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Subject Topic: Roof Rack Confidence Post Reply Post New Topic
15/8/2017 at 3:29pm
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Ugh. I bought a universal roof rack. I have a merc coupe. The rear bar was relatively easy to secure - I've fixed it into the allocated gaps and it doesn't budge if you give it a good wiggle.

Front one has been more of a challenge. When the doors are open, there is some movement. When the doors are closed, it's as tight as a tight thing that doesn't budge. This is ok isn't it? I'm not planning v to go anywhere with open doors.....


15/8/2017 at 4:09pm
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Hi..
Personally, I wouldn't be happy with it, as you shouldn't be needed to rely on the top of the door to hold a roof rack/bar secure!...

Even if it is secure enough not to actually fall off, as there's movement, it will risk damaging where it contacts the door/roof...

Do they not make a model specific rack/bars?


15/8/2017 at 4:22pm
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No..... not within my budget anyway !


15/8/2017 at 5:10pm
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What make rack is it, I got the Mont Blanc Classic for the VW Golf mk6, then when the mk7 arrived it was just a case of buying the relevant feet fittings, £15 for the kit, original set up was just shy of £100.

The Mont Blanc is a solid fit when on, but I do wish they would come up with a better locating system on modern cars, as current set ups don't inspire confidence, like what the old Skool gutter mount racks used to,

A car with roof rails seems to be the best option these days, although I don't get the choice being a company car driver, in a stupidly rigid scheme.

OEM racks are often well over priced.


15/8/2017 at 5:17pm
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When I say 'move'. It doesn't rattle or have any loose parts. But the assembly will slide forward if pushed. Possibly due to the change in shape of the roof above the door?


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15/8/2017 at 5:40pm
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Hi again..
But when tightened, it shouldn't move out of position at all.
..and if it "slides forwards" when pushed(due to the change in roof shape?), then it can possibly do the same under braking..

Sorry, but it doesn't sound secure enough to me..


15/8/2017 at 5:42pm
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It doesn't budge either way when doors are closed .......


15/8/2017 at 6:09pm
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..you seem to want to believe it's okay by the sounds of it, so why bother asking?

(unless of cause, the fitting instructions say "secure roof rack by closing doors" ? )


15/8/2017 at 6:26pm
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You might be right !!

I just loosened one side, pushed it forwards a bit and tightened bolts again. Now it doesn't move when doors are open

It's nerve wracking!!


15/8/2017 at 8:24pm
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..it may well be that, as it doesn't move now, it just needed re-positioning, prior to tightening?....

If unsure, just drill a few holes down through the roof..a bit of silicon and you're sorted..
...don't leave the bolts long though, as they may stick in the top of your head..

At least you are taking the time and effort to double check though. .
Some of the lashed together camping-loads/trailers you see thrashing down the motorway come a Bank Holiday makes me cringe..


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15/8/2017 at 8:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Halfbeak on 15/8/2017
It doesn't budge either way when doors are closed .......



I bet it does if you needed to brake and its loaded up.




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