Oem roof rack, 2011 wrx sedan

monstruo_ · 03-10-2013, 09:38 PM

Going to pull the trigger on this OEM roof rack.

New OEM Subaru Impreza WRX STI Roof Rack Carrier Load Bars : Amazon.com : Automotive

I did a bit of searching and the bars are compatible with thule bike carriers I believe, the aero bars.. is somebody running this setup? oem roof bars with thule sidearm bike carriers, just want to be on the safe side.

Thanks,

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manualmotive · 03-10-2013, 09:47 PM

Looking to do the same soon, I'm just worried about them having no locks. Anyone know if a Yakima fairing will fit on? I've searched but haven't found an outright 100% sure answer. Not trying to steal the thread, just add to it

monstruo_ · 03-11-2013, 11:59 AM

No worries Manualmotive, are you doing yakima fairing with thule carriers? or all yakima...

monstruo_ · 03-11-2013, 01:43 PM

Well, I order it... i will let you know if it fits or not...

Turtlefart · 03-11-2013, 01:47 PM

Yakima forklift fits perfect.

611X · 03-11-2013, 02:38 PM

Oooh, i broke the factory roof racks (long story, drove into a parking structure with a bike on the roof)! and I ordered these older style ones with channels on them and at the first glance it fit on the roof but I found out the screws that came with it were too short and didn't reach the holes, so I had to use my old rack's screws which were too long now! and some spacers and washers to make it fit. I got mine new off ebay so this amazon one could be different.
Also my original racks (the thinner ones with no channel) were much less noisy where I didn't use a fairing with no annoying noise but these fat ones are super noisy and I had to get a fairing to shut them up...
Hope these work on yours!

monstruo_ · 03-11-2013, 03:27 PM

Thanks 611X for the input and Turtlefart for the pic... funny nick hehehe

Ill post up images once i get them and see how it goes..

Bajamedic · 03-13-2013, 11:22 AM

I love my racks for my basket

monstruo_ · 03-13-2013, 01:19 PM

thats sweet, what brand is the carrying basket thing.

I got the thule arm bike carriers just waiting on the bars and bases, will see if it fits.

Bajamedic · 03-13-2013, 02:27 PM

this is from rhino rack its the X series, wasn't too expensive either, plus if u mount it correctly u can take off the racks and let another scooby from 08-13 use it. my buddy uses this all the time on his 09' wrx and my gf uses it too on her 10' impreza.

thenick · 03-13-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bajamedic

this is from rhino rack its the X series, wasn't too expensive either, plus if u mount it correctly u can take off the racks and let another scooby from 08-13 use it. my buddy uses this all the time on his 09' wrx and my gf uses it too on her 10' impreza.

What size is that one dude? I'm looking at some online and wanted to see which one you had...Also, does it come with clips or did you have to buy those in addition?

monstruo_ · 03-19-2013, 02:41 AM

Well i got the thule sidearm bike rack and the OEM subaru bars and they all fit perfectly.

Ill add pics laters.

monstruo_ · 03-23-2013, 01:06 AM

Final Result,

ixwrxxi · 03-23-2013, 01:30 AM

For some reason I find it difficult to screw on the oem cross bar, was wondering if everyone got the same issue?

Armyofcase · 03-23-2013, 02:06 AM

Definitely check out the Yakima landing pads and control towers. It offers a really clean setup with a virtual 30 second on and off. I have a set and love them!

monstruo_ · 03-23-2013, 02:39 AM

I had a bit of trouble, not much... once you get the bolt aligned its fairly easy.

halcyondude · 05-01-2013, 01:05 AM

re: oem rack and annoying to put on / off...

I've been using my wrx w/ oem rack for a few years...i've found that even though it's easy to get on/off...it's not exactly "fast" - maybe 5-10 mins if you hurry. It's got to be lined up just "so" and if it's cold and hands get cold...eh. I could be a whiner but it's a PITA if you do it a weekly. In hindsight I wish I had sprung for a setup that is more fast -n- flexible.

YMMV

Bajamedic · 05-01-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenick

What size is that one dude? I'm looking at some online and wanted to see which one you had...Also, does it come with clips or did you have to buy those in addition?

Oh god I suck at replies. I believe this was the smallest one they used

turbogc8 · 05-01-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manualmotive

Looking to do the same soon, I'm just worried about them having no locks. Anyone know if a Yakima fairing will fit on? I've searched but haven't found an outright 100% sure answer. Not trying to steal the thread, just add to it

From what I have seen, the inno fairing (medium size) fits the best.

SaltSweatSugar · 05-02-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halcyondude

re: oem rack and annoying to put on / off...

I've been using my wrx w/ oem rack for a few years...i've found that even though it's easy to get on/off...it's not exactly "fast" - maybe 5-10 mins if you hurry. It's got to be lined up just "so" and if it's cold and hands get cold...eh. I could be a whiner but it's a PITA if you do it a weekly. In hindsight I wish I had sprung for a setup that is more fast -n- flexible.

