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flip4eva83

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I know most of you probably think that roof racks dont belong on our CSVT's. I however think they look pretty legit, not only that but I desperately need one. I commute to class probably 10miles one way and I have class all over campus, so I transport my bike in the back seat. I really dont like packing my bike in my car, especially when my interior is so clean. So I wouldn't be doing this for looks (I hate when people do that), I have a legitimate need to transport my bike as well as my snowboard. So my question is, are there any systems from other cars that are compatible, or am I stuck spending close to $300 on a yakima setup. Im going to swing by a salvage yard today, see if I cant get lucky.
 
As far as I have found, Yakima only. Thule definitely not, Yakima can be used from many different models of cars though as long as they are (IIRC) 48" cross bar models so there's a lot of used options for Yakima racks. Personally, I picked one up off my assistant manager for $50 with wind deflector, it was on his '97 Legacy. Only thing I need to get are new Q clips which are roughly $40/pair.
 
You meeeaaaannnnnn, like this?! :3 lol I just wanted to whore the car out hahahahahahaahahahaha

I use mine when I go trailing because sometimes the trails I hit are just too far to just simply ride out. Other times, I have a meeting point with others in the middle of town and bring the bike there and ride with some people that way I'm not tired when I meet up with them.

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And this last one because I was wanted to be a cool guy LOL

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I don't think you'll find a single roof rack that's compatible with your car other than the Yakima rack with Q40 clips. You can piece together a used rack for around $250. A new rack is well over $300 so I'm not sure if you were talking about new or used price.

Here's mine on one of my SVTs.
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•••• those cars are sexy....thats kind of what I was getting at. Use any crossbars around 48", just need contour specific mounting brackets (Q40)?
 
flip4eva83 said:
•••• those cars are sexy....thats kind of what I was getting at. Use any crossbars around 48", just need contour specific mounting brackets (Q40)?
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Q40s are the only clips that work on our cars.

BAD SVT said:
What does that have to do with a bike or snowboard rack on one? Just sincerely curious...
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I guess people feel that performance and roof rack don't go together.
 
flip4eva83 said:
•••• those cars are sexy....thats kind of what I was getting at. Use any crossbars around 48", just need contour specific mounting brackets (Q40)?
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No, Q40 clips are the lower parts that hold onto the door frame, what you need are 2 48" round bars, 4 "Q" tower (these hold the bars and house the cam lock to lock down the clips), and then 2 sets of Q40 clips. That's a complete setup, check e-bay looked like there were quite a few for pretty cheap on there. You can get all those parts separately on Amazon brand new, but they will run around $300.


Oh and BTW, I've heard the wind deflector is a must, does not come with base rack, people report very loud wind noise around 30-40mph without them.
 
Yes, you absolutely want the fairing. It's loud enough as it is with the fairing, I can't imagine what it sounds like without.
 
I like the look of the CSVT with the Yakima rack and the fairing. Who said it doesn't belong on these cars? I mean, they put these things on all VW cars performance or not...are they someone more special than our cars?

Please.

my two 2 cents.
 
naujcdl said:
I like the look of the CSVT with the Yakima rack and the fairing. Who said it doesn't belong on these cars? I mean, they put these things on all VW cars performance or not...are they someone more special than our cars?

Please.

my two 2 cents.
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Do most of the VW guys actually use them or is it just for the look? I say if its actually going to be used, go for it. Doing it for a look, forget it.
 
I got mine so I could finally get a kayak and go with my friend, and at $50 for everything, it was a perfect deal.


The look is just a bonus.
 
Well I'll tell you what, I got it off my assistant manager, it had come on his car when he bought it and he didn't need it, he listed it on craigslist for $75 (the cost of the wind deflector brand new) and sold it to me for $50 because he was tired of getting low ball offers. So I'm sure you could pick one up for cheap on craigslist. This one has a broken cam bolt cover, it does not affect the mounting and a used cover can be had on ebay for $25.

EDIT: Would need a wind deflector, but even has the locks for ~$130, just one I found in 2 seconds, there are plenty more. http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAKIMA-RACK...971&pid=100010&prg=1090&rk=1&sd=300802332734&
 
Yeah Im hoping someone I know has one that they arent using so I can get it for cheap. If I had the money I would pick one up off ebay, or even better if thule made mounting hardware I would probably already have one.
 
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