2009 HHR, My roof is very bubbly, any one used these on a bubbly roof?
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It presses the roof down, mine rebounds back after but I have a madza ... It wasn't worth the money and it's filmsy
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No they cant - you have to have some sort of mounting rack on the roof. Malone makes the HR20 MPG453 that will work on a bare roof, or you can look an roof kits from other mfgrs like Thule or Yakima.
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the feet and the load bars are all one piece. these are made for the WRX so it fits your roof perfectly.
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I did a search for a roof racl on amazon.com and found several...find your best deal, and go with it. they all look pretty much the same and I am very happy with the one I got. hope that helps you
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Although I kept them but can't find them right now , I have had to drill holes in both of my Nissan vehicles factory roof racks due to them being narrow ...they work well but I had to drill lots of holes .
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hey Barbara, though I hadnt tried a "box" on my roof I would imagine you should have little issue.. Guessing the part number ref above is for the factory Mini crossbars, then you can install many different options, ski attachments shown at left..you could CALL your local mini dealer and ask if your particular roof box may fit a Mini bar...sorry not more help...im in phx if you wondered 2012 countryman
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No. You'll need to purchase the cross bars being careful to position the front bar where it won't interfere with the moon roof operation. specifically the rear tilt position.
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While there are some differences between the 2009, 2010 and later JSWs (mostly cosmetic, electronic but very few mechanical and/or structural differences), I don't think the roof rails are one of those differences. I suggest you call your local VW dealer and ask them if the OEM cross-bars for 2010 and later JSWs is the same part number for your 2009 JSW. If it is (which I'm pretty sure it is) - there is most likely no difference in the roof rails and this cross-bar set will work great. I also recommend going the dealership and parking your car next to a later model and compare the two. I think you'll discover the cars are nearly the same structurally. While there are some differences between the 2009, 2010 and later JSWs (mostly cosmetic, electronic but very few mechanical and/or structural differences), I don't think the roof rails are one of those differences. I suggest you call your local VW dealer and ask them if the OEM cross-bars for 2010 and later JSWs is the same part number for your 2009 JSW. If it is (which I'm pretty sure it is) - there is most likely no difference in the roof rails and this cross-bar set will work great. I also recommend going the dealership and parking your car next to a later model and compare the two. I... » Read More While there are some differences between the 2009, 2010 and later JSWs (mostly cosmetic, electronic but very few mechanical and/or structural differences), I don't think the roof rails are one of those differences. I suggest you call your local VW dealer and ask them if the OEM cross-bars for 2010 and later JSWs is the same part number for your 2009 JSW. If it is (which I'm pretty sure it is) - there is most likely no difference in the roof rails and this cross-bar set will work great. I also recommend going the dealership and parking your car next to a later model and compare the two. I think you'll discover the cars are nearly the same structurally. « Show Less
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No, there is a noise increase. Not too bad, but definitely noticeable. I did see a set of Thule's that where narrower, closer to the roof and more streamlined I wish I would have tried but who really knows until you try it and have something to compair it too. I am satisfied with the BMW rack system though and keep mine on at all times. Really noisy when the sun roof is open at high speeds
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I have done without on short runs with no problems. In very windy conditions I would still use them to reduce stress on your roof rack.
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Rubber boot works great. make sure the boot has metal flange that can easly bend on the ribs of roof if it comes out on the ribs. good luck
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You will probably need to drill threw the roof. I would recommend the Big Sky Racks Sky Bar SBR-2G.
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I have three that were installed about 15 years ago. Stood up to UV fine, but a severe hell storm took them out last year. Had to replace roof as well.
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If you mount it on the upright that holds up the roof with the bolts supplied, should be no problem. I have had them six months now and they are great.
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Yes, only problem I have is that the roof doesn't hold up to snow...it sags and snow accumulates and then drips when it melts. I'm trying to devise a way to make it stronger. Any ideas?
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Yes, you do! The crossbar connect into the roof rails so you need to purchase and install those first.
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Hi John - I would like to help - actually - for our home bought a roof top. In hunting this pile of stuff, I found it is a very competitive market, so some of them fudge their claims. Make sure you have a return option, shipping on them! tvo