Q:  I have a 2010 scion xb with a Yakima permanent mount rack system. I would like to add the wisp-bar rails.  Does Yakima offer a whispbar system for Yakima tracks?  Also which MightyMount would be needed to work with the higher?

A: Yes, we can get you a Whispbar Rack system to mount to the Yakima tracks you have permanently mounted on your 2010 Scion xB. First we need to get a little more information from you regarding the tracks and the particular style Whispbars you would like.

First, what is the measurement from center to center of the spread between the tracks? This information is necessary to  make sure you get the correct length Whispbar cross bars.  You also need to choose which style Whispbar cross bars you would like. Here are your options:

Whispbar Flush Bar Roof Rack – This option is the cleanest look as the bar ends are enclosed in the feet.

Whispbar Through Bar Roof Rack – This option has the bars extending out past the feet by a few inches on either side. This option will give you a little more bar area to mount whatever it is you want to mount (ski, bike, kayak carriers, etc).

Whispbar HD Bar Roof Rack – This is a beefier bar that works the same as the Through Bars, but have the potential to carry more weight (up to 220 lbs vs. 150 lbs for the other bars), but this is dependent on the vehicle. Since your application is not an official fit, we cannot quote an increased capacity.

And lastly you would need the K450 fit kit. The fit kits are included in the above mentioned complete systems, but you would just need to request this particular fit kit for your application.

Nice image of a Scion Xa kayak rack system using the Yakima Q Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 Q-Clips. One kayak is being carried with the Yakima HullRaiser J-Style kayak rack and the other is using the combo of the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles and the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers.

Here is a great example of how even a smaller car can carry the gear you need, even if it is two full size kayaks. This Scion Xa kayak rack system is using the Yakima Q Tower base rack system with the recommended 48″ crossbars and one set of Q120 Q Clips and one set of Q7 Q clips. One kayak is held in place with the Yakima HullRaiser kayak carrier which tilts it on its side in a J-style cradle. This allows for the other kayak to be carried flat using the Yakima Mako Saddle and Yakima HullyRoller kayak rollers combo.

Image of 2005 Scion xA snowboard rack that mounts directly on scion factory rack. Consists of Thule 575 Universal snowboard rack.

This snowboard rack for a 2005 Scion xA is a snowboard rack that will attach directly to factory roof rack cross bars with almost any factory rack or aftermarket roof rack. It is the Thule 575 Universal snowboard rack and is one of the most popular snowboard racks available.   The Thule 575 snowboard rack can carry 2 snowboards on your 2005 Scion xA.

More 2005 Scion xA snowboard carrier info…

Fine portrait of a 2006 Scion xA roof rack system for kayaks using the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 Q-clips and the Yakima 38 inch roof fairing. The Inno INA450 kayak carrier is shown carrying two kayaks.

This Scion xA kayak rack is comprised of a combination of the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 clips which provides the necessary crossbars–48″ crossbars in fact–to mount the Inno INA450 kayak carrier for two kayaks.  For security, the Yakima SKS 4 pack of locks keeps the Q-Towers in check, and the Yakima 38″ wind fairing virtually eliminates the wind noise. 

Complete install details for 2006 Scion xA kayak rack for two kayaks.

Image of 2005 Scion xB roof rack system mounted with the Thule 400XT Aero car rack system for naked roofs.

Here is a nice customer installation shot of a 2005 Scion xB roof rack system fitted with the Thule 400XT complete base rack system (includes 400XT Aero Foot Pack, Thule 2124 Fit Kit clips and 58 inch load bars).  The Thule 400XT Aero car rack is the predecessor to the brand new Thule 480 Traverse car rack system, which is also an option for this vehicle).  For now, this blank canvas has only a front load bar mounted LED light, but the possibilities for gear transport are too numerous to count.

More installation details for 2005 Scion xB roof rack

Scion xA Roof Rack System with Yakima Q Towers and Wind Fairing

The Yakima Q Tower roof rack system is mounted to the Scion xA car top and the Yakima Racks wind fairing is attached to the Q Towers front crossbar. This setup is now ready for attaching virtually any gear and equipment carriers to transport all kinds of stuff.

Yakima Q Towers roof rack system

Yakima car rack wind fairing

Scion xA car rack system that includes the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system and Yakima fairing.

Close up of the Scion xA roof rack (Yakima Q Tower car rack with wind-noise deflector attached).