| dj-mdx2 |
Don't you sometimes wish that the roof rack was somehow easily detachable or retractable? I mean, I know you can uninstall it with effort, but I find myself thinking why can't SUV makers make retractable roof racks that pop out the sides?
The X looks sleeker without a roof rack IMO, especially with a rear deflector or spoiler. And who lugs stuff up there on a daily basis anyway, what with the huge space inside? |
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| hammermdx |
| Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable. |
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| laborlitigator |
| I have no problem with it being there. |
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| andreseng |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
Ditto! |
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| pisay87 |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
Totally agree. |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
Mine is detachable, and the cross bars are adjustable. :4:
Yakima rocks. :18: |
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by mgmdx
Mine is detachable, and the cross bars are adjustable. :4:
Yakima rocks. :18:
Pictures please!:needpics: |
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| andreseng |
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Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Pictures please!:needpics:
Just click the link in his signature line and you'll get your pictures! |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by andreseng
Just click the link in his signature line and you'll get your pictures!
What he said :4: |
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| kflint |
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Mine is detachable, and the cross bars are adjustable.
As is my Thule rack :2: .
And pictures are here.
Kelly |
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| Blackura |
On snow days, I with ALL roof racks on ALL vehicles were detachable. Ever drive behind some jerk with snow blowing off his roof onto your windshield? And it's a pain to get the snow brush in there to clean it (not to mention getting Zaino on and off).
I've had my X about 2.5 years and I've *never* used the roof rack. |
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| kflint |
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I've had my X about 2.5 years and I've *never* used the roof rack.
Different strokes . . . I've had my MDX about the same amount of time, and use my Thule rack all the time :trustme:. Probably wouldn't, though, if I had the factory rack.
One the great things about MDXs: flexibility.
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| Blackura |
| Actually, I think I've only ever seen one MDX with something on the roof rack. |
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| eurohazard |
I think the MDX looks better without the rack. And let's be honest, it's not much of a rack is it? It is non adjustable, and there are no longitudinal bars.
I have yet to use my roof rack, but someday I may use it for skis or snowboards! |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
Me too. Taking it off would also mean you have to put it somewhere. And there's probably a little weight to them so doing it enough times would eventually mean disaster for the paint. |
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| G. COLTON |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
Absolutely agree. When I bought the vehicle I never dreamed the rails were not adjustable. Went back to dealer a couple of weeks after I bought and asked how to adjust. The service manager had to call a mechanic when he could not figure it out. Mechanic then told both of us they were not adjustable.
Bad design.
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| MacJag |
| I just wish the racks were adjustable |
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| XStatic |
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Originally posted by hammermdx
Doesn't bother me that it's not easily detachable, however I wish the rails were adjustable.
In my dreams.... |
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| A2MDXer |
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Originally posted by Blackura
Actually, I think I've only ever seen one MDX with something on the roof rack.
I use mine quite a bit in the summer for bikes. See my sig line for pics. |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by A2MDXer
I use mine quite a bit in the summer for bikes. See my sig line for pics.
Me too. :4:
I use mine to carry bikes in the spring, summer and fall, skis in the winter, and miscellaneous loads (ladders, mattresses, etc.) year-round. |
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| Sinecure |
No one has mentioned that you'd get better mileage w/out the rack on there. Seriously, it makes a difference. Maybe only 1mpg, maybe 2. Either way, it'd be nice to be able to remove it. Adjustable would have saved me a lot of drilling hassle when I first got my roof box. Had I to do it over, I'd get it w/out the built-in rack and get a removeable Thule or Yakima.
Oh, if you buy a roof box, make sure you get one that can open from both sides! |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by Sinecure
No one has mentioned that you'd get better mileage w/out the rack on there. Seriously, it makes a difference. Maybe only 1mpg, maybe 2. ...
While theoretically this may be true, in the real world, I do not think the roof rack provides enough wind resistance to make a significant difference in the gas mileage. Although there is likely to be some difference, it would be negligible at best, with a few tenths in mpg improvement and not 1 to 2 mpg.
Of course, it is a different situation if the roof rack is loaded. In that case, the difference in mileage would be more apparent. |
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| Sinecure |
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Originally posted by mgmdx
While theoretically this may be true, in the real world, I do not think the roof rack provides enough wind resistance to make a significant difference in the gas mileage. Although there is likely to be some difference, it would be negligible at best, with a few tenths in mpg improvement and not 1 to 2 mpg.
Of course, it is a different situation if the roof rack is loaded. In that case, the difference in mileage would be more apparent.
In high school (20+ years ago) we did an experiment with a ski rack (no skis) on a car. It made a difference of 2mpg on average. Our X racks are lower profile so I'm guessing 1mpg. My roof box drops my mileage by 2-3mpg.
Anyone want to take their roof rack off and do the experiment? |
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