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I noticed that some have removed the top rails, is it recommended?
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:37 pm
by jalee56
i was just wondering what the easiest way to take them off is,and if it is recommended.
Re: I noticed that some have removed the top rails, is it recommended? (jalee56)
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:12 pm
by Mrizzle05
its there for people who use them... they are a part of the car so i guess if you really want to lose them then you could buy the roof caps for about $199 i think. or you can get a carbon fiber cover.I hear they are a pain to take off. but not 100%Oh... by the way welcome. I used to live in Phoenix from 2002-2005.Hope you enjoy the info. and the pics
Re: I noticed that some have removed the top rails, is it recommended? (jalee56)
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 6:30 pm
by scherry2
http://www.giantmosquito.com/v....htmlthis is for the cross bars removal.
http://home.comcast.net/~sandk...s.htmand this is for the side rails removal.hope this helps.
Re: I noticed that some have removed the top rails, is it recommended? (jalee56)
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:38 pm
by Merzbow
Well, do it when its warm so the plastic is not brittle and stiff (found out the hard way).I wish scherry's walk through was availible when I did mine cause I broke all the clips on one side lol.Make sure when you are readyt o take the rails themselves off you pull up and backwards so you slide them off the clips instead of breaking them.Not TOO must of a hassle overall though
Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:05 am
by AKLGT
i dunno. i like the roof rails. makes the car different..
Re: (trdvibe)
Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:10 am
by slvrvibes
I purchased the crossbars from another genvibe member last year. I've used them twice. I think they give the car a unique look. I've see a lot of Matrix(es?) around with out any rails, and I think they look plain. I have also seen a few vibes here that look nice w/o them. Depends on the color of the vibe I guess.
Re: (slvrvibes)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 4:20 am
by NascarXprt
Quote, originally posted by slvrvibes »Depends on the color of the vibe I guess. and which roof caps you get.
Re: (NascarXprt)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:20 am
by Lancer
I'd have to say that I'm partial to the RK Sport cf covers.
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Re: (trdvibe)
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:24 pm
by scott_h
Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »i dunno. i like the roof rails. makes the car different..I agree. Even though we've never actually used them for anything, the racks are one of the things that make the Vibe look better than the Matrix (IMHO, or course).