Civic Type S GT roof rack

statictony · 24th May 2011, 10:53

Hey Guys,

New to the forum... and hopefully soon to be civic owner.

I'm looking at a type s gt 3dr with the sun roof but I'm unsure as to if it will be suitable for me.

Firstly I would like to know if it is possible to fit a roof rack to it and if so how quickly.

Secondly I would like to know the maximum distance between the roof bars as my intention is stick a long board on it 9ft 6inch in length.

Any thoughts or opinions on this would be great.

Thanks
Mat

tomo2001 · 24th May 2011, 11:57

Does this help ? Original Honda

2008 HONDA CIVIC 2.2 EX ROOF RACK (BASE CARRIER) - Honda Original Parts from Lings Honda v1.01

statictony · 24th May 2011, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomo2001

Does this help ?

Yes... but it doesn't help my wallet. Is there any alternatives?

tomo2001 · 24th May 2011, 12:06

Halfords THULE AERO £174.97

This package contains the following components.
Thule Roof Bars 869 Aerobars

£72.99

Thule Rapid Fitting Kit 1416

£31.99

Thule Footpack 754

£69.99

tomo2001 · 24th May 2011, 12:07

Thule Roof Rack Set Honda Civic 2009 5dr Hatchback on eBay (end time 12-Jun-11 12:40:36 BST)

5dr but maybe someone can advise if fit is the same ?

statictony · 24th May 2011, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by statictony

type s gt 3dr with the sun roof

Have just realised your quoting 5dr when I'm looking at a 3 door so wont have the door sill to clip it onto.

Sorry

tomo2001 · 24th May 2011, 12:11

Just seen this sorry.....
Thule doesn't have a roof bar system for this vehicle

Alsone · 24th May 2011, 12:11

Personally I'd stick to the Honda as the last thing you want on soft paint is brackets.

Yep they aren't cheap but they do fit the GT.

A long board should be no problem.

I've been carrying a 7'6" board on mine although I had a paint problem it was down to faulty spraying at the factory and not any other causes, a very rare occurrence.

I believe from memory you can carry up to 30KGs on the standard rack.

BTW the Honda fittings are there, they're just under plastic roof trim strip - you're dealer will cut it out when fitting the rack and supply clip on covers for when its off.

statictony · 24th May 2011, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alsone

A long board should be no problem.

Great. All I have to do now is buy the car and get the rack fitted in time for the Scarborough swell this Sat

Alsone · 24th May 2011, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by statictony

Great. All I have to do now is buy the car and get the rack fitted in time for the Scarborough swell this Sat

I haven't carried one but you should be less than 30KGS so I can't see a problem.

My board was 7' 3". The only difference is going to be the overhangs.

Alsone · 24th May 2011, 12:21

This was my board on my previous car to give you some idea of size:

Weight was less than 8 Kgs.

Size: 7'3" x 22" 1/2" x 2" 7/8"

statictony · 24th May 2011, 12:22

That's no Civic

Not sure what my board ways but its a triple glassed logger so its gonna be a bit

Alsone · 24th May 2011, 12:26

Yeah don't have pic of it on the Civic.

I had mine glassed heavy 8oz / 6oz instead of 6 / 4.

I doubt yours will weigh 30kgs but best contact your manufacturer to check.

There's also an optional foot pack to increase the carrying load for the rack, an extra £30 for a 50kgs (? not sure - check) limit, I think from memory.

I haven't got it but if worried you could take that option.

24th May 2011, 10:53	#1 (permalink)
statictony Supporter Join Date: 24th May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 45 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Civic Type S GT roof rack Hey Guys, New to the forum... and hopefully soon to be civic owner. I'm looking at a type s gt 3dr with the sun roof but I'm unsure as to if it will be suitable for me. Firstly I would like to know if it is possible to fit a roof rack to it and if so how quickly. Secondly I would like to know the maximum distance between the roof bars as my intention is stick a long board on it 9ft 6inch in length. Any thoughts or opinions on this would be great. Thanks Mat

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Alsone Supporter Car: 2008 1.8 GT Type S Join Date: 14th May 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,526 Thanks given: 48 Thanked 90 Times in 86 Posts iTrader: (2)	Personally I'd stick to the Honda as the last thing you want on soft paint is brackets. Yep they aren't cheap but they do fit the GT. A long board should be no problem. I've been carrying a 7'6" board on mine although I had a paint problem it was down to faulty spraying at the factory and not any other causes, a very rare occurrence. I believe from memory you can carry up to 30KGs on the standard rack. BTW the Honda fittings are there, they're just under plastic roof trim strip - you're dealer will cut it out when fitting the rack and supply clip on covers for when its off.

24th May 2011, 12:21	#11 (permalink)
Alsone Supporter Car: 2008 1.8 GT Type S Join Date: 14th May 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,526 Thanks given: 48 Thanked 90 Times in 86 Posts iTrader: (2)	This was my board on my previous car to give you some idea of size: Weight was less than 8 Kgs. Size: 7'3" x 22" 1/2" x 2" 7/8"

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statictony Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 24th May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 45 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	That's no Civic Not sure what my board ways but its a triple glassed logger so its gonna be a bit

24th May 2011, 12:26	#13 (permalink)
Alsone Supporter Car: 2008 1.8 GT Type S Join Date: 14th May 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,526 Thanks given: 48 Thanked 90 Times in 86 Posts iTrader: (2)	Yeah don't have pic of it on the Civic. I had mine glassed heavy 8oz / 6oz instead of 6 / 4. I doubt yours will weigh 30kgs but best contact your manufacturer to check. There's also an optional foot pack to increase the carrying load for the rack, an extra £30 for a 50kgs (? not sure - check) limit, I think from memory. I haven't got it but if worried you could take that option.