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aircanuck · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:25 AM

Well the mini has to be used for something so let's make it an SUV!!! For my next trick, I will have 18 monkeys skate out of the boot on roller skates.

Cheers,
Neil

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:31 AM

lol... looking good Neil!

CooperCooper · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:42 AM

Brilliant! I think that I'm going to abandon the idea of mounting a rooftop Yakima or Thule system and just follow your lead. Looks like foam pads for putting boats on top and a Saris rack for putting bikes on the back is the best overall solution.

Do you think that there is enough room to fit two boats up there? Maybe if they are turned sideways?

aircanuck · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:48 AM

Thanks miniman

I thought I had done enough griping here for the time being.

Cooper Cooper, I think two smaller boats may doable but two larger kayaks may be slightly awkward. But always worth trying. The foam blocks I am using were specifically crafted to accomodate the "V" of a kayak, so it's a nice fit and a great alternative to a rack. The tough part is finding a place to attach straps to on the front end of the car.

Cheers,

Neil

AprilWhine · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:08 AM

Looks like another family with both a Rendezvous and a MINI!

paulmon · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:40 AM

Looking good Neil. My brother had a 21ft 2 person kayak that he built himself that he used to carry around on the roof of his Hyundai Accent. We were convinced that if the car ever flipped into a puddle that it would float. lol.

Rendezvous is the marginally better looking sibling to the Aztek. lol

AprilWhine · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:42 AM

The Rendezvous and the Aztek are an ugly set of fraternal twins!

paulmon · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:50 AM

AprilWhine, perfect way of putting it.

From what I hear those who own them love their practicality. Just like parents thining ugly kids are cute. haha

aircanuck · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:54 AM

Hey, my parents think I'm cute and they like their Rendezvous very much. Way to give me a complex guys!

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:00 AM

lol, poor Neil...

Mini Mims · May 1st, 2003, 07:06 PM

I've also replaced my old SUV to tote my bike around...

Dark Silver S · May 2nd, 2003, 12:41 AM

I'm telling you, the MINI is the Ultimate SUV.

Paul · May 2nd, 2003, 12:45 AM

Careful, leave it parked like that and two big guys could grab an end each and run away with your MINI!

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:25 AM	#1
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Mini SUV (kayak on roof) Well the mini has to be used for something so let's make it an SUV!!! For my next trick, I will have 18 monkeys skate out of the boot on roller skates. Cheers, Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	lol... looking good Neil! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
CooperCooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Willamette Valley OR Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Brilliant! I think that I'm going to abandon the idea of mounting a rooftop Yakima or Thule system and just follow your lead. Looks like foam pads for putting boats on top and a Saris rack for putting bikes on the back is the best overall solution. Do you think that there is enough room to fit two boats up there? Maybe if they are turned sideways? 2003 MCS EB/W - Premium, DSC, Fogs 1966 Austin Healey 3000 mkII - garage art

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Thanks miniman I thought I had done enough griping here for the time being. Cooper Cooper, I think two smaller boats may doable but two larger kayaks may be slightly awkward. But always worth trying. The foam blocks I am using were specifically crafted to accomodate the "V" of a kayak, so it's a nice fit and a great alternative to a rack. The tough part is finding a place to attach straps to on the front end of the car. Cheers, Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Looks like another family with both a Rendezvous and a MINI! Global Moderator

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Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Looking good Neil. My brother had a 21ft 2 person kayak that he built himself that he used to carry around on the roof of his Hyundai Accent. We were convinced that if the car ever flipped into a puddle that it would float. lol. Rendezvous is the marginally better looking sibling to the Aztek. lol Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	The Rendezvous and the Aztek are an ugly set of fraternal twins! Global Moderator

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 774 Offline	AprilWhine, perfect way of putting it. From what I hear those who own them love their practicality. Just like parents thining ugly kids are cute. haha Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Hey, my parents think I'm cute and they like their Rendezvous very much. Way to give me a complex guys! 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	lol, poor Neil... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 1st, 2003, 07:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mini Mims MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 23 Offline	I've also replaced my old SUV to tote my bike around...

May 2nd, 2003, 12:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 791 Offline	I'm telling you, the MINI is the Ultimate SUV. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

May 2nd, 2003, 12:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Careful, leave it parked like that and two big guys could grab an end each and run away with your MINI! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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