Hi, i own an acura tl 2002..and i want to install a nice roof rack on my car but do not know where to start..like where to buy it from. which size to buy it..how to install it and all that.. i want the one just like the user JDMINSPIRED.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/cool-pic-818487/

links would help ! thank you !

 

i wish i had a roof rack it looks nice

 

Yakima or Thule should have a size application on their website. I had one on mine and the lock mechanism tore out on the highway on my way to the slopes. Left a very nice little dent and some scratches from my snowboard. Snowboard still works though.

Edit: Forgot to post the links for you.
Yakima: http://www.yakima.com/ Fit my car link at the bottom.
Thule: http://www.thule.com/en/US/FitGuide.aspx

Also, try buying local on craigslist.

 

Yakima part #'s are .....Q towers, 48" cross bars, Q92 clips, and Q93 clips... I think the locks are universal... you can search Ebay or Craigstlist for the crossbars and the Q towers because they are some what universal but you will probably have to pay full price for the clips, but they are only about 30 a set ($30.99 w/ tax & shipping each)..you need a set of 92's and a set of 93's... the towers are about $130 ($127.20 free shipping).... 48" crossbars $56 free shipping.... 4 pack of SKS lock cores is about $50.... you are looking at about $300 for the complete set up all new parts

Q93 and Q92 clips (when you click link..look to the right and click select options drop down and pick Q92 and Q93)
http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-q-...1-pair-yak0074

Q towers
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Q-Tower.../dp/B0012SFK8G

$48" crossbars
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-RoundBa.../dp/B0012SFNDS

4 pack SKS cores
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

 

spoilaz, where is the yakima sign in the front ? you know the logo displays. ? thank you by the way

 

thats called a fairing....it cost extra...unless u buy a whole used package

 

check the list Spoilaz gave u, I gotta check mines.

 

yeahhh where is the fairing on the website ?

 

Here's the fairing (the 44'' one is for the '02 TL):
http://www.rei.com/product/665025/ya...standard-sizes
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Fairing...6598893&sr=8-7

 

ok so i buy all of these and just install it ? am i correct with the following items ??????

Q93 and Q92 clips (when you click link..look to the right and click select options drop down and pick Q92 and Q93)
http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-q-...1-pair-yak0074

Q towers
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Q-Tower.../dp/B0012SFK8G

$48" crossbars
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-RoundBa.../dp/B0012SFNDS

4 pack SKS cores
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

Here's the fairing (the 44'' one is for the '02 TL):
http://www.rei.com/product/665025/ya...standard-sizes
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Fairing...6598893&sr=8-7

do i have everythinggg ?! thank you !

 

Sorry I forgot about the fairing... but yes, you should have everything with that list...the only thing that comes to mind is the rubber pads that the towers sit on that protect your roof..they should come with the Qtowers but just make sure you ask when you are ordering the towers if you are going to buy used..... also...some places sell the crossbars without the little rubber end caps on them so ask about them too

 

This accessory lock is also a good option. You can use it to lock the fairing or the mounts of whatever you're going to carry onto the crossbars. (You're going to need to buy a lock core for each accessory lock though :/ )
http://www.rei.com/product/494195/ya...y-lock-housing

 

how many locks should i purchase.

 

You'll need at least four (one for each Q Tower) then, if you get that lock that I mentioned, you'll need one for each lock. It depends what you're putting on the bars. I didn't get the locks yet, but I want to get one for my bike mount, and one for my fairing (I read that they are stolen a lot ).

 

one last nooobie question, sks lock cores are the locks right ? 4 pack SKS cores
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

i wouldnt need this then http://www.rei.com/product/494195/ya...y-lock-housing

 

just get the 4pack locks...

 

ok thank you..soo im base it on this list you guys gave me.

Q93 and Q92 clips (when you click link..look to the right and click select options drop down and pick Q92 and Q93)
http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-q-...1-pair-yak0074

Q towers
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Q-Tower.../dp/B0012SFK8G

$48" crossbars
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-RoundBa.../dp/B0012SFNDS

4 pack SKS cores
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

Here's the fairing (the 44'' one is for the '02 TL):
http://www.rei.com/product/665025/ya...standard-sizes
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Fairing...6598893&sr=8-7

YES YES JDMINSPIRED?

 

i might get all of this too..hehe. thanks!

 

i like thule better.....