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hvacigar · 02-02-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thewifesyaris

Look forward to seeing your install hvacigar!

Pics now included in original post. Sorry for the dirty car and the sunlight (we don't usually have the sunlight problem in Oregon this time of year). Install was strightforward (took about 40 minutes). I would suggest getting everything loosly assembled indoors and then "fitting" it onto the car. The critical measurements are the placement of the front towers and the distance between the front and rear. I would also recommend the front fairing. I installed without and there is a noticeable whistle from 40 to 70 MPH. After the fairing there is no noise at all. I have not carried anything yet, but I plan to carry the bike this week. I will update later with gas mileage, usage, and more pics with gear attached. I am happy so far with the purchase. ONe caveat. If you plan to carry over 50 kg (110 lbs), surfboards, or an enclosed cargo carrier...you have to go with a gutter install. This setup here works for me because the most weight I will carry is two bikes...which is easily under the weight limit. Enjoy...and glad I can contribute.

gunnar93 · 02-05-2009, 12:33 PM

Hey hvacigar any info on the gas millage? I know it takes awhile to drain a tank but just wondering.
Also i know it's not recommended, but does anyone have the rack and have you put a whitewater kayak on it? Thanks

Thirty-Nine · 02-02-2009, 08:08 PM

Very cool, and good info.

BTW, if you see another white hatchback around Portland (lowered, sometimes on orange wheels), that's me. :-)

dasnake · 03-05-2012, 03:55 PM

Hi guys,
I would love to throw a roof rack on my 2008 yaris 2door liftback. I was checking out the Thule fitkit mentioned in this thread:

400XTR Rapid Aero Foot Pack
ARB43 AeroBlade Load Bar Pair
KIT2196

The weight limit is 110lbs.

I would be right at the weight limit give or take 5 lbs. I am putting two downhill bikes (42lbs) + two thule sidearms racks (15lbs/each) = 114lbs.

Is this advisable? Has anyone gone over or right to the weight limit? Any issues?

daddz07 · 06-16-2012, 08:17 AM

I have the same Thule parts
400XTR Rapid Aero Foot Pack
Thule Rapid Aero Aluminum Load Bar
KIT2196

And i install my Thule 598 Criterium........ So perfect and very rigid.
for 2 MTB's. FULL SUSPENSION/HARDTAIL/ROADBIKE doesnt matter. It deliver and hold.
love it.

I kinda like the drilling but, if i don't want my rack, i can remove it easily. No problem at all.

thewifesyaris · 02-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Looks good. Post some pics when you get some stuff on it!

Mead · 02-02-2009, 10:33 PM

Super!

Do you got pics of the install? is it easy to remove everything (when you want better mpgs etc...)

blacksandiegovitz · 02-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Shit yes man ! I'm loving the look of that thule rack and the functionality too. I'm sooooo debating getting one of those for my surfboard . Yes , to most it will kill the look of my car but I really dont care as its my car and I can't fit a surfboard in the car with-out taking the passenger recaro bucket out . What was the total cost of the same set-up shown in your picures ????? Thnx for posting info/pics I think most thule threads were lost in the big "hack of 08'"

hvacigar · 02-03-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

Shit yes man ! I'm loving the look of that thule rack and the functionality too. I'm sooooo debating getting one of those for my surfboard . Yes , to most it will kill the look of my car but I really dont care as its my car and I can't fit a surfboard in the car with-out taking the passenger recaro bucket out . What was the total cost of the same set-up shown in your picures ????? Thnx for posting info/pics I think most thule threads were lost in the big "hack of 08'"

I don't remember the complete price, but it was somewhere around $350 for the rack system (towers, bars, locks, fairing), plus extra for any attachments. Shop around on Amazon and all over the internet. You will come out with a lower price than if you go to a shop.

As for a surfboard, Thule does not recommend this system for a surfboard. I think you would be better going with a gutter system (drilled into your roof). [I should also add that this recommendation is for a 3 door hatch only...4 door hatches have a longer span, and may be able to carry more load...check www.thule.com fro more information on this]

As for pics of the install, I don't have any...sorry. THe system is made to easily be removed from the car without having to reposition the towers on the bars...meaning that it should be really easy to reconnect.

1NZYaris1 · 02-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Heres 2 PDF's i got from Thule when i was looking at roof racks at Christmas time
they might be of use too some of you

YarisPete · 02-04-2009, 12:52 PM

That is great information for a rack. What about throwing a 16' kayak on top of it? I bought an 09' Liftback and haven't looked for places on the fornt or back of it to tie down too. I hate to ruin my nice car.

