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Roof racks
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:39 pm
by theclick
Heya.
Does anyone in brissie have a key for standard L series roof racks (with the 2 bolts) that I could borrow via mail?
Also, does anyone know if these roof racks ware compatible with other cars, namely an N13 Pulsar?
Cheers
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:01 pm
by Matatak
the key id guess is just a TORX Bit.
go to an auto parts store and buy yourself a cheap set.
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:03 pm
by theclick
Its like a normal hex, but it needs a hole in the middle as there is some sort of protection on it (ie they dont want people stealing the roof racks with easily available bits). I dont really want to drill out the middle of the bolt, but i spose it is an option
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:05 pm
by Matatak
you can buy them with the holes in there.
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:07 pm
by theclick
alright cheers,
Sorry never seen em before thats all. Got about 3 sets of drill bits here and none of them have the holes.
Cheers,
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:42 pm
by sven '2'
The tool you need is $5 from
http://www.roofracksa.com.au/
sven
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:07 pm
by RSR 555
and I think I have the same 'Bit Kit' that Matatak is talking about and it was $2 from the 2Buck Shop and it has a bunch of allsorts in it.
I would send ya mine but it would be more in postage fees
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:32 pm
by vincentvega
I cant remember where you are but your welcome to come use mine.
its a security torx. torx + the bit in the middle. You can buy them all sorts of places
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:20 pm
by AndrewT
You can also snap the little pin out of the bolt fairly easily which allows you to use a standard torx bit. Not what I'd do but just another option
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:22 pm
by Fang
I bought the key from TJM - got replacement bolts while I was there.