Cars & Motorbikes What type of roof rack?

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  1. robbie_p

    robbie_p Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,

    I am looking to buy some roof racks for my 2008 Holden Astra station wagon.

    Can i put any type of roof rack on the car or must they be specific to the car?

    Cheers,
    Robbie
     

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  2. Lemmy a fiver

    Lemmy a fiver Well-Known Member

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    @robbie_p Sometimes depends on what exactly you want to transport up on there?
    A luggage pod? a bicycle? a kayak? etc?
    Look at what you want it to achieve, then work back from there.
     
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    DaveM Well-Known Member

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    They are specific to the car roof type. Gutter vs channel vs inbuilt rails which yours appears to have.
     
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    robbie_p Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I guess i dont plan to put any crazy amount of weight on the roof. Perhaps a kayak or surfboard?

    I think i have inbuilt rails.

    Cheers,
    Robbie
     
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    you can get foam straps that you pass through the doors on the inside as a cheap easy fix fpr light objects
     
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    Who said that you need racks when stoopid mates will do?
     
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