Impreza roof rack choice
 

I'm looking for some roof racks for my MY10 WRX. Subaru charge $363 for theirs which they have told me are Thule. Their website shows them as in an aluminium colour. Other than those I have seen some units at SCA priced between $229 and $299. Where else should I be looking and would black be an option?

Thule or Genuine or GTFO.

[QUOTE=BALISTC;564224]Thule or Genuine or GTFO.[/QUOTE]

So you're saying Thule and Thule.

I reckon the aerofoil shaped racks are worth a look - you can get them at Supercheap I think is where I saw them and they fit 2010 WRX as I was going to get them for mine - supposedly less noise and definitely less drag: [URL="http://www.prorack-international.com/eu/Brochure/Whispbar_Brochure.pdf"]http://www.prorack-international.com/eu/Brochure/Whispbar_Brochure.pdf[/URL]

I think the Whispbars were at the $299 end of the price range. It would be nice to get some feedback on the Prorack brand name. I guess their advantage is the ability to buy adapter kits when transferring to another car. Whereas the Subaru item may only be suitable for Imprezas.

[QUOTE=Discobay;564241]So you're saying Thule and Thule.[/QUOTE]

Pretty much. If OEM are Thule, then why would you use any different, considering the price isn't massively different to the other brands?

I always use OEM where possible, especially when the price is maybe only $100 more.

I have a nice set of Raks

[url=http://www.roof-racks.com.au/]Rak Roof Racks[/url]

pros: best looking roofracks imo, quiet, doesn't stick out like dogs balls
cons: sits close to the roof so some things may scrape your roof if you are not careful.

[QUOTE=gorotsuki69;564522]I have a nice set of Raks

[URL="http://www.roof-racks.com.au/"]Rak Roof Racks[/URL]

pros: best looking roofracks imo, quiet, doesn't stick out like dogs balls
cons: sits close to the roof so some things may scrape your roof if you are not careful.[/QUOTE]
You're right they look good. Never having owned roof racks I thought you lay your items on the roof and tie them to the bars - am I wrong?

Found these overseas [url=http://www.subarupartsmall.com/product.aspx?zpid=3197]Genuine Subaru Accessories[/url]. I could get them through Price USA for A$15 handling fee. What do you think?