I'm looking for some roof racks for my impreza, to carry snowboards mainly. But theirs always other things.
A mate who works at autobarn can get my rhino aero racks, and the holder for around $360 so that's not too bad. But the aero bars are pretty fugly, and the sports style isn't available for 02-07 impreza's.
Found these online:
https://www.subaruon...d8ab36b1ab772cf
Not sure what postage cost and time would be though.
Anyone got other suggestions?
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Started by Scuba-Roo, Jul 09 2011 07:27 AM
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 07:27 AM
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 08:58 AM
I am running Thule adventure bars with Thule 792 ski and board carrier, Swedish design practicalities rule! As the bars raise to a complete vertical position, the release clips are very large for release with big gloves, the key locks are a simple 1/2 turn unlike others , easy adjustability for height, and they are very rugged. Having said that I admire the looks of Yakima bars and carriers.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:27 PM
Group buy???
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:34 PM
I bought a set of thule aero racks off ebay, brand new in boxes with fitting kit/feet/bars for $100. keep an eye out its a very popular model. mine look OEM as well came with all genuine subaru stickers etc. Got the 726 snowboard clamp for around same price off ebay also. I drove home yesterday with 5 boards on the roof. 2 w/bindings and 3 w/out.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:41 PM
Sweet! The rhino aero bars look alot like them.
That's a farken cool picture too!!
That's a farken cool picture too!!
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:43 PM
I just tie mine on cos I'm a tightass! Kills fuel econy though, without boards on roof I got about 9L/100. With racks and boards it was more like 11.5L/100km!!!
That is such an awesome pic alex!!
That is such an awesome pic alex!!
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:45 PM
I just tie mine on cos I'm a tightass! Kills fuel econy though, without boards on roof I got about 9L/100. With racks and boards it was more like 11.5L/100km!!!
That is such an awesome pic alex!!
i got same fuel economy as mixed urban/open driving after return trip to snow. around 10-11. big difference when you have 5 air brakes on your roof
that was a very interesting drive trust me !!!!
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:47 PM
Yeah true Alex, that's what im also averaging, should have put that in 
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:55 PM
Meh. Don't really have a choice. Still 11L isn't that bad
Should probably ask to how does the car go at 110km with them on the roof?
Should probably ask to how does the car go at 110km with them on the roof?
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 01:32 PM
Meh. Don't really have a choice. Still 11L isn't that bad
Should probably ask to how does the car go at 110km with them on the roof?
stupid fast still. putting foot down in 5th sees the needle rapidly moving to the right hand side of the dial
110kph is around 3000rpm in my car, which in 5th gear and that much engine load is the sweet spot for take off modei didn't feel any hesitation in performance, on your RS i'm not too sure, depends how much you load the car up with gear (weight being the issue there).
my worst fuel economy is only ever around the 12.5 mark, which is still fairly good for mainly city driving.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 03:00 PM
My car didn't budge at all either, if you get hit by wind, you might feel the car move a bit but meh. S all good!
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 04:30 PM
Awesome then, i'll have a look tonight and tomorrow and buy something through the week. I only thought of these when Aek mentioned them on Wednesday.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 06:09 PM
Haha I did the same, I've only ever had 2 in the car so I just fold the seat down. But with 4 and a pair of skis I had to work something out. I ended up going with straps and just tieing them to the cross bars. But I guess you don't really have that option hey!
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 06:17 PM
i can fold my centre rear seat down and get a board in, but i have to fit another board in and my sister in the back seat.
roof racks come in handy anyway, and between bug eye and pignose their inter changeable, so that'll be right for a few cars in the future for me
roof racks come in handy anyway, and between bug eye and pignose their inter changeable, so that'll be right for a few cars in the future for me
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 07:18 PM
i can fold my centre rear seat down and get a board in, but i have to fit another board in and my sister in the back seat.
roof racks come in handy anyway, and between bug eye and pignose their inter changeable, so that'll be right for a few cars in the future for me
bindings off makes it 10x easier through the ski-port also.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 07:27 PM
Yeah i know, soooo much less hassle with a rack but
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 11:44 PM
Alexxxx, you still put chains on?
Awesome pic!
Awesome pic!
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