YMMV

I cut out some clear film to place around the crossbar mounting points to prevent scratches to my roof. The legs of the oem crossbars left creases in the film so I know exactly where they're supposed to sit, making it really quick and easy to install

snkp360 · 05-02-2013, 01:27 PM

I went with Yakima for my racks. Got the following;

Contol Towers w/ Landing Pads
Round Bars
Yakima Farring
Fat Cat 6 Rakcs

Sorry for the small pic but

All I need to put them on and take them off is one allen key and about 3 minutes

03-10-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	Oem roof rack, 2011 wrx sedan Going to pull the trigger on this OEM roof rack. New OEM Subaru Impreza WRX STI Roof Rack Carrier Load Bars : Amazon.com : Automotive New OEM Subaru Impreza WRX STI Roof Rack Carrier Load Bars : Amazon.com : Automotive I did a bit of searching and the bars are compatible with thule bike carriers I believe, the aero bars.. is somebody running this setup? oem roof bars with thule sidearm bike carriers, just want to be on the safe side. Thanks, * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-23-2013, 01:06 AM	#13
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	Final Result, Last edited by monstruo_; 03-23-2013 at 01:15 AM.

03-23-2013, 01:30 AM	#14
ixwrxxi Scooby Newbie Member#: 334215 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch WRB	For some reason I find it difficult to screw on the oem cross bar, was wondering if everyone got the same issue? Last edited by ixwrxxi; 03-23-2013 at 02:36 AM.

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03-10-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
manualmotive Scooby Newbie Member#: 339206 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Lost Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch Dark Gray Metallic	Looking to do the same soon, I'm just worried about them having no locks. Anyone know if a Yakima fairing will fit on? I've searched but haven't found an outright 100% sure answer. Not trying to steal the thread, just add to it

03-11-2013, 11:59 AM	#3
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	No worries Manualmotive, are you doing yakima fairing with thule carriers? or all yakima...

03-11-2013, 01:43 PM	#4
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	Well, I order it... i will let you know if it fits or not...

03-11-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
Turtlefart Scooby Newbie Member#: 320054 Join Date: May 2012 Location: O'Fallon, Il Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	Yakima forklift fits perfect.

03-11-2013, 02:38 PM	#6
611X Scooby Newbie Member#: 287428 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch SWP	Oooh, i broke the factory roof racks (long story, drove into a parking structure with a bike on the roof)! and I ordered these older style ones with channels on them and at the first glance it fit on the roof but I found out the screws that came with it were too short and didn't reach the holes, so I had to use my old rack's screws which were too long now! and some spacers and washers to make it fit. I got mine new off ebay so this amazon one could be different. Also my original racks (the thinner ones with no channel) were much less noisy where I didn't use a fairing with no annoying noise but these fat ones are super noisy and I had to get a fairing to shut them up... Hope these work on yours!

03-11-2013, 03:27 PM	#7
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	Thanks 611X for the input and Turtlefart for the pic... funny nick hehehe Ill post up images once i get them and see how it goes..

03-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#8
Bajamedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 233360 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Ramon ca Vehicle: 2003 Baja Obsedian perl/grey	I love my racks for my basket

03-13-2013, 01:19 PM	#9
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	thats sweet, what brand is the carrying basket thing. I got the thule arm bike carriers just waiting on the bars and bases, will see if it fits.

03-13-2013, 02:27 PM	#10
Bajamedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 233360 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Ramon ca Vehicle: 2003 Baja Obsedian perl/grey	this is from rhino rack its the X series, wasn't too expensive either, plus if u mount it correctly u can take off the racks and let another scooby from 08-13 use it. my buddy uses this all the time on his 09' wrx and my gf uses it too on her 10' impreza.

03-19-2013, 02:41 AM	#12
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	Well i got the thule sidearm bike rack and the OEM subaru bars and they all fit perfectly. Ill add pics laters.

03-23-2013, 02:06 AM	#15
Armyofcase Scooby Newbie Member#: 281396 Join Date: Apr 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Knoxville, TN Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sedan World Rally Blue	Definitely check out the Yakima landing pads and control towers. It offers a really clean setup with a virtual 30 second on and off. I have a set and love them!

03-23-2013, 02:39 AM	#16
monstruo_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 348050 Join Date: Feb 2013	I had a bit of trouble, not much... once you get the bolt aligned its fairly easy.

05-01-2013, 01:05 AM	#17
halcyondude Scooby Newbie Member#: 355104 Join Date: Apr 2013	re: oem rack and annoying to put on / off... I've been using my wrx w/ oem rack for a few years...i've found that even though it's easy to get on/off...it's not exactly "fast" - maybe 5-10 mins if you hurry. It's got to be lined up just "so" and if it's cold and hands get cold...eh. I could be a whiner but it's a PITA if you do it a weekly. In hindsight I wish I had sprung for a setup that is more fast -n- flexible. YMMV

05-02-2013, 01:27 PM	#21
snkp360 Scooby Newbie Member#: 276780 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Napa, CA Vehicle: 2011 WRX 4DR Obsidian Black Pearl	I went with Yakima for my racks. Got the following; Contol Towers w/ Landing Pads Round Bars Yakima Farring Fat Cat 6 Rakcs Sorry for the small pic but All I need to put them on and take them off is one allen key and about 3 minutes