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Roof rack.....wracking my brain over Yakima

posted by  davidm on  Sat Aug 30 12:04 CST 2003
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I did wind up with Yakima. The round bars can handle much higher weight, the system can be configured infinitely, and there's a fully-stocked dealer with great prices just 10 minutes away.

The wind fairing in front was a necessity - without it my car sounded like it was in a tornado.

I used a 15 cu-ft box from Sears (mfr'd by Thule) which I had to adapt with u-bolts to accommodate the S70's short 32-inch spread between bars. Really, Volvo could have put the pin receptacles closer to the A and C pillars for at least 36 inches, if not more.

My usually refined car takes on a jaunty look with the rack up top.
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David
1998 S70 T5SE // misc mods (mostly lighting) // red calipers // Michelin Pilots
1992 940 GLE//SilverStars//Hella MicroDE






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