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 | Yakima Control Tower Tracks with PlusNuts (54-Inch) | |
 | "Best system for a vehicle with no factory rack" | 2009-03-17 |
| This rack (or Thule's similar one) is the best option I'm aware of for vehicles that don't come with a roof rack. A few things to keep in mind: - You have to drill holes in your roof - This part (the track) never comes off once you put it on Pluses: - Professional look - Secure (strong) - Package comes with drill bit & silicone sealant - Flexible enough to conform to most roofs. I installed these on a Prius; if they fit that shape, they should fit most vehicles. I pre-bent the rails to reduce stress on the bolts. - The expanding nuts (PlusNuts) are great; they go in easily and securely Minuses - No fit guides for current vehicles - Many current vehicles have curtain airbags, so you'll want to peek under the headliner to find them & not drill into them. I didn't have to drop the headliner, only peek under the edges. - You have to be comfortable with tools (drill, measuring tape, etc. ), or you'll make a mess | ||
| Yakima Control Tower Tracks with PlusNuts (42-Inch) | |
| "Best system for a vehicle with no factory rack" | 2009-03-17 |
| This rack (or Thule's similar one) is the best option I'm aware of for vehicles that don't come with a roof rack. A few things to keep in mind:
- You have to drill holes in your roof - This part (the track) never comes off once you put it on Pluses: - Professional look - Secure (strong) - Package comes with drill bit & silicone sealant - Flexible enough to conform to most roofs. I installed these on a Prius; if they fit that shape, they should fit most vehicles. I pre-bent the rails to reduce stress on the bolts. - The expanding nuts (PlusNuts) are great; they go in easily and securely Minuses - No fit guides for current vehicles - Many current vehicles have curtain airbags, so you'll want to peek under the headliner to find them & not drill into them. I didn't have to drop the headliner, only peek under the edges. - You have to be comfortable with tools (drill, measuring tape, etc. ), or you'll make a mess | ||
| Yakima Control Tower Tracks with Bolts (60-Inch) | |
| "Best system for a vehicle with no factory rack" | 2009-03-17 |
| This rack (or Thule's similar one) is the best option I'm aware of for vehicles that don't come with a roof rack. A few things to keep in mind:
- You have to drill holes in your roof - This part (the track) never comes off once you put it on Pluses: - Professional look - Secure (strong) - Package comes with drill bit & silicone sealant - Flexible enough to conform to most roofs. I installed these on a Prius; if they fit that shape, they should fit most vehicles. I pre-bent the rails to reduce stress on the bolts. - The expanding nuts (PlusNuts) are great; they go in easily and securely Minuses - No fit guides for current vehicles - Many current vehicles have curtain airbags, so you'll want to peek under the headliner to find them & not drill into them. I didn't have to drop the headliner, only peek under the edges. - You have to be comfortable with tools (drill, measuring tape, etc. ), or you'll make a mess | ||
 | Griffin EarJam Earbuds for iPod | |
| "Function as intended" | 2009-03-12 |
| These do just what I'd hoped: They allow me to use my iPhone stock earbuds in loud areas. They also form a more secure fit to my ears, so the earbuds are less likely to fall out. In response to issues raised in other reviews: If you want high quality sound, purchase some headphones or more expensive earbuds. All this product does is provide a better seal between the stock earbuds and your ears. | ||
 | Delta Axlerodz Bolt On Bicycle Skewers (1 Pair) | |
 | "Failed to function as intended" | 2007-11-26 |
| The first thing you should be aware of is that the packaging on this product states that you should tighten them to 7 N-m (newton-meters). That is 5.2 pound-feet, or "not very tight."
I did not have access to a torque wrench when I first installed these, so I simply installed them at what seemed like a reasonable tightness (fairly tight). Soon after, my rear wheel shifted during a tough climb, causing it to rub the frame. I tried making the skewers tighter, and this worked with some success, but the rear wheel would still shift from time to time. Eventually I made it over to a bike shop where the mechanic showed me with a torque wrench what 7 N-m felt like (loose). I tried riding like that just for kicks and sure enough the first time I stood on the pedals the rear wheel shifted again. At this point I decided to tighten them back down, ride home, and put my original quick release skewers back on. No such luck - the Axelrod skewer stripped out with a dull "pop," forcing me to borrow another skewer to get home. I rate this product "unsafe." They are not tight enough at the rated torque and fail at higher torques. | ||
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