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Hey Matthew! Glad the video was helpful to you! Good luck with your daughters school project! Let me know if you have any questions. Like and subscribe and happy charging!
Thanks for the comment, glad the video was helpful to you and had the right amount of detail! Enjoy your ski trip! I would really appreciate a like and subscribe!
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Thanks for the comment @Al Levy! I have never used a JayLow before, but seems like you cant go wrong with Yakima! Glad you enjoyed the video! Did you also mount to a Model Y or a different vehicle? If you haven't done so already please consider subscribing and liking the video!
Thanks, great video! Managed to install mine. Cracking sound from practically all corners while tightening with allen key finger tight. Hope I didn’t break anything. The roof rack is well made and fits the car perfectly, however getting the supplied tape on the right place without bubbles is not easy. I am just wondering why most car makers makes getting rack on and off such a pain. The rubber seal that covers the T-nut track is clever compared to Thule’s, however super hard to slide a bike rack on.
A lot of people reported some fatal flaws with the Tesla OEM roof bars...from the thing just cracking mid-drive to installation cracking the top glass.....to even fastening screws breaking mid-drive while carrying a load. How has your experience been so far with these bars?
On some very early racks (I believe Model 3) the little metal clip/bolt by Yakima had defective welds. Notice the full length welds on the new clips at 3:28.
Thanks for the great video! Thinking of buying these to use a cargo box for extra storage on trips. Would you say these could be uninstalled and reinstalled as needed? When not traveling I think I would prefer not having the roof rack installed. Also have you noticed any decrease in battery efficiency with just the racks (nothing on them)?
Hi @Lockett Tech and thanks for the comment and questions! Yes, I think they can be uninstalled and reinstalled, but you may need to replace the clear protective film stickers. I haven’t noticed much of an impact to battery life (if any). The bars are designed to be aerodynamics and minimize drag and efficiency losses. Hope that helps and answers your question and let me know if you have any other questions! Like and subscribe and happy charging :)
2.5 to 3.5 Nm is 1.8-2.6 foot pounds. A foot pound of torque is the amount of force at 1 foot away from the center of the fastener. 1.8 - 2.6 is very little force. A half turn past hand tight could be too much. Have you noticed a range decrease from having the rack on? How much of a decrease was there? Thanks
Thanks for the question @Erik Saunders! The trunk and frunk both have Yakima Hood Anchors amzn.to/3wfPAAH in combination with Yakima Heavy Duty Straps amzn.to/3futYdM. Works really well! And would definitely recommend the Hood Anchors overs traditional hooks. Hope that helps! Please Like and Subscribe and let me know if you have any other questions!
Its a shame that it is not possible to take them off and put them on very easily. On previous cars it has been easy and not at all scary to install and uninstall once or twice a year when going on holiday. Dont fancy driving around with them mounted all the time.
I just installed my roof rack and hand tightened + 2.5nm using a torque wrench and still had some cracking sounds. No apparent cracks but the sound it made is very disconcerting. Has anyone experienced this?
Thanks for the comment! I am not sure the part number, but here is a link to it on the Tesla website. shop.tesla.com/product/model-y-roof-rack Like and subscribe and happy charging!
Hi @Al M, thanks for the question! The installation process on the Model 3 is VERY similar to the Model Y. The main difference is the location the Roof Rack is mounted (Step 3 and 4). On the Model 3, the front crossbar is mounted 18mm front the front edge of the glass roof and the rear crossbar is mounted 42mm from the rear edge of the glass roof. Other than that, the installation steps are basically the same. Do you have a Model 3? What do you plan to use your roof rack for?
To remove the rack when/if it is not needed for an extended period of time, how does one go about removing the tower covers without damaging them? Is there a tool needed? Is there a secret technique or just trial and error with the hope not to damage them?
Hi @Chris Bishop and thanks for the question. I believe you should be able to pop them off (although I have never tried). They are snap-fit into place so there is always a risk of them breaking, but I am sure you can remove them fairly easily if you do it carefully.
Thanks for the question @Haoyu Ye! If you put a kayak on any car it will create extra drag and decrease the efficiency of the vehicle. I drove 230 miles on the highway in the Tesla Model Y with the kayak you see in the video strapped to the roof and still had range left over when I reached my destination. Also, the noise level was minimal. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing and liking the video!
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Yup, we were kayaking in the summer with our Model 3. It was awesome.
@@benjamind7290 Nice! A Tesla roof rack is definitely a great option if you are more of an outdoors person with gear!
Not only do I appreciate this video for guidance but I appreciate that you got a model with the 19 inch wheels, the 20 is over used.
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Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial video. These came at the perfect time to carry some 2x4's for my daughter's trebuchet school project.
Hey Matthew! Glad the video was helpful to you! Good luck with your daughters school project! Let me know if you have any questions. Like and subscribe and happy charging!
Thanks. Just the details I needed. Roof rack is installed and we are ready to go skiing.
Thanks for the comment, glad the video was helpful to you and had the right amount of detail! Enjoy your ski trip! I would really appreciate a like and subscribe!
Great video, thanks. Installed my roof racks in a flash!
Thank you so much for the feedback, glad the video was helpful to you! Please like and subscribe and share with all your Tesla friends! Have a great day!
Great video, I appreciate your very human jokes while working on this robot car!
