Hey guys, I'm looking for a roof rack solution for my 05 sti and it seems there are very few options out there for this car. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Doesn't Subaru offer one? Might be worth contacting your local dealer.

 

Thule do one, found at rack attack in the states but must also be here too.

 

https://www.yakima.co.uk/vehicle-fin...variant/130446

 

Even better.

 

Thule no longer make the fit kit 141210 for UK sale

 

I got a hold of my local Subaru dealer and apparently they don't offer a factory solution unfortunately.

 

I did find the Yakima option which seems to be the only way to go. However the only UK dealer has none in stock and when I phoned them up they werent able to say when they'll be back in stock either. ..

 

It seems the "clamp to the gutter versions" from all manufacturers have disappeared for the newage models.
But if you are in need, and can do some modding, this may be a solution.......using Hatch version bars.
First off below the roof trim strips you will find 4 brackets (similar to the roof rail mounts on the wagon)


Then use the following link https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2165823 and the links shown within.

 

There surely should be some new ones listed on eBay. Just keep your eyes open. I sold mine to someone on here from what I remember.

 

Here's mine. Maybe use these photos and speak to thule to see if they have an alternative.

 

Is that an official Subaru Rack Robsy?

 

sure is.

 

I'm guessing these are ultra rare to pick up nowadays.

 

This is the info on it - probably made by Mont Blanc for Subaru Europe (part number beginning with E) back in the day.
http://imdomino.imgroup.co.uk/IMGGB/...A?Opendocument
http://imdomino.imgroup.co.uk/IMGGB/...E/151461-2.pdf

 

Could be worth sending International Motors a message on eBay (impartsb46) to ask if they have any kicking about.

 

I've got a genuine Subaru roof rack which I believe is for a blobeye that I don't need, I think it is missing the adapters that bolt down to the gutters though.
I'd happily let it go to someone for cheap if it helps out.

 

Doesn't look as nice as one I had, looks bulky. Will see if I can find pictures.

 

So to update I picked up a Yakima whispbar on ebay for only £70 (figured for this price its worth a shot). I have some additional parts en route which I'll use to try and modify the existing gutter brackets and then fit some grub screws to mount the feet to. Heres some pics of the bars sat in position to show the intended finished look.

 

Ah didn't look bad, nice and low. Pity the centre piece isn't black aswell.

 

 

That is a great result Luke - glad you got what you needed in the end

Russell

 

Mines now for sale

 

What's yours look like?

 

Like this 😀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175330963...mis&media=COPY

 

Sure I've seen that cat some water before