Roof Racks... what do you think?

[andrewdink]

Seems roof racks are almost a "fad" right now, what is everyone's two sense. OEM... Yakima... how do these mount on my car as well. Drill holes?

[faqncb7]

They clamp on to the edge right above the window and have little pads that keep the roof scratch free

[vietkid_2006]

I still need to get my bike attachments for my Thule one, I don't drive around with mine on because it does mess up your paint if you have it on for prolong use.

[Noridetoolow]

I just removed my Thule rack for a temporary change of pace (it will go back on soon)....but regardless of what 1 or 2 people say (fad, WHY do it?, etc) I have friends and other tuners tell me alllllllll the freakin time to let them know if I ever sell it. I prefer the aftermarket, Thule or Yakima and I like the Thule a little better for looks.

[mtnbikaah]

I only have one because I use it. When I don't need it, I take it off.
I have a yakima rack. I have at least 6-700$ tied up in it.










No pics pics of stuff on the wagon yet.....

[HardInThePaint]

I only have one because I use it. When I don't need it, I take it off.

Thats because u keep it real. But I know damn well most of these cats that rock racks don't ride bikes or nothing like that. And if they say they do they're lying. I'm not saying all but most. Altleast u got some pics with the bikes and shit on it.

[agol]

[andrewdink]

If I was to just find one for sale on the street, what should i anticipate paying for one? i need one for my bike because i have my trunk tied up with stuff for my stereo, and right now i have to take it out and fold down the seat to get my bike anywhere.

[mtnbikaah]

I'd say $2-300 for a quality used one.

Go to Thule or Yakima's website to see what you need for parts. 48", q-towers, q-clips, bike attachment, ETC.

Then check around on craigslist for those parts. The "Q-Clips" (for Yakima's) are easily changed to make it fit your car.

[93blackcb7]

they only look good if your car is super clean and slammed like this and if you actually use it other than that its kind of a trend but indeed a good trend

[thepowderblue]

I want roof racks, I dont know why they cost so much tho.

[mtnbikaah]

I want roof racks, I dont know why they cost so much tho.

I wouldn't want to trust $3000 worth of bikes to a $100 rack.

[Noridetoolow]

Ill be honest, most of my desire for a roof rack was for looks, I have used it once to carry a ladder and I do plan on getting a bike soon so it will be used but Im not ashamed of the fact that "looks" was my primary focus....no different then any other mod or accessory we purchase just for looks.

I have about $125 tied up in my Thule and I would just about strap anything to it, once its installed it takes a good bit of force to move it any, much more force then wind resistance on a bike would create.

[vdubyacb7]

To all the people calling it a "fad" its not so much a fad as a staple. Subaru's,vw's,and audi's have been doing the OEM+ style for years now and in the past 2-3 years it has moved over into hondas. Thats why so many of you guys still dont understand it.

Its all about looking clean, with OEM or seemingly OEM parts. Thule roof racks come as dealer options on most of the cars i mentioned above and thats where this "fad" started.

Point blank, roof racks look good. So people are gonna put them on their car regardless if its for functionality or style. If only all the cb7's i see driving around would trade in the ricey mufflers and big ass spoilers for roof racks, cb7's wouldnt have such a bad name.