by Rack James on June 21, 2010
Customer install photo of a roof bike rack for 2000 Honda Civic 2 Door using the Yakima Q Tower car rack system (includes Yakima Q Towers, Yakima Q69 and Q70 Q Clips, Yakima 48" Cross Bars) with the Yakima Q Stretch Kit and Yakima 44" Large Fairing. Bike Trays are the Yakima HighRoller upright style bike rack and the Yakima Steelhead fork mounted bike tray.
2 door vehicles with naked roofs, like this 2000 Honda Civic, often require the use of a stretch kit to increase the cross bar spread to at least a minimum of 24″ which is just enough to safely carry most gear (canoes excluded). This 2000 Honda Civic 2-door bike rack system is using the Yakima Q-Tower roof rack system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q69 Q clips and Yakima Q70 Q Clips, and Yakima 48″ Cross Bars) with the Yakima Q-Stretch kit and can easily transport two bicycles. One bike carrier is the Yakima HighRoller bike rack, which doesn’t require the removal of the front wheel. The other bike tray is the Yakima SteelHead bike rack, a fork mounted bike tray, which does require the removal of the front wheel. To keep things nice and quiet up there, we have the Yakima 44″ Large Fairing-Wind Deflector. A Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks keeps everything nice and secure from theft.
Complete 2000 Honda Civic Bike rack installation details
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Yakima HighRoller,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Stretch Kit,
Yakima Q Towers,
Yakima Steelhead
by Rack Princess on June 14, 2010
by rackdawg on June 12, 2010
Yakima Q Towers roof rack
If your car or pickup truck cab has nothing on the roof top currently, such as no factory rack or factory side rails, no raingutters / drip rails, no roof tracks, no fixed attachment points etc., most likely your vehicle will require the Yakima Q Towers roof rack system. This multi-purpose base rack system provides the foundation that will then allow for the attachment of any roof mount gear carrriers for transporting, ski & snowboards, bikes, kayaks, canoe, surfboards, stand up paddle boards, luggage and more. Included with the Yakima Q Towers roof rack system are a set of four Yakima Q Towers, two pairs of Yakima Q Clips and a pair of Yakima round cross bars. You will attach the gear carriers to the Q Tower cross bars. This Yakima Q Towers video from ORS Racks Direct explains and demonstrates the features of this system, how to install the Yakima Q Towers and more. Very quick to install with easy-to-follow instructions included, the Q Towers are the leading roof rack base system for vehicles with nothing on the roof top currently. Accessory options such as a 4-pack of Yakima locks & keys (to lock the roof rack to the vehicle) and wind fairing (for design styling and elimination of any possible rack noise or ‘whistling’) are highly recommended.
Yakima Q Towers video
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roof rack,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack James on June 10, 2010
Install photo of a 2005 Toyota Corolla kayak rack using the Yakima Q-Tower Base Rack (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q31 and Q99 Q-Clips, and Yakima 48" round bars) with Yakima 44" wind fairing and Yakima Hullraiser J-style kayak rack.
Ok all you sit-on-top kayak paddlers, here’s a great way to carry your boat. There are of course, many other options, but this 2005 Toyota Corolla roof rack kayak carrier system is using the Yakima Q-Tower roof rack (includes set of Yakima Q Towers, pair of Yakima Q31 clips and pair of Yakima Q99 clips and also a pair of cross bars) as its base rack which is the foundation of a rooftop kayak rack for a naked roof. It is decked out with a Yakima 44″ wind fairing, or wind deflector, or “flair” as one person calls it, and a set of Yakima SKS 4 locks to prevent theft. Holding the sit-on-top kayak is the Yakima HullRaiser kayak rack. This person knows how to roll, but I’m not sure how I feel about the unorthodox method used for strapping the boat down. I might suggest using the included Yakima Heavy Duty Load Straps for the body of the kayak and the included Yakima Ratcheting Bow and Stern Tie Down Straps for the bow and stern. If this is how you plan of strapping your boat down, then I would say drive really, really slow.
Complete details for this 2005 Toyota Corolla 4-Door Sedan kayak roof rack install.
