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Roof rack for new Civic Hatchback

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  • 02-05-2008 11:18pm
    #1
    ETJC_DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    I have a 06 new model Honda Civic 5 door. I need to carry surfboards and have put them on the roof using straps but these appear to be doing some paint damage.

    I want to get a roof rack and am trying to decide what is the best one to go for as there appear to be a few options out there. I have seen options from Thule and La Prealpina but are unsure as to how they are fitted onto the car (as there appear to be no clips on the roof itself). I asked at the Honda garage but they did not even know how their own roof rack fitted.

    Any ideas? Thanks in advance.


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    #2
    jayok
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    Just get yourself the OEM Honda one. It will fit, it will protect the paint work. The rack will come with instructions about where to put the rails. You'd be surprised how well Honda have hidden the guide marks.


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    promethius
    Registered Users Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭promethius


    there may be some posts underneth the seals on the roof, it's how it is on my golf, didn't know they were there till i wne tfor a thule rack and it's great. those soft racks will also damage the door seals.


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    lafors
    Registered Users Posts: 4,316 ✭✭✭lafors


    The honda UK site has the accessories brochure available to download.
    I have the 06 4dr and that brochure has a roof rack in it.

    I also have the accessories brochure for the 5dr hatchback an there is no roofrack in it?

    There are 2 brochures though, don't have the second one.

    If you PM me your email, I'll send them on to you, if you can't find them on the UK site.


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    gibbon75
    Registered Users Posts: 879 ✭✭✭gibbon75


    I work for Honda as a storeman,so I can tell you why don't we know how to fit these:
    We don't sell roof racks for Civics.Bodykits and wheels are the popular items...
    Plus Honda don't cater us with proper information regarding accessories fitting etc.
    For example Volvo accessories information at least gives you a clue how to fit those,dimensions etc.

    I hope this picture helps a bit :)
    civicroofrack.jpg


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    wet-paint
    Registered Users Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭wet-paint


    I recommend Thule. If the car doesn't have points for the feet to grab the roof, then it's probably a set that just go inside the rim of the door and grab on there, rock solid.
    also, if you're going to be carrying any more weight than a set of boards, I recommend spacing the two bars good and far apart, they'll be more secure that way. I carry ~90Kg on my rack regularly, just a thule one, with no hassle

    Stay away from foam racks that strap on to the roof. Yeah they're a lot cheaper, but for them to be secure, they need to be tightened enough to open the seals around the door (they strap onto the roof through the car) and let rain in when it's wet.


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