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Which base roof rack to get for my 2013 base honda fit?

Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Which base roof rack to get for my 2013 base honda fit?

I have a base model 2013 fit and I've ordered from eBay which stated it was good for 09-14 honda fits. Turns out there were parts missing and didn't fit as the right size. I wanted to get a decent base roof rack where I can clip it instead of cutting the rubber part off on the top of the car. I have a Yakima snowboarding racks to put on top of it already from my previous car. So which base racks would you guys prefer? Thanks in advance
 
Old Aug 20, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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That is exactly what I have for my Kayak. Works great. Easy to put on and off. I remove it if I'm not carrying my Kayak. They are well built; made by Thule. But the price is a lot better than Thule racks.
 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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Thanks for the pointer!
 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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That is exactly what I have for my Kayak. Works great. Easy to put on and off. I remove it if I'm not carrying my Kayak. They are well built; made by Thule. But the price is a lot better than Thule racks.
But you have to put them apart on certain length right? Because I think it said some thing like 24 inches and with that size it would hit my snowboard bindings
 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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If you get the Thule base rack, you just need to change out the rubber pieces and the clips to make them fit your vehicle. They are called "Fit kits" for difference cars. I've had my rack previously on Honda Civic, VW Jetta and now on the Fit. They are a little on the expensive side but Thule is a good brand and their quality is great.

Here's my rack on the Fit:

 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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If you get the Thule base rack, you just need to change out the rubber pieces and the clips to make them fit your vehicle. They are called "Fit kits" for difference cars. I've had my rack previously on Honda Civic, VW Jetta and now on the Fit. They are a little on the expensive side but Thule is a good brand and their quality is great.

Here's my rack on the Fit:

So would this be a good one? Thule Roof Racks - Best Prices & Reviews on Thule Square Bar Base Rack System for Cars, Trucks & SUVs it says "Standard bars give you nearly endless mounting options" which means I can put it anywhere I'd like right? because other bars has certain spot where I have to put the bar and it's at a certain point where it hits my binding for my snowboard. I was planning to get this rack and i have an additional yakima snowboarding rack which I could put on top of it.
 
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You can use any bar. But you need to get the Feets and Fit Kit to make it work for your particular vehicle. The one you picked would not work because its for cars that came with factory base rails. On my Fit, I have the Transverse Foot Pack, Square Bars and Fit Kit for it.
 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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FOr the fairing, how big should I get? I have a 2013 fit and the the length across was about 45 inches, should i get 44 or 38" (That's the size option)
 
Old Aug 21, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Definitely thinking about ordering this for my fit, Does anyone else have feedback on how well it is?
 
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