Recommended Roof Rack and Cargo Basket for 2005 Subaru Impreza Sedan With Naked Roof
Question:
Hi. Im looking for a good combination of roof rack and basket for my 2005 Subaru wrx sti sedan naked roof. I saw that the rhino rack maybe the best for me and the yakima mega warrior extension. Will these two go together on my vehicle? Is the basket too big for my car? Whats the difference between the mega warrior versus the load warrior? If nothing goes together,what can you recommend?
asked by: Chhoeun B
Expert Reply:
Rhino Rack makes a high quality rack and would be a great choice for your 2005 Subaru Impreza. The Rhino Rack that fits your '05 Impreza sedan is made up of crossbars # RRVA118B-2, Legs # RRRLKVA and Custom Fit Kit # DK070. This rack uses aero bars with rubberized vortex strips that to keep the wind noise and drag to a minimum.
The Yakima MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket and Extension # Y07080-82 will not work with your Subaru because the crossbar spread of your Rhino Rack will not be far enough.
The MegaWarrior is a very big cargo basket - a full 30" longer than the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07070. The LoadWarrior will work for your Impreza and has interior dimensions of 38-1/2" long x 38-1/2" wide. It even includes a wind fairing to help reduce the noise and can be locked to your roof rack with Yakima Locking Mount Brackets # Y07064.
To keep your cargo secure I recommend using the Stretch Net for Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07072 along with Yakima Cinch Straps # Y05006.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets - Qty 2
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Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
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Medium Stretch Net for Yakima Roof Cargo Baskets - 38" x 32"
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