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Needed a roof rack in a hurry.

Used some 25mm OD pipe, Cyclone scaffold tees, 25mm ID clear plastic tube, black paint and duct tape.

The horizontal section of the tees needed flattening a bit to more nearly be the shape of the rails.Pipe was cut 920 for back, and 945 front. They are different, and the front was cut a bit short so it can be moved back to the centre of the rails. Metal parts were sprayed matt black and the tube was slit along its length to make it easier. Duct tape was wrapped around the hose, and also around rails where tees were clamped.

After using I had to move the front cross piece back to the centre because of wind noise.

Total cost if buying all the bits, about $20.

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just for interest's sake,toyota rav 4 roof racks are a straight bolt on for stageas. I run a pair of ex-warranty rav racks on my S2.

new from toyota they're about $280 a pair.

Justin...

I used my Subaru Racks, $350. Big difference $20. They do the same thing. lol

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I used my Subaru Racks, $350. Big difference $20. They do the same thing. lol

it IS a big difference,providing you actually pay it. I got my rav racks for free,out of the warranty bin at clean up time. I have a heap of roof rack parts at home,including some rx330 aero racks. will try those on at some point as well. if they work,someone can have my rav racks if they need a set.

Justin...

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Nice work there Hugh! So when are you going to start making them enmasse and sell them on SAu in a group buy for $50? ;)

That is what is the rage lately, I am still trying to find out what I can setup a Group Buy for :cheers:

And damn, you really dont have any sunroofs, bummer :ban:

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i can imagine what that will do for your highway fuel consumption. i think i'll be going for a more aerodynamically designed one.

Even with my ex Subaru and Skyline racks I always had to move them back a bit from the front.

As I've said elsewhere, " if you can't afford the petrol,you can't afford a Stagea".

Anyway, racks are not usually an everyday use. The bars take 5 mins to remove. The whole idea was to make something pronto.

As far as agroup buy, The only tools needed are a hacksaw (or angle grinder) to cut the pipe, a 10mm open ender and a Stanley knife, so it is very easy to make. Not really worth the postage.

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