Pete

therealrico · 11-13-2009, 09:46 PM

This is a pretty good option for a Yaris, if you need to carry two snowboards. It is a Universal Snowboard Rack that you can put on in seconds, and comes off really easily when not in use.

www.winterracks.com

birdman · 12-07-2009, 12:22 AM

That Thule short roof adapter looks pretty cool. I wonder where I can find a photo of one on a 3dr LB?

jdms · 12-20-2009, 07:50 PM

Op is this kit what you did? Seems like a killer price. Let me know what's good or bad about this one please.

http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo...tnum=THTYAR307

YAR1S · 12-26-2009, 09:02 PM

If you use the thule rack with the short roof adaptor, it seems like thule OKs the use of the rack for watersports... or thats what it said when i used their Fitment guide... they offered pads to rest the kayak on or a kayak holder than hides in the bars...

is this true? I have a kayak and this would be great for me...
I was going to get the rack system either way... but the short roof adaptor seems practical too.

birdman · 12-26-2009, 10:58 PM

The roof track is very solid but that new out rigger set up looks pretty cool. It is a bit pricy and I wonder if there are rubbing issues?

YAR1S · 12-26-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman

The roof track is very solid but that new out rigger set up looks pretty cool. It is a bit pricy and I wonder if there are rubbing issues?

yeah that outrigger option for kayakers sounds good, but I wonder if holds enough weight... I'd be afraid that it would bend inside the bars... HMMM.

cruzerbotz · 03-05-2012, 07:10 PM

I've got the 5 dr LB

02-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#3
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Very cool, and good info. BTW, if you see another white hatchback around Portland (lowered, sometimes on orange wheels), that's me. :-) __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	Looks good. Post some pics when you get some stuff on it! __________________ Two Yari on home!

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gunnar93 Drives: Yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VT Posts: 2	Hey hvacigar any info on the gas millage? I know it takes awhile to drain a tank but just wondering. Also i know it's not recommended, but does anyone have the rack and have you put a whitewater kayak on it? Thanks

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dasnake Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 37	Hi guys, I would love to throw a roof rack on my 2008 yaris 2door liftback. I was checking out the Thule fitkit mentioned in this thread: 400XTR Rapid Aero Foot Pack ARB43 AeroBlade Load Bar Pair KIT2196 The weight limit is 110lbs. I would be right at the weight limit give or take 5 lbs. I am putting two downhill bikes (42lbs) + two thule sidearms racks (15lbs/each) = 114lbs. Is this advisable? Has anyone gone over or right to the weight limit? Any issues?

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daddz07 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2008 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Posts: 296	I have the same Thule parts 400XTR Rapid Aero Foot Pack Thule Rapid Aero Aluminum Load Bar KIT2196 And i install my Thule 598 Criterium........ So perfect and very rigid. for 2 MTB's. FULL SUSPENSION/HARDTAIL/ROADBIKE doesnt matter. It deliver and hold. love it. I kinda like the drilling but, if i don't want my rack, i can remove it easily. No problem at all.

02-02-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	Super! Do you got pics of the install? is it easy to remove everything (when you want better mpgs etc...)

02-02-2009, 10:48 PM	#8
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Shit yes man ! I'm loving the look of that thule rack and the functionality too. I'm sooooo debating getting one of those for my surfboard . Yes , to most it will kill the look of my car but I really dont care as its my car and I can't fit a surfboard in the car with-out taking the passenger recaro bucket out . What was the total cost of the same set-up shown in your picures ????? Thnx for posting info/pics I think most thule threads were lost in the big "hack of 08'"

02-04-2009, 12:52 PM	#11
YarisPete Drives: 09' Yaris Liftback and 06' FZ1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Red Wing, MN Posts: 24	That is great information for a rack. What about throwing a 16' kayak on top of it? I bought an 09' Liftback and haven't looked for places on the fornt or back of it to tie down too. I hate to ruin my nice car. Pete

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therealrico Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 3	This is a pretty good option for a Yaris, if you need to carry two snowboards. It is a Universal Snowboard Rack that you can put on in seconds, and comes off really easily when not in use. www.winterracks.com

12-07-2009, 12:22 AM	#13
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	That Thule short roof adapter looks pretty cool. I wonder where I can find a photo of one on a 3dr LB?

12-20-2009, 07:50 PM	#14
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