You made that look so easy. Thanks
You made this very easy for me! Cheers!
Installing a JayLow to mine. It's "cocked" a little forward (not perfectly level), but seems like it will work fine, Great video, Thank you.
Thanks for the comment @Al Levy! I have never used a JayLow before, but seems like you cant go wrong with Yakima! Glad you enjoyed the video! Did you also mount to a Model Y or a different vehicle? If you haven't done so already please consider subscribing and liking the video!
Thanks, great video! Managed to install mine. Cracking sound from practically all corners while tightening with allen key finger tight. Hope I didn’t break anything. The roof rack is well made and fits the car perfectly, however getting the supplied tape on the right place without bubbles is not easy. I am just wondering why most car makers makes getting rack on and off such a pain.
The rubber seal that covers the T-nut track is clever compared to Thule’s, however super hard to slide a bike rack on.
Thanks, glad the video was helpful to you! Like and subscribe and happy charging!
Are the cracking sounds normal while tightening the nuts?
A lot of people reported some fatal flaws with the Tesla OEM roof bars...from the thing just cracking mid-drive to installation cracking the top glass.....to even fastening screws breaking mid-drive while carrying a load. How has your experience been so far with these bars?
On some very early racks (I believe Model 3) the little metal clip/bolt by Yakima had defective welds. Notice the full length welds on the new clips at 3:28.
Thanks for the great video! Thinking of buying these to use a cargo box for extra storage on trips. Would you say these could be uninstalled and reinstalled as needed? When not traveling I think I would prefer not having the roof rack installed. Also have you noticed any decrease in battery efficiency with just the racks (nothing on them)?
Hi @Lockett Tech and thanks for the comment and questions! Yes, I think they can be uninstalled and reinstalled, but you may need to replace the clear protective film stickers. I haven’t noticed much of an impact to battery life (if any). The bars are designed to be aerodynamics and minimize drag and efficiency losses. Hope that helps and answers your question and let me know if you have any other questions! Like and subscribe and happy charging :)
2.5 to 3.5 Nm is 1.8-2.6 foot pounds. A foot pound of torque is the amount of force at 1 foot away from the center of the fastener. 1.8 - 2.6 is very little force. A half turn past hand tight could be too much.
Have you noticed a range decrease from having the rack on? How much of a decrease was there? Thanks
@dahveed284, thanks for the feedback! I have not seen any significant noticeable decrease to range (likely because of the aerodynamic design).
What is the kayak front tie-down you are using? Can you share images of it under the frunk lid?
Thanks for the question @Erik Saunders! The trunk and frunk both have Yakima Hood Anchors amzn.to/3wfPAAH in combination with Yakima Heavy Duty Straps amzn.to/3futYdM. Works really well! And would definitely recommend the Hood Anchors overs traditional hooks. Hope that helps! Please Like and Subscribe and let me know if you have any other questions!
Thule 848 or 849 work also😊
Its a shame that it is not possible to take them off and put them on very easily.
On previous cars it has been easy and not at all scary to install and uninstall once or twice a year when going on holiday.
Dont fancy driving around with them mounted all the time.
I just installed my roof rack and hand tightened + 2.5nm using a torque wrench and still had some cracking sounds. No apparent cracks but the sound it made is very disconcerting. Has anyone experienced this?
I too got a slight cracking sound when carefully tightening with a torque wrench
Same. I had air bubbles under the tape. So I assumed the cracking was due to that ??
Yes!!! I didn’t even have my torque wrench to 2 and heard cracking. It spooked me.
Thanks for the video. Do you know Tesla part number? (Please share, it should be in the format XXXXXXX-XX-X) Thanks so much in advance.
Thanks for the comment! I am not sure the part number, but here is a link to it on the Tesla website. shop.tesla.com/product/model-y-roof-rack Like and subscribe and happy charging!
Is this the same as installing on Model 3?
Hi @Al M, thanks for the question! The installation process on the Model 3 is VERY similar to the Model Y. The main difference is the location the Roof Rack is mounted (Step 3 and 4). On the Model 3, the front crossbar is mounted 18mm front the front edge of the glass roof and the rear crossbar is mounted 42mm from the rear edge of the glass roof. Other than that, the installation steps are basically the same. Do you have a Model 3? What do you plan to use your roof rack for?
Thank you I have model3 in France
To remove the rack when/if it is not needed for an extended period of time, how does one go about removing the tower covers without damaging them? Is there a tool needed? Is there a secret technique or just trial and error with the hope not to damage them?
Hi @Chris Bishop and thanks for the question. I believe you should be able to pop them off (although I have never tried). They are snap-fit into place so there is always a risk of them breaking, but I am sure you can remove them fairly easily if you do it carefully.
Yakima tape. So made by them.
How is effiency rate with kayak on the top of the roof?
Thanks for the question @Haoyu Ye! If you put a kayak on any car it will create extra drag and decrease the efficiency of the vehicle. I drove 230 miles on the highway in the Tesla Model Y with the kayak you see in the video strapped to the roof and still had range left over when I reached my destination. Also, the noise level was minimal. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing and liking the video!
The locking step needs more detail. It is not obvious when locking is achieved
That's good feedback, thank you! Like and subscribe and happy charging!
When you put the roof rack your class will be crack