PeteT

If so where do the hook bits er.. hook on to?

Is it that flimsy looking black trim strip that runs along the top of the windows 'cos it looks a bit weak to me?

Any help much appreciated (the lad in the shop had never fitted them to an Impreza before).

Chubbs

Sorry Pete, I don't know how to fit the Thule roof bars, but if you're interested in fitting some original Scooby roof bars give me a call, I know how to fit them, they have only been used once.

Steve

obi

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PeteT:
[B]If so where do the hook bits er.. hook on to?

Is it that flimsy looking black trim strip that runs along the top of the windows 'cos it looks a bit weak to me?

It sounds the same as for my Legacy. The ends of the 'hooks' should have a double curve. These fit between the flimsy black trim and the rubber seal. Sliding them in sideways seems to work best. I was a bit doubtful at first.. but I carried some fairly heavy loads at speed and all seems well.

Chris Clayton

PeteT,

I have used my Thule mountain bike carrier
on the Scoob for a year or so now.
Yep you're right, the feet hook round the black
trim bit but make sure they go right under
as far as they will go - ie make sure you
pull the rubber seal lip back slightly to
get the clips seating properly.
I put a bit of black masking tape over the
trim to stop it marking.
The only problem i had was when i went down to
the Forest of Dean (450 mile round trip) and
at 80-85 mph on the motorway with two
mountain bikes on, the bars moved about 2cm
back - it is a compromise between how fast
you want to go/what load/wind resistance/and how tight you feel you can do the feet up without bending the black trim

Hope it helps

Chris C.

PeteT

Thanks for the replies guys, I feel a bit happier now.
Chubbs, ta for the offer but I've already got the bars,(part-exed some from my previous Golf).
Obi / Chris thanks for the reassurance, at least I know they're fitted right, I'll just have to see how they stand up to a 16 foot Canadian canoe

millband

Hey! Another canoeist on the board!

Pete, I bought a 5-door becuase I thought it'd be better for load carrying, but I actually find the tailgate gets in the way and I might have been better off with a 4-door. However, my bars on the roof rails have never moved a millimeter even with a full load of boats and silly speeds, so maybe I did make the right choice... let me know how you get on!

I paddle slalom kayak (Div 2) and some whitewater stuff (generally at places like HPP these days). Where/what do you paddle?

Cheers,

Steve

PeteT

Hi Steve,
nothing so extreme here, my Old Town Discovery 164 is mainly used as a fishing platform in the Lakes and Scotland with a very occasional foray down the local river.

millband

Sounds idyllic! I'm not into fishing, but I'm starting to see the appeal of gentle river touring when it's sunny. A nice big open canadian with a coolbox full of beer, just drifting downstream....mmmm

Nice to know I'm not the only one to put odd things on the roof of a scoob though

Cheers,

Steve