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Offline Lee_D

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Roof racks , Bolt or Clamp?
« on: December 09, 2006, 19:47:29 »
Been researching whats available, there seem to be some that clam and others that bolt on to the gutter  :shock:

Which are best... I can't think of any advantages of bolting it to the gutter myself... especially when it come to be time to remove it.

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Re: Roof racks , Bolt or Clamp?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2006, 19:55:07 »
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Which are best... I can't think of any advantages of bolting it to the gutter myself... especially when it come to be time to remove it.

Lee


I think you just answered your own question there !   :lol:

Only reason I can think of for fitting a bolt on one is that they are maybe a wee bit harder to pinch ?
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Roof racks , Bolt or Clamp?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2006, 19:18:03 »
Yeah , my thoughts too... seems alot of work drilling all those holes.
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Roof racks , Bolt or Clamp?
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2006, 19:33:37 »
clamp definately

why 'damage' the vehicle when u dont have to.....
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Roof racks , Bolt or Clamp?
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2006, 18:09:48 »
MY first rack was bolted. Fine till the beast rolled. When the damaged rack was removed a new clamp brownchurch was fitted. The left over holes let the rain come through in unusual places on the exterior which is of mild anoyance.

Conclusion = Clamps
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