Tilted back Cross Bars, Anyone Else See this?
#1
Tilted back Cross Bars, Anyone Else See this?
I picked up my RDX-Tech on Monday, and took it in for the install accessories today. That being the running boards and the roof rails and cross bars.
Looking at it the cross bars look tilted back in relation to the roof rails. This is correct as far as I can tell, as I removed the cross bars, and checked it all out.
I mounted the cross bars with the "Front" marking, towards the back, and this made the bars level, with feet more perpendicular to the rails. But then the bars are actually backwards. The teardrop aero shape of the bars are reversed.
I removed the bars and disassembled them, to check they were all correct, and they where. Its strange how the rubber gasket between the foot and the rail is actually thicker in front than in back. Those were correctly installed as well as they only go on the feet one way.
The sliding mount in the rail is also thicker in front that at back. While it all looks off, I can't help thinking Acura designed it this way for aerodynamics or that it's just quieter like this?
Anybody else with the Rails and Crossbars notice this?
Looking at it the cross bars look tilted back in relation to the roof rails. This is correct as far as I can tell, as I removed the cross bars, and checked it all out.
I mounted the cross bars with the "Front" marking, towards the back, and this made the bars level, with feet more perpendicular to the rails. But then the bars are actually backwards. The teardrop aero shape of the bars are reversed.
I removed the bars and disassembled them, to check they were all correct, and they where. Its strange how the rubber gasket between the foot and the rail is actually thicker in front than in back. Those were correctly installed as well as they only go on the feet one way.
The sliding mount in the rail is also thicker in front that at back. While it all looks off, I can't help thinking Acura designed it this way for aerodynamics or that it's just quieter like this?
Anybody else with the Rails and Crossbars notice this?
#3
yeah, mine were like that too... i took them off. I like the way it looks with just the roof rails. If i ever need them i will just put them back on. as far as why they are designed that way. i have no clue. I thought it was a bit odd myself...
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ViperZ (10-27-2013)
#5
You would think so, but this is correct. I took the whole system apart to inspect. I flip them around so the Front ----> marking was pointing back, and the feet were even (flush) with the rails, but then the aerodynamic teardrop shape of the cross bars are backwards.
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[QUOTE=ViperZ;14725462]I plan to leave them on so I didn't have to worry about not having the cross bars when I needed them. What do you do with your slider inserts to prevent them form sliding around and rattling?
i just took the sliders out. the plastic covers pop off and they slide right out. Now the trick will be making sure i don't lose them.. lol
i just took the sliders out. the plastic covers pop off and they slide right out. Now the trick will be making sure i don't lose them.. lol
#10
My guess is that the the factory roofline has some curvature and is not horizontal with the ground. The bars in there "tilted" position are probably horizontal (in relation to the ground below), creating less drag and better airflow (quieter when driving above 60mph).
Do the bars feel secure when mounted?
Do the bars feel secure when mounted?
#11
Thanks for confirming
If you are referring to the cross bars, a torx head socket is all that is required. If you're referring to the black sliders in the rail channels, I'm not sure
I may need to relook at this as it seems there were no covers to remove, and that I had to unbolt the rails from the main corner feet to remove them.
This was my exact thinking, that somehow its optimized for wind noise and drag as intended, even if it seems a bit higher in the leading edge. I actually did flip them around and bolted them down, they looked more correctly fitted. I did not take it for a drive to see the affects.
They feel very secure as is.
Okay, Thanks all, I have no doubt they are installed correctly, just hearing others, confirms it. Also it will serves as a resource record for others who purchase the bars and wonder. This may save them from taking them apart like I did just to confirm
Here are some better overall shots of them relative to the whole car.
If you are referring to the cross bars, a torx head socket is all that is required. If you're referring to the black sliders in the rail channels, I'm not sure
My guess is that the the factory roofline has some curvature and is not horizontal with the ground. The bars in there "tilted" position are probably horizontal (in relation to the ground below), creating less drag and better airflow (quieter when driving above 60mph).
Do the bars feel secure when mounted?
Do the bars feel secure when mounted?
They feel very secure as is.
