Roof rack

I got a set of Focus roof racks from the other side, no not another Sailing forum, the Y&Y sister, Boards Magazine.

Check out the forum over there, just as friendly. A guy on there was swapping cars that week and sold them to me. Ok not ebay but more reliable and just as good.

Cheers for the advise.  Thought about it at work, then checked my car out afterwards, and realised the two pads/bars would only be resting on the front half of the car.  So, the stern would be resting on my car, doing untold damage.  Right, so it looks like am going to splash out more shiny coins and get a proper roof rack. 

whats with people thinking its hastle to take roof racks on and off cars? If the golf fitment is the same as the mk 4 polo or similar, i could put mine on/off the car in sub 2 mins. Most racks can be put on or removed in less than 5 mins. Under emergency breaking i cant see an inflatable rack being stong enough and or secure enough, thus making it a pretty unsafe and in my opinion a stupid option. It could be putting other road users in danger. And theres the added bonus that no matter what the advertising says it will damage the paintwork of the car, it only takes the slightest bit of rubbing to start leaving scratches/blemishes (ok the last point is a bit sad but i'm a car nut and do as much as i can to keep my car in good condition)

Edited by stuarthop

all I can say -  I think there a clever idea.

1 - they pack up into a small  bundle - stores easily in a car or  house.

2 - therefore doesn't clog up your garage/shed

3 - actually work well 

4 - fits to  any car - small racks are car-specific

5 - easily removed.

also  - leaving  racks on your  roof  will cause a good bit of windage...  it's like sailing - it'll make a small/some difference to your car's performance.

 

i wouldn't buy an infaltable set. fork out the extra for a propper set of roof racks, i got a set of vw one for my old polo for £50 on ebay, used them most weekends for 6 months and then sold them on for the same price.