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#21

07-20-2017, 04:03 PM

dukers

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Originally Posted by sjd

This is good to know. I have a pair of square bars but for the $100 or so it'll save me reusing them, I think I should just buy the aero bars.

No issues with dents in the roof? I know this is a concern that I've read about around here.

Nope, all good. Just torque down the towers properly - probably better to use a torque wrench instead of their little built in system - and you should be good.

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07-20-2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dukers

Nope, all good. Just torque down the towers properly - probably better to use a torque wrench instead of their little built in system - and you should be good.

Good to hear. Thanks!

#23

07-20-2017, 10:24 PM

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I put together this Thule/Exodus/Rocky Mounts roof rack in pieces.

I started with the Thule AeroBlade load bars, 47" width. Got the pair used for $80.

Then I got a set of Exodus towers that are fully compatible with the Thule 480R towers recommended for my LX. Apparently, Exodus is a satellite brand sold mostly in Europe. Got the set of four Exodus towers new, locks included, for $80 including shipping on a closeout on ebay.

Now I needed to get the right fit kit. Got the 1751 Thule fit kit new for around $75 including shipping from a bike shop on the west coast.

Lastly, I needed a set of bike trays. AutoAnything was having a closeout on Rocky Mounts Jetline bike trays in odd colors - green, orange or yellow - for $59.97 each including shipping, so got three of 'em, in orange.

It all works well on my '16 LX, and the rack doesn't have much effect on gas mileage. I'll take the rack off come wintertime to make snow removal easier.

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#24

08-25-2023, 07:27 AM

kayakrack

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Originally Posted by dukers

Just called Thule today for an update on the fit kit for our 3rd gen's. The part number is 1751, for the 480 foot pack. Was told it should be made available to dealers around the 15th of this month. Can't seem to find anything online for preorders other than at Rack Outfitters - Honda Fit Thule Rapid Traverse SILVER AeroBlade Roof Rack 2015- - Rack Outfitters - and right now it's only for the complete rack. No preorder available for just the fit kit, as I'm looking to use my current square bar set up. Anyone else have any leads from other dealers?

Sorry if this info is somewhere here already, or if this is the wrong forum for this post

Did you ever find a FitKit for your Honda Fit? I have a 2015 Honda Fit and can't find a FitKit that uses my otherwise just fine Thule roof rack system. I got one from eBay that has 1751 on the box but it just doesn't fit!! I am so sad and disappointed. I tried for hours to get that stuff to work.

#25

08-25-2023, 08:12 AM

bargainguy

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@kayakrack - this is a zombie thread. Last answer was 6 years ago.

The 1751 kit you purchased can be verified. Each clip and rubber pad has its own number apart from the Fit Kit.

According to this diagram, the clip numbers are 1318 & 1319, while the pads are numbered 443-446:

https://www.roofracks.co.uk/pdfs_pro...4fbf2969a7.pdf

So if your Fit KIt numbers don't match the above, you can present this info to the ebay seller as proof you didn't get what you ordered.

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08-25-2023, 08:27 AM

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Thanks! I did find the instructions you sent me late last night and saw that the parts weren't the same numbers at all. At least perhaps I can get my money back!