Raised roof rails + crossbars
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Raised roof rails + crossbars - 10/11/2007 12:35:22 PM
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clmolnar
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I have been looking at getting the raised roof rails + crossbars for my LR2, and would appreciaite anyone that currently has them to let me know what you think.
I read a thread on another message board regarding the rasied roof rails + crossbar for the Freelander 2 over in the UK. They apparently have sunroof and no-sunroof versions. I assume we get the sunroof version in the US since it's not an option on the LR2. They had complained about noise from the fixed crossbar on the raised roof rail kit, and I wanted to know if that was a problem with the US version. (They claimed that the sunroof version did not exhibit this problem)
I also wanted feedback on the LR crossbars. Are these standard size and do most roof storage options work with them? Would you be better off buying the Thule crossbars that fit the LR2?
Thanks for any insight,
Carl
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RE: Raised roof rails + crossbars - 11/8/2007 1:00:44 PM
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jim2342
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clmolar,
I have had a roofrack and crossbars on my LR2 for about a month now. I purchased the parts from the local dealer here in San Diego and intended to do the install myself. Once I read the installation instructions, I quickly closed the box and made an appointment with the dealer to do the install. I coulld'nt believe how complicated the installation looked.
Anyway, now that the installation is complete, to answer your question, yes, you do get some wind noise. It is not terribly noisy, but it is noticable. Besides the noise, there was one part of the roofrail assembly that did not quite fit very well so the dealer has had to order a complete roofrack assembly to fix the problem.
Bottom line is; I think it gives a distinctive look to the LR2 that I like alot and I have a way to transport my skis this winter. Hope the info helps in your decision.
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RE: Raised roof rails + crossbars - 12/3/2007 10:47:55 AM
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VermontRoverGal
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jim2342, out of curiousity, does any part of the roof rail assembly cross over the sunroof? The dealer, because we were one of the first to get our car, couldn't answer that question for me, so we declined having them installed. In a way I regret it, in another I don't. Just wondering if the crossbars miss the sunroof, or do they cross over it?
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RE: Raised roof rails + crossbars - 12/3/2007 6:54:34 PM
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faq
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I have the rails and cross bars. The fixed crossbar that is a part of the rail system is well back of both sunroofs. The two cross bars can be set anywhere i.e. over the sunroofs or not.
Be prepared to spend over $1,000 for the rails and crossbars with installation. They don't fit well either because of gaps, etc. Cheaply made in my opinion.
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