('11+) Roof rack options for 2012 Impreza - Page 2

RxMPLS · 03-14-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huckedup16

I can confirm that there are NO mounting points on the 2012 sedan. I can also confirm from trying to mess around with it that there is no simple way to put a rack on the vehicle. No rain gutters or any good places where a hook can grab the roof.

I'm going to be pissed if this is the case and may even go so far as to trade the car in. Skiing and cycling is pretty integral part of my life.

Edit:
Just got off the phone with Thule. They stated that in about 2 weeks, they will be releasing the kit for the 2012 Impreza 4 door with the "Naked Roof". Parts needed will be:
480 Foot Pack
LB50 Load Bars
1649 Kit

Keep your fingers crossed that it actually works.

Almost no cars made past the 80s have rain gutters with which to attach a rack.

Yakima already has a kit released for the 2012 4 door. It's Q Towers and 2 sets of Q116 clips, plus a pair of 58" crossbars. This will build you your base rack. Most likely, any Thule ski or cycling racks you already own would attack to the Yakima round bars. Any Yakima ski or cycling racks will obviously work with this setup.

I'm a huge Yakima advocate because I worked there for a while and I really truly believe they do make the best racks. They certainly have the best team of people behind them, plus their customer service is unsurpassed. My experience with Thule (as a customer, before ever coming to work for Yakima) was not very good.

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Furiousd1983 · 03-15-2012, 08:46 AM

http://thule.com/en-US/US/Products/B...ling-Foot-Pack

This was the landing pad I was using on my Jeep and it works just fine with my Impreza. At somepoint I'm going to cut my bars down as my passengers keep racking their heads while getting in/out.

kevinsUBARU · 03-15-2012, 08:11 PM

I transfered the Thule 450 Crossroad Foot Pack and 50" load bars from my '04 Outback to my Sports roof rails with no problems. The front 50" bar works with about 1.5 inches sticking out on both sides, enough for the end caps to fit on. The rear has a little more excess. I'm running a fairing as well, and I have not noticed any harm to MPG. Getting about 2 MPG above EPA estimates for city and highway driving like a normal human. 5-speed.

took some picture this morning at dawn so sorry about the quality, but they should get the job done to give an idea..

Brian Vantana · 03-27-2012, 10:30 PM

Can someone tell me how I can get some side rails in Canada? They are not an option here and I can't find them anywhere.

SubyDoWhreRU · 03-28-2012, 05:26 PM

So, is there anyway to take the sport rails OFF of the sport hatch? I spent about 5 minutes looking over them the other day and I can't find any thing that would suggests they are removable. I don't have any need for them at the moment and I think rails clash with my spoiler aesthetically.

golfr61 · 03-29-2012, 10:32 AM

I agree , don't put rack on there. Won't look good with spoiler.

Brian Vantana · 03-29-2012, 05:44 PM

I will have your roof rails if you don't want them! There will be a way to remove them. PM me if you are interested.

SubyDoWhreRU · 03-29-2012, 06:14 PM

well if you can tell me how to take them off I might be interested in selling them. I'm not sure If i will like them off better or not but I can't seem to find a way to take them off to even see how I like it.

Brian Vantana · 03-30-2012, 02:38 PM

Take some close up pics along the inside length of the rails and post them up. You might need to get a ladder to be able to get the angle right.

auskip07 · 04-15-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beanboy

Huh, plot thickens, check this out:

http://www.etrailer.com/roof-2012_Subaru_Impreza.htm

Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack - 2012 Subaru Impreza
Sedan with no existing rails or crossbars

Installation Notes
This system attatches to OEM fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof
Capacity 165 lbs

Maybe there are attachment points on the sedan after-all?

Yeah, i bought the Yakima Kit listed from etrailer and it is completely different from what Yakima site says fits our vehicles

The clips are incorrect and the bars are not long enough.

The etrailer setup is poping off while im driving. So dont buy it. Im on the phone with them now to see what they will do to help.

They are sending me the correct clips. The 48" bars will work.

DougC71 · 04-16-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubyDoWhreRU

So, is there anyway to take the sport rails OFF of the sport hatch? I spent about 5 minutes looking over them the other day and I can't find any thing that would suggests they are removable. I don't have any need for them at the moment and I think rails clash with my spoiler aesthetically.

I'm looking at possibly buying a Sport and was wondering the same thing.

