Car roof boxes are the top priority and even more basic of TIEFU Auto Parts Co. products; but do you really know about roof racks? This article contains almost all the knowledge you need to know about roof racks!
1, the roof rack in the end refers to what?
Roof racks (roof racks) commonly known as car luggage racks or luggage rack crossbar, is installed on the roof of the car parts; 2, roof racks have what?
2、What is the use of roof racks?
Roof racks are the basis of the roof transportation program, with a roof rack, we can install the corresponding roof box, roof basket and bracket on the basis of the roof rack; you can put luggage, bicycles, skis, kayaks, surfboards and other equipment on the roof of the car transportation!
3、How about the price of the roof rack?
Different brands ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, the price difference is large, Taiwan brand Weipa with excellent quality to do in line with national conditions of the brand, to do the country affordable products.
4、Why is there such a big price difference between roof racks?
The price gap has a multitude of factors that ultimately lead to a huge price gap between similar products, there are two main factors:
The first is the material, from steel to aluminum, roof racks are made of different materials, aluminum roof racks are often more expensive than steel roof racks.
Second is the shape and structure, the price of roof racks with aerodynamic structure will be relatively high; at the same time, roof racks with aerodynamic structure are more fuel-efficient and less noisy than ordinary roof racks.
5. Are all roof racks suitable for my car?
Not all roof racks are suitable, depending on the type of roof, different roof racks are suitable for different cars; usually most brands of roof racks are suitable for different types of cars.
Usually most brands develop roof racks for different roof types.
But Weipa on the general roof and fixed-point and one-piece rail roof are car-specific, customized for each model, to ensure excellent installation and use of the effect.
6、What types of roofs are there?
Generally divided into separate longitudinal rails, integrated longitudinal rails, reserved fixed points, rain gutter roof, T-rail and ordinary roof of these 6 categories
1) Separate longitudinal rails are usually found in station wagons and SUVs. Separate longitudinal rails will span from the front to the back of the roof, because the center height is separated from the roof rather than fitting tightly, so they are called shared longitudinal rails; 2) Integral longitudinal rails are usually found in station wagons and SUVs.
2) Integral longitudinal rails, usually found on station wagons, are a modernized version of the split longitudinal rails, usually on models built after '06, where the integral longitudinal rails are flush with the roof and fit tightly into the roof; and
3) Roofs with pre-fixed fixing points can be found on any car, the fixing points are usually designed to be on the roof or inside the side frames and are usually hidden by a small plastic cover; 4) Roofs with rain gutters are modernized versions of split rails, usually on cars built after 06.
4) Roofs with rain gutters are grooves of about 1 cm (where the feet of the roof rack are hooked in the picture) that protrude from the top edge of the doors on both sides of the roof, usually on cars built before 1990, to channel rainwater and keep it from seeping into the interior; 5) T-rail roofs can be found on any car.
5) T-rails are designed with grooves or rails on both sides of the roof, usually found on high end SUVs, to make it easier to install and secure the roof rack; 6) Regular roof refers to the roof rack that is designed with grooves or rails on both sides, usually found on high end SUVs.
6) Ordinary roof refers to the roof of the car without the above structure is ordinary roof, generally ordinary roof is the most difficult to install to the appropriate roof rack; but Weipa carefully designed for each different models, to eliminate damage to the paint, drilling and other behaviors, and will not occur water seepage phenomenon; 7, then I can install the roof rack by myself.
7、Can I install the roof rack by myself?
The roof rack can be installed by yourself, as long as you know the car suitable for the roof rack model can be purchased and installed in accordance with the instructions.
