NEW TSX Roof Rack
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Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
Either he doesn't do these things, has another vehicle to transport them, or goes in someone else's vehicle.
If you're married, and for example, you drive a TSX, and your wife drives a suburban(or anything meant for hauling/carrying), then it makes sense.
If you're single, and you have a TSX and an another car for just hauling your bike/skis, then it is a waste of money. So much cheaper to put on a roof rack/hitch rack.
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
Sorry to resurrect an old arse thread, but was looking to pick up a roof rack for next year after dealing with my 2nd winter of stuffing my boards into my trunk with the backseats down...
Since the Accord rack doesn't come with a faring, how's the noise with it? Do you ever exceed 70mph with the rack on (and loaded)? I'm torn between going OEM vs. getting a Yakima.
Since the Accord rack doesn't come with a faring, how's the noise with it? Do you ever exceed 70mph with the rack on (and loaded)? I'm torn between going OEM vs. getting a Yakima.
Some really hate the roof rack, because it looks ugly (I like it) too much wind noise (I really don't mind) and scratches the car (put protective 3M tape on it) but I put protective tape where the rack touches the car, so no scratches
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Do you guys drive slower when you have the roof rack on? I was always hesitant to put one on my car --- obviously, the potential scratching always concerned me... wasn't sure if gas mileage would be significantly affected... wasn't sure if my boards would get damaged, especially since I travel ~2 hrs. to go up to my local mountain.
I'm really just fed up with putting my back seats down, laying out towels over the backs of the seats, etc. It's too tedious... and while I don't usually have someone else in the car when I go shredding (I generally meet my friends at the resort), it'd be nice to actually be able to have people in the car --- especially since I finally convinced my wife to give it a shot
Daffunda --- thanks for the input... any thoughts on Yakima vs. OEM?
I'm really just fed up with putting my back seats down, laying out towels over the backs of the seats, etc. It's too tedious... and while I don't usually have someone else in the car when I go shredding (I generally meet my friends at the resort), it'd be nice to actually be able to have people in the car --- especially since I finally convinced my wife to give it a shot
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Daffunda --- thanks for the input... any thoughts on Yakima vs. OEM?
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
Do you guys drive slower when you have the roof rack on? I was always hesitant to put one on my car --- obviously, the potential scratching always concerned me... wasn't sure if gas mileage would be significantly affected... wasn't sure if my boards would get damaged, especially since I travel ~2 hrs. to go up to my local mountain.
I'm really just fed up with putting my back seats down, laying out towels over the backs of the seats, etc. It's too tedious... and while I don't usually have someone else in the car when I go shredding (I generally meet my friends at the resort), it'd be nice to actually be able to have people in the car --- especially since I finally convinced my wife to give it a shot
Daffunda --- thanks for the input... any thoughts on Yakima vs. OEM?
I'm really just fed up with putting my back seats down, laying out towels over the backs of the seats, etc. It's too tedious... and while I don't usually have someone else in the car when I go shredding (I generally meet my friends at the resort), it'd be nice to actually be able to have people in the car --- especially since I finally convinced my wife to give it a shot
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Daffunda --- thanks for the input... any thoughts on Yakima vs. OEM?
You may also consider putting on a hitch and put a carrier on it, but I personally don't like it for several reasons. (One being you have to remove the rear under air diffuser plastic thing to put the hitch on.) But again, some like it up top, some like it on the rear end.
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Originally Posted by Daffunda
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Some really hate the roof rack, because it looks ugly (I like it) too much wind noise (I really don't mind) and scratches the car (put protective 3M tape on it) but I put protective tape where the rack touches the car, so no scratches
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Some really hate the roof rack, because it looks ugly (I like it) too much wind noise (I really don't mind) and scratches the car (put protective 3M tape on it) but I put protective tape where the rack touches the car, so no scratches
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Beside the functuality of the rack, yuck. Looks really out there, I understand that your using it for its real purpose, but, I'd have that thing off all other times
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Originally Posted by SimpleWhite
Beside the functuality of the rack, yuck. Looks really out there, I understand that your using it for its real purpose, but, I'd have that thing off all other times
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The sad part is that throwing my snowboards in the car for the last 2 winters has really annoyed the crap out of me... I've considered (and still wonder from time to time) if I should just trade my ride in and get something like an Element. I dig 'em, but I'd miss the feeling of a sporty ride. It's not like you can take a box truck on a spirited run through the twisties
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#48
Originally Posted by hunterk1
Hi Daffunda, could you tell me what type of tape this is? Where do you find it? I've got a Yakima rack that I need to put on soon for MtBike season - your suggestion is a good one and I'd like to protect the car.
Or you can also use the automotive clear duct tape, which is also pretty strong....
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Anyone w/ the OEM rack every try to put an aftermarket fairing on to cut down on the wind noise? I've heard some posters say that they thought the OEM rack looked like a rebadged Thule. Just wondering if this could work...
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bump - anyone else looking at getting a rack for this yrs ski/snowboard season??
I've used my backseat long enough and am kinda fed up with it... altho I do think a roof rack is ugly, during the winter with my winter tires on steelies i'm not too concerned about looks... i'd rather have a hassle free trip up to the mtn and back and have the ability to take people along for the ride...
I've used my backseat long enough and am kinda fed up with it... altho I do think a roof rack is ugly, during the winter with my winter tires on steelies i'm not too concerned about looks... i'd rather have a hassle free trip up to the mtn and back and have the ability to take people along for the ride...
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I'm thinking about it... my first winter with the car, and I just spent $$$$$ on the winter tires and new alloys, but I'm anxiously awaiting the new ski season... I'm just nervous putting a ski rack on this car... somehow it didn't matter with the old Civic. This car just scratches so easily. :-(
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