2010 Mazda RX8 – Yakima Whispbar Rack installation with Ski racks.

2010 Mazda Rx-8 With Whispbar System

In late November, we had a customer with a 2010 Mazda RX-8 wanting to hit the slopes with their skis and boards in their sporty car.  They wanted the most Aerodynamic, sleek and quietest system out there.  After walking through the customer with their many options,  he decided on the Whispbar S2 Flush Kit with a custom installation.  The Flush mounting of the Whispbar roof rack makes it look OEM, and when the owner wants to remove it, there is 4 very small pads remaining on the roof.

After the Whispbar S2 system was installed by the Rack Attack Staff, we then installed the new Whispbar WB300 Ski Racks.  With the included flush-mounting kit, we secured it to the Whispbar crossbars using the T-channel and T-Bolts.

Whispbar WB300 on a RX-8

The complete system looked sleek to compliment the car and was ready to hit the slopes carrying skis and boards!  The customer was extremely pleased!

For further details on this system, or any other products we have and install contact one our Rack Attack expert technicians.

All New Thule Aero Blades

So here they are. The all new Aero Blades from Thule. These newly released load bars replace the original Thule Aero Bars.

At first glance it’s easy to see how the design has been improved. This bar has a much more streamlined “wing” shape to it which will significantly reduce unwanted wind noise.

What you may not notice are the additional features:

• WindDiffuser™ is a textured surface on the t-slot cover that disturbs the airflow better than a smooth surface, greatly reducing wind noise.
• BoxBeam™ – The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbf of force.
• SmartSlide™ – The new SmartSlide™ is a molded measurement system providing a quick, no-hassle, tapemeasure-free foot installation. SmartSlide™ also covers the underbar slot to improve aerodynamics and noise diffusion.
• SwingBlade™ – The new SwingBlade™ end cap pivots open to allow full access to the t-slot for easy accessory installs.

One of the best features however, is the fact that despite the radical difference between the Aeroblade and the Aero Bar, the Aeroblade will still use the existing Rapid Aero foot packs. So the 460R, 480R, 450R and even the now discontinued 430R and 400XTR. So if you have a Rapid Aero Bar set up already and would like to upgrade to the new Aeroblades, you can by simply purchasing the new bars and fitting them to your existing towers.

Although this particular system is a bit more expensive than the basic Thule steel load bar set-up, it is worth noting that over an average year of driving you would typically save the extra $100 or so in cost due to the fuel efficient nature of the Thule Aeroblades. With adding a fairing to the steel bar set-up typically bringing the cost up to around the same mark as the Aeroblade system, it’s easy to see why so many people are already making the choice to go with the Aeroblades.

And hey, why not? They look so much better too!

So come by Rack Attack Vancouver today and see for yourself.