roof rack question

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Murdoc
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roof rack question

Post by Murdoc »

Is there anyway to take the roof rack off the vibe i mean completely make it look neat? never used it probably will never use it want to make the vibe look more sleek.
AdmRose
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Re: roof rack question (Murdoc)

Post by AdmRose »

You can take it off but AFAIK it won't look "neat." There will be mounting holes on the roof you'll have to cover up.
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zaxellord
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Post by zaxellord »

I trhink they designed the roof rack, to be streamlined with the car.
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jkm311
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You will need to look for custom covers. The back corners of the rack by the hatch area look the most unsightly without the roof rack there anymore. This thread will help, and has pictures: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=40461EDIT: You will also need to order new plastic clips once you remove your rails. There hasn't been anybody (to my knowledge) that has been able to remove them without busting the clips underneath. And as I understand the installation process of new caps, you will need the clips again. Here's a great write up Sheldon (scherry2) did for us a awhile back: http://home.comcast.net/~sandk...s.htm
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wt2ga
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Re: roof rack question (Murdoc)

Post by wt2ga »

I have the covers for a 2009 Vibe
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