Pics of my roof rack caps!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:49 am

Finally my Vibe is starting to take on its finished form. Here are some pics my friend took of my car with the caps installed. Enjoy!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:02 am

Looks great! Nice pics. Love the lighting.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:42 am

That first pic is PURE (removed).... You should make sure you have a spray bottle in the car, next time I see it man... you might have to "spray" me off... so clean, so hot..

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:12 am

Love that first pic.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:15 am

Looks good! Like it with that GM body kit... it's HAWT!

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:49 am

Nice pics --- what kind of camera does your friend use?

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:24 am

Thanks guys! Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»Nice pics --- what kind of camera does your friend use?I couldn't tell you what kind of camera he uses. All I know is that it is a heckuva lot better than mine.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:40 am

Just like everyone else said... freakin' sweet!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:41 am

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»That first pic is PURE (removed).... people must not have many children where you come from.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:22 am

Looks sweet man.I guess Paul took the nice pics.Your Vibe has come a long way,good job.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:27 am

Actually it was my friend Dima. And thanks again for the compliments!

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:28 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»people must not have many children where you come from.LOL very very funny

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:32 am

looks amazing bro!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»people must not have many children where you come from.Man, how I wish that were true..... People here have nothing to do but drunk, do drugs and make really dumb children, it's a cryin shame, for the kids that is... I just practice "safe" (removed)....

hskater26 · Post by **hskater26** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:47 pm

looks good man cant wait to see it the end of the month

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:55 am

Looks great!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:48 pm

Thanks again for all the complements! My Vibe has come a long way since I joined this site, and I have enjoyed shareing every part of it with you guys (and gals). I am glad you like it!

p8md · Post by **p8md** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:03 am

I love the look of the rails removed. Any drawbacks? (Besides the obvious... not being able to use the rails). I can't see any reason I would ever use the roof rack. Besides, I don't even have cross rails!I seem remember hearing about leaks. Where do they leak at? I've read the directions on how to remove the rails. There are 4 hex bolts and 3 white clips, right? Are these 7 holes through holes?What is the best brand? Where can you find them? Approx how much?thanks for any info.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:10 pm

Nice pics! Good thing you posted the ones with both our cars in them otherwise you'd be a loser! Oh wait...you didn't...(removed). HAHA.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:26 am

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Nice pics! Good thing you posted the ones with both our cars in them otherwise you'd be a loser! Oh wait...you didn't...(removed). HAHA.Wait, he's got pics like that with BOTH you guy'z cars in them.... Aj, man you are SLIPPIN.... Post them...

p8md · Post by **p8md** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:07 am

Quote, originally posted by p8md Â»I love the look of the rails removed. Any drawbacks? (Besides the obvious... not being able to use the rails). I can't see any reason I would ever use the roof rack. Besides, I don't even have cross rails!I seem remember hearing about leaks. Where do they leak at? I've read the directions on how to remove the rails. There are 4 hex bolts and 3 white clips, right? Are these 7 holes through holes?What is the best brand? Where can you find them? Approx how much?thanks for any info.Bump! Any comments?

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:01 am

No drawbacks. I've never heard of leaking but I filled all the un-used holes with clear silicone just in case. There are 4 "star" bolts and the three white clips which will most likely break. To get the rails off you have to pull up and backwards I believe. If you just pull up, they will probably break like mine did lol.There are only two brands that make them, RKSport makes the carbon fiber ones, and Street Grafitti makes the fiberglass ones (which I think aren't being made anymore). You could check though. I like the flusheness of the carbon ones but the finish and quality of the fiberglass ones once painted generally looks better IMO.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:46 pm

Sorry about not replying but my computer has been down for a while. Pretty much ditto to what Merz said. And yes, the Street Graffiti caps are no longer being made, which means they are a pain in the (removed) to get. But very worth it if you can find a pair.

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:24 pm

man I got to get some of those roof racks looks awsome..........

SilverVibe03 · Post by **SilverVibe03** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:42 am

Man that is sweet, Where did you get the roof caps and also, where did you get the ground effects kit ? Let me know. Thanks

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:51 pm

The roof rack caps are a an item that was made by Street Graffiti, a company that has since gone out of business, so they were really hard to find. The body kit was made by GM for a couple of years, but was not that popular. Because of that, it is also very hard to find. I got lucky with the body kit, as I was able to snag one off ebay for an awesome price. The caps were more difficult to obtain, however.

