RE: [Paddlewise] Nifty roof rack for my Hyundai Accent 2-door

Interesting option.  A couple of things concern me though (may all ready be
obvious):

One: I'd be real careful to figure out where the strongest part of the roof
is to mount these on.  I can just see someone loading up a couple of kayaks
and having the roof dent in.  (This may happen to the same people who runs
straps through their windows preventing access through the doors :) ).

Two:  Since the rack is held with screws into the roof, do the screws
present a danger to occupants inside?  I'm thinking the headliners in most
cars wouldn't protect you against sharp points if you bumped your head
against them.  I've never taken a headliner down but I'm thinking it's most
likely a project.

Maybe this stuff is covered in the instructions?  

Other than those two thoughts this looks like a pretty good option.  Thanks
for the idea.

(PS - I'm also glad to read not everyone in PW land is driving an Audi or
Lexus)

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth Cooperstein [mailto:cprstnc1_at_optonline.net]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 6:51 PM
To: paddlewise, paddlewise
Subject: [Paddlewise] Nifty roof rack for my Hyundai Accent 2-door


I learned after the fact that ther is no extender kit for the Hyundai
Accent 2-door and all you can get is load bars 14" apart -- Yakima or
Thule.

My solution:  Proline, a manufacturer of aftermarket racks, will bend up
a pair of black aluminim "Mule" tracks to your specified length and
curvature for $35 (the tracks without the rest of their rack).  You can
further fine-tune the curvature somewhat by hand.  These mount with 3 or
5 screws into your roof with self-sealing screws.  Then Thule Track II
towers can be fitted to the tracks.  I was able to get my 50" load bars
36" apart.  Looks like a factory rig.  Moreover, $150 is a lot less than
the $300 the rack outfits ask for an extender kit, and I prefer to have
my rear towers attached to the car rather than the ether.

Proline:  http://members.aol.com/prol1ne/mule.html

Ken Cooperstein


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