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Old 04-05-2009, 12:16 AM
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Why not 4 landing pads #7 with 4 towers and cross bars?

Sorry for the naive question.
I just bought a Fit 09 and I also need a roof rack to carry my kayak. I had a Ford FOcus wagon with factory installed racks on it.

I do not really understand the necessity of rails here. I understand, that, with rails, you can move your the position of your cross bars, but, sincerely, on my Focus, I NEVER changed the distance between the bars.

Since the roof of the fit is very curvy and since it looks like a nightmare to have these rails bent to fit the curve of the roof, why not just install 4 landing pads #7 with matching towers and cross bars? I would also add a fairing to increase gas mileage as a rack typically knocks you off 10-15% of your gas mileage.

Let me know guys. A BIG THANKS.
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