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:24 am

love your ride.......I have a few questions on your vibe do the custom roof racks have enough room for a oem top spoiler in the back? I know you can't get the roof racks you got any more, but i'm trying to locate some used ones. also I live in michigan, I too have all the ground effects and would like to lower mine. is there a problem in the snow sitting so low. If there is i was thinking of going with adjustable springs and two set of tires and rims one for winter and one for summer. thanks dan

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:32 pm

I went all last wintered lowered. It was pretty good most of the time. However I have yet to see a winter with the ground effects on as well. Yes I do believe that the caps leave enough room for the oem spoiler. A guy used to have a Vibe that had both the caps and the spoiler as well. The name on here was Meistees if you want to check their garage to see the pics.

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:54 am

ajflan.....did you ever have the 18s on it before lowering it? if so how much of a difference was there after lowering it as in harshness of ride? comfort of ride decrease much? is it more bouncey now? I have 18s now not lowered, just wondering. any advise on adjustalbe coil springs, Ive seen some that you turn a aluminun threaded cylinder to adjust height. thanks, dan

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:35 pm

No I lowered it first. But the transition from 16's to 18' wasn't that bad at all. The ride is not bouncy, but it is firm. Yes you could go with adjustable coil overs, but the reason that I didn't is because of the huge price difference, and the fact that I am not going for track usage.

Dans_03Vibe · Post by **Dans_03Vibe** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:49 am

lol im to lazy to add mine, lookin good!

kerrykerry · Post by **kerrykerry** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:05 am

those look pretty clean on your car, but i still don't like how they stick out a little bit. If it wasn't for that, I totally woulda picked up thems guys, buuuut i got these instead....

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:14 am

kerrykerry do you have another pic of your roof racks? where did you get them? dan

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:15 am

dano3vibe .......where did you get those roof racks also. do you have a better pic that shows them, its hard to see from the pic thanks Dan

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:33 pm

I like how the carbon caps are more flush, the only problem I have with them is that the fitment I heard isn't all the great because of the wavy-ness of them and also they are held on by two way tape.I wish more companies would make **** for our cars Once I get into bodywork and painting at school I'm going to start custom making parts for the Vibe and depending on how they come out, I will start selling them on here for anyone interested.

kerrykerry · Post by **kerrykerry** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:08 am

lionsfan,RK Sport makes the roof rack filler caps here:http://www.rksport.com/main/ca...d=147google search the part and you can get it for a lot cheaper than $230Merz,They are kinda a btch to get lined up just rite, but once you get them on right, they look good. The double sided tape is more than enough to keep them from ever moving, too. A lot of car companies use double sided tape to hold car trim on, so its usually pretty reliable (just use in moderation, though ) O, and nice Duc, i just wrecked my 08 R6 last friday I just don't think i like carbon fiber much anymore, because of the amount of extra upkeep compared to painted fiber glass....aaaaand if you start making body parts, make the body kit off of the old vibe GT-R concept. I'll buy that from you here's those other pics lionsfan...

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:56 am

Hmmm. I do like those carbon ones a lot now that I'm looking and you're right, double sided tape is plenty. After all out of the 4 bolts per side on the Street Graffiti ones only 2 bolts could even catch the threads. The fiberglass ones are not made well enough and the other bolts do not line up with the holes (removed) so I guess it doesn't really matter. Only thing is since I have the carbon hood, and my Vibe is two-toned, if I got hte carbon caps there might be too many different shades of gray all over the car and it might look cluttered. If I had a mono-tone I'd totally buy them.Thanks BTW. I crashed mine a while back too but not much damage, just transmission work was needed (one of the many benefits of having a naked crotch rocket no fairings to screw up).

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:26 am

Merz your right about those roof rack holes not lineing up. Total PINA and they stick up higher in the back. As for the question if the spoiler has any issues with them installed...if you don't align the caps right it will rub with the spoiler when you open the hatch.

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:52 am

thanks for the pic KerryKerry.......the rear of the roof rack looks like it has a rough surface or swirl marks and it appears the side and top are smooth surface is that right? when you go to rksport website they look like the whole things has a rough surface or swirl marks. dan

kerrykerry · Post by **kerrykerry** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:43 am

haha, im assuming you're not too familiar with carbon fiber? The entire part is smooth, the carbon fiber just has a distinctive look to it, because you can see the weaved carbon fiber through the epoxy. You kinda gotta see a carbon fiber part in person to get what im saying, images online don't show it exactly

lionssfan · Post by **lionssfan** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:01 am

gotcha, I have a black vibe, I'll have to look into painting them to cover what can be seen thru the epoxy. I got a few friends that paint for the big three auto shows they should know.

irishroach77 · Post by **irishroach77** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:42 pm

carbon fiber looks so bad *** YEAH!!! nice work kerrykerry

Dans_03Vibe · Post by **Dans_03Vibe** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:54 pm

i also have the carbon caps too but there sitin in my closet i need to fix my roof cause the paint is faded i think its goin to crack soon

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