I need actual bar dimensions, not height off the roof. My skinny OEM ones are .75 x 2.5". I'm just trying to get an idea on the difference between the new and old.

Not sure if you saw this, but it came out pretty awesome, just requires you to drill through your new bars.

http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...s-roof-152768/

Hey Jay.

Yep, I saw that but I'd rather not drill right through them...... yet. Besides I have the inno which works if I can't figure something out.

Good find though!

i was worried about the endcap of my Yakima Frontloader falling off. so i predrilled the tabs and used an aluminum screw on each side, long enough to secure the tabs in place. it also functions as a theft deterrent, hopefully discouraging people looking to swipe the endcap and rear tire strap.

2008 Impreza with factory bars.

2 Yakima bike racks and a Yakima kayak rack:


Sportrack Horizon (16 cubic feet). Yes, it clears the hatch:

Thule w/ rockymounts pitchfork. Need a fairing still. My Jamis Dakar Xam II goes up there. I'll have to get a picture of it on. http://i.imgur.com/zIy1v4w.jpg

I need some help... My parents sprung a surprise 8day 7 night camping trip on me. (Were going at the end of August). It'll be me, my girlfriend and either 1 or 2 kids...

It's about 320miles round trip, and there aren't many stores I can stop at once I'm there incase we (i) forget something home.


So now I'm looking for an inexpensive roof basket... But I have some requirements that I need/want it to meet...

1.) Must be relatively inexpensive since I'm not working during the summer (I work at a school)

2.) needs to be able to hold an instant canopy (ez-up) and a fairly large tent, and whatever other odds and ends I can fit (tarp, tarp poles, bins/boxes of stuff, etc)

3.) needs to be as aerodynamic and weather resistant as possible because it would be staying on the car year round since I really don't have anywhere to store it inside.

Optional but preferred -- needs to be able to allow me to attach my kayak carriers (2 kayaks) somehow.

Anybody else have the fat OEM bars they could measure?

Just sent u pm. Sorry for the delay bro.

No worries man.

Looks like I need a new idea for mounting my Thule fairing to my aeroblades.

Does anyone know what other roof baskets/cargo racks fit on the 08-14 oem aero crossbars?

So far I've only found the Yakima Load Warrior and BasketCase.

Yakima Loadwarrior. I love mine and have nothing bad to say about it. Shop around for the best price. I got mine at my local car shop for $325 tax in.

Just got some Malone J cradles today. What kayak racks does everyone use? I found that my fairing doesn't fit as well if I want to have 2 sets of these j cradles because the bad isn't quite wide enough.

Edit... Guess I can't post a pic on the Android app

Got my Yakima Forklift delivered and used it for the first time. It's definitely more stable than using the upright mounts.

heres my sti with a thule cargo evolution 1600 box. Has no clearance issues with the hatch.



and what i plan to do to the box. please excuse my poor PS attempt of trying to color match it

from my recent drive across country with my buddy

How i had it when i lived in south lake tahoe



inno towers, bars and fairing. very happy with the price and quality of roof rack. dont see any reason to buy something more expensive they mount to factory points. all Thule accessories work great.

You mind listing what all you used to get your kayak on your roof? I have no idea what/where to even start looking..

Aside from the factory roof rack, all I had to get was the Yakima BowDown:

Yakima BowDown

I keep the kayak rack on most of the time, so I wanted one that will fold down. It's a bit pricey, but I got it at REI during a 20% off sale (plus I has some dividends).

The BowDown comes with 2 straps for holding the kayak to the rack AND 2 straps for bow/stern tiedown to the front/rear of the car. For the front I tie to the tow loop (one just under/behind each fog light). For the rear tiedown I installed the tow bolt (located with your spare tire and jack) and tie to that.

Oem cross bar kit and some rod holders.

So with the stock roof rack and using these, are you able to fit two kayaks up there? (considering they are the same size as the one shown?)

Hope this helps:
I have oem crossbars and Malone Downloader j cradles.

Here is one set installed



Here us a side shot with my kayak on the rack



And here's a front shot with two kayaks loaded up ready to go



The two kayaks in this pic for reference are a Current Designs Vision 150R & Wilderness Systems Aspire 105. The vision is mine and my wife has a LL Bean Calypso 14. I'm hoping to get out tonight after work.

Awesome set up.

I recently purchased two yaks for fresh water fishing. I have the oem cross bars and a yakima big stack. Getting them loaded is easy, but I'm conflicted on the bow & stern straps.

As of now i take two tie downs and run one through the length of each kayak (bow/stern handles) and then under the cross bars, but I'd like to utilize the proper bow/stern ties. to the tow hooks.

So my main question, when you're carrying two yaks do you tie both (2 bow, 2 stern) lines to each tow hook, or do you find different spots.

That's the second question, any other spots in the rear besides the two hook to run a line, I can't find anything there I'd deem safe?

Trying to figure out the best set up.

Thanks! Yeah, I just got mine too. Love them so far. Just picked up a new paddle today.

I have hood loops un the front. I need to get some ppf though. I have some masking tape on the hood now. Then I use the tow hook in back.

Thanks for sharing! I never thought of putting rods on the roof rack. Slick.