Mountain bike into Z4MC

[custardkid]

Very easy....
Here is how:

1 - fold boot cover out of the way


2 - wrap the bike in a blanket to stop the car getting muddy (i'm only wrapping the oily bit so you can see whats going on)


3 - deploy wheel bags


4 - insert mech end into corner of boot


5 - drop forks into the other corner


6 - tuck bars behind the C pillar


7 - tuck wheels in behind the frame


8 - close the boot! (my bike is 2-3 inches clear of the screen)


9 - deploy a black rug and no one can see whats in the boot



road bike also fits in the same way


Custard

Edited by custardkid on Wednesday 6th January 20:07

[Great Pretender]

Well I'll be damned!

Is that a hard-tail or a full-sus? Don't suppose it matters too much, but I guess a lot will depend on the size of the bike when there are only millimeters to spare!

Good effort though

>slips off to shed to dig out the old bike<

[scz4]

Impressive.. didn't think it could be done.

GP - You been out since our trip to Golspie in May?

P.S. You get my mail yesterday?

Edited by scz4 on Wednesday 6th January 20:29

[Great Pretender]

scz4 said:

Impressive.. didn't think it could be done.

GP - You been out since our trip to Golspie in May?

P.S. You get my mail yesterday?

Edited by scz4 on Wednesday 6th January 20:29

Yes...

And yes I did. Not had time to think at work though. Will mail you tomorrow chief.

HAppy new year to you

[milu]

Good news this.
Next summer I can go away and enjoy the car and the bike on the same trip.

[KENZ]

Ditto. Good effort. Didn't think it would fit.

[ian in lancs]

Any suggestions for a bike and the rag top? It's defeated me!

[KENZ]

ian in lancs said:

Any suggestions for a bike and the rag top? It's defeated me!

Benefit of the coupe. Does have a lot more space in the boot than the rag top.

[Rags]

Might just try this tonight, I fancy a ride out in Richmond Park!

[Raify]

Thanks custardkid, I was about to give up then remembered about this thread. Thought it was worth a resurrection.

It works, this is a 20" hardtail, both wheels in one bag:



My practical car has been borrowed for the weekend, so this was the only option.

[AyBee]

The challenge is now 2 since I tend to go riding with mates and think a Z4MC may be the next car on the list. Anyone?

As a side note - I notice BMW used to do quite a cool rack for the Z4C that went into the rear of the car and then supported 2 bikes on the rear, have never seen a pic of it on a car though...anyone know any more information about it?

Don't really fancy a Saris rack on the back!

[CooperS]

AyBee said:

The challenge is now 2 since I tend to go riding with mates and think a Z4MC may be the next car on the list. Anyone?

As a side note - I notice BMW used to do quite a cool rack for the Z4C that went into the rear of the car and then supported 2 bikes on the rear, have never seen a pic of it on a car though...anyone know any more information about it?

Don't really fancy a Saris rack on the back!

Funny enough this thread was one of the reasons i went for a Z4MC. I've got a Orange 5 too so was good to know it would squeeze in and trust me its a squeeze.

I can also get my Spesh Tarmac road bike with wheels in.

However although two bikes in the back are a no go there still is plenty of space to fit other mtb bits in the gaps. I went camping and had the bike in the back with helmet and clothes etc and had the tent in the front footwell / seat.

[AyBee]

CooperS said:

AyBee said:

The challenge is now 2 since I tend to go riding with mates and think a Z4MC may be the next car on the list. Anyone?

As a side note - I notice BMW used to do quite a cool rack for the Z4C that went into the rear of the car and then supported 2 bikes on the rear, have never seen a pic of it on a car though...anyone know any more information about it?

Don't really fancy a Saris rack on the back!

Funny enough this thread was one of the reasons i went for a Z4MC. I've got a Orange 5 too so was good to know it would squeeze in and trust me its a squeeze.

I can also get my Spesh Tarmac road bike with wheels in.

However although two bikes in the back are a no go there still is plenty of space to fit other mtb bits in the gaps. I went camping and had the bike in the back with helmet and clothes etc and had the tent in the front footwell / seat.

Did you go camping on your own? It wouldn't stop me getting a Z4MC but I'd love to find a decent way to carry 2 bikes without getting it scratched...

[CooperS]

AyBee said:

CooperS said:

AyBee said:

The challenge is now 2 since I tend to go riding with mates and think a Z4MC may be the next car on the list. Anyone?

As a side note - I notice BMW used to do quite a cool rack for the Z4C that went into the rear of the car and then supported 2 bikes on the rear, have never seen a pic of it on a car though...anyone know any more information about it?

Don't really fancy a Saris rack on the back!

Funny enough this thread was one of the reasons i went for a Z4MC. I've got a Orange 5 too so was good to know it would squeeze in and trust me its a squeeze.

I can also get my Spesh Tarmac road bike with wheels in.

However although two bikes in the back are a no go there still is plenty of space to fit other mtb bits in the gaps. I went camping and had the bike in the back with helmet and clothes etc and had the tent in the front footwell / seat.

Did you go camping on your own? It wouldn't stop me getting a Z4MC but I'd love to find a decent way to carry 2 bikes without getting it scratched...

LOL no but as the guys all have 2 seaters (TT, Alfa GT) we thought we'd stick two fingers up to the goverment (who seem determined to make sure cars arent used for fun) and have a hoon on the way there.

[custardkid]

exactly...
the roads through Wales and Scotland are some of the best in the UK!

you also get some funny looks when you pull a bike out of your Car

custard

[custardkid]

CooperS said:

Funny enough this thread was one of the reasons i went for a Z4MC. I've got a Orange 5 too so was good to know it would squeeze in and trust me its a squeeze.

Glad to be of inspiration

Custard

[CooperS]

custardkid said:

exactly...
the roads through Wales and Scotland are some of the best in the UK!

you also get some funny looks when you pull a bike out of your Car

custard

I got a good response when I turned up to the Caledonia Etape in the Z4. Although tbh I got a funnier response when I use to turn up at Glentess park and pulled the five from my Elise.... lol

[Ev112]

as far as the rack goes - I investigated it. Quite expensive at about 2k installed if I remember correctly, as the rear bumper needs removing, holes cut with covers made and all sprayed. The rack itself without installation or any carrier attachments is about 800 I think. Can fit 150cm kiteboard or 180cm skis in mine without the rack, so rather happy as it is

[custardkid]

Ev112 said:

as far as the rack goes - I investigated it. Quite expensive at about 2k installed if I remember correctly, as the rear bumper needs removing, holes cut with covers made and all sprayed. The rack itself without installation or any carrier attachments is about 800 I think. Can fit 150cm kiteboard or 180cm skis in mine without the rack, so rather happy as it is

how did you get the skis in?
picture please

custard

[Ev112]

Here's the skis - admittedly these are 175s, didn't have any 180s to hand, and probably only would work with twin tips with some rocker (which the 180s I got in were).