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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Exclamation Snowboard or Ski roof racks for the 8?

hey i was just wondering, has anyone ever found a roof rack for the 8 to transport snowboards or skiis? i tried searching for one last yr but didnt have any luck...just wanted to get an input from you guys...
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Aren't there some racks that fit into the water channel grooves on top? Wouldn't be custom, but might do the trick?
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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well i tried searching for one last yr but didnt come up with anything anywhere, even on the internet...but this yr, there seems to be some out but im not to sure if they'll still fit well...im just trying to see if anyone has tried any roof racks out and if they have any recommendations
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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http://www.yakima.com/

they had a listing for them last time i checked..

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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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awesome...thanks alot
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Go to http://www.yakima.com/ I've had mine for the past two years and fits perfect...can even open the sunroof all the way. Bikes, boards, boats you name it.
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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Go to http://www.yakima.com/ I've had mine for the past two years and fits perfect...can even open the sunroof all the way. Bikes, boards, boats you name it.
ah,

how do they attatch??? do they hook under the door sills?

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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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probably does
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Yakima roof rack system
48" bars
Q towers
M-60 clips
locks
Expect to pay about $300 plus tax for what I just listed. Anything additiona usually costs about $100 or more.
Attached Thumbnails Snowboard or Ski roof racks for the 8?-car-kayak1_2.jpg  

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Yakima roof rack system
48" bars
Q towers
M-60 clips
locks
Expect to pay about $300 plus tax for what I just listed. Anything additiona usually costs about $100 or more.
thanks,

the photo helps a lot... i used thule stuff for years...

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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this would be cool..
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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i want a board rack! anyone have more knowledge?
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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haha yea...i'm getting a board rack too...you just gotta go to the main site and find links to other online stores....but damm, its going to cost between $400-$500 for it -.-;;
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Picture me with my kayak on top of my 8 passing a Porshe Carrera with roof rack system and mountain bike on the freeway yesterday. must have been a funny site for all those SUV's
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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hahahah thats hilariouss....i'd probably crack up seeing that...but hey i'd probably join ya when i get my snowboard roof rack
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