In the end, I went with the aftermarket thule for this exact reason. I could see there was no way my canoe was going to fit the factory rack.
Roof Rack For The Mazda5 Thread
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In the end, I went with the aftermarket thule for this exact reason. I could see there was no way my canoe was going to fit the factory rack.
jd wilson - "I have lost one rubber foot for the OEM roof rack for my Mazda5. No one seems to have this part available without buying an entirely new roof rack!!! Can anyone advise me?"
Are you willing to part out what you have to cut your loss when ordering anew one? I need a foot cover and like you have found that I would need to order a whole new rack kit. I might need all four foot covers if it is a different number key. I bet there are others who may need the bars, rubber pads, etc. that you still have.
Please advise.
Are you willing to part out what you have to cut your loss when ordering anew one? I need a foot cover and like you have found that I would need to order a whole new rack kit. I might need all four foot covers if it is a different number key. I bet there are others who may need the bars, rubber pads, etc. that you still have.
Please advise.
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Bolt size
Does anyone know what the bolt size is for the built in rack posts? I was planning on retrofitting my Tracker II system much like a few others have done, but I can find the right bolt? The origninal bolt from my Thule kit (which I think was 6MM, M6) was too big or had a different thread, but the 5MM, M5 was too small. It must be a metric, but nothing fits?
Thanks for any help!
Does anyone know what the bolt size is for the built in rack posts? I was planning on retrofitting my Tracker II system much like a few others have done, but I can find the right bolt? The origninal bolt from my Thule kit (which I think was 6MM, M6) was too big or had a different thread, but the 5MM, M5 was too small. It must be a metric, but nothing fits?
Thanks for any help!
Hey guys I'm ready to jump on getting a Thule roof rack with my car, and the general consensus seems to be that as long as nothing is attached to the Thule roof rack, the sunroof will clear it just fine?? Otherwise I might jump on the Innos, they may not be Thules or Yakimas but they look good and are a great price as well.
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Very happy with it. Now I just need to get a box.
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- 2008 Mazda5 Touring
Looks just like mine. Nice.
Suggestion - smear some lithium grease on the plastic piece that the tightening bolt goes through. This will make it much easier to fold up the lock without wondering if you'll break the thing.
Suggestion - smear some lithium grease on the plastic piece that the tightening bolt goes through. This will make it much easier to fold up the lock without wondering if you'll break the thing.
Silver Inno's
Here's my '09 5 w/ the new Inno racks in silver. I love 'em!! The only thing I noticed is I didn't receive the extra spacer like the other Inno rack owners received. I guess the only bad part to not having them is the sunroof clearance? If you know of any other reason, please let me know.
I bought them from ORSracksdirect.com.
Free Shipping and the total bill was $220.
Bad part was the silver bars were on back order. I didn't receive the setup for about 3 weeks.
Also, for an FYI to anyone w/ any old Yakima attachments (the ones w/ the big plastic wing nuts for locking), if you have to get the new style of universal mount brackets........they won't work w/ the old wing nuts! Bummer. So, I have for sale a set of snowboard button downs and 3 different rack connectors.
Now, I'm waiting for my Inno Rail Slider snowboard attachments to get here next week!
Happy New Year!!
Here's my '09 5 w/ the new Inno racks in silver. I love 'em!! The only thing I noticed is I didn't receive the extra spacer like the other Inno rack owners received. I guess the only bad part to not having them is the sunroof clearance? If you know of any other reason, please let me know.
I bought them from ORSracksdirect.com.
Free Shipping and the total bill was $220.
Bad part was the silver bars were on back order. I didn't receive the setup for about 3 weeks.
Also, for an FYI to anyone w/ any old Yakima attachments (the ones w/ the big plastic wing nuts for locking), if you have to get the new style of universal mount brackets........they won't work w/ the old wing nuts! Bummer. So, I have for sale a set of snowboard button downs and 3 different rack connectors.
Now, I'm waiting for my Inno Rail Slider snowboard attachments to get here next week!
Happy New Year!!
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sgt_skidmark
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- 2010 Mazda5 Sport Auto
About to pull the trigger on a silver INNO with 50in cross bars. Has anyone used the bike attachment (downtube attached) INA382 ?
Question for those with the Inno rack and fairing (sorry if someone has already posted an answer to this)..but how big is the Inno fairing? Their site recommends the "S" fairing but I think ive seen a picture of this on a 5 and it looked super tiny...wondering if anyone has the medium (or large) fairing for comparison
Does anyone know whats the weight max we can load on Inno XR? I purchase it, but cannot find how much weight can be loaded on the bars.
I am also trying to see if its worth getting the Inno fairing or using a different one. I wanted to have a perfect size one to cover it.
I am also trying to see if its worth getting the Inno fairing or using a different one. I wanted to have a perfect size one to cover it.
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- 2008 Mazda5 Touring
Not sure, but we had ours loaded with a Skybox 16s (50lbs empty) and at least another 70lbs of gear.
