on the Ski-Trip, 2 of us have our own skis/snowboard. If I put the seat down and pass them through, the back seat will be cramped.
I'm not going rent ski's when I own them, that's the whole point in buying skis, is so you don't rent.
There are 4 of us going on the Ski-Trip, 2 of us have our own skis/snowboard. If I put the seat down and pass them through, the back seat will be cramped.
I'm not going rent ski's when I own them, that's the whole point in buying skis, is so you don't rent.
I agree, why rent boards when u have them! I dun have a ski rack on my C but I do have it on my ML, its quite useful kuz 5 snowboards wont fit in the truck along with 5-6 large bags of clothes lol
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Originally Posted by Turbo2
Not trying to be smart here either. I want to put a roof rack on my car to put skis/snowboards on top. That's the whole point of a roof rack, to put things on your roof, correct?
There are 4 of us going on the Ski-Trip, 2 of us have our own skis/snowboard. If I put the seat down and pass them through, the back seat will be cramped.
I'm not going rent ski's when I own them, that's the whole point in buying skis, is so you don't rent.
There are 4 of us going on the Ski-Trip, 2 of us have our own skis/snowboard. If I put the seat down and pass them through, the back seat will be cramped.
I'm not going rent ski's when I own them, that's the whole point in buying skis, is so you don't rent.
I agree, why rent boards when u have them! I dun have a ski rack on my C but I do have it on my ML, its quite useful kuz 5 snowboards wont fit in the truck along with 5-6 large bags of clothes lol
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W203 Sedan Roof Rack -- Want to Buy
Do any W203 owners or former owners have a MB roof rack system they would like to sell? Getting back into road biking and well need a way to get to and from! Back seat is just not the best place for the bike....
If anyone does have a set of bike carriers and some cross bars let me know.
Thanks
If anyone does have a set of bike carriers and some cross bars let me know.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by patrick_y
I don't even think my mountain bike would fit in an empty trunk even with the front wheel removed.
Brought it home in the R350 but not keen on drving that car every day... just to big. Plus you cant have any seats up if you put it in the back of the R and then its just a big cargo van. Should just have gotten a sprinter van!
Bike Rack Anyone??
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2001 c320 - 2002 ml55 - 2011 c300 - 2014 slk350 - 2015 cla45
check out my girls rack!!!!
bought this mb factory rack for 165 shipped
no more snowboards in the back seat for me....
carino
no more snowboards in the back seat for me....
carino
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