SportRack 3G TL
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2007 TL
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SportRack 3G TL
So I was on a budget and needed a cheap roof rack to carry some pop up tents for work, bought this cheap roof rack SportRack I don't know if anybody else has one on here, but here are some pics. I think I spent $160 one trailer.com, the quality is cheap and the instructions for fitment were incorrect but figured it out using Yakima fitment guide. Another thing I noticed is when driving on the highway I hear wind noise on the drivers door from the hooks on the frame rubber seal. But does the job. I didn't want to spend $250-500 on a Thule or Yakima so if anybody is on budget these work.
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eastvantrading (11-28-2016)
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Hi OP, I just got the same roof rack for my 2006 TL. Yeah, the instructions/fit guide included can't be right...
Can you share the measurements you ended up using? I tried looking at both the Thule and Yakima fit guides but each model has different measurements.
Thanks!
ps: please reply in thread if possible. This is my first post and apparently I can't PM yet.
Can you share the measurements you ended up using? I tried looking at both the Thule and Yakima fit guides but each model has different measurements.
Thanks!
ps: please reply in thread if possible. This is my first post and apparently I can't PM yet.
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So I went ahead and installed the SportRack.
The model is SR1002. I got it on sale for $189 Canadian. I've never owned a high end roof rack for comparison but this seems pretty well made. Apparently the company is owned by Thule. I saw some reviews on Amazon that made it seem like they get damaged in shipping, probably true as there is not a lot of protective packaging inside the box. Mine were fine as I got them from a store.
installation took about 45 min because as I mentioned the measurements in the included instructions can't be correct. I ended up spacing the clamps on each bar quite a bit wider than suggested. I used the measurements from the instructions to position them on the length of the roof. Basically it took a bit of guesswork and adjusting but they are now on solidly. The metal clamps have rubber but the rubber can slip around a bit.
echoing what OP said, this is a pretty good budget solution for me since I'm just using it to carry some stuff a short distance in the city, etc.
I read somewhere the rack should be removed when not in use. Not sure if I'm gonna do that. Another plus was that it will also fit our other car.
The model is SR1002. I got it on sale for $189 Canadian. I've never owned a high end roof rack for comparison but this seems pretty well made. Apparently the company is owned by Thule. I saw some reviews on Amazon that made it seem like they get damaged in shipping, probably true as there is not a lot of protective packaging inside the box. Mine were fine as I got them from a store.
installation took about 45 min because as I mentioned the measurements in the included instructions can't be correct. I ended up spacing the clamps on each bar quite a bit wider than suggested. I used the measurements from the instructions to position them on the length of the roof. Basically it took a bit of guesswork and adjusting but they are now on solidly. The metal clamps have rubber but the rubber can slip around a bit.
echoing what OP said, this is a pretty good budget solution for me since I'm just using it to carry some stuff a short distance in the city, etc.
I read somewhere the rack should be removed when not in use. Not sure if I'm gonna do that. Another plus was that it will also fit our other car.
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UPDATE: 24 hours after install, I got into my car to find rainwater had leaked in from all 4 doors . FWIW I live in a rainforest and we are in heavy rain season and there was a fair storm last night.
The water wasn't significant, I managed to dry it off with the sleeve of my coat. I'm not giving up on these...will do some adjusting to see if I can get them tighter to the frame.
The water wasn't significant, I managed to dry it off with the sleeve of my coat. I'm not giving up on these...will do some adjusting to see if I can get them tighter to the frame.
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UPDATE #2: I made some adjustments - the clips are more at an acute angle to the roof. No more leaks. I also added a few strips of rubber to prevent scratching. Hope this info helps someone!
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