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Ok guys I need your serious opinions and experience on this. I have finally hunted down two different options for replacing my roof rack. I wan't to get the best one for my black car.

RK Sport Carbon Fiber Roof Rails
Averaging $270 + $60 shipping everywhere that I've looked.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pontiac-Vibe-20 ... 43c04e1d89

Duraflex Graphite Roof Caps
$160 + $80 Shipping. I talked to the sales representive on the website I linked below and he said that it includes both pieces, left and right. So this would be the cheaper route.
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2003-20 ... 74814.html

My thoughts:
The carbon fiber roof rail is a black color with the carbon fiber design on it. The duraflex graphite roof caps are painted in a primer black color. My car is Abyss black so both roof caps will match but I think the duraflex caps would blend in better. What do you guys think?

$80 shipping on the Duraflex ones, so the price difference isn't that great... Plus they're just primered and need to be painted.

kumquat wrote:$80 shipping on the Duraflex ones, so the price difference isn't that great... Plus they're just primered and need to be painted.

Don't you think the matte black primer finish would blend in fine considering my car is already black? The Rksports also have pricey shipping. So $230 for duraflex versus $330 for rksport.

I think a friend of mine had a set he didn't put on his Vibe. I sent him a message asking about them and will tell you what he says back. Since you're interested in a set I'll be sure to mention that. I can almost guarantee you that they'll be cheaper than the online ones.

EDIT: he says the fitment was horrible, so he sent them back. Sorry! He had the RKSport carbon ones.

KITT222 wrote:I think a friend of mine had a set he didn't put on his Vibe. I sent him a message asking about them and will tell you what he says back. Since you're interested in a set I'll be sure to mention that. I can almost guarantee you that they'll be cheaper than the online ones.

EDIT: he says the fitment was horrible, so he sent them back. Sorry! He had the RKSport carbon ones.

Ahh fudge that doesn't sound good! Maybe the set they made was bad or maybe those RKSport ones just suck.. I may try to order the Duraflex ones instead and I'll let everyone know how well they fit.

Id go Duraflex and paint em gloss black for a better match. Still cheaper

Doug14 wrote:Id go Duraflex and paint em gloss black for a better match. Still cheaper

I'd have to agree. Once I have plenty of money lying around I'm going to post the result.

Those roof rack caps look great but for such poor fitment thay are sure expensive