You just have to ask yourself if you are going to permanently want a roof rack, or if you only want it when you are using it. Control towers for permanent, q towers to put on and off. I have looked through some of the postings on the Roof Racks, specifically the Yakima Q towers and control towers. I have seen a few comments about the Q towers causing some paint damage and wondering if this is true??
Yakima’s been doing roof racks for a long time, so it’s big news when they come out with an all-new, aerodynamic, integrated roof rack system! Dubbed ‘StreamLine’, Yakima’s new product line started hitting our warehouse in early March, and inventory is still being added. It’s important note that some cars work better with one brand than the other. Always check both fits on our roof rack fit guide, and look for differences. Each fit will tell you what it can carry, how many pounds, and any warnings or notes.
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No particular expertise required, just be sure to follow the instructions closely. While installation times vary depending on your vehicle and racks purchased, installations typically take from minutes. All required tools and instructions for the Yakima Q Tower Control Tower Hybrid are provided. TheYakima SkyLine tower is for factory fixed mounting points, tracks, and custom permanent installations. This tower is replacing the Control Tower, and as anyone who’s used them knows, these are dead-simple to install and use. Make sure you purchase the correct Yakima Landing Pads to mount the SkyLine towers to your vehicle.
This year, Yakima rolls out the StreamLine system— new towers and components with an updated design and aero options. The Yakima Q Tower Control Tower Hybrid set is a combination of the Yakima Q Towers Half Pack and the Yakima Control Towers Half Pack. This is a specialty item packaged for uncommon fit circumstances, Q Clip, landing pad, and bars sold separately. All of Yakima’s crossbars are compatible with every roof tower in the StreamLine system. Their original round crossbar is still available, and needsan adapter to work with these new towers. Yakima’s new aerodynamic bars borrow technology from the brand Whispbar, which Yakima owns.
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Control Towers are quick and easy to install and remove. Paired with Landing Pads, these instantly make your vehicle ready to carry any gear your heart desires. When you first dive into the world of roof racks, things can seem a little confusing. But by the end of this short article you will be a roof-rack expert, armed with everything you need to know to start carrying stuff on your roof. The Yakima Control Tower is the base rack solution for cars with factory racks.
TheSpareRidecarrier is GearJunkie favorite. I bought this system in June 2017 and loved it! In august 2017 I rolled my car 2 and a half times. (Can’t say the same about my car) but this rack system is amazingly durable. Attach to our Landing Pads to work with finicky rooftops or to create an uber-versatile system that fits your gear and life.
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The Q-Towers come with instructions on how to prepare them, but the process is simple. You put the towers on the bars and measure the appropriate distance (according to the measurements found in the Q-Clip instructions). Once you have the towers at the correct width on the bar, the towers are tightened in place on the bar. To safely secure the Q-Towers to your roof, you need Q-Clips. While Q-Towers are universal, the Q-Clips are specially engineered for your vehicle. By using the proper clips (which almost always attach in the vehicle’s door jams) you will securely mount the Q-Towers to the roof of your car.
Yakima Racks can stand up to practically anything. Below you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions for this product. The Control Towers can only accept round bars while the Skylines can use three varieties of bars if I recall correctly. That’s about the only difference I believe. I think the only significant difference are the bars that can be used.
Yakima Q-tower vs. Control Tower fitment help for 2002 540i w/fixed mounting points.
Installation is super simple and totally secure. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. TheYakima TimberLine tower is for raised factory siderails, and is replacing the RailGrab tower. They come with a super strong, over-molded stainless steel strap, so installing and securing them are a breeze. Looking to buy in store or need help with installation?
I wasn’t planning on upgrading from Q towers but I had to when the cams would not stay closed anymore. Much more secure since the clips now pull in and down instead of mostly down and the fact that they tensioned a threaded rod instead of relying on a cam. The design is inherently flawed because the clips aren’t vehicle specific, nor are the pads. There doesn’t even have to be a load on it for this to happen.
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The versatile BaseLine’s intelligent design and advanced adjust-ability help it morph to the shape of your car’s roof for a sleek, secure, load-it-up fit. We will verify your order with your provided vehicle information to ensure your products fit before we charge you or ship. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. Ended up buying Control towers with #11 landing pads.
An effective solution to Subaru’s terrible Outback roof mount system. Seems like a good product, time will tell if the plastic will hold up. Calling one of our phone numbers will put you in contact with a local employee who can answer any question you have. Please enter the page and price you would like to price match. The Yakima design has always been about functionality and durability.
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The actual bars crossing the width of your roof. Upgrades and updates have been made across the entire hitch category. One notable upgrade is the addition of easy to use ZipStrips, which are used to hold bikes to the rack and simply ratchet into place for a strong hold. Most of its trunk racks are new too, with two strap racks – theFullBack 3/FullBack 2andHalfBack 3/HalfBack 2.
The T-slot attachment is designed to make switching out accessories more convenient. It’s available in black and silver, and it has a premium look, much like Yakima’s sister company, Whispbar. The JetStream bar is the quietest of the three options, and are compatible with all Whispbar accessories. For years, a “Yak Rack” consisted of Q Towers and round bars.
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At this point you mount the clips to the q-towers. Many vehicles use different clips for the front and rear bars, so make sure to keep track of which goes where. Once you have the clips mounted, you need to loosen off the adjusting screw on the Q-Towers, and place the bars on the roof of your car.
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These are the fundamental components of a roof rack. We also suggest you get four lock cores to lock the rack to your roof. Fairings can be added to reduce any wind-noise. Once you have bars you can then add any accessory, like bike racks, cargo boxes, or ski racks, to your car. I have the q towers for the sole reason i take them off when i am not using them. Once everything is measured, it takes two minutes to install back on.
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