EquinnoxX Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I was thinking of picking up a rack this year for my snowboards and was wondering if the load bars on the racks would scratch the roof. I haven't seen any racks for the legacy up close yet so I don't know how they attach. Anyone with a rack have any scratches when/if they remove it for seasonal use? I suppose i could always get some rockblocker or something to put under the rack feet if its that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have the Yakima Q-tower + Q53 clips and fairing for my biking and wife's ski attachments. So far, so good. No scratches. Expunge some effort into cleaning the paint, polishing and waxing/sealing the areas on where the tower pads will mate to the roof and you should be good to go. I have done this for an entire biking and ski season with no scratches. Despite the scratch-free results, I went and purchased some clear vinyl overlays from this guy: 480Nthe541 The overlays will be placed where the base pad mates to the roof. I figure that they are cheap insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.lim Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 +1 for the yakima Q towers. i ran them for one season and they have not left any scratches just make sure you keep your landing pads on the Q towers really clean. after a seasons worth of use i recommend switching out landing pads to eliminate the risk of debris scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i just waxed the roof area and no issues as well with a yakima MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 What they said ^^ The other issue with the Yak system is how closely it fits to the edge of the window glass. You'll want to close your doors carefully. HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thanks for the info on the Yakima stuff. Anyone know about the Thule racks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKeNeD Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I have the Thule. I have some small scratches, but it seems others have had success with some vinyl overlays. I thought I was gonna have trouble with where they mount so close to the glass, but I have had no problems. Here are some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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