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kayak rack,
roof rack,
Toyota Corolla,
Yakima Hullraiser,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack Princess on June 9, 2010
Photo of a kayak roof rack on a 2006 Honda Civic Sedan using the Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack System (includes Yakima Q Towers, Yakima Q99 clips and Yakima Q31 clips and pair of 58 inch cross bars). Attached to the base rack cross bars is the Yakima BowDown folding j-cradle kayak rack and 50 inch Yakima Fairing.
This 2006 Honda Civic kayak roof rack system is totally decked out with a Yakima Q Tower Complete Roof Rack System and Yakima BowDown J-Cradle Style Folding Kayak Rack for carrying a kayak on the roof top. The Yakima Q Towers roof rack for a 2006 Honda Civic requires the use of Yakima Q99 Q Clips and Yakima Q31 Q clips. Yakima 58″ load bars are called for to meet the width requirements of the 2006 Honda Civic sedan rooftop when carrying a kayak. A 6 pack of Yakima locks and lock cores secure the rack system and kayak rack onto the 2006 Honda Civic Sedan (4 locks to lock the Yakima Q tower system to the car rooftop and 2 locks to secure the Yakima BowDown Folding J-Cradle to the roof top car rack system). The Yakima 50″ Fairing is used to cut down on noise created by wind and also helps preserve gas mileage that might be lost when transporting a kayak on top of a 2006 Honda Civic Sedan.
complete information for this 2006 Honda Civic kayak roof rack
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Honda Civic,
kayak roof rack,
Yakima BowDown,
Yakima fairings,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack James on June 3, 2010
Great sun-soaked photo of a 2009 Honda Civic bike roof rack system with the Yakima Q-Tower car rack system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q99 clips and Yakima Q131 clips, and Yakima 58" crossbars) finished off with the Yakima 50" Fairing and the Yakima High Roller bike rack.
Here’s a mighty swell photograph of a 2009 Honda Civic roof rack bike carrier system decked out with the Yakima Q-Towers car rack multi-purpose base system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q99 clips and Yakima Q131 clips, and Yakima 58″ crossbars). Mounted upon the base rack cross bars is the Yakima High Roller upright mount bike carrier working hard to carry a BMX bike with 20″ wheels. One of the great things about the Yakima High Roller bike rack is its ability to carry any bike, regardless of wheel size, frame configuration, brake set up, and tire width. Heck, if your bike has two wheels, the High Roller will carry it. Rounding out this Yakima roof top bike rack set up is the Yakima 50″ wind fairing to quiet that confounded wind noise and a set of Yakma SKS 6 pack of locks to keep any pilferin’ hoodlums at bay.
Complete install details for this 2009 Honda Civic bike roof rack system.
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bike roof rack,
Honda Civic,
Yakima fairings,
Yakima HighRoller,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack Princess on June 3, 2010
Stellar example of 1998 Saturn SL2 kayak roof rack with Yakima Q tower complete roof rack system (includes Yakima Q Towers, Yakima Q67 and Q68 clips and pair of cross bars) and Yakima Mako Saddles for carrying 2 Kayaks side by side and flat.
This rack install example of a 1998 Saturn SL2 kayak roof rack system using the Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack system (includes Yakima Q Towers, Yakima Q67 clips and Yakima Q68 clips and pair of cross bars) and 2 complete sets of Yakima Mako Saddles for carrying 2 kayaks comes from an outdoor enthusiast in Iowa. A pair of 58 inch crossbars (included with the Yakima Q Tower car rack system) are the correct length for carrying 2 Kayaks side by side and flat. The Yakima Mako Saddles kayak carrying attachment comes in pairs – it is necessary to use 1 pair for the front crossbar and 1 pair for the rear crossbar for EACH kayak – so in this case 4 pairs are used. Don’t forget a 4 pack of Yakima locks – these 4 Yakima lock cores will make sure this super kayak rack set up stays in your possession.
Complete details for this 1998 Saturn SL2 roof rack kayak carrier.
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kayak roof rack,
Saturn SL2,
Yakima Mako Saddles,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack James on May 25, 2010
Terrific shot of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck kayak rack system with Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack System (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, Yakima Q118 Q-Clips, Yakima 66" crossbar) and Yakima DryDock hitch mounted rack with Yakima 66" bar and Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and Yakima Mako Saddles combo.
