Subaru Ski Rack / Snowboard Rack Anyone Use it?

Hayaboosted · 09-11-2005, 01:12 PM

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...products_id=89

I have 100 subaru buck and i was thinking of getting this rack for my 04 wrx. Has anyone ever used this before? Im looking to put my snowboard on it. Also if you have it.. how is it mounted? Do you like it?

I realize there are other brands out there.. but I rather not spend to much money on one. Thanks a lot

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iheartmysuby · 09-11-2005, 01:47 PM

thule. thats what im ganna get.

humara · 09-11-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iheartmysuby

thule. thats what im ganna get.

wow, what useful information. so helpful.

the subaru ski rack is made by yakima. that price is actually a really good deal since it comes with all the stuff you need plus the locks. i think its actually quite a bit more to buy the yakima branded version.

aren040 · 09-11-2005, 03:02 PM

I am asuming this is all for wagons right? I remember I looked into it for my sedan and it was running like $600.

Hayaboosted · 09-11-2005, 09:15 PM

Well is the one im looking at going to work on a sedan

sportz135 · 09-11-2005, 09:33 PM

i currently use the subaru one on my wrx wagon, holds 2 snowboards fine, uses the round crossbars i believe

Boom05rs25 · 09-11-2005, 10:01 PM

Hi Hayaboosted,

If you get this rack....let me know if it is for a wagon or what?

Boom

p.s. Chesnut,Cascade,Devilshead,Tyrell......We pound the same ground,hope to cross paths

DumbUglyDragon · 09-11-2005, 10:46 PM

I was wondering, would these work on a 2000 2.5rs sedan with a sunroof(it would be shut obviously)?

and how do they mount>?

Hayaboosted · 09-12-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sportz135

i currently use the subaru one on my wrx wagon, holds 2 snowboards fine, uses the round crossbars i believe

Well that tell me that it wont work because the sedans do not have crossbars. F'N subaru with no trunk.

I guess it will be a tight fit again this year.

RankFrank · 09-12-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayaboosted

Well that tell me that it wont work because the sedans do not have crossbars. F'N subaru with no trunk.

I guess it will be a tight fit again this year.

You can get crossbars for the sedan, but they aren't sold in the US for some reason

SUBYDOODIE · 09-12-2005, 01:52 PM

^^^ i know that sucks.... what do you guys prefer and why... thule or yakima?

MINO · 09-12-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBYDOODIE

^^^ i know that sucks.... what do you guys prefer and why... thule or yakima?

I prefer UK factory Subaru (Mont Blanc):

tcrown · 09-12-2005, 02:08 PM

Don't get either. Get the Saris racks. They are about 300 bucks total. Extremely heavy duty. I had a set on my wrx for a few years. Plus their adapters are about 20 bucks....so you can put them on any car for 20 bucks.

left footed whooten · 09-12-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tcrown

Don't get either. Get the Saris racks. They are about 300 bucks total. Extremely heavy duty. I had a set on my wrx for a few years. Plus their adapters are about 20 bucks....so you can put them on any car for 20 bucks.

once around the yard....
yeah, a former roomate of mine tried to use a thule on his 98 2dr rs, and couldnt feel like it was secure. he ended up going with the saris and then changed again to sport master(?) in the end. ive got the same 2 dr body, but im going with a yakima with stretch kit, though im using it for a roofbox and bikes, no skis or snowboards. ive seen many folks in tahoe and truckee that i know that have good luck with the yakima in general, on many years/models.
edit: know lots of folks here that love their rocky mounts, too

left footed whooten · 09-12-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MINO

I prefer UK factory Subaru (Mont Blanc):

beauty of a photo...

WRXedUSA · 09-06-2006, 01:08 PM

Ok, for gods sakes, is there any reason why I shouldnt buy the Subaru sedan rack?

Immean, if it is a Yakima copy, for $100, why not?

Cooter05WRX · 09-06-2006, 01:16 PM

the subaru rack works well i borrowed one a few times last year from a friend and I will probably buy one this year.

stu1811 · 09-06-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by left footed whooten

beauty of a photo...

+1 really nice

pdippel · 09-07-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINO

I prefer UK factory Subaru (Mont Blanc):
(image removed)

Where were you able to get it, and how much? How easy does it come off and on?

SubaruGenuineParts · 09-07-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RankFrank

You can get crossbars for the sedan, but they aren't sold in the US for some reason

we have a non-subaru "aftermarket" crossbar ski rack kit for the sedan...

contact me for more details

Jamie Thomas
[email]Jamie at chaplins.com
www.subarugenuineparts.com

**************
www.subiegal.com

RskTrance4mer · 09-07-2006, 09:51 PM

is this what Jamie is talking about? 255.00?!?! no cross bars required..?!

here's the item..
https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1002

NutBucket · 09-07-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pdippel

Where were you able to get it, and how much? How easy does it come off and on?

You can also mod a standard Yakima/Thule mount to attach to the sedan roof like the UK one. The mounting points are hidden under the rubber trim on the roof.

