GR Yaris Roof Rack/ bars

MrJ said:
Yes! This is the content I've been waiting for :)

How about two bikes...? :)
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I think for bikes its good. For big cargo carrier maybe not as inclining roof makes it a big wing in higher speeds.
Only issue with bike is that its not possible to open the rear trunk fully open- maybe if bike mount was put backwards it could work again - need to test...
 
I think with bike it is already plenty as it eases making biking trips alot - no need to pack bike inside car.
Only downside is with this spesific bike carrier that it is bit tricky to put bike on and off especially if its windy. But it's doable once you pay attention.
 
Michael Knight said:
I think with bike it is already plenty as it eases making biking trips alot - no need to pack bike inside car.
Only downside is with this spesific bike carrier that it is bit tricky to put bike on and off especially if its windy. But it's doable once you pay attention.
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Had trouble with my exhaust when opening!
 
Hey Guys, any long time review of this roof rack solution for carrying bikes? Considering mounting this Yakima highroad on them but don't know if it even works

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My friend has the Yakima Highroad on his Mondeo. Awesome bit of kit for any bike, especially carbon frames.

I'm also keen to hear how the Yaris roof racks have been holding up
 
This part.
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Ok, but wouldn’t it still be in metal to metal contact even if they were 20mm longer?
 
Doesn’t that scratch or even crack the paint? Do you have any damage?
 
havent noticed, though haven't used those roof bars for a while. you could add something protective in between the metal surfaces, just need to be clean to avoid any dirt in between the surfaces.
 
I've had those clamp-type bars before on a few cars and as long as you ensure the pad and bodywork is clean before offering them up as MK says, they come off after use and don't leave a mark. That's with Thule bars.
 
Will post up here what I find out when attempting to mount my windsurf board. Will need to use a higher pad at the rear to address the sloping roof and avoid the ‘wing’ effect. Piccie of current non-Yaris set up!
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Hello, everyone,

Thank you Lanman for putting your kit together.
the rear clamp doesn't quite match the rear roof rail of the yaris gr.
I did a bit of research on the Thule website and downloaded and compared a number of clamp documents.

you use the clamp 145079 of the madzda cx-5. (color orange)
I've now shortlisted them
mini clubman (green) / honda civic (blue) / toyota chr (pink)

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and as you can see, the clamp of the chr is much longer and could fit.

what do you think?

since my yaris is still to come it would be great if one of you could measure and sketch the sidecut, then you can compare and see it right here.

Best regards
mixmaxe
 
Mixemaxe said:
Hello, everyone,

Thank you Lanman for putting your kit together.
the rear clamp doesn't quite match the rear roof rail of the yaris gr.
I did a bit of research on the Thule website and downloaded and compared a number of clamp documents.

you use the clamp 145079 of the madzda cx-5. (color orange)
I've now shortlisted them
mini clubman (green) / honda civic (blue) / toyota chr (pink)

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and as you can see, the clamp of the chr is much longer and could fit.

what do you think?

since my yaris is still to come it would be great if one of you could measure and sketch the sidecut, then you can compare and see it right here.

Best regards
mixmaxe
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The fit of the foot does not need or want to be on the Carbon roof . The clamping mechanism pulls very tight on the sloping area . I agree a longer clamp foot Might be better and did ask of anyone knew anyone at Thule to make one !!
Meanwhile I amHappy with the result . I don’t think anybody will carry a big load but they Thule are very well made . I used a stud finder to position my bars near the roof reinforce bars under the Carbon.
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Michael Knight said:
havent noticed, though haven't used those roof bars for a while. you could add something protective in between the metal surfaces, just need to be clean to avoid any dirt in between the surfaces.
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The Thule clamp feet are coated and have not marked the lip rear when super
Tight .

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Mixemaxe said:
Hello, everyone,

Thank you Lanman for putting your kit together.
the rear clamp doesn't quite match the rear roof rail of the yaris gr.
I did a bit of research on the Thule website and downloaded and compared a number of clamp documents.

you use the clamp 145079 of the madzda cx-5. (color orange)
I've now shortlisted them
mini clubman (green) / honda civic (blue) / toyota chr (pink)

View attachment 8640

and as you can see, the clamp of the chr is much longer and could fit.

what do you think?

since my yaris is still to come it would be great if one of you could measure and sketch the sidecut, then you can compare and see it right here.

Best regards
mixmaxe
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C-HR looks better at least for rear bar. what is that stud in the shadow pic pointing 11:30? assuming leg does not have that?
I might have a test with C-HR as was also looking a kit with a longer legs..
 
Michael Knight said:
C-HR looks better at least for rear bar. what is that stud in the shadow pic pointing 11:30? assuming leg does not have that?
I might have a test with C-HR as was also looking a kit with a longer legs..
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What exactly do you mean with the stud in the shadow pic ?
would be great, if you can test it!
 
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