Roof racks

theclick · Post by **theclick** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:39 pm

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

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:01 pm

the key id guess is just a TORX Bit.

go to an auto parts store and buy yourself a cheap set.

theclick · Post by **theclick** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:03 pm

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

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:05 pm

you can buy them with the holes in there.

theclick · Post by **theclick** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:07 pm

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,

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:42 pm

The tool you need is $5 from http://www.roofracksa.com.au/

sven

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:07 pm

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

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:32 pm

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

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:20 pm

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

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:22 pm

I bought the key from TJM - got replacement bolts while I was there.