Subie Gal · 09-08-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RskTrance4mer

is this what Jamie is talking about? 255.00?!?! no cross bars required..?!

here's the item..
https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1002

yep.
no crossbars required.

Jamie

MINO · 09-08-2006, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdippel

Where were you able to get it, and how much? How easy does it come off and on?

pdippel,
I ordered it from a dealer in the UK: http://www.cheammotors.com/

Here's what I paid back in 2002:
Load Carrier $185.11
Snowboard rack $79.46
Freight $109.02

It installs and removes very easily. I also like the hight of this kit. I prefer my boards "bindings down" for whatever aerodynamic benefit I might get.

I got this way before people started modding the yakima/thule feet to work with the sedan's factory attachments. I think, for the money, this is the way to go.

pdippel · 09-08-2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINO

pdippel,
I ordered it from a dealer in the UK: http://www.cheammotors.com/

Here's what I paid back in 2002:
Load Carrier $185.11
Snowboard rack $79.46
Freight $109.02

It installs and removes very easily. I also like the hight of this kit. I prefer my boards "bindings down" for whatever aerodynamic benefit I might get.

I got this way before people started modding the yakima/thule feet to work with the sedan's factory attachments. I think, for the money, this is the way to go.

I'm looking to go this way. I have a Yakima and have looked at the mod, but people who have done it say it is an "install it and leave it on" installation. I don't use the rack often enough to keep it on at all times.

Looked on site: current price UK£ 119.11 = 225.094078 US$

09-11-2005, 01:12 PM	#1
Hayaboosted Scooby Specialist Member#: 60042 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Janesville, Wisconsin Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI Rotated T67 ALLABOUTSPEED	Subaru Ski Rack / Snowboard Rack Anyone Use it? https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...products_id=89 I have 100 subaru buck and i was thinking of getting this rack for my 04 wrx. Has anyone ever used this before? Im looking to put my snowboard on it. Also if you have it.. how is it mounted? Do you like it? I realize there are other brands out there.. but I rather not spend to much money on one. Thanks a lot * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-11-2005, 01:47 PM	#2
iheartmysuby Scooby Guru Member#: 83638 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, TX	thule. thats what im ganna get.

09-11-2005, 03:02 PM	#4
aren040 Scooby Specialist Member#: 74215 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: S. California Vehicle: 2007 987 Silver-ish	I am asuming this is all for wagons right? I remember I looked into it for my sedan and it was running like $600.

09-11-2005, 09:15 PM	#5
Hayaboosted Scooby Specialist Member#: 60042 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Janesville, Wisconsin Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI Rotated T67 ALLABOUTSPEED	Well is the one im looking at going to work on a sedan

09-11-2005, 09:33 PM	#6
sportz135 Scooby Specialist Member#: 43021 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brookline, MA Vehicle: 08 Impreza WRX 09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R	i currently use the subaru one on my wrx wagon, holds 2 snowboards fine, uses the round crossbars i believe

09-11-2005, 10:01 PM	#7
Boom05rs25 Scooby Newbie Member#: 95157 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N.W Subs Chicago, Il. Vehicle: 05 Impreza RS 2.5 OBP 5spd Winged	Hi Hayaboosted, If you get this rack....let me know if it is for a wagon or what? Boom p.s. Chesnut,Cascade,Devilshead,Tyrell......We pound the same ground,hope to cross paths

09-11-2005, 10:46 PM	#8
DumbUglyDragon Scooby Specialist Member#: 61077 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Who Cares? Vehicle: 1993 WRX Silver	I was wondering, would these work on a 2000 2.5rs sedan with a sunroof(it would be shut obviously)? and how do they mount>?

09-12-2005, 01:52 PM	#11
SUBYDOODIE Scooby Guru Member#: 71490 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: LA/Hollywood Vehicle: 05 cgm wrx rubbing axles haha	^^^ i know that sucks.... what do you guys prefer and why... thule or yakima?

09-12-2005, 02:08 PM	#13
tcrown Scooby Newbie Member#: 20240 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago Vehicle: 2005 STI 2002 wrx - sold	Don't get either. Get the Saris racks. They are about 300 bucks total. Extremely heavy duty. I had a set on my wrx for a few years. Plus their adapters are about 20 bucks....so you can put them on any car for 20 bucks.

09-06-2006, 01:08 PM	#16
WRXedUSA Scooby Specialist Member#: 26833 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Seal Beach, CA Vehicle: '07 Bugatti Veyron '03 Chevy Silverado	Ok, for gods sakes, is there any reason why I shouldnt buy the Subaru sedan rack? Immean, if it is a Yakima copy, for $100, why not?

09-06-2006, 01:16 PM	#17
Cooter05WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 110567 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Oregon Vehicle: 2009 JK Sunburst Orange	the subaru rack works well i borrowed one a few times last year from a friend and I will probably buy one this year.

09-07-2006, 09:51 PM	#21
RskTrance4mer Scooby Newbie Member#: 116931 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Nevada Vehicle: 2006 STI + Stage 2 Aspen White	is this what Jamie is talking about? 255.00?!?! no cross bars required..?! here's the item.. https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1002