Originally Posted by jfz219
(Post 5138917)
Your parts numbers were right on target. I removed the rails in less than 30 minutes. I like the look of the Starfire Pearl without the rails. I can spot my wife's car with the distinctive roof.
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Just got my FWD Rx 450h, which comes without rails. I wanted them mainly for cosmetics, and am contemplating adding them, but from what I've read they (theoretically) cut gas mileage a tad, and might add some wind noise. Just wondering what those of you who have removed them think. Has anybody changed their mind and put them back on? The naked roof looks a bit strange to me right now, but I suppose I'd get used to it.
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You will get used to the look. I have not had second thoughts at all. It's so easy to wash. I think it makes the RX look a little more unique. The wind noise and drag come into play when you add the crossbars. You should check with the dealer but I believe it is over $1500 to buy just the rails.
Good luck and welcome. |
Originally Posted by sleepysurf
(Post 5447835)
Just got my FWD Rx 450h, which comes without rails. I wanted them mainly for cosmetics, and am contemplating adding them, but from what I've read they (theoretically) cut gas mileage a tad, and might add some wind noise. Just wondering what those of you who have removed them think. Has anybody changed their mind and put them back on? The naked roof looks a bit strange to me right now, but I suppose I'd get used to it.
i think either case would be too negligible to notice i do prefer the topless look if you decide you want rails, pm me, i have a set collecting dust |
I really like the clean look without the rails. I even took a hair dryer to the badging on the rear hatch.
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Originally Posted by jfz219
(Post 5450306)
I really like the clean look without the rails. I even took a hair dryer to the badging on the rear hatch.
just used a plastic putty knife i painted the chrome logo the match the body color i painted the front chrome logo black to match the grill |
Next time guys, pour some hot water out of a kettle, and use fishing line (monofilament) to de-badge your car. Using scrapers or anything else risks scratching your paint finish.
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The hair dryer is so effective that all of the adhesive stays on the badges, leaving no residue on the painted surfaces. It works is seconds. I store the badging in a plastic, zip-lock bag for future reuse. No tools come in contact with the painted surfaces.
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Originally Posted by MEP7557
(Post 5447851)
You will get used to the look... You should check with the dealer but I believe it is over $1500 to buy just the rails.
Good luck and welcome.
Originally Posted by jfz219
(Post 5450306)
... I even took a hair dryer to the badging on the rear hatch.
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If you want rails I'm sure there are plenty of us that would sell you ours at a great price. I would also bet that none of them are very old or have ever been used.
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Originally Posted by gr8330
(Post 5454823)
If you want rails I'm sure there are plenty of us that would sell you ours at a great price. I would also bet that none of them are very old or have ever been used.
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Originally Posted by sleepysurf
(Post 5454864)
Thanks! Will keep that in mind. However, the "naked" roof is likewise growing on me!
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Has anyone tried to attached the roof rail to a RX450h FWD
I have been reading people taking roof rails off from RX450 AWD, but anyone tried to attached them to RX450 FWD? Do you need to drill the holes yourself to achieve that?
BTW, anyone care to give me a price on the rails you took off and no longer needed? I have a new AWD w/o the rails. Thinking about adding rail might give me options to carry extra luggage which my growing family might need :). Thanks. |
The holes should already be there. I would consider selling mine, they were only on the 450 for a couple of weeks. What do you think they are worth?
Edit: I also have the cross rails. |
The holes are there. You have to remove the plastic caps and the brackets below. Make sure you have the seals on the bottom of the roof rack braces and you use the bolts with rubber washers that come with it, if you don't you will get water in your RX.
Good Luck. I would sell you mine but I already sold it. |
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