This customer needed to carry his kayak on his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and he has suceeded with flying colors. For longer loads such as kayaks, canoes, and lumber, it’s best to achieve maximum crossbar spread between the front and rear crossbars, and this system allows that. For the front crossbar on the truck cab, he has installed the Yakima Q-Tower Half pack system which is made up of a Yakima Q-Tower Half pack, one set of Yakima Q 118 Q clips, and a single Yakima 66″ roundbar. For the rear crossbar, he is utilizing his receiver hitch and has installed a Yakima DryDock rack matched up with another single Yakima 66″ crossbar. For supporting the kayak, he has a pair of Yakima HullyRollers on the rear crossbar for easy loading and unloading, and on the front crossbar he has a set of Yakima Mako saddles. The truck bed remains empty for loading up all his gear. Great job!
Complete 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 kayak truck rack customer install details.
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2005 Dodge Ram 1500,
truck kayak rack,
Yakima DryDock,
Yakima HullyRoller,
Yakima Mako Saddles,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack James on May 25, 2010
Customer install photo of a shiny red 2005 Toyota Matrix roof rack kayak carriers system with the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q83 and Q116 Q clips, and Yakima 48" roundbars) and two Yakima HullRaiser J-style kayak racks.
Your car has a naked roof and you feel like raising some hull. Here is a great way to reach your goal. Start out with the Yakima Q-Tower system, which with its round bars fits rounded roofs like the one of this 2005 Toyota Matrix perfectly. This Q-Tower complete set up uses a set of Yakima Q-Towers, one set of Yakima Q83 Q-clips and one set of Yakima Q116 clips, a pair of Yakima 48″ round bars, and for theft prevention, a Yakima SKS 4 lock pack . For theft protection for your boats, we suggest the Yakima BoatLoacker kayak lock. Once your Yakima Q-Tower multi purpose base rack system is in place, you are free to attach the specific carriers you need to carry your gear. In the case of carrying kayaks, the Yakima HullRaiser kayak rack is a great choice, and this customer, who needs to carry two boats, went ahead and installed two of ‘em.
More 2005 Toyota Matrix with Yakima kayak rack system install details.
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Yakima Hullraiser,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by Rack James on May 19, 2010
Stellar shot of a 2009 Nissan Cube roof kayak rack system using the Yakima Q-Tower Base Rack System (Yakima Q Towers, Q31 Clips, and 78" Roundbars) with four Malone AutoLoader kayak racks.
Here’s a great example of how a roof mounted base rack system can haul a serious–heck, seemingly impossible–amount of gear. This 2009 Nissan Cube comes out of the factory with what we call a “naked roof” so the first order of business for this customer was installing the Yakima Q Tower system, which constists of a set of Yakima Q Towers, two pairs of #31 Yakima Q Clips, and a pair of Yakima Roundbars. The Cube calls for 58″ bars, but because this customer needed maximum gear capacity, he went with a pair of 78″ bars upon which he has installed four Malone AutoLoader J-style kayak cradles. To complete the system, as well as reduce the wind noise, he has installed a Yakima 50″ Fairing and the whole thing is locked down with a set of Yakima SKS 4 locks.
2009 Nissan Cube roof rack kayak carriers install details
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kayak rack,
Malone Autoloader,
Nissan Cube,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on May 10, 2010
Picture of a 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab roof mount bike rack system using the Yakima Q Towers roof rack (with Q127 Q clips and Q128 Q clips), Yakima Raptor bike racks and Yakima wind-noise deflector fairing.
The image above features a customer installation of a 2005 Toyota Tacoma bike truck rack setup that is using the following components: Yakima Q Tower roof rack (mounts to the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab roof top using the included Yakima Q128 clips and Yakima Q127 clips, also includes a pair of 58 inch length crossbars), three Yakima Raptor upright mount bike racks attached to the crossbars and also a Yakima rack fairing mounted to the front crossbar to eliminate any rack noise, add suberb design styling and increase aerodynamics.
2005 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck bike rack install details
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bike roof rack,
Toyota Tacoma,
truck bike rack,
Yakima fairings,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers,
Yakima Raptor
by rackdawg on May 10, 2010
- Excellent photo of a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Super Cab canoe truck rack system using the Yakima Q Towers Half Pack, Yakima Outdoorsman 300 pickup truckbed rack and Gunwale Brackets canoe carrier.
