Hawaiiansubbie Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Im looking for a rack system for my 06 LGT. Which system is best? Or does anyone have anything they're willing to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimblaz Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 i have a THULE rack that i love. It fits 4 snowboards easily and looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfiend Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/spegull03/628a9d69.jpg new Thule Aero rack system, the brushed stainless crossbars look awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiiansubbie Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm looking at Thule the most. The aero rack system is great. REI is selling them for 20% off right now too. I'm about to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedirtae09 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I had a complete Yakima system on my 08 but I took it off... I noticed that the clips that attach to the car were digging into the rubber right where the window trim is. I only had it on for a couple months but I cant imagine what kind of damage it would have done over a longer period of time. Here are some old pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiiansubbie Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 I had a complete Yakima system on my 08 but I took it off... I noticed that the clips that attach to the car were digging into the rubber right where the window trim is. I only had it on for a couple months but I cant imagine what kind of damage it would have done over a longer period of time. Here are some old pics.... How bad did the rubber get damaged? I still haven't bought the rack, waiting till after christmas....have you found this happening from others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze741 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 My thule rack did the same to my rubber window trim. After I removed the rack, the rubber itself is soft and will go back to normal. I don't even see the marks anymore. as for which one, get whichever one! they all look nice. Thule/Yakima are the most popular. Inno is great too. Most of the systems are mix and matchable, ie bike trays, ski clamps, etc. I use a yakima bike tray with a Thule base rack system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Go with Yakima. My Yakima rack is now on the 2nd car, only had to change the towers to accommodate a completely different car. I don't like Thule's use of dedicated racks. While oval cross bars create less noise, they also don't line up as well when you have accessories that connect between front and rear bars. Round bars don't have that issue, but can be noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I prefer Thule with square bars (had aero bars and Yakima before). Yakima round bars/attachments tend to rotate which can be a major PITA when attempting to load a kayak. Square bars are cheap and hassle-free. As for carrying snowsports gear, I highly recommend a roof box. Not sure about your area, but in Eastern Canada they use salt on roads, and skis/boards would become covered with sticky corrosive mess in no time. BTW, I have a ski rack sitting in the closet - it looks just like the one on the snowfiend's photo. Was thinking of selling it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Racks seem to be in fashion now (especially with Subarus, escpecially with Californai cars... for some reason) but the end result is that you can't beat a box for storage. Boxes today are sleek and cool (have been for many years), but style is in the eye of the beholder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 ^ I'd like to see you put a bike into a roof box. Running a rack or basket or box for the look is straight up douchebaggery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 ^ I'd like to see you put a bike into a roof box. Running a rack or basket or box for the look is straight up douchebaggery. My friend, that is why I have a wagon.... the bike gets smashed in the back.... (insert inappropriate porn reference here). And I agree about the basket.... totally lame. The Thule PlayPen was the silliest invention ever. I have NEVER seen a basket full of crap... and I live near whistler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshire40 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Just put the Yakima "big powder hound" rack back on the wifes RAV4 (oem cross bars). I should have cleaned them better after last year, the locks are frozen hard core, WD40 not helping either. Considering I had to pay extra for the locks I'm sort of pissed they are a POS. Maybe its just me Mod list & photos _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedirtae09 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 How bad did the rubber get damaged? I still haven't bought the rack, waiting till after christmas....have you found this happening from others? it wasnt too bad but i cant say for sure how bad it could have gotten if i had left it on longer. but the rubber did kinda pop back up but thats only because i took the rack off completely. i say get the rack if you plan on doin activities that require a roof rack for the life of the car. if you take it on/off, the rubber tearing apart might become an eye sore for you... thats just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 ^ I'd like to see you put a bike into a roof box. Why would one put a bike in a roof box? We carry our camping gear in the box, and there's enough room for three Mont Blanc Barracuda bike racks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I'm in Whistler right now, Gire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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