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01-08-2013, 02:18 AM | #301 |
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I know nothing about ski and snowboard racks, but I do know a good bit about bike racks, and the Subaru offering is simply a rebranded Yakima, which will work the same as any other Yakima. I imagine the situation can't be too different for the ski and snowboard racks. Subaru doesn't care to put the time to making something someone else has already perfected and really has nothing to do with them to start with, instead they just slap their badge on the product to sell at dealerships and the like...Makes sense to me.
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01-11-2013, 11:44 AM | #302 |
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I have the base 2013 impreza without the roof rails, can I still add the roof racks or crossbars (whatever they are called) on my roof?
Do I need the rails to do this? I like the look of the rails too, is it possible to add it on to my base model? I didn't felt like paying extra thousands for the sport edition when I bought this car. If I can't add the rail option, which cross-bars do you guys recommend for me that is also theft proof? is it screwed on or just snap on? |
01-11-2013, 12:12 PM | #303 | |
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- Roof Rails = Bars that run the length of the car on Sport editions - Roof Rack = A name for the overall system that goes on top of the car - Cross Bars = Specifically the two bars that go across the car This thread somewhere earlier talks about people who want to get rails. From what I remember, it's very hard and/or expensive. You can get some good looking cross bars, though, and the non-OEM bars do lock. Check out www.yakima.com and www.thule.com, plug in your car to the fit finder, and you'll see the options they recommend. Just make sure what you consider includes a lock in the details. I seem to remember that most of the options do. (Of course, if someone is determined enough, they'll steal it. It happened to another poster on this thread.) |
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01-15-2013, 10:48 AM | #304 |
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Hey fellow Impreza owners. I'm currently running the OEM fixed roof rails. Is there any particular bike rack that you guys could recommend me? I'm trying to find the best for my bike (2008 Stumpjumper fsr) and would like some advice. If it locks to the rails that's a nice touch but not absolutely necessary. Thanks!
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01-15-2013, 11:19 AM | #305 | |
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There's a post somewhere way back in this thread from someone who had their dealership put rails on their non-sport hatch. It was a big hassle, they had to drill through the roof, and I'd generally be inclined to say that it's not worth the trouble and expense. You can get a roof rack on your car without the rails, for much less money. It just doesn't look quite as well-integrated, and probably doesn't have the same level of flexibility. There's loads of pictures and information in this thread from people who've set up racks with and without the rails. |
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01-15-2013, 02:33 PM | #306 |
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I'm debating between the Whispbar Flush rack and the Through rack. I just can't commit to the look, one way or the other. If anyone has bought either system, any regrets?
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01-16-2013, 12:51 PM | #307 |
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1 week in to having the flush (if that's the one that mounts "into" the roof rails), and I like it. It feels more a part of the car than having the bars stick out over the side of the roof.
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01-27-2013, 07:47 AM | #308 |
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Rails with Cross Bars vs. Cross Bars Only?
Currently, we transport 2 kayaks (each about 14 ft long and about 42 lbs) on top of a Honda Element, using the OEM cross bars with Thule Hullaports (J style cradles), with stern and bow lines. This works well, except that the Element is a bit tall. |
01-28-2013, 02:26 AM | #309 |
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I have Thule aero bars, but I love the look of a fairing. Is there one that will fit these bars, or it unnecessary?
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01-28-2013, 02:56 PM | #310 |
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I have Thule aero bars, but I love the look of a fairing. Is there one that will fit these bars, or it unnecessary?
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01-28-2013, 07:04 PM | #311 | |
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01-29-2013, 05:15 PM | #312 | |
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01-31-2013, 08:14 PM | #313 |
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Subaru Cross Bar vs. Yakima Whispbar Flush Bar
If you had to choose between the two, which would you choose? I could get the one from Subaru for free, but like the locking ability of the Yakima. I don't know if i like $400 as much though. I'll probably do the HighRoller from Yakima for my bike.
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01-31-2013, 08:40 PM | #314 | |
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The factory ones can be removed with an allen wrench from what I understand. The Whispbars do cost quite a bit more--especially since you say you can get the stock ones for free. For what it's worth, the HighRollers don't lock to the crossbars. The Front Loaders do and is the route I went. No problems so far. |
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01-31-2013, 10:22 PM | #315 | |
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Thanks for the input. I read the FrontLoader interferes with the hatch from opening and prevents the use of a flairing. |
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01-31-2013, 10:45 PM | #316 | |
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I have no problems using the hatch with the FrontLoaders, but I do have the sport spoiler and it does contact the end of the tray. The trays have plastic bumpers so the hatch rests against it. It's been 7 months and I've had no problems with it nor any sign of scratches or indentations on the spoiler itself. If I do remove the plastic bumpers, the hatch clears the tray with about 1/8" to spare and that includes physically trying to push the hatch farther. You can always mount the trays backwards though as some people have done. I posted in this thread a while back with a picture. I'll dig it up. Edit: Actually the pics are with a bike up top with the hatch open. Page 5 or 6. I see 4 days of no rain coming up, so I'm gonna wash the car and take a new pic tomorrow. |
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02-01-2013, 04:30 PM | #317 | |
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As for the locks, they work pretty well, and I like the fact that a single key works on both crossbars and my hitch-mounted Yakima bike rack. |
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02-01-2013, 08:35 PM | #318 | |
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Plastic endcaps Spoiler resting on the plastic endcaps--In 7 months, I've had no marks on the spoiler left by them so I'm not concerned about it. I'm guessing if you carelessly keep pressing on the hatch past this point then you may run into problems. Plastic endcaps removed (a one second process). Just a wee bit of clearance on both sides. I cannot get the hatch to get any closer with added pressure either. My FrontLoaders are as forward as possible. With the trays removed there is no need for a fairing as it's pretty quiet. A fairing with the Whispbars and a moonroof would probably create an interesting installation. Last edited by Oddbaru; 02-01-2013 at 10:33 PM. |
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02-01-2013, 11:28 PM | #319 |
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Thanks guys! I was leaning toward the Whispbar originally. I'm still debating between the HighRoller and FrontLoader.
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02-06-2013, 01:27 AM | #320 |
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Will a Thule fairing fit on the Subaru factory aero cross bars?
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02-06-2013, 09:22 AM | #321 | |
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http://www.1upusa.com/product-rooftray.html |
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02-06-2013, 12:31 PM | #322 | |
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I've had no qualms with the Frontloader and I carry a downhill bike on a regular basis without concern that something catastrophic is going to happen. People tend to just be idiots the majority of the time, in my experience. |
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02-07-2013, 08:21 PM | #323 | |
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02-07-2013, 09:30 PM | #324 |
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02-09-2013, 05:55 PM | #325 |
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Can anyone verify that the "OEM" round bar set uses 48" crossbars? I just ordered a Sport Premium and was planning on getting a yakima set but the price the dealer quoted me is actually less than the Yakima equivalent. It looks to be 48" but I'm not sure. Normally I'd be fine with slightly narrower but it's not unheard of for me to put 4'x8' sheets of stuff on top of the car and I want to make strapping that down easier.
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