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- 2008 Mazda5 GT
+1IMHO if you have a moonroof and want full use of it, then there is no other option then to go with OEM. However, if moonroof is absent or you don't care to not have full use of it the Inno or better yet, again IMHO, the ROLA rack is better in looks, function, and aerodynamics...also cheaper...I think??
If not for interfering with the moonroof, I'd go ROLA in a heartbeat. I don’t care for the INNO. I started investigating if there's a way to fabricate an extension to the ROLA base but the urge kinda died off now that I have a hitch. I also find I don’t really use the roofrack often.
If you don't like to leave your rack on all the time, like me, 1st gen OE rack is way to go. The integrated mounting mechanism is ingenious! I don’t' know why they remove that from the 2nd gen bars. FYI, leaving the 1st gen rack on with diffusers mounted still result in a minor MPG and noise penalty (not sure if this applies to aero foil type bars)!
AFAIK, all Sears boxes are rebranded Thule boxes. So are OEM boxes like Volvo, Acura, BMW, etc.. are all rebranded Thule boxes. I like the Sears boxes myself, especially when they have a sale + coupon They are cheap b/c they don't have the nicer quick attachments are the lower end (or last gen) equivalent Thules but the saving is worth it.I think they are Thule rebranded as Sears. Sorry so late but I'll post up some pics tonight after work.
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