lowcel

Installed the Thule AeroBlade roof rack on my CT and thought I would share. I am very happy with the fit, I did have to move the rear bar back a little more than suggested so that the moon roof would clear but that wasn't too much of a pain.

Here is a pic of all of the goodies.



Pic of the bike in the back of the car.



Pics of the bike on top of the car with the rack installed.

lowcel

Here are a few close up pictures.

Front mount.


Rear mount.


Moon roof clearance.

Matt_RN

iTrader: (3)

That is so incredibly sexy.

lowcel

Thank you. Now that I got the necessity out of the way I can start adding some fun things to the car.

dblugoose

I would never use roof rack (wish I had more motivation and energy), but I have to admit that looks really cool. Makes me want to go the country or a road trip.

lexuslover

nice! very clean. love thule rack systems and it looks fantastic on white

and now you have your passenger seats and trunk back! nice work.

hdave

Curious.. How much would an empty roof rack affect the fuel economy for someone who does mostly highway driving?

Thanks

tbs2

Are you getting drag noise after installed?

LexusNN

iTrader: (5)

Sexy! I hope you don't have any wind noise.

Doublade

about how much firther did u have to move the rear back to fit?

jimmyc13

Great question, I'd like to know that too.

tank97

nice me like!

fasthuh

iTrader: (1)

Looks great! Any noticeable MPG hit? How much was the kit?

s4play

iTrader: (2)

Cool it looks like you are an actual real bike rider

I hope you are not one of those guys who put a rack on just to have that "JDM" look....I think that is the dumbest trend these days with everything from Civic's to Ford's sporting these racks.

As to those asking about MPG - simple physics says it HAS TO AFFECT gas mileage - anyone who thinks otherwise must not have attended college. As for how much that's anyone's guess since too many variables.

markrivers

Definitely, it's called Coefficent of Drag.
my best guess would be 1-2 mpgs, but then again it all depends on the size and shape of the cargo on top of the roof..