Roof rack systems?

[Ebm]

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Story is still correct... bro. :doh:

Never said you were wrong bromigo. Just thought I'd add a picture for reference. You know... A picture is worth a 1000 words? It's your world brofessor, I'm just living in it.

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[buymycar]

He said he wants something for a snowboard. Ain't no way a snowboard is heavy enough to shatter the windows. This just has a strap that goes through the cabin to hold the rack down. The weight is all on the roof.

the strap goes through the cabin. There is no frame on the door. that means the strap will be between the roof and the window. Good way to have your window go up incorrectly and shatter. Those straps are meant for doors with frames around the window to prevent contact with the glass.

 

[dwaine dibbley]

Not exactly a roof rack, but it may give you some extra carrying capacity;

http://www.boot-bag.com/

 

[Glenn G]

You need a GTi.

I got a Fiesta ST and it honestly does not carry much more than the Stang when skis and snowboards are involved.

 

[bootlegger]

the strap goes through the cabin. There is no frame on the door. that means the strap will be between the roof and the window. Good way to have your window go up incorrectly and shatter. Those straps are meant for doors with frames around the window to prevent contact with the glass.

I would hope most people are smart enough not to put the windows all the way up using that. But even if they did, the window would probably go back down if it started binding. That is how it works in my Nissans.

 

[webelevy]

Seasucker is probably the best option for a roof system for our cars.
http://www.shadeonme.com/car-roof-racks/

 

[Carzzi]

the strap goes through the cabin. There is no frame on the door. that means the strap will be between the roof and the window. Good way to have your window go up incorrectly and shatter. Those straps are meant for doors with frames around the window to prevent contact with the glass.

The Yakima Q78 hook type attachment points will allow the door glass to safely go up as usual. Consider that until the current gen, most Subarus have frameless windows too. There'd be an uprising that'd put the 1917 bolshevik one to shame, if Subie windows were busting up as you fear ours might.

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

Late update to this.

I have a Yakima dealer local to me here in The Netherlands, but they dont stock the Mustang parts.

I contacted Yakima in the US who were completely uninterested in helping ship a set to me from the US, or talking to their EU distributor to get parts to me.

So there the story ends. I was very surprised and quite saddened by the lack of effort and interest from Yakima. The S550 is one of Europes best selling Coupes in 2016 and there are more than 10k registered on the road now. Seems like a good business opportunity to me, but what do I know!!

 

[FranzVonHoffer]

He doesn't need a GTI. Dare to be different? There are Lamborghini's with cargo racks. Why not a Mustang?

That's one of Jon Olssen's cars. He's a professional downhill skier, and always rigs up his exotic cars with various racks. I've followed his blog for a few years now.

http://jon-olsson.com/cars/

I think the Mustang has a bit of a short roof for a conventional roof rack system, it needs something that utilized the fast back a bit. Enrique did a youtube video a couple of years ago. It looks ok but I still think the S550 needs a more custom solution.

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[Ebm]

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Late update to this.

I have a Yakima dealer local to me here in The Netherlands, but they dont stock the Mustang parts.

I contacted Yakima in the US who were completely uninterested in helping ship a set to me from the US, or talking to their EU distributor to get parts to me.

So there the story ends. I was very surprised and quite saddened by the lack of effort and interest from Yakima. The S550 is one of Europes best selling Coupes in 2016 and there are more than 10k registered on the road now. Seems like a good business opportunity to me, but what do I know!!

So you want one of us to buy it and ship it to you?

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

So you want one of us to buy it and ship it to you?

Hey, thanks for the offer. Ill think it over. I could also use Stackry or similar. Really, im just a bit more pissed at Yakima for taking zero interest.

They have a big dealer just 10km from me here in The Netherlands. How hard can it be to ship a set.... ? I dont know.

Im not sure I want to give my hard-earned to a company that gives zero shits.

Thanks for the offer though, very kind

 

[careless00045]

I'm looking into options for roof rack systems for my 16 GT. I appreciate not everyone will think this is a great idea, but it's my daily car and having a roof system would allow me to use it even more..... Only a good thing in my opinion!

Google seems to suggest that Yakima is the only option out there?

Is that right? Does anyone have experience with this system or any other one?

Photos etc welcomed

hi, were you able to find something reliable? please let me know.

 

[animatorsteve]

I usually just toss my snowboard in the trunk, with my seats folded down. But, if you want something for the top of your roof.... That can handle surfboards,kayaks etc.. try something like this. I've used them for my dagger kayak and surfboards. Handles fine on the highway.
They're quick to put up and take down after a day trip.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/moobod...-for-Kayak-Canoe-Paddle-Board/PRD0U8Q25C82744

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