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IS Roof Rack

Old 06-20-07, 03:52 PM
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I like the best of both worlds. I like my car to be fast but i also like to lug around my snowboards, surfboards and bikes. Obviously not at the same time. Lexus dealerships don't sell roof racks for IS cars, but Thule makes one that can fit on with out drilling into the car. Has anyone had any experience adding a rack on?
Old 06-20-07, 04:11 PM
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I use soft racks for my car when i go surfing. They wrap around the inside of the car with a strap. I put some soft towels around the pads (so it doesn't scratch) and it works really well.

http://www.wetsand.com/category-grou...=916&CatID=916

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lexus does make a roof rack for the is... except the us dealers don't sell it. it is available in canada. i think there was even one guy selling the lexus roof rack.
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http://beta.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=89297


It's cheaper here in Canada. I paid 230+ Canadian when I bought my car.
I like the low profile look of it. No drilling required. Takes 20mins to install/remove.
OEM rack -
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Originally Posted by HardBoiler
http://beta.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=89297


It's cheaper here in Canada. I paid 230+ Canadian when I bought my car.
I like the low profile look of it. No drilling required. Takes 20mins to install/remove.
OEM rack -
Have you leave the roof rack on at all times. Does it leave any kind of marks when removed? I would love to get this rack for my snowboard.
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Originally Posted by davidbenji
Have you leave the roof rack on at all times. Does it leave any kind of marks when removed? I would love to get this rack for my snowboard.

No, I take it off when I am done using. It creates drag and increased wind noise. No it doesn't leave any marks. It has a fairly big rubber pad. It is perfect for my snowboard.
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This is great. Thanks. The soft rack suggestion was something i was hoping to avoid so this is perfect.
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Hey.... nice rack! lol
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