Roof Racks!!!

[Deke]

Oh that's right, this thread is happening.

I completely understand why many people have roof racks. It is definitely convenient to have a handy way to carry your bike (or drifting go kart) around with you. It's a functional piece and if someone has it, and they use it, they should definitely keep it.

What I do not understand, are the people who claim that a car looks better with a roof rack. I can simply just not wrap my mind around this. Strapping a black structure of poles and rails to the to the top of a car achieves the opposite of a "clean" look(what so many strive for). I'm not saying that I think roof racks look bad. I just do not think they, in any way, improve the appearence of a car.

Just to clarify any confusion, I have absolutely no problem with someone having a roof rack and using it. They should continue rocking it. I just don't understand how anyone can think that their car (or someone elses) looks better with one.

Discuss.

[Mr. Clean]

to me i think it makes the car look more personal or functional. i love roof racks... i dont even really care if you put any damn thing on it.

i dont really know why but it just makes a car look not so much like a show car or a fast car, but more of a daily driver that completely suits a driver's needs. when put on a "show car" it just makes it more realistic and usable i think...

i dont know, that is kind of an out of the box idea and hard to type, but i just like their look of usability.

[On_Her_Face]

roof racks on slammed dubs, look the best imo

they do not have to be "functional" just for looks, everybody has their own cup of tea :cheers:

[Just_CHill]

I like the way they look on hatches for some reason. I've only seen one with a bike on it once though. Lol.

[quickdodge®]

Oh that's right, this thread is happening.

I completely understand why many people have roof racks. It is definitely convenient to have a handy way to carry your bike (or drifting go kart) around with you. It's a functional piece and if someone has it, and they use it, they should definitely keep it.

What I do not understand, are the people who claim that a car looks better with a roof rack. I can simply just not wrap my mind around this. Strapping a black structure of poles and rails to the to the top of a car achieves the opposite of a "clean" look(what so many strive for). I'm not saying that I think roof racks look bad. I just do not think they, in any way, improve the appearence of a car.

Just to clarify any confusion, I have absolutely no problem with someone having a roof rack and using it. They should continue rocking it. I just don't understand how anyone can think that their car (or someone elses) looks better with one.

Discuss.

AGREED!!! This roof rack CRAZE is funny to me. I can't wait until I get mine on my Civic and people start calling me a hypocrite for it. Lolol. There will be a big difference with mine, though. Later, QD.

[JITB]

roof racks were "in" when rota slipstreams first came out.....

but i dont knock it.... i jsut think it makes some cars look too busy.+

[Bud]

i will be getting one for the sol. but i really will use it! then i will have a wonderful reason to get back out on my bmx'er...

[Motivation]

Roof racks look better than half of bike hanging out of trunk, that is being tied down with a rope or bungee strap...

[Revmaynard]

Roof racks are better than those gay tow hooks with animals hanging from them.

[Motivation]

x2... I thought it was just for the club they were in... but then I seen a lot of other people that weren't in the club with them... Kind of looks... eh... little strange...

[Arm&hammer]

roof racks on slammed dubs, look the best imo

they do not have to be "functional" just for looks, everybody has their own cup of tea :cheers:


i agree with him. except for the dubs part.
i think they look very nice on older four door integras

and by older im mean like the year 1990

[FasTech]

Roof racks are better than those gay tow hooks with animals hanging from them.

Agreed! But roof racks are so cool to me, not saying they make the car look tons better like a good set of rims, but in a way they make the cars apperence a little more different. Sometimes in a good way and sometimes bad.

[Deke]

Some interesting input here and there. Upon reflection, it's really not even a factor for me if you use it or not. Like I said I don't think they look bad. I just think that cars in general look better without them, and thus don't understand people that think they improve the look of a car.

I guess different strokes for different folks. It's just kind of a silly visual "enhancement" in my opinion. I wouldn't even be opposed to having one on my car if needed. I would just understand that I'm sacrificing looks for utility.

Oh and stuffed animals hanging from tow hooks, so much worse. :)

[quickdodge®]

but in a way they make the cars apperence a little more different.

How can it be different when everyone is putting them on? Later, QD.

[Ran]

Roof racks are better than those gay tow hooks with animals hanging from them.There's a lot of truth to this. Still, this roof rack thing raises a "WTF" flag in my camp. Pretty sure it's just another stupid fad that's going around. Iif you put one on your car but not using it, you're just a tool that's trying to be special.

[quickdodge®]

Pretty sure it's just another stupid fad that's going around. Iif you put one on your car but not using it, you're just a tool that's trying to be special.

That's right. It helps aid in a common definition of "rice." Later, QD.

[JEY$JDM]

i want a Yakima for the ef in my sig. i like em.

[blaknoize]

Roof racks look better than half of bike hanging out of trunk, that is being tied down with a rope or bungee strap...Well I like the trunk versions... :(

[hellomynameiscarlos]

i think that on some cars they do look better like on a 4 door integra to me its clean but on civics im not such a big fan.

[OneSlow5pt0]

but y have a roof rack on a sol,wouldnt u then not be able to pop the top?

[cactusEG]

Wast of money if ur not using it...

