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sflori 05-18-2003 12:25 AM

Thule roof rack on 190-E? Mine doesn't seem to fit.
 
Hello all,

I tried to put my Thule bike rack onto my 190-E a couple weeks ago. When I used it last, it was on my '93 Maxima, so it's made for cars without traditional rain gutters like W123s.

When I placed it onto the roof, the feet couldn't angle enough to fit onto the steep corners of the roof.

Anyone else use a Thule rack on their 190? How did you get it to attatch?

Thanks for any help!!

engatwork 05-18-2003 07:50 AM

Stephano I had a Thule rack one time that I used on a Mazda MPV. I think you can purchase adapters for the rack for the particular car. I would suggest either contacting Thule or one of their vendors to get the proper attachment for your particular application.

sflori 05-18-2003 08:48 AM

Thanks, Jim.

I figured I'd drop by one of the larger bicycle stores to see if there are adaptors. I was hoping for a less expensive fix, those things aren't cheap! :)

engatwork 05-18-2003 08:52 AM

Multipurpose Rack System Option 1

400 Aero Foot Pack
The base rack solution for cars without rain gutters or factory racks. Set of four feet. $122.00

LB50 Load Bars
Base for Thule Multipurpose Rack Systems. Set of two bars. $45.00

Fit Kit
Designed for use with the 400 Foot Pack. Our Fit Kits mirror your roof’s profile. Set of four brackets and footpads. $47.00

872 Fairing (Large)
Our fairing goes on in five minutes flat and offers new styling, new mounting design, new sizes and improved noise reduction. $45.00

Stefano - I believe it is the fit kit you need. Check out

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/fg_choices.asp?car_id=3166&sport=22&year=1987&roof_id=3074&option_number=1

for your application.

sflori 05-18-2003 06:58 PM

Bingo!! You made my day, Jim!


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