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I have the Saab bars on my 2003 Aero. Actually, I've been disappointed with them. The idea of having the small holes that line up with pins on the mounting feet is a great idea. That part makes sense -- very secure. But I've had problems with the tightening mechanism. I was careful not to over-tighten them, yet the head of the tightening bolt pulled right through the (plastic!) end cap that is supposed to provide purchase as you tighten.
I was able to gin up a fix with a large metal washer and rethreading the bolt (which was a pain). So it kind of works now, but the rack still groans and rattles a bit and all I'm carrying is one light road bike. I wish I had bought something more substantial.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, KMW in CT, Wed, 7 May 2008 17:15:31
- You bet - check out my member pics, Saabpilot , Thu, 8 May 2008 19:20:41
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, KevinH, Thu, 8 May 2008 12:13:19
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, davecl , Thu, 8 May 2008 08:05:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- Saab racks are Thules with different mounting feet, Noel, Thu, 8 May 2008 05:48:12
- Saab racks are made by Thule, great brand, Wasabi, Wed, 7 May 2008 17:36:19
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, Aero~0657, Wed, 7 May 2008 17:27:37
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, B Millar , Wed, 7 May 2008 17:24:36
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, fusionrx, Wed, 7 May 2008 17:22:36
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, KMW in CT, Wed, 7 May 2008 17:30:33
- They're basically different, Stephen Goldberger, Thu, 8 May 2008 06:25:22
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, KevinM, Wed, 7 May 2008 20:50:16
- 9-5 Sedan vs wagon racks/bars, westernny, Wed, 7 May 2008 19:14:32
- Re: Anyone have Roof Rack for 9-5 Aero?, Ian Glenday , Wed, 7 May 2008 18:34:53
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