[1439/2000]

gay

[97WhYt_TeG]

i'm assuming that you're talkin about me....but i can still take off the top off. it's nice cuz anything that really doesn't fit in the car i can strap up there...plus i'm the only del sol with one but like he said ppl like different things so it's whatever...

but deve...
my roommate is josh booth idk if you know him on wrxatlanta but it's tight as hell cuz me and him both have racks! his ish look sick w/ the rack!

[OneSlow5pt0]

i'm assuming that you're talkin about me....but i can still take off the top off. it's nice cuz anything that really doesn't fit in the car i can strap up there...plus i'm the only del sol with one but like he said ppl like different things so it's whatever...

but deve...
my roommate is josh booth idk if you know him on wrxatlanta but it's tight as hell cuz me and him both have racks! his ish look sick w/ the rack!

o,ok..thats cool..i wasnt sure if u could have the rack on and the top off

[97WhYt_TeG]

the rack is attached to the targa so when i take off the top it just sticks to it

[Deke]

my roommate is josh booth idk if you know him on wrxatlanta but it's tight as hell cuz me and him both have racks! his ish look sick w/ the rack!

Haha, I don't think I've seen pics of his car...or haven't noticed. You have any roof rack roommate pics?

[Mr. Clean]

the rack is attached to the targa so when i take off the top it just sticks to it

theres no chance that the top will still go in the trunk with the rack on there is there?? or if it doesnt fit in its brace can you just put it in the trunk?

[quickdodge®]

Wast of money if ur not using it...

For the first time ever...

Later, QD.

[BlueHatch]

i'm assuming that you're talkin about me....but i can still take off the top off. it's nice cuz anything that really doesn't fit in the car i can strap up there...plus i'm the only del sol with one but like he said ppl like different things so it's whatever...

but deve...
my roommate is josh booth idk if you know him on wrxatlanta but it's tight as hell cuz me and him both have racks! his ish look sick w/ the rack!
dude your sol would still be gangster with a trash can strapped to the roof, but im glad i found this thread i was just thinkin how roof racks are growing on me. i dont think i could rock one thoigh cause i dont currently or plan on owning a bike

[iNsTuN nOoDoH]

I think roof racks are pretty dumb. Whether or not you bike or not. Some folks are just jumpin the bandwagon whether they say they are or not. If they really claimin they use it, why didn't they run racks a year ago and take pictures or roll around with them 24/7? Its just another factor in the decrease of gas mileage imo.

[r_Senik]

this is a old trend. i remember when i saw it on a honda tuning mag awhil back. cool to see ppl usin them. once i build my fixed gear bike ill have one too

[97WhYt_TeG]

I was just saying I can still take off the top but I gave to Leave it somewhere cuz I won't fit in the trunk anymore but I have a clear top so I like to keep the top on

[Arm&hammer]

i think that on some cars they do look better like on a 4 door integra to me its clean but on civics im not such a big fan.


yeah.
i like how they look on cars but i would never put one on my car

[Z33_kid]

i say ther cool but not on all cars and if u actually use them to put a surf board or a bike etc and from what iv seen no one does that except a few nice subies with bikes on top lol function vs form we aint in cali guys remmber that

[Nittanys1]

Do you like my rack? :D

[AnthonyF]

to me, SOME cars looks fuking sexy as hail with a roof rack.

-Ant.

[Nittanys1]

&?

[quickdodge®]

A non-used bike rack on a car is just there because of fad following. Most of the time, it doesn't even look that good. Later, QD.

[Nittanys1]

I had mine on before the fad started!!!

[DVSRX-7]

Lol can someone tell me what kind of roof rack will fit on my 87' RX7? I want to be exactly like the civics lol.. No seriously I need one jus bought a BMX bike and I will need one, don't want to fuck up my interior carpet.. And I won't doubt people that don't use them are fucking stupid for being followers instead of leaders.. If you buy it, use it!! But can someone find me one though? Like yakima or thune or whatever their names are.. Thanks

[DVSRX-7]

But I want one with the black front cover.. Oh and please remember I have a sunroof so can someone find one that won't cover it, as long as I can open it then I'm good.. Reps to whomever can help me..

[Deke]

Lol, old thread of mine.

I feel like the fad either passed or at least lost momentum. Haven't seen any posts in a while of people talking about how sick there car looks now that they have one.

[DVSRX-7]

lol either way can someone find me something

[Nittanys1]

dude who not do your own reasearch like everyone else?

here this will get you started...


www.yakima.com

www.thule.com

[Elbow]

If you put a roof rack on your car, and it's not for use, you are simply RICE, nothing more to it.......

[The Creeper]

Do people really put roof racks on their cars for "looks"...? What is this world coming to?:screwy:

[DB4LYFE ™]

Im RICE!!! HAHAHAHAHA:crazy: Bash me.... its my opinion!

~DB4LYFE

[DunDunSkeert]

Lol can someone tell me what kind of roof rack will fit on my 87' RX7? I want to be exactly like the civics lol.. No seriously I need one jus bought a BMX bike and I will need one, don't want to fuck up my interior carpet.. And I won't doubt people that don't use them are fucking stupid for being followers instead of leaders.. If you buy it, use it!! But can someone find me one though? Like yakima or thune or whatever their names are.. Thanks


They are way too expensive. A 20" bmx bike will fit in most trunks if you take your front wheel off. If you are worried about getting grease on your interior wipe you chain off and or cover your seat with a towel.