Can any of you that have added a cargo carrier let me know what you are using? I have made the decision that I want to add the crossbars (whispbar - super expensive, ugh!) and I want to get the cargo box at the same time. I am thinking I am going to go with the Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite. I am just a little nervous it might be too long. Anyone have any experience?
http://www.yakima.com/Fit/Details/SKYBO ... ype=Yakima
Thanks in advance.
Advice on Roof Rails and Cargo Box
I'm also interested in a cargo carrier, but I think I'll look around for a used one first on craigslist. The reason is that I know I'll only use it a few times a year, if that, so it's not worth spending a lot of money on in my case. I already have the OE accessory Whispbars and the bike module.
The Kizashi is a rather quiet cruiser so adding these accessories really make things noisier. Even the Whispbars, though quiet compared to other roof bars, noticeably made things noisier at freeway speeds. I can only imagine a cargo carrier will greatly increase wind noise while greatly reducing aerodynamics. I'd only use it if I need to haul stuff which would only be on rare occasions. This is why I'd rather get a used one.
The Kizashi is a rather quiet cruiser so adding these accessories really make things noisier. Even the Whispbars, though quiet compared to other roof bars, noticeably made things noisier at freeway speeds. I can only imagine a cargo carrier will greatly increase wind noise while greatly reducing aerodynamics. I'd only use it if I need to haul stuff which would only be on rare occasions. This is why I'd rather get a used one.
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The Kizi is a thing of beauty, and such a device should be left well alone. My suggestion would be to buy another car for weekends and holidays.fjroman2 wrote:Can any of you that have added a cargo carrier let me know what you are using? I have made the decision that I want to add the crossbars (whispbar - super expensive, ugh!) and I want to get the cargo box at the same time. I am thinking I am going to go with the Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite. I am just a little nervous it might be too long. Anyone have any experience?
http://www.yakima.com/Fit/Details/SKYBO ... ype=Yakima
Thanks in advance.
I bought the suzuki rails, and a cargo rack a while back just for 1 trip. I can say this, using a cargo container on the roof drastically impaired MPG all throughout the trip. I can't really say noise was at any level that made me notice, but I wasn't really doing an analysis for noise during the trip as I probably just expected it. All of this was removed and just put into storage once the trip was completed. Really a waste of money for me, but I do have it if I need it. I don't think the Kizzy looks good at all with this hardware permanently mounted. It kills the nice smooth shape of the roof lines.
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It's a sedan, not a Ferrari.paininthenuts wrote:The Kizi is a thing of beauty, and such a device should be left well alone. My suggestion would be to buy another car for weekends and holidays.fjroman2 wrote:Can any of you that have added a cargo carrier let me know what you are using? I have made the decision that I want to add the crossbars (whispbar - super expensive, ugh!) and I want to get the cargo box at the same time. I am thinking I am going to go with the Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite. I am just a little nervous it might be too long. Anyone have any experience?
http://www.yakima.com/Fit/Details/SKYBO ... ype=Yakima
Thanks in advance.
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If you mean it's a saloon, I get your point. However the Kizi is one of the best looking saloons ever made. Putting a roof box/rack on the roof is like scribbling on a picassoSpeed_Racer wrote:It's a sedan, not a Ferrari.paininthenuts wrote:The Kizi is a thing of beauty, and such a device should be left well alone. My suggestion would be to buy another car for weekends and holidays.fjroman2 wrote:Can any of you that have added a cargo carrier let me know what you are using? I have made the decision that I want to add the crossbars (whispbar - super expensive, ugh!) and I want to get the cargo box at the same time. I am thinking I am going to go with the Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite. I am just a little nervous it might be too long. Anyone have any experience?
http://www.yakima.com/Fit/Details/SKYBO ... ype=Yakima
Thanks in advance.
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A saloon you say?paininthenuts wrote:If you mean it's a saloon, I get your point. However the Kizi is one of the best looking saloons ever made. Putting a roof box/rack on the roof is like scribbling on a picassoSpeed_Racer wrote:It's a sedan, not a Ferrari.paininthenuts wrote:
The Kizi is a thing of beauty, and such a device should be left well alone. My suggestion would be to buy another car for weekends and holidays.
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A saloon you say?
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