Beanboy Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I'm a little concerned about just using systems with just the small pad on the hull itself. Fairly fragile hull, and folks have had issues with dents appearing at the pad points. It looks like all the L-brackets out on the market just work with specific aftermarket racks, thinking now of homebrewing up some foam wrap a layer or two thicker than what the boat rests on, then clamping it with a band clamp. Will mean the boat is aligned and will give some lateral support, all for like $5. Hmmm... -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Age Victim Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What kind do you have? Mine doesn't give me any lift. In fact, at speed, I can open the sunroof and put my hand on the keel and there's no bouncing or lifting going on. I find that keeping the hole between the cross-bars helps. That said, if it were a sit-on-top, I'd definitely flip it over onto it's top and lash it down that way. I notice a 1 mpg loss with the kayak on top, same as I get when I use my Yakima 16 Pro Box. yeah it's a 17' sit on top, it crazy moves rightside up. like a sail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 So my moms 03 impreza's cross bars fit perfect on my lgt. I was skeptical at first but they fit sweet, they are completely flush and look great!! I have know clue what the compatibility with Thule or other systems will be however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I just test fitted both Impreza bars because I only test fitted the "front" cross bar 4 months ago...I assumed the back would fit perfect too.... The rear bar stops at about 6 inches from the last possible slot toward the hatch. The rails on the LGT roof taper in slightly towards the tail. I take some pics tomorrow in the daytime to show you guys. The cross bars do look nice....very sleek and low-key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Yes, PLEASE take pics as this might be a cheap add-on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 these cross-rails are from a 03 impreza outback sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Like the low profile, just too bad that you can't use all of the roof rail's fore and aft capacity. Only downside I can see though. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 you can use all the fore its the aft that is short. It looks like the back rail can be made to fit...but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 you can use all the fore its the aft that is short. Yeah - that's what I meant - thanks for clarifying It looks like the back rail can be made to fit...but who knows? I guess it's possible, as long as it doesn't compromise the structural integrity of the cross-bar itself and thus the load-bearing utility. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Age Victim Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 so it's not short enough to slide all the way back? mind taking a picture of the mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Ya, the back rail is just a tad short... one side of the rail allows for a little adjusting but the other side doesn't I dont have the right size star tool to see what happens when you unscrew those 2 bits. I'm sure that people on a impreza web-site would sell their rails dirt cheap if someone here wanted to attempt this fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Age Victim Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Tad short? my rails are the same length and I have more left over in the back than the front, it may be too long what weight are these rated at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Anyone know where to get the plastic (or is it rubber) strips to quiet the Mont Blanks down? Went to their site and noticed they have an (aero) bar rather than the square one. Anyone know if they have a distributor in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Anyone know where to get the plastic (or is it rubber) strips to quiet the Mont Blanks down? Went to their site and noticed they have an (aero) bar rather than the square one. Anyone know if they have a distributor in the states? What's the physical outside dimensions on the cross-bar? I'm thinking of ordering a bunch of caps (and will be happy to share with the LGT wagon crew) and just need to know the actual size. Mine's in storage right now or I'd measure it. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Can I just use electrical tape? I have expired credit cards, how do you mean cutting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) OD? I'd have to measure but it's the stock ones. Would like these: http://www.prolineracks.com/mont-blanc-3700-aero-wing-crossbars.html Are these ours even though they sea *NEW*? http://www.prolineracks.com/mont-blanc-3700-crossbars.html Edited September 13, 2008 by Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Leo - may have misunderstood your question. Are you talking about the end caps or wrapping something around the bar to quiet them down in the air flow? I've lost a couple of my end caps and I was going to order some new ones (which only come in bulk). Without the end caps, these bars are noisy mofos fosho. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 OD? I'd have to measure but it's the stock ones. Would like these: http://www.prolineracks.com/mont-blanc-3700-aero-wing-crossbars.html Are these ours even though they sea *NEW*? http://www.prolineracks.com/mont-blanc-3700-crossbars.html Yes - the outside dimensions Don't know if those "flatter" aero 3700AW bars would be a strong in the middle (unless they're solid) as the our rectangular (Thule-like) or even round bars (Yakima-like). And yes, the 3700 series are updated versions of our OEM bars/mount system. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Yeah, I'm talking about the thin insert for the "unused" rail that quiets them down. The thin little things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Yeah, I'm talking about the thin insert for the "unused" rail that quiets them down. The thin little things. That slide into place in the groove in the bottom edge and then are held in place by the end cap? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes, to fill in the rail gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Subaru instalation instructions. http://techinfo.subaru.com/html/downloadFree.jsp?doc_id=139074 The thin strips one cuts in the end is what I need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well, just called the US distributor fro Mont Blanc, Perrycraft and the4 Strips costs 3.53 each plus shipping (chose snailmail) When I get them I'll post the part number. Is the length of the OEM bar 37 inches or what? They have the aero wing but only in 47 inches long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendozer Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Not sure if this is the right section however this post is the most relative to my question. So, after the long winter decided to try and slide the rack back so I could make full use of the sunroof without obstruction. Anyways as i go to do this, using the Subaru tool, I am unable to even budge the damn bolt. I sprayed the top of the bolt along with the bottom section as well. Anyone have any pointers/advice for moving these PITA roof racks? Moderators if you feel my question would best be suited elsewhere please feel free to move it, or let me know to move it. Thanks. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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