The perfect picture to illustrate how to transport a canoe or any long items such as kayaks, ladders, lumber and more on a pickup truck. This customer installation features a 1999 Ford F250 canoe truck rack that is configured using the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack mounted to the Ford F-250 Super Duty cab roof (Q Tower Half Pack includes a pair of Yakima Q58 clips, pair of Q Towers and a single crossbar), full-size model Yakima Outdoorsman 300 truck rack half set mounted to the Ford F-250 pickup truck bed rails (Outdoorsman 300 Half Set includes a pair of upright Towers and also using a single crossbar of the same length as used on the Q Tower Half Pack cab roof rack) and Yakima GunWale Brackets canoe rack mounted to the crossbars.
1999 Ford F-250 canoe truck rack install details
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canoe rack,
Ford F250,
Truck Racks,
Yakima Gunwale Brackets,
Yakima Outdoorsman 300,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on April 22, 2010
A very well appointed Honda Civic Si roof rack and wind fairing picture using the Yakima Q Towers car rack and rack fairing.
Not convinced a roof rack can still deliver the image of fast and furious? Guess again, the photo above features a Honda Civic Si roof rack and wind fairing system that is using the Yakima Q Towers car rack mounted to the Honda Civic Si roof top and a Yakima rack fairing attached to the front crossbar on the Q Tower base rack. This configuration is now ready to accept any gear carriers for carrying surfboards, kayaks, bikes, skis and snowboards, luggage and more. Just connect the gear carriers to the Q Tower base rack crossbars.
Honda Civic Si roof rack fairing install details
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Honda Civic,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on April 13, 2010
Photo of Yakima Q Towers, Q129 Clips and 48 inch crossbars used as the base rack system for a 2005 Saturn Relay kayak roof rack setup. The SportRack ABR512 kayak saddles are attached to the cross bars.
No problem carrying a kayak on this customer installation of a 2005 Saturn Relay minivan roof rack kayak carrier system. The components used are the Yakima Q Tower car rack system (includes set of four Q Towers, two pairs of Yakima Q129 clips and pair of 48 inch cross rails), which serves as the versatile multi-purpose base rack system. The SportRack ABR512 kayak rack saddles are then mounted to the base rack cross rails. Not shown in the image above is the very sweet Thule 854 Water Slide Mat accessory for protecting the rear of the Saturn Relay minivan and also assisting in loading the kayak up onto the kayak roof rack saddles.
2005 Saturn Relay kayak roof rack install details
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Saturn Relay,
SportRack ABR512,
Thule 854 Water Slide Mat,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on April 12, 2010
This picture demonstrates the use of the Yakima Q Towers roofrack and RockyMounts Pitchfork bike rack (2 carriers) used as a 2007 Toyota Prius bicycle roof rack. A wind fairing is also attached.
RockyMounts bike racks are an excellent, lower cost alternative for those interested in a fork mount style bicycle carrier (the front wheel is removed and the bike fork attaches to the bike rack quick release skewer). The photo above shows a 2007 Toyota Prius bike roof rack that uses two RockyMounts Pitchfork bike rack carriers attached to the Yakima Q Towers car rack multi-purpose base rack system (Q Towers mount to the Toyota Prius car top using a pair of Yakima Q124 clips and a pair of Yakima Q5 clips; two Yakima 58 inch cross bars are also used; these components are all included with the Yakima Q Tower complete roof rack system). Also a large size 44 inch Yakima rack fairing is connected to the front base rack crossbar.
2007 Toyota Prius bike rof rack install details
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RockyMounts PitchFork,
Toyota Prius,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on April 12, 2010
by rackdawg on April 9, 2010
by rackdawg on March 17, 2010
A super fine customer installation photo featuring a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX car rack and wind fairing using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack (with two pairs of Yakima Q78 clips and 48 inch cross bars) as well as a noise deflector.
This St. Patty’s Day update is sure to bring out the ‘green’ both in envy and cash to pony up for a similar set up! We have here a customer install picture showcasing a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX car rack and wind fairing. Components used in this configuration include the Yakima Q Towers, two pairs of Q78 Clips and a pair of 48 inch cross rails. These all make up the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system, a multi-purpose base rack that allows you to then attach any gear carriers to the cross rails. Also attached to the front cross rail is a 44 inch Yakima roof rack fairing.
