Dan- Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have a yakima ski/snowboard rack i need to get rid of. Will hold 2-4 boards depending on widths, and probably 4 pairs of ski's. I'll put up some pictures if anyone is interested. I was thinking 65 obo. For a little extra i can throw in 2 locks and a key if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2rider2690 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 def interested...umm is this rack for a suv that already has the cross memebers or for a car that doesnt have anything? Pics would be cool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 you got a legacy right? would you go lower and just sell the rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) def interested...umm is this rack for a suv that already has the cross memebers or for a car that doesnt have anything? Pics would be cool too It'll fit factory bars, you just need to get the mighty mounts that fit what you have I'll get pic's up asap. Edited November 23, 2008 by Dan- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2rider2690 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 ok cool...how much are those mighty mounts that your talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Around 30 bucks. Unless your SUV has round bars. I have the mounts for round bars, but most factory racks dont' use round bars and it's some stupid wierd shape. In which case the mounts i have will not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2rider2690 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 yeh mine are more of a rectangular shape...but they just mount to the actual snowboard rack that you have then right? do you have pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2rider2690 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Damn, i forgot about this. I still have it if anyone wants it. I'll go snap some pic's real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Here's pictures. I have mounts that'll fit round bars, just have to figure out where i put them in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT C6 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 What do I need to mount this to sedan with no roof hardware at all ??? IF it works, I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 What do I need to mount this to sedan with no roof hardware at all ???IF it works, I'm interested. It's not worth it...in the past when I looked into a roof system on cars that had no rails I decided against it. Unless it's a beater that you dont mind screwing the roof up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) What do I need to mount this to sedan with no roof hardware at all ???IF it works, I'm interested. You'll need q towers, q clips, and bars. Will run you somewhere around 250 for the rack system. And im going to disagree with POC, my roof is fine, and i've had my rack on since the middle of the summer. Unless your an idiot, your roof will be fine, it's just costly to get the rack. I'd also recommend locks, the fairing is not really necessary, it just makes it look better in my opinion. I don't think it really cuts down on noise. Edited January 23, 2009 by Dan- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 And im going to disagree with POC, my roof is fine, and i've had my rack on since the middle of the summer. Unless your an idiot, your roof will be fine, it's just costly to get the rack. i had mine on my old car pretty much year round for 4 years. no problems at all with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 i had mine on my old car pretty much year round for 4 years. no problems at all with it. You are probably correct, I looked into it years ago and remember it costing more and damaging the roof during installation. I thought drilling was required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 You are probably correct, I looked into it years ago and remember it costing more and damaging the roof during installation. I thought drilling was required. Nope no drilling, and there is a rubber piece that goes between the car and the tower so the paint doesn't get damaged. The hardest part is just getting the measurements, and if you know how to use a tape measure then your golden.. Which i hope isn't to hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 No drilling required, but don't strap a piece of plywood to it. You'll not only loose the roof rack, but the plywood as well, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I finally got a roof rack this year and love it. I've got a Thule though, that mounts in the OEM roof rack points (no door bs, and no drilling). Only downside is I dropped down to like 24mpg on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixilplix Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 When I had a rack on my Acura it really put a dent in my mileag.Even with no skis or boards and the fairing installed on it killed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 When I had a rack on my Acura it really put a dent in my mileag.Even with no skis or boards and the fairing installed on it killed it. Yea that has been known to happen. A lot of people out here get yakima's with the round bars. That way they can fold the carriers back and get a little better mileage when not using them. It looks funny if you ask me, but must do the trick since I see tons of people do it. On the other hand, my buddies 85 Saab actually started getting BETTER mileage with the rack and fairing. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT C6 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I finally got a roof rack this year and love it. I've got a Thule though, that mounts in the OEM roof rack points (no door bs, and no drilling). Only downside is I dropped down to like 24mpg on the highway. Thank's for posting that info Jeff. I just decided against ever installing a ski rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) I love my box. Regardless of the shitty mileage, beats throwing, dirty, muddy, boots and gear in my trunk. Plus makes the ride so much more comfortable when i have 3-4 people in my car going to the hill since whatever doesn't fit in my trunk can go in the box, instead of at someones feet or on there lap. Oh and the rack is most likely sold. Edited January 25, 2009 by Dan- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT C6 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I love my box. Regardless of the shitty mileage, beats throwing, dirty, muddy, boots and gear in my trunk. Plus makes the ride so much more comfortable when i have 3-4 people in my car going to the hill since whatever doesn't fit in my trunk can go in the box, instead of at someones feet or on there lap. Oh and the rack is most likely sold. Hey Dan. I already get HORRIBLE mileage with my daily driver. I just don;t want to make it any worse. I'm sure you are selling a great rack and everyone knows how useful they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I love my box. Regardless of the shitty mileage, beats throwing, dirty, muddy, boots and gear in my trunk. Plus makes the ride so much more comfortable when i have 3-4 people in my car going to the hill since whatever doesn't fit in my trunk can go in the box, instead of at someones feet or on there lap. Oh and the rack is most likely sold. Same motivation for me getting a roof rack...I was sick of throwing my skis inside the car, albeit in the built in ski bag, but it still made a mess with snow melting etc. Also, it truly allows me to take more then 1 other person skiing. TT, it dropped down to 24mpg from like 27mpg, and that's coupled with the 15% shorter diff that killed another 2mpg. With a car with normal gearing, you'd only lose 2-3mpg. 24mpg was driving to VT w/ the cruise at 79mph pretty much the entire way. Since you car pool, you'd quickly find a rack a big time space saver. No need to use the pass through or built in ski bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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