by "gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
Published 11/19/2017 at 11:17
by "gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
Published 11/19/2017 at 11:17
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Are they any good? looking at smaller cars and considering what options are out there. I like the Volt, but also like the recent gen Imprezza.
I always run winter tires so I don’t know how much value I give AWD vs the AWD milage penalty.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 11:51, STARS: 0
What are you using them for? For 100-150 lbs load they are totally fine.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
11/19/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 0
Yep, had these on my cars for many years. On my Accord I drove flat out on western highways with a loaded roof box full of skis, no worries
"vicali" (vicali)
11/19/2017 at 12:06, STARS: 0
Go with one of the two big brands if you need the best and can afford it, otherwise there are some good budget brands like Malone that make good stuff.
Our Forester has had Yakima racks since day 1- I have no problem putting stuff up there.
"GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo" (jackolson)
11/19/2017 at 12:14, STARS: 0
We took a Ford Fusion in on trade that had the racks and they dented/severely scratched the mounting points. Possibly improperly installed but I am wary of them.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 12:25, STARS: 0
I’ve got 3 yakima bars on my roof
And there is about 150 lbs up there of pretty dynamic weight that hasn’t showed any signs of failure.
"0pihl" (0phil)
11/19/2017 at 13:28, STARS: 0
I like Yakima because I can buy the bars at the hardware store or metal supplier.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/19/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 0
The “clasps” that mount to the car... are they covered plastic or are they painted metal?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 0
Glass fiber reinforced plastic with metal tension plates.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/19/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0
I’ve been considering them, as the cargo capacity on my car is anti-bigly.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1
I say go for it, surprisingly useful and pretty tough. I was using a thule one meant for the forester on the VW for years. It wasn’t even close to the right fit but it clamped strong and took abuse like a champ. Come to think of it...I still have that rack.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
11/19/2017 at 18:07, STARS: 0
1 sup or 2 kayaks so about 80lbs
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 0
No probalo, very little dynamic load
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
11/19/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
Thanks
yeah which ever i’d plan on using bow lines for safety.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/19/2017 at 20:32, STARS: 0
Well and so you can use the term “bow lines” on a car... Which is pretty great on its own