2009 MS3 Roof Rack Installation

[Daniel.Leif]

I am wanting to put a roof rack system on my Gen1 MS3 from 2009. Apparently the fixed points are under the existing factory roof moldings. I do not want to pay the $75/per side from the dealer for the moldings with the fixed point removable tabs, but I am having trouble finding this part on my own online somewhere. All the ones I find are the single solid molding pieces with no tabs or holes. Im sure I could drill a hole for the points, but was wondering if anyone knows where to find this part online? thanks!

 

[macdiesel]

I thought drilling was the only option or genjuans. Thankfully, the genpus have little tabs on the roof rail that when removed expose the fixed points.

 

[macdiesel]

Is this what you’re looking for?

https://www.onlinemazdaparts.com/a/...51505_5996607/ROOF-EXTERIOR-TRIM/5418425.html

 

[Daniel.Leif]

I thought drilling was the only option or genjuans. Thankfully, the genpus have little tabs on the roof rail that when removed expose the fixed points.

and a genpus is?

Is this what you’re looking for?

https://www.onlinemazdaparts.com/a/...51505_5996607/ROOF-EXTERIOR-TRIM/5418425.html

I dont believe so. that link is just for the extraneous parts (the caps/covers)

 

[macdiesel]

The 2010-2013 speed3’s are called genpu’s. They have roof rails with removable tabs. Not sure if they would fit a 2009. The parts are available thru the website above.

 

[Easter Bunny]

The rail cover itself is not on that website just the caps and pad. I would just drill the ones you have. The footpads on the rack will cover the hole you make

 

[macdiesel]

If you really want roof rails with removable caps you might want to check out Tasca auto parts. Looks like they have roof rails with and without a carrier, which I’m assuming is for a roof rack. Tbh, you might want to just pay what the local dealer is offering. Shipping would be a mother on some roof rails.