Pano roof and roof cross bars (merged threads)?
08-30-16, 09:30 PM
#61
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...c-sunroof.html
Note, in the pics he took, he has the crossbars installed backwards.....I think he fixed it later...
08-31-16, 08:59 AM
#62
Here you go:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...c-sunroof.html
Note, in the pics he took, he has the crossbars installed backwards.....I think he fixed it later...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...c-sunroof.html
Note, in the pics he took, he has the crossbars installed backwards.....I think he fixed it later...
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08-31-16, 05:49 PM
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08-31-16, 06:18 PM
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Pano roof and roof cross bars?
Thanks. I want to believe you, want you to be right. Lexus USA, Toyota, and dealerships say no. My dealership refused to attempt to install cross-bars "on instructions from Lexus USA." Furthermore, Lexus would not accept responsibility for damage to the vehicle caused by self-installing against Lexus USA advice. 2016 RX 350's with the pano roof come undrilled for cross-bars, standard sunroofs come drilled. One person here reports ¼" clearance with a 1 lb. ham radio antenna mounted. A 60-lb load would deflect the crossbars and put the weight on the glass, likely smashing the pano glass upon hitting a bump at speed. Not willing to risk that. Will visit a Thule dealer tomorrow to see in person what they offer.
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09-01-16, 01:05 PM
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09-17-16, 08:29 AM
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Thanks
i recently purchased a 2016 RX350 with pano roof and have been looking for a rack system for my Yakama spacecase. I understand that Lexus IS telling dealers not to endorse rack systems on this model because of issues with weight on the glassroof. Any thoughts?
09-17-16, 08:39 AM
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Is your dealer telling you that?
09-17-16, 09:40 AM
#69
No, the dealer wasn't aware of the incompatibility until they looked at the installation instructions. The service dep't took the trouble of confirming the incompatibility with Lexus USA.
10-04-16, 04:32 AM
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10-04-16, 05:21 AM
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ROOF RACKS WASTE 100 MILLION GALLONS OF GAS NATIONWIDE
http://www.motortrend.com/news/roof-...se-nationwide/
http://www.motortrend.com/news/roof-...se-nationwide/
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10-04-16, 10:14 AM
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Rails don't seem to have as much an impact and many cars come with rails and no cross racks. This is actually a win/win since it allows manufacturers/dealers to sell a high priced addon that helps pay and profit from all the cars having rails.
Besides looks, the low profile racks may also have an aerodynamic benefit over older designs.
Recommendations to remove the racks when not used are well meaning, but IMO, largely ineffective, since it's so much trouble to remove/install the racks that most people won't do it. Maybe they'll get smart and design racks that can be tucked away when not used.
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10-04-16, 10:52 AM
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The issue isn't folks using their racks. It's the 99.99% of the unused racks that are just increasing drag and consuming gas. This is similar to the vampire power before initiatives and regulations.
Rails don't seem to have as much an impact and many cars come with rails and no cross racks. This is actually a win/win since it allows manufacturers/dealers to sell a high priced addon that helps pay and profit from all the cars having rails.
Besides looks, the low profile racks may also have an aerodynamic benefit over older designs.
Recommendations to remove the racks when not used are well meaning, but IMO, largely ineffective, since it's so much trouble to remove/install the racks that most people won't do it. Maybe they'll get smart and design racks that can be tucked away when not used.
Rails don't seem to have as much an impact and many cars come with rails and no cross racks. This is actually a win/win since it allows manufacturers/dealers to sell a high priced addon that helps pay and profit from all the cars having rails.
Besides looks, the low profile racks may also have an aerodynamic benefit over older designs.
Recommendations to remove the racks when not used are well meaning, but IMO, largely ineffective, since it's so much trouble to remove/install the racks that most people won't do it. Maybe they'll get smart and design racks that can be tucked away when not used.
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