Is Whispbar the same as Yakima?

The name will change, the technology stays the same While the name is changing, the uncompromising design and thoughtfully engineered technologies that Whispbar is renowned for will live on in Yakima.

Is Whispbar discontinued?

The Whispbar line was discontinued in North America in the Fall of 2016. We are no longer listing new fits or stocking fit kits for clip style systems. We are continuing with the Rail and FlushBar systems, now under the Yakima name. We continue releasing new fits for these bars.

What is a Whispbar?

First introduced in the Australian and New Zealand market in 2006, Whispbar, seeks to create the world’s finest rack system designed for car enthusiasts unwilling to compromise their pursuit of design and performance. Not to merely defy convention, but to endlessly elevate the standard.

Are Yakima roof racks worth it?

Bike racks: Yakima Roof racks are great because you can easily adjust them for different wheel sizes and fit a wide range of bikes. Yakima has an edge in roof bike racks because they’re the company’s main focus. Two excellent products are HighRoad and HighSpeed.

Are Rhino racks any good?

Overall, for quality and price, Rhino currently seems to have the edge, they’re able to provide a quality product and in most cases for a lower price, this is likely attributed to the fact that they’re still trying to build their name in North America.

How do you adjust a Whispbar roof rack?

Hold adjusting screw in and slide crossbar in or out as required. Ensure each end of the crossbar is adjusted equally. To fit roof rack to vehicle, refer to Fitting Kit instructions. Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).

Who makes Mazda roof racks?

Rhino Rack
Brand: Rhino Rack The SX roof rack system is designed specifically for use with roofs that feature rails.

Which is better Thule or Yakima?

Q: Are Thule or Yakima Racks Better? A: In general, Thule racks offer superior style and more functionality than Yakima racks but with a premium price tag to match. Yakima racks are more wallet-friendly and get the job done with fewer bells and whistles.

Is Yakima Made in the USA?

Designed and made in the USA, Yakima has been making top-quality car racks for decades. Their roof rack selection spans nearly every make, model, and year of nearly every vehicle on the road, along with a full selection of rack accessories to fit.

Is Thule better than Rhino?

They have similar crossbar designs and features but Rhino-Rack has crossbars that are 7″ longer at 54″ versus the 47″ for the Thule system. Both Rhino-Rack and Thule offer a limited lifetime warranty. As far as noise, they are both similar and much quieter then most competing brands.

Are Rhino racks noisy?

After installing a Rhino-Rack Vortex roof rack our customer was hearing a loud whistling sound anytime he went over 30km/hr. Because of the aerodynamic design, this roof rack should be very quiet even when you reach higher speeds.

What are flush side rails?

Flush side rails are the rails running from front to back on your vehicle which do not have space between the side rails and the vehicle Often these types of rails with have mounting holes or a ridge for the clip to attach to.

Are the whispbar s16w roof bars suitable for door-aperture fitment?

These Whispbar S16w roof bars come semi-assembled for door-aperture fitment, which means a fair bit of disassembly is needed for roof-rail applications.

Is there a whispbar through bar system?

Look no further than the Whispbar through bar system. Requires fitting kit. No longer a stocked item or discontinued. Please call for more information 02 9159 6777

Does the whispbar HD mount on the Nissan Versa?

I got the whispbar HD because I haul all manner of inappropriately large or heavy items with my Nissan Versa. It has certainly facilitated this bad behavior on numerous trips to the hardware store. I will say it mounts the minimum recommended safe distance on the Nissan Versa (as in the front bar is pretty close to the back bar).

Does whispbar work with Toyota 4Runners?

Whispbar’s website is poorly organized when it comes to Toyota 4Runners. The Trail and the regular package 4Runners have different rails (apparently), but the selection drop-down menu has the two vehicles dozens of entries apart. Thus, until you make the mistake I did, you could be forgiven for thinking this system fits ALL 4Runners. It does not.