Okay, Thanks all, I have no doubt they are installed correctly, just hearing others, confirms it. Also it will serves as a resource record for others who purchase the bars and wonder. This may save them from taking them apart like I did just to confirm
Here are some better overall shots of them relative to the whole car.
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ViperZ (10-27-2013)
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[QUOTE=ViperZ;14726234]
I may need to relook at this as it seems there were no covers to remove, and that I had to unbolt the rails from the main corner feet to remove them.
There's a hole you need to stick a small screw driver in and it depresses a lever so you can slide the plastic cover off. Just be sure to slide and not try to pry it up or the cover will snap off.
I may need to relook at this as it seems there were no covers to remove, and that I had to unbolt the rails from the main corner feet to remove them.
There's a hole you need to stick a small screw driver in and it depresses a lever so you can slide the plastic cover off. Just be sure to slide and not try to pry it up or the cover will snap off.
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ViperZ (10-27-2013)
#15
Great pics, mine are exactly like yours......I want to put a canoe on mine...I would tie them twice on top (near the bars)....and a tie from the back of the canoe to my trailer hitch....but I cannot fine a tie down point in the front....any ideas?
#18
Hi all,
Not trying to jack the thread, but this is crossbar related...
I'm planning on buying an RDX in the next month and am deciding on the accessories. Does anyone have an opinion on OEM vs. aftermarket crossbars? The factory bars look very nice, but the Yakima Whisbars look like they would be easier to install and remove as needed.
Thanks.
Not trying to jack the thread, but this is crossbar related...
I'm planning on buying an RDX in the next month and am deciding on the accessories. Does anyone have an opinion on OEM vs. aftermarket crossbars? The factory bars look very nice, but the Yakima Whisbars look like they would be easier to install and remove as needed.
Thanks.
#19
Hi all,
Not trying to jack the thread, but this is crossbar related...
I'm planning on buying an RDX in the next month and am deciding on the accessories. Does anyone have an opinion on OEM vs. aftermarket crossbars? The factory bars look very nice, but the Yakima Whisbars look like they would be easier to install and remove as needed.
Thanks.
Not trying to jack the thread, but this is crossbar related...
I'm planning on buying an RDX in the next month and am deciding on the accessories. Does anyone have an opinion on OEM vs. aftermarket crossbars? The factory bars look very nice, but the Yakima Whisbars look like they would be easier to install and remove as needed.
Thanks.
I think the Yakima Whisbar S55 Rail system looks liek a noce sleek alternative.. I think you should try a set and report back
#21
I'd be interested ins seeing a set of these Whisbar S55 Rail system. I'm curious to how they adjust for width for the rails.
I'll go looking for some instructions.
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Acc20yrs (04-19-2014)
#23
Not sure why the images are showing, but should be able to copy and paste into browser:
Before:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q7d6d6ozr21nvze/image-1.jpeg
After
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4kdo5st0zmbdgx9/image.jpeg
Before:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q7d6d6ozr21nvze/image-1.jpeg
After
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4kdo5st0zmbdgx9/image.jpeg
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weather (02-17-2014)
#24
The labeling is wrong from the factory and the dealer will install them wrong based on those wrong labels. Front is back and left is right. I had to switch mine not only because they looked terrible but also because of wind noise. They look ok now.
Last edited by Acc20yrs; 04-19-2014 at 12:19 PM.
#26
[QUOTE=kirkland715;14726162]
Which plastic covers? I have the same issue and would like to take the sliders out :-)
I plan to leave them on so I didn't have to worry about not having the cross bars when I needed them. What do you do with your slider inserts to prevent them form sliding around and rattling?
i just took the sliders out. the plastic covers pop off and they slide right out. Now the trick will be making sure i don't lose them.. lol
i just took the sliders out. the plastic covers pop off and they slide right out. Now the trick will be making sure i don't lose them.. lol
#27
I need help, I switched the cross bars around and the wind noise was unbearable, could it be they are designed this way? I noticed the slider inserts also have a slant thicker towards the front, could it be the sliders are mounted incorrectly? HELP!!
#28
Cross rails
Did anybody get back to you on this? Trying to find out if there is a way to make these things flush without the noise. Thanks in advance.
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