ISportLTD · 04-17-2012, 08:28 PM

Just ordered a 2012 Sport Limted Hatch. Was going to go withthe Aero Crossbars, but then learned Subaru has new round Crossbars that are "universal" and I think they are made by Yakima.

Has anyone have this setup? Are they any good? Care to share some pics?

Thanks for your insight...

Sayersj629 · 04-20-2012, 10:06 AM

The part number for the OEM round crossbars for the 2012 impreza is E361SSC100. So I can let you know how they fit if I pull the trigger. Subaru parts mall has them for 279.

freshrider · 04-28-2012, 08:23 PM

Thule 460R with Aeroblade bars

freshrider · 04-28-2012, 08:23 PM

ISportLTD · 04-28-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sayersj629

The part number for the OEM round crossbars for the 2012 impreza is E361SSC100. So I can let you know how they fit if I pull the trigger. Subaru parts mall has them for 279.

Cool. Let us see some picks, once you get them...

bobdole888 · 04-29-2012, 10:48 PM

Does anyone know if the Subaru OEM crossbar
E361SFJ000
would be compatible with Thul, Yakima, or sportrack attachments?

gfig19 · 05-11-2012, 11:30 AM

what kind of foglights do you have there....freshrider?

PAO56 · 05-11-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfig19

what kind of foglights do you have there....freshrider?

they look like the standard OEM ones with the chrome trim on the limited model....

FastJK · 05-11-2012, 09:50 PM

I got my 5 door premium about 3 weeks ago, wanted the sport premium but here in so cal you have to be lucky to find one. salesperson said, 'oh sure you can add the sport roof rails and crossbars to the car'. 3 weeks later and they install the silly normal cross bars, apparently it's not possible to order the sport rails. I liked how they blended with the lines of the car. The ones im stuck with are f#$%ing ugly.

oh well, at least i can take them off when not in use right? haha.

bobdole888 · 05-11-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastJK

I got my 5 door premium about 3 weeks ago, wanted the sport premium but here in so cal you have to be lucky to find one. salesperson said, 'oh sure you can add the sport roof rails and crossbars to the car'. 3 weeks later and they install the silly normal cross bars, apparently it's not possible to order the sport rails. I liked how they blended with the lines of the car. The ones im stuck with are f#$%ing ugly.

oh well, at least i can take them off when not in use right? haha.

FastJK, what attachements work with these OEM crossbars?
Do Thul or sportsrack carriers fit on these?

FastJK · 05-11-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobdole888

FastJK, what attachements work with these OEM crossbars?
Do Thul or sportsrack carriers fit on these?

I also got the fork mounted bike rack that Subaru sells. Turns out it's a Yakima Forklift that has a Subaru sticker on it.

So I imagine that any attachment that fits the 'Aero' style crossbars, be it Yakima, Thule, Inno, RockyMounts, etc, I imagine it'll work.

Attachments that fit the 'Round' style crossbars will not work with the OEM crossbars.

Hope it helps.

brockd · 05-12-2012, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastJK

I got my 5 door premium about 3 weeks ago, wanted the sport premium but here in so cal you have to be lucky to find one. salesperson said, 'oh sure you can add the sport roof rails and crossbars to the car'. 3 weeks later and they install the silly normal cross bars, apparently it's not possible to order the sport rails. I liked how they blended with the lines of the car. The ones im stuck with are f#$%ing ugly.

oh well, at least i can take them off when not in use right? haha.

ill buy them off you for 120.

FastJK · 05-12-2012, 06:09 AM

Haha, I still need them funny guy, my gripe was that you can't order the rails that come on the Sport models from the stealerships. They're starting to grow on me though, I think my biggest aversion to them is the shiny in the middle, maybe i'll have to tag them with plastidip when I tone down the fog lamp bezels tomorrow.

FastJK · 05-12-2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAO56

they look like the standard OEM ones with the chrome trim on the limited model....

Correct, or if you purchased the models sans fog lamps and decide to add them later, that is what you get. plasti dip party anyone?

03-15-2012, 08:11 PM	#28
kevinsUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 2263 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Funky Kingston, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport	I transfered the Thule 450 Crossroad Foot Pack and 50" load bars from my '04 Outback to my Sports roof rails with no problems. The front 50" bar works with about 1.5 inches sticking out on both sides, enough for the end caps to fit on. The rear has a little more excess. I'm running a fairing as well, and I have not noticed any harm to MPG. Getting about 2 MPG above EPA estimates for city and highway driving like a normal human. 5-speed. took some picture this morning at dawn so sorry about the quality, but they should get the job done to give an idea.. Last edited by kevinsUBARU; 03-16-2012 at 07:34 AM. Reason: pictures added

04-20-2012, 10:06 AM	#38
Sayersj629 Scooby Newbie Member#: 317509 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Dark Gray Metallic	I think I'm about to order those ones The part number for the OEM round crossbars for the 2012 impreza is E361SSC100. So I can let you know how they fit if I pull the trigger. Subaru parts mall has them for 279.

