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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: EMD on 16 August 2015, 12:23:51

Title: Roof rack wtd
Post by: EMD on 16 August 2015, 12:23:51
Wanted :

Roor rack for a facelift saloon , any condition as long as all the bits are there . Can arrange courier if need be .

 :y
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Steve B on 16 August 2015, 13:26:21
Al had one up for grabs not so long back  :y
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2015, 13:48:24
I did indeed, and sold to a very nice man in Brissol ;D
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: EMD on 16 August 2015, 13:57:16
There does not seem to be an awful lot of roof racks available for the saloon , most seem to be for the roof rail/estate attachment  :(  Wonder if a universal one would suit  :-\
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2015, 14:07:31
There does not seem to be an awful lot of roof racks available for the saloon , most seem to be for the roof rail/estate attachment  :(  Wonder if a universal one would suit  :-\
Get the genuine one if you can, mine fitted beautifully  :y
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2015, 19:01:43
Indeed. My last one was £20 or £30 from somebody here, not that I've used it yet ;D.  The previous one I lost with the garage had plenty of use, and if you could tolerate the whistle, was fine at very high speeds, even with a roofbox mounted.
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: EMD on 17 August 2015, 19:39:32
Only want it for occasional trips for transporting ladders  :( Anyone used those pad things that lay on the roof and strap inside the car ?
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 August 2015, 00:46:37
I've been using a set of universal Halfords budget roof bars on my FL saloon for years.  I think they cost something like £19.99, fix nice and solid, and havn't damaged the car.  :y



Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 August 2015, 00:58:30
I've been using a set of universal Halfords budget roof bars on my FL saloon for years.  I think they cost something like £19.99, fix nice and solid, and havn't damaged the car.  :y

It's this (http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/roof-bars-boxes-bike-racks/roof-bars-fittings/halfords-value-cross-roof-bars-405-pack-of-2) one, but gone up in price somewhat!  :(   Still I've been using mine for 6 or 7 years so I reckon it qualifies for a recommendation!  :y
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Steve B on 18 August 2015, 01:34:17
Indeed. My last one was £20 or £30 from somebody here, not that I've used it yet ;D.  The previous one I lost with the garage had plenty of use, and if you could tolerate the whistle, was fine at very high speeds, even with a roofbox mounted.
Like that noise when you go along at 50mph with both rear windows down
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2015, 18:40:29
Indeed. My last one was £20 or £30 from somebody here, not that I've used it yet ;D.  The previous one I lost with the garage had plenty of use, and if you could tolerate the whistle, was fine at very high speeds, even with a roofbox mounted.
Like that noise when you go along at 50mph with both rear windows down
I guess it depends on the definition of very high speed, but it was noisier than rear windows open...
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: EMD on 18 August 2015, 20:27:21
I've been using a set of universal Halfords budget roof bars on my FL saloon for years.  I think they cost something like £19.99, fix nice and solid, and havn't damaged the car.  :y

It's this (http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/roof-bars-boxes-bike-racks/roof-bars-fittings/halfords-value-cross-roof-bars-405-pack-of-2) one, but gone up in price somewhat!  :(   Still I've been using mine for 6 or 7 years so I reckon it qualifies for a recommendation!  :y

Thanks mr tig  ;) Mite have a look at those although i did get 11ft double section ladders in the car today  ;D :y
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: biggriffin on 18 August 2015, 20:33:31
Put two pillows on roof, put ladder on pillows, put rope over laxders thro the doors, close doors, nice tight rope drive off. :), or use cheap load straps.. :)
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: EMD on 18 August 2015, 20:57:44
Put two pillows on roof, put ladder on pillows, put rope over laxders thro the doors, close doors, nice tight rope drive off. :), or use cheap load straps.. :)

An hope i dont get stopped by Jason  :D
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Steve B on 18 August 2015, 21:09:59
I've been using a set of universal Halfords budget roof bars on my FL saloon for years.  I think they cost something like £19.99, fix nice and solid, and havn't damaged the car.  :y

It's this (http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/roof-bars-boxes-bike-racks/roof-bars-fittings/halfords-value-cross-roof-bars-405-pack-of-2) one, but gone up in price somewhat!  :(   Still I've been using mine for 6 or 7 years so I reckon it qualifies for a recommendation!  :y
Do you really think the 99p man is gonna splash out £42 Get a Grip  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Roof rack wtd
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 August 2015, 22:26:32
You wouldn't be the first to tell me to get a grip. :(                                            and I doubt you'll be the last!  :D  ;D