Dangerous w/out the roofrack?

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December-11th-2002, 07:28 PM

LaRRy

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Dangerous w/out the roofrack?

Hi guys,

I was wondering, if it was dangerous to drive without the roofracks on the protege5 *without the caps/plugs to replace the holes* since i never got them from the dealer.

I would eventualy get it, but meanwhile..is it bad or anything to drive without them plugs?

December-11th-2002, 08:23 PM

Arghman

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Should be alrite.

December-11th-2002, 08:24 PM

biggyshake

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no

but it will probably be a bit more noisy than you would like.

December-11th-2002, 09:39 PM

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Originally posted by biggyshake
no

but it will probably be a bit more noisy than you would like.

Yet still quieter than with the rack in place.

December-11th-2002, 09:46 PM

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Yet still quieter than with the rack in place.

shouldn't hurt a thing....and what noise? just CRANK IT UP!

December-12th-2002, 01:15 AM

LaRRy

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ooHHh k
thanks

How many of you like the roofrack on or off anyways?

To me, it seems as if the protege5 without the roofrack is like a normal car...it seems like its missing something without it. Anyone agree?

December-12th-2002, 03:49 AM

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I like it better with the rack on.

December-12th-2002, 04:33 AM

LaRRy

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Yeah, but majority of the people i ask likes it without.

The very first time i looked at the p5, i was like omg thats a sweet car, only if you can take off the roofrack.

But if you dig real deep, without the roofrack, its just another ordinary car. Nothing to give its meaning.

December-12th-2002, 05:22 AM

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I like it better with the rack on.

SAME HERE....I have never even thought about taking the rack off of either of my P-5's....

December-12th-2002, 08:12 AM

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I took my roof rack off because it made lots of wind noise with the power sliding moonroof open.

Still, it looks good either way.

December-12th-2002, 08:18 AM

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My car was on the showroom floor with no roof rack, so i told them to just leave it off cuz the mileage is probably a little better and the car looks a little cleaner :P

December-12th-2002, 08:36 AM

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You could put a bit of clear hockey tape over the holes to keep out moisture and debris. I use that stuff on my bike all the time when travelling it holds good and comes off good. If the sun bakes it on a bit, a little wd-40 will clean it right up.

December-12th-2002, 04:07 PM

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LaRRy

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Oh man , good idea.
Thanks alot razor

December-12th-2002, 05:51 PM

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I'll have to say, it is noisy with the roof open, but the car looks so much better with the roof rack left on. It definately gives the car a cool quality. Without the rack, it's kind of plain.

Paul