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX roof rack install details
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roof rack,
Subaru Impreza WRX,
Yakima fairings,
Yakima Q Clips,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
Picture depicts a 2007 Hyundai Sonata roofrack and ski rack setup using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system (with Yakima Q5 clips and Q99 clips) and the Yakima Buttondown ski-snowboard rack.
A superb example of how to carry your skis safely, securely and stylishly. This customer install picture highlights a 2007 Hyundai Sonata car rack and ski-snowboard rack system. The base rack system components used include the Yakima Q Tower roof rack (using the Yakima Q5 clips and Yakima Q99 clips plus the 58 inch crossbars, necessary for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata roof top). The Yakima Buttondown ski-snowboard rack is then mounted directly to the cross bars. Also a six pack of yakima locks with keys is also used to lock the skis to the ski rack and the Q Towers to the Hyundai Sonata roof top.
2007 Hyundai Sonata car rack ski carrier install details
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Hyundai Sonata,
ski snowboard carrier,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on September 21, 2009
Q: I’ve been searching for compatible options for a 2009 Audi A4 roof rack (sedan model). I can’t find any car racks that work with this car. Am I out of luck?
A: The Yakima Q Tower multi-purpose base rack system is works superbly as a 2009 Audi a4 sedan car rack system. Attaches directly to your vehicle’s smooth rooftop that currently has no factory rack, factory side rails, rain gutters etc. Provides a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all kinds of gear. You can attach any Yakima roof mount bike carriers to the base rack cross bars.
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Audi A4,
bike roof rack,
Yakima Q Towers,
Yakima Racks
by rackdawg on September 21, 2009
Q: I’m looking into getting a 2007 Honda Accord sedan car rack system. What are the best options for me?
A: The Thule 400XT Aero, Inno INSU and Yakima Q Tower multi-purpose base rack systems will all attach directly to your vehicle’s smooth rooftop that currently has no factory rack, factory side rails, rain gutters etc. All of these options provides a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all kinds of gear. You can attach gear carriers to the base rack cross bars for transporting bikes, skis-snowboards, surfboards, canoe, kayaks, luggage and much more.
Thule 400XT Aero Roof Rack System
Inno INSU Roof Rack System
Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack System
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Honda Accord,
Inno INSU,
Thule 400XT,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on September 21, 2009
Mounting the Thule Storage Bike Rack to the Wall
Q: Can the Thule BSTK2 bike storage rack be mounted on the wall to get the bikes a little higher and out of the way? Does the base come apart I could wall mount?
A: Yes the base is removeable, so it is possible to custom install to the wall providing you have the skill to drill and mount etc. This is not something recommended by Thule Racks, of course, and would invalidate the warranty. Other easier options can be found using some of the Delta bike storage racks such as the Leonardo or Chagall models.
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Using Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack as a Ford Focus Car Rack System
Q: Can the Yakima Q Tower car racks cause rain to seep into around door? I am think of using this as a Ford Focus roof rack.
A: No chance of rain getting in. Car rack manufacturers invest much time and money engineering systems to prevent any possible water issues. The Q Towers roofrack is no exception. The Q clips provide a seemless fit so they don’t impact the car doors.
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Inno Car Rack Fairing on 2010 Subaru Forester X Factory Rack
Q: Thinking about an Inno fairing for my 2010 Subaru Forester X. I have the factory crossbars only, with a Yakima Powderhound ski rack on top and am getting CONSIDERABLE wind noise at 50+ mph. The sizing guide says to use a 32 inch, but it seems like the 39 inch would be more appropriate (as the “silver part” of the crossbar itself is 38.5 inches). Which size do you think is best, and will this Inno Fairing be compatible with what I have/solve my wind noise problem?
A: That sounds like a very tight fit, and this is probably why Inno Racks decided on the small size in this situation. But if the total measurement of the crossbar from the inside of each side rail is at least 39″ then this should fit. You can always trim the fairing edges if that what it takes to make a perfect fit. Fairings are designed to eliminate that rack noise that can randomly occur. You’ll be happy with how effective the fairing takes care of this issue.
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-roof-rack-farings.html
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bike storage racks,
Ford Focus,
Inno Fairings,
Inno Racks,
Subaru Forester,
Yakima Q Towers,
Yakima Racks
