I am in the process of getting a Frontrunner Windcheetah Slimline roofrack. I have read the applicable threads here, but I need an opinion on the choice of roof rails. My D3 has the LR roof rails installed, but I read that the FR rails are actually better/stronger. My question is: is the difference so significant that it is worth splashing out the money (about 400 euros ) for the FR rails? I will probably never fit a rooftent to it, just one or two spare wheels and some gear.
And the "full length" version for the D3 is 2.2m, right? And it will fit over the PTI shark fin?
Any other things I need to check, be aware of? 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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Beaker,
IMHO, if you have rails already and you're not going to tax the weight limit, then don't bother with the FR ones.
The full length rack also misses the fin - there are a couple of shots in my gallery showing clearance.
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Here's one:
(sorry, no plastic fowl showing)
lexTime flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
Thanks both, very helpful pictures I think I'll still go for the full length rack.
I just like a big rack
Do you know if the FR rails will add to the total height of the car plus rack? I understand that the FR rails are fixed on the gutters, where the LR rails are sunken. I have to use parking garages frequently, so I need to keep the wole thing reasonably low. How high are your D3's with the rack on (either normal or access height)?
BTW dflo, is it 'rare' because of the chicken? 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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Do you know if the FR rails will add to the total height of the car plus rack? I understand that the FR rails are fixed on the gutters, where the LR rails are sunken. I have to use parking garages frequently, so I need to keep the wole thing reasonably low. How high are your D3's with the rack on (either normal or access height)?
I'm afraid I can't help on the height question, as my rack now graces Chris Tyler's D3, but I'd estimate that it added no more than 4" to the height.
Chris also swapped his LR rails for the FR rails, and I would say that despite the gutter removal, the LR rails are higher overall than the FR ones, due to the upstands on the LR version. Don't forget you'll also have to budget for another set of gutter strips if you get the FR rails to save a few mil.Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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6th Jun 2007 5:19 pm
christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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Beaker wrote:
How high are your D3's with the rack on
the highest point of the rack is 120mm above the roof of the D3CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
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Hey Chris mate! Thanks for the info. I'm starting to build my own clone of your D3 No winch or compressor planned yet though...
Roof height is 192 cm in normal mode and 187 in access mode?
So that would make it 199 cm with the rack in access mode... Did you ever encounter problems with parking garages (normally around 2 metres height)?
Or am I mistaken about the height figures... Shark fin antenna is 197 cm in normal height isn't it? 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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6th Jun 2007 6:42 pm
christyler
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Hi Beaker,
i have never had any problems, there are no underground car parks here.CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
I swapped the LR rails for the FR rails. As far as I could tell, the FR ones are marginally lower than the LR ones.Have a nice day!
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2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
6th Jun 2007 11:03 pm
JJ
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oxfordshire
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Hi Beaker.
I would suggest that its worth while using the FR rails. Not least because they a supplied with the roof rack & legs set. I am sure the the difference in height is very small. If you fit yourself however, you'll need to be careful when fitting the rails if you have a glass roof.
If your still looking for a rack. Give me a PM.
Regards
JJJJ
8th Jun 2007 1:28 pm
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JJ wrote:
you'll need to be careful when fitting the rails if you have a glass roof
unlike Frogs Island still, alls well that ends well eh?
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) for the FR rails? I will probably never fit a rooftent to it, just one or two spare wheels and some gear.
2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
I think I'll still go for the full length rack.
