Roof rack

[Silver99OZ]

I just picked up my rack today from a buddy of mine. I got the short roof extension kit with mine. Now I just need to pick up a snowboard rack for it.

 

[KeelesKustome]

Thank you so much for posting a parts list, roof racks are not my specialty and the sites confuse the heck out of me.
You made my life so easy now.

 

[Drews99rs]

I just picked up my rack today from a buddy of mine. I got the short roof extension kit with mine. Now I just need to pick up a snowboard rack for it.

Nice! Post pics!

Thank you so much for posting a parts list, roof racks are not my specialty and the sites confuse the heck out of me.
You made my life so easy now.

No problem! I got tired of looking forever so for info and pics so I figured I would make it easy and get some good shots of it. Glad it helped!

 

[Silver99OZ]

Nice! Post pics!

I will eventually. I dont have it on at the moment, I set everything up and then pulled it off as I dont have locks yet. Did you use the measurements specified by the sheet that came with the Q clips? I set mine up using those measurements, but it seems to sit very close to the drip rails.

 

[Drews99rs]

I will eventually. I dont have it on at the moment, I set everything up and then pulled it off as I dont have locks yet. Did you use the measurements specified by the sheet that came with the Q clips? I set mine up using those measurements, but it seems to sit very close to the drip rails.

I didn't I put the rears at the corners of the window, and the front so the fairing touches at the very edge of the roof.

 

[Silver99OZ]

I got my rack all adjusted and set up today so I took a few quik pictures to share with everyone. This is the same setup as Drews, but I have the short roof extension kit on mine.

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Snowboard Time by MattDiesel, on Flickr

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[RallyEclipse98]

Nice OZ you have there! And if you ever want to get rid of those wheels, I would love to buy your center caps since mine are all faded.

And have you ever opened the sunroof, forgetting the rack is up there??

 

[Silver99OZ]

Nice OZ you have there! And if you ever want to get rid of those wheels, I would love to buy your center caps since mine are all faded.

And have you ever opened the sunroof, forgetting the rack is up there??

You can buy new decals online for the wheels for around $10, or new caps for $60.

I just put the rack on so I have not run into any sunroof issues. I tested the sunroof and there is still enough room for it to tilt up. I never put the sunroof all the way open anyway. Plus there isnt much need to have the sunroof open in the middle of winter.

 

[Edogg6565]

Love the rack. Can't wait to get mine installed on my 1g.

 

[AK Maniak]

Drew's car always looks good but IMO it looks so much better with out it. Roof racks look hideous on our cars. They should be left for Subie's and hella flush honduh kids.

 

[hazmat6135]

It looks OK on there. I'm not a fan of a roof rack on a nice round body car.But on a gvr-4 or a 1g I think it'd look alot better. IMO. picks are super nice though!

 

[Silver99OZ]

Its not about looks guys, its about functionality. For some reason individuals are having a hard time understaning that. Having the roof rack will allow me to go out a do all the recreational activites that I enjoy without having to sell my car and buy a truck. In addition the rack can be put on or taken off in less than five minutes, therefore it will remain off the car until needed.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Dd anyone still wanna see therub marks from my previous owners 4 owners ago roof eack? Lol

 

[AK Maniak]

Its not about looks guys, its about functionality. For some reason individuals are having a hard time understaning that. Having the roof rack will allow me to go out a do all the recreational activites that I enjoy without having to sell my car and buy a truck. In addition the rack can be put on or taken off in less than five minutes, therefore it will remain off the car until needed.

Perhaps. But last time I went snowboarding I put my gear in the back and just folded down my seats. Fit 3 boards just fine.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Perhaps. But last time I went snowboarding I put my gear in the back and just folded down my seats. Fit 3 boards just fine.

I hope you put down a tarp first. Melted snow...

 

[AK Maniak]

I have a snowboard bag for my board and a trash bag that I stuff all my other gear in like my boots and what not.

 

[Drews99rs]

Looks good silver99oz!!

I don't do any snow sports but river water and dirt from mountain bikes can be washed off, just keep it waxed mine never stays dirty for more than a few days

 

[Silver99OZ]

Looks good silver99oz!!

I don't do any snow sports but river water and dirt from mountain bikes can be washed off, just keep it waxed mine never stays dirty for more than a few days

Thanks Drew. I always keep mine clean and waxed also, so I dont see any problems occuring from the rack. Plus, like I said the rack wont be kept on the car all the time, only put on when needed.

 

[Murderedoutdsm]

If people are giving you crap about your rack, then they will really give me shit when I get my roof basket with lights. I already get crap about my bedliner paint job, but I have a post-apocalyptic theme in mind and think it will look awesome. I think your rack looks cool, and is functional for your needs. People are always gonna hate when you go outside the box, but why have a car like everyone else...

 

[GrimGST]

Heres a old shot of my car when it had racks. Not to sure about going back to it. although my bike does not fit in the back seat

 

[Leonthefaded]

I have to say the roof rack looks exceptionally good.

 

[Drews99rs]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Here's a new shot with the new bike carrier, and I put my OEM mudflaps back on!

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[echamp_1]

If people are giving you crap about your rack, then they will really give me shit when I get my roof basket with lights. I already get crap about my bedliner paint job, but I have a post-apocalyptic theme in mind and think it will look awesome. I think your rack looks cool, and is functional for your needs. People are always gonna hate when you go outside the box, but why have a car like everyone else...

+1 on having a car that's different. I think the basket and lights would look sick especially with the bed liner paint you already have. Maybe you could even throw a spare tire up there in case we do actually have an end of the world apocalypse and you run over some sharp objects . Roof racks look awesome.

 

[2gSpyder4g64]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Here's a new shot with the new bike carrier, and I put my OEM mudflaps back on!

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i like how it looks, and you should give us all those photos in desktop size(1920x...) haha