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Old 11-21-2012, 10:14 AM   #4901
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Hey everyone. So I just installed my dad's old Thule Summit box onto my 2004 WRX sedan. I have driven a little bit with it, haven't gone on the highway yet. I don't have a short roof adapter so I'm wondering if this setup will work out alright for me.

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PS- I don't really check this thread that often so if anyone can offer advice feel free to PM me.
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Old 11-21-2012, 11:35 AM   #4902
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How much extra wind noise are you guys getting with just a cross bar setup with no gear loaded up? Are fairings helpful?
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Old 11-21-2012, 11:38 AM   #4903
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I've got enough wind noise that the sunroof is never open at highway speeds
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Old 11-21-2012, 12:55 PM   #4904
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I've got enough wind noise that the sunroof is never open at highway speeds

this.

but you've got no fairing right?


i think santa may be bringing me one for jebus' bday. i hope it helps
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Old 11-21-2012, 01:02 PM   #4905
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Not yet. I want an inno, we'll see how long until I actually get one. I'm trying to beef up my savings account right now, and this isn't the best time of year to do that with holidays and all...
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Old 11-21-2012, 02:43 PM   #4906
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Got my new rack on yesterday

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Old 11-21-2012, 09:35 PM   #4907
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Mine didn't last long on the factory rack..
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Old 11-24-2012, 01:32 AM   #4908
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Can anyone confirm using clips or landing pads 11 for 2010-2013?
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Old 11-24-2012, 01:42 AM   #4909
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Heres my 10 with oem rack and Inno fairing.





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Old 11-25-2012, 06:50 PM   #4910
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Old 11-25-2012, 07:17 PM   #4911
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Gotta get a rack ...love the look ... and functionality
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Old 11-25-2012, 07:41 PM   #4912
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racks on racks on racks!!! gotta love it
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Old 11-25-2012, 07:46 PM   #4913
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Q clips 82 work. Success took me and my friend an hour. Haha
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Old 11-25-2012, 11:44 PM   #4914
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Hey JAMM0N,

Are you using the Q82 clips on your 2013 WRX 5-door? If so, you might want to look into some options using the fixed mounting points. I had Q-Towers on my 2007 Impreza, and couldn't be happier to finally leave that behind. Definitely a strong system, but I really wanted either roof rails or fixed mounting points on my next car.

I originally tried the Landing Pad 11 and Control Towers on my 2013 5-door. I really didn't like the look of it, and it seemed like a fairing would be necessary since the round crossbars sit up high and would make a lot of noise. I took the Yakima system back and got a Thule system with the AeroBlade bars and Rapid Podium feet. It looks fantastic, and I didn't notice any wind noise at highway speeds. Plus I love how it interfaces with the car compared to the Q-Towers. Just something to think about.
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:06 AM   #4915
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took some shots, i may have went somewhere without permission lol
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:10 AM   #4916
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Haha to go thule now is too late for me. Yeah i was driving last night pushing 80 on the freeway and the wind was moving the car and there was wind. It was tough
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:54 AM   #4917
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Haha to go thule now is too late for me. Yeah i was driving last night pushing 80 on the freeway and the wind was moving the car and there was wind. It was tough
Sounds like a fairing might be in order. A WindJammer will also cut some noise down, but not as much as the fairing according to Yakima. I've used a WindJammer in the past but not a fairing.
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Old 11-26-2012, 12:06 PM   #4918
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That was w the fairing but winds were pushing 10 mph. 4 inches away from the front trim. Think thats too far back??
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Old 11-26-2012, 12:56 PM   #4919
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Not too sure. Hopefully someone with some fairing experience will chime in.
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Old 11-26-2012, 01:02 PM   #4920
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I see a lot of people with them real close to the windshield trim, I keep mine about 4 inches back where the roof starts to go "flat" so to speak. The Thule dealer had told me it works best back there too.
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Old 11-26-2012, 07:35 PM   #4921
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Mine didn't last long on the factory rack..

Why not (assuming you're talking about the fairing)? I have the same one on my 09 and it's awesome.
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Old 11-28-2012, 12:48 AM   #4922
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Ready for my road trip to South Carolina
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Old 11-28-2012, 01:28 PM   #4923
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That setup is awesome!
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Old 11-28-2012, 03:06 PM   #4924
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Not subie related but this was my accord with a roof rack



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Old 11-28-2012, 03:51 PM   #4925
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