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Furiousd1983 Scooby Newbie Member#: 295099 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: down by the river Vehicle: 1977 Van	http://thule.com/en-US/US/Products/B...ling-Foot-Pack This was the landing pad I was using on my Jeep and it works just fine with my Impreza. At somepoint I'm going to cut my bars down as my passengers keep racking their heads while getting in/out.

03-27-2012, 10:30 PM	#29
Brian Vantana Scooby Newbie Member#: 314834 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Laval, Quebec Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Dark Metallic Grey	Can someone tell me how I can get some side rails in Canada? They are not an option here and I can't find them anywhere.

03-28-2012, 05:26 PM	#30
SubyDoWhreRU Scooby Newbie Member#: 308063 Join Date: Jan 2012	So, is there anyway to take the sport rails OFF of the sport hatch? I spent about 5 minutes looking over them the other day and I can't find any thing that would suggests they are removable. I don't have any need for them at the moment and I think rails clash with my spoiler aesthetically.

03-29-2012, 10:32 AM	#31
golfr61 Scooby Newbie Member#: 312673 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vestal, NY	I agree , don't put rack on there. Won't look good with spoiler.

03-29-2012, 05:44 PM	#32
Brian Vantana Scooby Newbie Member#: 314834 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Laval, Quebec Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Dark Metallic Grey	I will have your roof rails if you don't want them! There will be a way to remove them. PM me if you are interested.

03-29-2012, 06:14 PM	#33
SubyDoWhreRU Scooby Newbie Member#: 308063 Join Date: Jan 2012	well if you can tell me how to take them off I might be interested in selling them. I'm not sure If i will like them off better or not but I can't seem to find a way to take them off to even see how I like it.

03-30-2012, 02:38 PM	#34
Brian Vantana Scooby Newbie Member#: 314834 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Laval, Quebec Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Dark Metallic Grey	Take some close up pics along the inside length of the rails and post them up. You might need to get a ladder to be able to get the angle right.

04-17-2012, 08:28 PM	#37
ISportLTD Scooby Newbie Member#: 316677 Join Date: Apr 2012	Just ordered a 2012 Sport Limted Hatch. Was going to go withthe Aero Crossbars, but then learned Subaru has new round Crossbars that are "universal" and I think they are made by Yakima. Has anyone have this setup? Are they any good? Care to share some pics? Thanks for your insight...

04-28-2012, 08:23 PM	#39
freshrider Scooby Newbie Member#: 312955 Join Date: Mar 2012	Thule 460R with Aeroblade bars

04-29-2012, 10:48 PM	#42
bobdole888 Scooby Newbie Member#: 316658 Join Date: Apr 2012 Vehicle: 2012 Impreza limited 5dr silver	Does anyone know if the Subaru OEM crossbar E361SFJ000 would be compatible with Thul, Yakima, or sportrack attachments?

05-11-2012, 11:30 AM	#43
gfig19 Scooby Newbie Member#: 310617 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 2012 Impreza 2.0i Pr Dark Grey Metallic	what kind of foglights do you have there....freshrider?

05-11-2012, 09:50 PM	#45
FastJK Scooby Newbie Member#: 317325 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: High Desert Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Hatch DGM	I got my 5 door premium about 3 weeks ago, wanted the sport premium but here in so cal you have to be lucky to find one. salesperson said, 'oh sure you can add the sport roof rails and crossbars to the car'. 3 weeks later and they install the silly normal cross bars, apparently it's not possible to order the sport rails. I liked how they blended with the lines of the car. The ones im stuck with are f#$%ing ugly. oh well, at least i can take them off when not in use right? haha.

05-12-2012, 06:09 AM	#49
FastJK Scooby Newbie Member#: 317325 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: High Desert Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Hatch DGM	Haha, I still need them funny guy, my gripe was that you can't order the rails that come on the Sport models from the stealerships. They're starting to grow on me though, I think my biggest aversion to them is the shiny in the middle, maybe i'll have to tag them with plastidip when I tone down the fog lamp bezels tomorrow.