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I have the Yakima setup. I think it looks sweet on the car (with the fairing installed of course). As for easy to install, I can have the rack on the car with 2 bikes on top in about 10 minutes.
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As a former Bike shop manager and salesman, I would HIGHLY recommend YAKIMA over the THULE brand racks. The Yakima racks are manufactured to a greater quality than the Thule racks.
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Originally Posted by cruzingsilver
Whats a fairing??
Another company that always seems left out of the roof rack comparos, but is more known for trunk racks is Saris
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I have used both, but went with the Yakima this time. The Yakima goes on and off more easily, with a single lever, while the Thule uses a screw knob to tighten things up. Also, the Yakima makes it more easily to set up the bar lengths ONCE and leave them set for the vehicle, while the Thule's tend to move around a bit when the rack isn't latched down.
I have usually trimmed the crossbars so they are a very close fit rather than the standard length which tends to overhang quite a bit on some cars. On the TSX the fit is pretty close with the standard Yakima bars. The Thule bars are 2" longer.
I have usually trimmed the crossbars so they are a very close fit rather than the standard length which tends to overhang quite a bit on some cars. On the TSX the fit is pretty close with the standard Yakima bars. The Thule bars are 2" longer.
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Figure out what you want, Thule, Yakima, etc.
I was very serious about selling mine. It's older, has some wear, but all parts combined you'd pay half of what it normally is new. This goes for most used ones...maybe even around your area.
I was very serious about selling mine. It's older, has some wear, but all parts combined you'd pay half of what it normally is new. This goes for most used ones...maybe even around your area.
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Thanks for the offer, but I still want to look around, see whats best, and determine if I'll get enough use from it. Post it up, I'm sure someone close to your area will want it. How much was the total price 4 years ago?
Thanks for the offer, but I still want to look around, see whats best, and determine if I'll get enough use from it. Post it up, I'm sure someone close to your area will want it. How much was the total price 4 years ago?
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HAWK77, do you remove your roof rack everytime you are not using it and has it discolored the paint where it is in contact with the roof.
As for the paint I haven't had any problems as of yet. Usually before I put the rack on I clean the roof where the feet touch the paint. That way if there is any dirt on the roof, the rack won't grind it into the paint.
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Thanks for the offer, but I still want to look around, see whats best, and determine if I'll get enough use from it. Post it up, I'm sure someone close to your area will want it. How much was the total price 4 years ago?
Thanks for the offer, but I still want to look around, see whats best, and determine if I'll get enough use from it. Post it up, I'm sure someone close to your area will want it. How much was the total price 4 years ago?
Firgure the following (roughly)
Fairing = $50
Q Towers = $100
Bars = $50
Clips = $50
Bike Trays (x2) = $125
Locks (x6) = $50
Total (new) = ~$425
I didn't buy it new, but used. I think I paid around $275-$300 shipped.
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Firgure the following (roughly)
Fairing = $50
Q Towers = $100
Bars = $50
Clips = $50
Bike Trays (x2) = $125
Locks (x6) = $50
Total (new) = ~$425
I didn't buy it new, but used. I think I paid around $275-$300 shipped.
Fairing = $50
Q Towers = $100
Bars = $50
Clips = $50
Bike Trays (x2) = $125
Locks (x6) = $50
Total (new) = ~$425
I didn't buy it new, but used. I think I paid around $275-$300 shipped.
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Alin10123 is right about the thred for the current accord rack. I saw the thred where a guy used a rack setup for the new accord and he said it fit perfectly. The picture he posted was pretty blurry though, so you couldn't see clearly what it looked like. Maybe he posted a better pic by now. Good luck! Take a pic for us when you get it. I will be in the market myself next snowboard season.
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
Besides Yakima, what other companies make good quality roof racks?
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I've got a Yakima rack on my car. I've been very happy with it. It installs securely to the roof in minutes and actually makes the car look badass too. I think the Yakima rack is nicer looking, and fits better than the Thule. Just my 2 cents.
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I just got the Yakima rack for the TSX, fairing, towers, locks and 1 sprocket rocket for my bike for $465 shipped. I'm anal so new was the only way to go!
I love it so far! Will post pics tonight!
I love it so far! Will post pics tonight!
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Here is my 3 week old Yakima with the Sprocket Rocket. I will be getting another Sprocket Rocket for the fiances bike!
I was looking for some close up pics before I purchased mine but could not find any. So I took a few pics to show how it fits on the TSX!
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3221.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3220.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3230.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3231.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3219.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3214.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3215.jpg)
And the big guy!
I was looking for some close up pics before I purchased mine but could not find any. So I took a few pics to show how it fits on the TSX!
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3221.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3220.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3230.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3231.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3219.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3214.jpg)
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3215.jpg)
And the big guy!
![](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Stylinhonda/DSCN3177.jpg)
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