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Caps
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Oct 06, 2006 (11:44 am)
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I just installed the roof rails myself and I had gotten the install instructions from the dealer. It tells you to use a flat head screwdriver and puch in on the little hole on the inside then slide the cap forward to remove. It was not hard at all and nothing broke. I got my OEM crossbars on Ebay for $90.00 new (after s/h). Very easy to install, took me maybe 15 mins.
Odie
Odie's Carspace
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Re: Installing roof rack rails [levetech]
by goasudevils
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Oct 06, 2006 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: levetech (Oct 06, 2006 11:37 am)
Thanks for the quick response! I used the instructions I pulled off of CollegeHillsHonda.com and it said to "pry" the caps off. I wish it would have said to "slide" the caps forward like Odie posted. Oh well!
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Re: Caps []
by levetech
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Oct 06, 2006 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 06, 2006 11:44 am)
Odie - you're the man! This goes to show you that reading the instructions is always a good idea - I must have missed that part. I just checked out your carspace spot - I think we have the same pilot (However, mine is still un-named)
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Re: Installing roof rack rails [goasudevils]
by levetech
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Oct 06, 2006 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: goasudevils (Oct 06, 2006 11:54 am)
Ok - so maybe I'm not crazy - I thought my instructions said to "pry" too. Odie found the right instructions out there. For anyone else - don't pry!! 
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Re: Caps [levetech]
by odie6l
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Oct 06, 2006 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: levetech (Oct 06, 2006 11:56 am)
wait till you see 'The Beast' when I'm finished with it. I posted a hugh list of stuff I'm looking at adding over on the Accessories thread. As for the Crossbars, here are the before;
and after pictures;
I just had to use my leaf blower to dry the car before hand. And yes I use my leaf blower after I hand wash to dry it faster so I don't use a crap load of towels drying.
Odie
Odie's Carspace
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Re: Installing roof rack rails [levetech]
by jmac8
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Dec 27, 2006 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: levetech (Sep 12, 2006 9:35 am)
We had our roof racks installed by the dealer and on the way home I heard a noise overhead. I pulled over and sure enough the front plastic cap was broken and flapping in the wind. It turned out both sides were broken. So clearly even the dealership has problems removing those caps without breaking them. Good Luck
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Re: Installing roof rack rails [jmac8]
by baron64
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Dec 27, 2006 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: jmac8 (Dec 27, 2006 2:21 pm)
Decided to have the dealer put on the OEM crossbars after they said they would charge me the same as an on-line price plus $26 to install. After reading several threads about stripping screws, etc., I decided to just spend a few extra bucks and have them do it. In addition, I was concerned about a few folks saying they would increase the wind noise but I have yet to notice any difference. So far, I am happy with the OEM crossbars.
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Re: Installing roof rack rails [jmac8]
by levetech
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Jan 01, 2007 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: jmac8 (Dec 27, 2006 2:21 pm)
Baron64 - I am sorry that you too experienced this. It's ironic how easy it is to tell how to remove them after they've broken off. Hopefully they replaced them for you.
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Re: Carrying for the long haul [gldngrl]
by mike072
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Jan 18, 2007 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: gldngrl (Jul 31, 2006 9:40 am)
I use the Yakima bars with the EX rails with no problems. The 58" bars allow me to put a platinum box and a 4pr ski or 2ea. snowboard rack on at the same time. I probably have overloaded the box at times but the round Yakima crossbars work great. You do need to take the rails off when you don't need them or add the wind deflector to the front bar. The Yakima boxes also have a quick lever connection to the bars.
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LX with No Rails...
by sdirghalli
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Feb 23, 2007 (2:57 pm)
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I guess this is as good a thread as any for this question. I have a 06 LX and it came without any rack at all on the roof. I would like to add a rack, but the dealer quoted me $500. I've been looking around and all I can find are the crossbars. Does anyone have any experience with installing the whole rack system? Any/all help is appreciated.
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