jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
Hi Brett,
That is the exact reason I chose the Rhino roof racks over the factory ones for Series I as they cover the base in full (from both sides)
The factory ones leave a huge gap from the inner side of the roof rail which I didn't like at all.
I have seen the factory roof rack on the new xtrails (2006) and it seems they have fixed this issue and the base is fully covered.
Don't think there is a solution to your problem, though.
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18/Dec/2006, 4:53 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
Yep, it is just a cosmetic finish indeed and you know how picky I am when it comes to adding those things to my exy no matter how good the price is
Bargain buy in any case, so just don't look at them and you'll be fine LOL
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18/Dec/2006, 5:05 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
Matt,
I think yours are the same as Jalal meant when he said the 2006 bars as they would be for a Series 2.
Brett,
I have a Series 1 Nissan set and I also have the same gap.
After fitting a wind deflector to the sunroof recently I noticed there was still a whistling sound and I can only presume this must be coming from the open inside rail gap. I was starting to think Nissan left something off when they installed the bars.
I'm looking into some type of cover and will let you know early new year if I find anything.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
My Blog
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18/Dec/2006, 9:02 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
quote: Revhead Kev wrote:
Matt,
I think yours are the same as Jalal meant when he said the 2006 bars as they would be for a Series 2.
That's correct Kev, Series II roof bars don't have this gap and fit perfectly.
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18/Dec/2006, 9:04 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
What is different Jalal & Matt ?
Is there a different rail mount or is the foot which the bar mounts to completely different or is there a cover piece ?
Maybe us poor Series 1 Nissan bar owners might be able to retrofit the different cover / rail mount.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
My Blog
My CarPC Worklog
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18/Dec/2006, 9:10 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Nissan roof racks - poor finish (any options ?)
Kev,
From what I have seen the whole foot is different, the series II roof rack actually have a different shape and sit a bit lower than the series I ones.
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18/Dec/2006, 9:25 pm
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