Bike roof rack for WRX wagon

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10-27-2004 | 12:16 AM

dtisw

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Bike roof rack for WRX wagon

My car's rear spoiler (wagon) hit the bike carrier tray when opened up! Is there any rack out there that avoid this problem? Wonder if Subaru's rack could resolve this problem.

10-27-2004 | 12:17 PM

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I bought Rocky Mount bike trays, they are the shortest and least expensive. I use the Thule foot kit for the factory roof rails and Thule load bars. You need to cut the trays enough so the spoiler won't hit. Touch up the ends you cut with some paint. You'll need to position the feet as far forward as you can. I have about 1/2" to 1" clearence with the hatch up. I can carry either a road or mtn bike on the shortened trays. Just don't lift the hatch with the bikes on top. Let me know if this helps or if you have any questions.

10-28-2004 | 11:01 AM

Wagons_Ho!

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Car Info: 93 Legacy LSE/93 Impreza TS

42"

That was as long as my Thule trays could be with the front crossbar all the way forward to stop the nicks on the spoilers.

You would think that after nicking the spoiler with skiis that I would realize the same thing could happen in the summer.... but no.. so two sets of nicks.

Geo

10-28-2004 | 11:39 AM

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Funny thing,

I showed the Yakima regional rep how to make his racks work on a wagon. With lowrider towers, 48" crossbars, you can just fit a fork mounted bike tray on the outside of the tower. There is just enuff bar to mount the trays up and the hatch/spoiler will just clear at the back.
As far as skis go, I guess you gotta mount the tips facing forward. I would assume you had done that so you might have to cover the ends with some protection.

I have a this very setup for sale for sale currently without bike trays or locks. If you know anyone who needs racks for any smaller size vehicle with factory racks. It will include Lowrider towers, 48" crossbars, and a noise reduction spoiler. Asking $100

-Kevin

10-28-2004 | 12:28 PM

Wagons_Ho!

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If..

If I'd have used crossbars other than the factory, that would have made perfect sense - mount the bike racks so not to bother the spoiler. Ive seen a Jetta here at work with 48's or 52's on it and a short lady getting something out of the box on top.... it looks funny with the box almost off the line of the car, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do..

Regarding the skis... I say to myself - why do I have to go into the back after I put skis on? Never say that with a teenage daughter going in the car.....

Geo

10-28-2004 | 01:25 PM

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Car Info: '05 Crystal Grey Metallic WRX Sport Wagon

Skis and boards go IN the wagon. So they don't get all funked from road grit. Putting them on top without any cover or box or anything completely destroys any base structure you have going.
Bikes and boxes are a pain with that spoiler thing.