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If you are living an active lifestyle, going on vacation or just in need of the extra space roof racks are the best choice. We are the authorized dealer of the world's largest car roof bars and roof rack manufacturers, such as Thule, Yakima, Rhino-Rack and others. With an extensive selection of load carriers, roof boxes and load accessories, they makes transporting items such as skis, snowboards, canoes, bikes and general camping gear easy.

Even though you drive a sedan Honda Accord, you still enjoy an active lifestyle. Whether you're looking to take a family road trip this summer, take your bikes and kayaks to the park or grab your surfboard and hit the beach, roof racks will be the best solution.

Here are all the options we have for Honda Accord 2014.









They are great for your travels and everyday life. And what do you think?

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Hey guys!

A Ski and Snowboard Rack is a necessary companion to every winter sport enthusiast's car, truck, SUV, or van. Having one reduces the risk of scratches on your car and prevents snow, ice, and dirt from getting inside. Not to mention it clears up a lot of space making your trips to and from the mountain a lot more comfortable. Since its a winter time now, you can feel free to conquer the snow-covered ski slopes! And we would like to tell you more about this necessary winter accessories, made by Thule and Yakima.

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Get ready for your winter adventure!
 
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Extra gas consumption

carid said:
If you are living an active lifestyle, going on vacation or just in need of the extra space roof racks are the best choice. We are the authorized dealer of the world's largest car roof bars and roof rack manufacturers, such as Thule, Yakima, Rhino-Rack and others. With an extensive selection of load carriers, roof boxes and load accessories, they makes transporting items such as skis, snowboards, canoes, bikes and general camping gear easy.

Even though you drive a sedan Honda Accord, you still enjoy an active lifestyle. Whether you're looking to take a family road trip this summer, take your bikes and kayaks to the park or grab your surfboard and hit the beach, roof racks will be the best solution.

Here are all the options we have for Honda Accord 2014.









They are great for your travels and everyday life. And what do you think?

Chrome accessories, performance chips, and air intakes for Honda at Honda Accessories & Parts at CARiD.com The variety of performance accessories at affordable prices!
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Just be aware it will add up to 30% of gas consumption with two bikes on the rack, so be sure to remove your rack when not needed
 
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Agree with Andrew O. Always be aware of weight limitations. The maximum capacity of your roof-rack system will be dependent on the lowest-rated part of the system. So, if you have a roof-mounted cargo box that has a weight capacity of 150 lbs, roof-rack crossbars that are rated at 200 lbs, and these are on a roof rated at 100 lbs, then you cannot load more than 100 lbs. To determine your roof's maximum weight capacity, check your vehicle's owner's manual.
Regarding the sales - now we have holiday sale and all the prices were reduced, so you can save up to 50% off.
 
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I'd love one for snowboards for me and the kids. Unfortunately my cheating wife will be taking a significant chunk of my income so I've resorted to stuffing the kids in the trunk and mine up the middle of the interior cabin. I have to flex the kids to get them in and out...I'm screwed when they upgrade even 5cm :( . Sent links to family for xmas ideas and got the dreaded "we already did something for you" reply. Perhaps I'll crack open the penny jar!
 
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I'd love one for snowboards for me and the kids. Unfortunately my cheating wife will be taking a significant chunk of my income so I've resorted to stuffing the kids in the trunk and mine up the middle of the interior cabin. I have to flex the kids to get them in and out...I'm screwed when they upgrade even 5cm :( . Sent links to family for xmas ideas and got the dreaded "we already did something for you" reply. Perhaps I'll crack open the penny jar!
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Sorry about the wife, bro. :thumbsdow

Jay
 
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Good place to keep the kids when they're noisy anyway.
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LOL, I flex the boards. Before I time out the kids in the trunk I always make them clean it first.
 

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carid said:
Agree with Andrew O. Always be aware of weight limitations. The maximum capacity of your roof-rack system will be dependent on the lowest-rated part of the system. So, if you have a roof-mounted cargo box that has a weight capacity of 150 lbs, roof-rack crossbars that are rated at 200 lbs, and these are on a roof rated at 100 lbs, then you cannot load more than 100 lbs. To determine your roof's maximum weight capacity, check your vehicle's owner's manual.
Regarding the sales - now we have holiday sale and all the prices were reduced, so you can save up to 50% off.
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Just be aware it will add up to 30% of gas consumption with two bikes on the rack, so be sure to remove your rack when not needed
 
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Lee_Bo, we offer you reduced prices on Thule products. If anyone is interested in any specific part - we can always work on a good deal for you. Let me know, if you are looking at something!
 
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carid said:
Agree with Andrew O. Always be aware of weight limitations. The maximum capacity of your roof-rack system will be dependent on the lowest-rated part of the system. So, if you have a roof-mounted cargo box that has a weight capacity of 150 lbs, roof-rack crossbars that are rated at 200 lbs, and these are on a roof rated at 100 lbs, then you cannot load more than 100 lbs. To determine your roof's maximum weight capacity, check your vehicle's owner's manual.
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Checked 2013 manual, no indication about roof load.
 
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You must have some sort of roof rails and/or cross bars to support your carrier of choice. And since the roof racks are installed on the rails, your roof is protected from scratches. We have very interesting article about this on our website, with detailed desription of different roof types, and roof rails: Roof Rack Base Systems - The Foundation for Sports Equipment Carriers
 
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sbi said:
These roof racks, is the roof 100% protected from scratches?
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carid said:
You must have some sort of roof rails and/or cross bars to support your carrier of choice. And since the roof racks are installed on the rails, your roof is protected from scratches. We have very interesting article about this on our website, with detailed desription of different roof types, and roof rails: Roof Rack Base Systems - The Foundation for Sports Equipment Carriers
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From my understanding (I have a Yakima rack installed myself), is that the roof is not 100% protected from scratches. The towers on the standard Yakima base sit just outside of the rain wells and not in them. If particulate were to somehow get under the pads you will have scuffs on the car when you remove them.

A work around to this is to install Clear Bra or protective vinyl under the towers and clips before installation. I found this on a mountain bike forum and it was extremely helpful.

How To Install A Roof Rack *WITHOUT* Damaging Yor Paint! (Warning: Lots Of Pics)- Mtbr.com

Its a shame the pictures didn't stick to the post. They were there when I referred to them 2 years ago.

Now I believe there is another option to install your roof rack. You can drill mounting points into your roof. This way, you wont have issues with paint but you open yourself to a whole new mess of potential problems.

At this point, Yakima has two systems for our Accords. The standard Q-towers and the WhisperBar (this wasn't available to me when I was in the market). It appears that both mounting systems work similarly, with their "Q-Clips" reaching into the door well to hold the rack down.

Roof Rack Fit Guide | Yakima

Thule has similar systems named Squarebar and Aeroblade.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks&q=NKuWxXToq

Both of these companies refer to our roofs as being "Naked" or "Normal" in that there are no mounting points or factory rails.

When I removed my racks to detail my car, I noticed at the base of the racks there was discoloration (probably from calcium build up from using hose water to wash the car). It was simple to clean up with the clear bra on it.

The information that CarID has said about racks being mounted in the rails was non-specific to our cars. If your car has factory rails, then yes, the roof accessories/crossbars will never touch paint. If you do not have factory rails then you must install rails (i.e. drilling into your roof) or use towers that hook into the door well. Some vehicles have factory mounting points which will reduce paint contact of towers.

I only speak for Yakima as that is what I have installed. When I did my research, I also considered Thule on my list for what its worth.
 
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