Roof Racks And Dog Screen

[pbk1776]

Hi Everyone

Just want to know if anyone from the forums have done this or currently have one

I have an ARX and I would like to install a Thule or other brand of roof racks - I also have 2 sunroof

I also want to install dog screen at the back-

So basically anyone can point me the place where to start?

BR

PBk

[260tech]

Try <www.importmonster.com.au> yahoo.jp auctions for dog screen maybe.

[joshm35]

Roof racks on ebay

[iamhe77]

I have a "dog screen" that looks to be redundant as my new Stag came from Japan with it in.

I'll check that it is still there and if so you can buy the one I have in my garage if you want.

[pbk1776]

Hey mate

pm me your price -

about the roof racks Is there one that sits at the end of the car? cause the racks I've searched so far sits in the middle and will block my sunroof.

Thanks everyone

[GoldZilla]

Raf, have you tried going to any roof rack shops?

A quick Google search revealed in your area:

• Roof Rack City Minto, Macarthur 4wd Accessories - Unit 10, 5 Merryvale Road Minto NSW 2566 Phone: (02) 9820 6493 Fax: (02) 9820 6393
  
• Bicycles Plus - Shop 2, 17 Blaxland Road, Campbelltown, NSW 2560 Phone: 02 4628 3155 Fax: 02 4628 3177
  
• PROEX, 25 Liverpool St, INGLEBURN NSW 2565
  

I'm pretty sure that the C34 guys just bought cross bars that fit onto the factory roof rails (I think the ones that suited were off a Toyota Rav4), so it might be an idea to measure the distance between the rails and see what's available that will work. Also, the ones I've seen on some cars look like they're lockable at different points so you can adjust how far apart they are (and so they don't block your sunroof).

For the dog screen, try the same thing - see if there's something off the shelf (or easily modified) that would suit a Falcon or Commodore wagon, and measure it up. Ask at a pet shop or vet's, maybe?

[pbk1776]

Thanks Nick

I am waiting for iamhe77 to pm me for the dog screen

about the roof racks im going this weekend to check it out and see if they can install something for my liking

[jasevr4]

Couldn't you use a cargo net for the dog screen? From memory it fits between the front lower mount and the front upper mount..

[TWOAR81]

Couldn't you use a cargo net for the dog screen? From memory it fits between the front lower mount and the front upper mount..

sure can, thats all i've done can take a pic with the great dane in the back if you wanna see it work...!

[pbk1776]

sure can, thats all i've done can take a pic with the great dane in the back if you wanna see it work...!

Please do!

[TWOAR81]

Please do!

will do tomorrow morning before i take her to the dog park.... the dog that is not the wife!

[QJQ]

I have Prorack Whispbars on my PM35. They're a NZ company. I got mine through Roof Rack City in Fyshwick, ACT. Here's a link to Prorack's website.

http://www.whispbar.com.au/findmycar Just select Nissan, Stagea and your year model, although they're all the same.

Mine are Through bars for more practicalness but the flush bars probably look better. I only have one sunroof but the rack doesn't interfere with its operation - they sit fairly high. The mounts on the M35 are fixed so you can't move them to any other position. I think it's good being able to keep an eye on your load while you're driving, especially if the load is expensive bicycles.

[180Shauny]

Whispbars looked nice but being a tightarse I got the slightly cheaper P bars also from ProRack. Can confirm they're excellent, mount well and are of very sturdy construction.

Only four bolts to mount/dismount so you don't have to drive around like a tool in an SUV with his roofracks on all the time.

Also if you're interested in a cargo net....send me a PM, if you want something in particular I can probably customise the design too.

Edited December 25, 2012 by 180Shauny