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#31 of 40 Re: Rack attack story [xwesx] by ateixeira Oct 16, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 10:45 am) Now it's a $400 or so protection package.
#32 of 40 Re: Rack attack story [xwesx] by nes2 Oct 16, 2009 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 10:45 am) Check this out http://subaru.eu/Legacy/wallpaper/800/s02c08f06.jpg   This the Euro version of the outback - looks cooler to me and you can attach any rack you want. Why did they have to turn the american version into a goose with a lousy rack? I might have to consider the volvo XC70 - it has a solid rail and can carry 250Ibs- way more than the OB. Unfortunately its fuel consumption is high and its pricey. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 2:17 pm) nes2 (Oct 16, 2009 2:44 pm) xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 2:54 pm)
#33 of 40 Re: Rack attack story [nes2] by xwesx Oct 16, 2009 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: nes2 (Oct 16, 2009 1:49 pm) I cannot really tell... is there no rail at all on that one? Replies to this message: nes2 (Oct 16, 2009 2:44 pm) xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 2:54 pm)
#34 of 40 Re: Rack attack story [xwesx] by nes2 Oct 16, 2009 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 2:17 pm) It just has a rail that you could use to attach any roof rack you want without the limitations of the north american outback. Check out this link to see all the euro versions. The europeans even get a legacy wagon. How come the europeans always get the best versions?!   http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/163_news091014_euro_spec_2010_subaru_out- back_and_legacy_tourer/index.html Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 2:54 pm)
#35 of 40 Re: Rack attack story [nes2] by xwesx Oct 16, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: nes2 (Oct 16, 2009 2:44 pm) Oh, yeah. Very nice; very subtle! Thanks for sharing those links. The typical NA customer is a curious one; an oddity in the world.
#36 of 40 kayak workaround by abz Oct 17, 2009 (4:30 pm)
I had been worried about how to securely carry larger kayaks on the fixed with cross-bars of the 2010 Outback.   I just found a Thule rack system that has its own frame and allows me to extend the cradles up to 5' apart. The system is the Thule Slipstream 887XT for anyone who had the same concerns. Replies to this message: nes2 (Oct 17, 2009 5:56 pm)
#37 of 40 Re: kayak workaround [abz] by nes2 Oct 17, 2009 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: abz (Oct 17, 2009 4:30 pm) Interesting but its still attached to the factory crossbars which have poor bar spread. When you use the Thule tool to determine which thule rack is best for you then it doesn't recommend the slipstream for the 2010 outback. I called Thule myself and they didnt recommend this model?!
#38 of 40 kayak workaround by abz Oct 18, 2009 (5:42 am)
I saw the rack on an Infinity FX35. The crossbars on that didn't look to be more than 30" apart. When I measured the Outback, it looked like a 32" spread. My Outback is on order (I own an '05 LGT wagon now). I'll let you know how the rack works when I have the new vehicle. Replies to this message: steve_ (Oct 18, 2009 11:06 am) ateixeira (Oct 19, 2009 10:59 am)
#39 of 40 Re: kayak workaround [abz] by steve_ HOST Oct 18, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: abz (Oct 18, 2009 5:42 am) The slickest rack system I've seen in a long time is on a guy's Prius out in California. You have to search his site to see the photos since there's no direct link to them.   He uses Yakima Landing Pad #7 kits and if you don't mind drilling holes in your roof, you gain a nice clean look while the rack is off the car.   Getting the factory rack off would be a whole 'nother can of worms though. Nothing a little Bondo couldn't handle though.
#40 of 40 Re: kayak workaround [abz] by ateixeira Oct 19, 2009 (10:59 am)
Replying to: abz (Oct 18, 2009 5:42 am) I wonder what the max spread is on the Venza, perhaps the most direct competitor? Also on the Honda CrossTour when it arrives?

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