Permanent Yakima Rail Installation
#1
Permanent Yakima Rail Installation
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anybody new of a place around Atlanta, Ga that would be willing to do an installation of this product?
Video link; http://www.rackattack.com/player/rac...m-rack-install
Product page; Yakima 42 Inch Track with Plusnuts - Yakima Permanent Base Racks
Video link; http://www.rackattack.com/player/rac...m-rack-install
Product page; Yakima 42 Inch Track with Plusnuts - Yakima Permanent Base Racks
#3
Hey there,
No, I never did find a place that had experience doing it, but quite a few places like Quantum Mechanics in Decatur said they'd do it, but it'd be like 200-250 bucks and no warranty.
After asking around plenty and reading the instructions a few times, I went ahead and did it myself.
In hindsight, it was very very easy. Just be patient, methodically mark out your holes and you'll be done in under 2 hours. Honestly, the most difficult part is simply getting the rails placed parallel.
No, I never did find a place that had experience doing it, but quite a few places like Quantum Mechanics in Decatur said they'd do it, but it'd be like 200-250 bucks and no warranty.
After asking around plenty and reading the instructions a few times, I went ahead and did it myself.
In hindsight, it was very very easy. Just be patient, methodically mark out your holes and you'll be done in under 2 hours. Honestly, the most difficult part is simply getting the rails placed parallel.
#4
Good to hear you got it installed. I called Yakima whose website said to call about the track, and they said I had to call Honda, so I did. Honda just said that it is not recommended. Due to the side curtain airbags, it has me scared to drill into the roof, although I would assume that it would be safe to drill on the seam which is covered by the black strip. Is that where you installed it? Do you have side airbags?
#5
Nah, I drilled just a couple inches in (whatever the instructions said, like 1.5 inches inward and 10 inches from the rear spoiler) and I didn't run in to anything. I've got a 2008 Fit Sport, but have no idea if that has side air bags or not.
I actually learned about this entire process via a buddy of mine who was living in Oregon, literally down the street from rackattack.com. That's who did his, so I sorta fed off of him and them for some feedback.
Here's a picture of mine. I forgot to put the little aero cleat on the front of the right hand side before I took this pic.
I actually learned about this entire process via a buddy of mine who was living in Oregon, literally down the street from rackattack.com. That's who did his, so I sorta fed off of him and them for some feedback.
Here's a picture of mine. I forgot to put the little aero cleat on the front of the right hand side before I took this pic.
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