FS 5th Gen. Full Length Roof Racks by drabbits
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KVA
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Just go to the local auto parts store and match caps from Dupli-color. I actually have gotten pretty lucky matching PC with just eyeing it in sunlight against the PC.
After going through half a dozen threads about the Gobi rack as well as all 35 pages on this thread, I'm still trying to find the differences between the two.
What I have found is:
- Drabbit's cutout for the sat antenna (no functionality benefit I'm aware of?)
- What appears to be a couple inches lower height for Drabbits, especially in the front...important for some peoples garages.
- The obvious lower Drabbits price...although once you add in shipping (free with Gobi), a second rail for bike/snowboard rails (Gobi has two standard, although they don't adjust like Drabbits), and a Gobi ladder (free with Gobi) the price difference reduces to be about $300. Still noticeable, but the sticker shock from a Gobi lessens once you factor in the things that don't come with Drabbits for free...
- Benefits of supporting a forum member by buying Drabbits.
Looks like both of them are 1.125" round rails, so I think you should be able to use Gobi accessory mounts with a Drabbits right? Not to mention the non-Gobi mounts that are intended to be more generic and would work with both. Quality differences from those who have seen both? Anything those of us comparing the two are missing?
What I have found is:
- Drabbit's cutout for the sat antenna (no functionality benefit I'm aware of?)
- What appears to be a couple inches lower height for Drabbits, especially in the front...important for some peoples garages.
- The obvious lower Drabbits price...although once you add in shipping (free with Gobi), a second rail for bike/snowboard rails (Gobi has two standard, although they don't adjust like Drabbits), and a Gobi ladder (free with Gobi) the price difference reduces to be about $300. Still noticeable, but the sticker shock from a Gobi lessens once you factor in the things that don't come with Drabbits for free...
- Benefits of supporting a forum member by buying Drabbits.
Looks like both of them are 1.125" round rails, so I think you should be able to use Gobi accessory mounts with a Drabbits right? Not to mention the non-Gobi mounts that are intended to be more generic and would work with both. Quality differences from those who have seen both? Anything those of us comparing the two are missing?
genec
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+OUTSTANDING customer service from Alex.
longeuayms
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Drabbits (Alex) is great to work with
Just got my rack installed today. Alex is a great guy and knows how to provide true customer service. I was scheduled to come pick up my rack in LA on Monday. When I drove up to LA to pick up my rack from Alex, the powder coater didn't finish it on time and I drove all that way for nothing. Eventhough this wasn't directly Alex's fault, he provided great customer service by driving the rack down to my house (and helping me install it) the following weekend so I wouldn't have to make another drive back up to LA.
Thank you Alex for the great rack and great customer service.
I definitely recommend Camelback Metal Gear and I can't wait for them to start making other products for our 5th gens.
As far as the rack goes, this thing is SOLID! High quality build!
Just got my rack installed today. Alex is a great guy and knows how to provide true customer service. I was scheduled to come pick up my rack in LA on Monday. When I drove up to LA to pick up my rack from Alex, the powder coater didn't finish it on time and I drove all that way for nothing. Eventhough this wasn't directly Alex's fault, he provided great customer service by driving the rack down to my house (and helping me install it) the following weekend so I wouldn't have to make another drive back up to LA.
Thank you Alex for the great rack and great customer service.
I definitely recommend Camelback Metal Gear and I can't wait for them to start making other products for our 5th gens.
As far as the rack goes, this thing is SOLID! High quality build!
SavageRunner
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longeuayms,it looks great. Mine should ship next week. Can't wait to get it.
4ShoreRunner
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Installed a 40" light bar yesterday. Fits perfectly on a cradle mount and uses the holes for the fairing.
Trimmed the fairing about a half an inch but otherwise very straight forward on this rack.
Trimmed the fairing about a half an inch but otherwise very straight forward on this rack.
Jhalko
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How did you trim the fairing? Can you post any shots of the mount and clearance behind the light by chance? What light is that? Thanks
longeuayms
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I have about 7.5" of clearance on my 80" tall garage door opening. Leaves me some room to decide on which lift/tires I want to get in the future.
4ShoreRunner
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I used a dremel to take about 1/2 an inch off the bottom of the fairing.
Light is from "Spec ops lighting" - its the 40" "S.W.A.T." bar. Spec Ops Lighting
Output is incredible I tested it briefly last night. I'll try and get some clearance shots for you.
Jhalko
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I didn't really notice any difference, now when it's loaded that's another story. All my driving is either very slow gridlock or 70mph highway. I seem to get better mileage than many folks in general though.
uptheirons
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Recently ordered my 3/4 length rack! Can't wait!
transworldmoto
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Are these racks still available? It sounds like they are, but I sent Drabbits a PM about a rack order and haven't heard back in a few days. Maybe he's been busy working on racks over labor day weekend?
FullCircleHook
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transworldmoto
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Thanks, I'll give this method a shot
4ShoreRunner
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A few clearance shots. The pictures make it look a lot tighter than it is - I feel like there is plenty of room. The cradle is sandwiched between the rack and the fairing mounts.
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