Roof Rack
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 876
Likes: 81
From: Phoenix AZ & Cayucos CA
’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
Thule makes one for the rest of the known world, not that it'll do you any good as you can't get it in the states for some reason or other.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,597
Likes: 18
From: So Cal... In between LA and OC
2005 CLK320 Vert & 2005 CLK55 AMG
Id recommend the MB racks. I believe its made by Oris. Its the one i use for my bikes and i love it. When i was shopping around I looked into a few different ones such as Thule and Yakima, but i preferred these since they are specifically made for our cars. Back then they were all pretty close in price, but i hear you can get the MB ones for pretty cheap now..
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 912
Likes: 0
From: Dunstable, ,Ma
Nowhere ...Fast
thanks guys...MB ones from stealership?
BTW i did find some Thule that latch on the doors ( or inside of the doors??)
Oris, i'l have to dig into that...Rollin did you buy it locally or off the web?
BTW i did find some Thule that latch on the doors ( or inside of the doors??)
Oris, i'l have to dig into that...Rollin did you buy it locally or off the web?
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 876
Likes: 81
From: Phoenix AZ & Cayucos CA
’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
I believe that both OEM and Thule racks mount in the same manner. There are indents in the door frames showing where to locate the load bars.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
I like the options that you can get with the Thule racks. I was shopping a while back and a lot of vendors were offering sales on Yakima racks though. I believe there was 20% off and it's still going.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 876
Likes: 81
From: Phoenix AZ & Cayucos CA
’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
Bikes stay in place up to 120 mph too.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,597
Likes: 18
From: So Cal... In between LA and OC
2005 CLK320 Vert & 2005 CLK55 AMG
http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/S...82933373948298
i bought mine used, from someone here i think or was it ebay or craigslist.. i dont remember.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 912
Likes: 0
From: Dunstable, ,Ma
Nowhere ...Fast
thanks for the input..i think clear vynill protector film is a very good idea for the mounting brackets! thanks for that...will have to check out that link for mb rack
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Chandler, IN
2002 C230 hatch
come on no one has a picture of their c-class with a roof rack on it? i've been dying to know what mine will look like with in the next couple of weeks.
I'm going to run YAKIMA and if you need any help and have a c230k shoot me a message and I will cover an in depth install on the one i do on my car. searching for used Qclips of the right number as buying new is about as smart my great dane (not a real bright dog lol).
Hope I can help.
G
went to the top and saw you were in the 4 door c series so here is what you need from yakima. really the essentials are the Q-Towers, the Q-Clips, Crossbars and then what ever you want mounted to them. I personally like fork mounts for my bikes and the Copperhead works GREAT a lot of people will tell you it wont work with disc brakes or that it will only work with mechanical discs but that is a lie and are just trying to sell you a more expensive product that is not needed. If you want proof I have copperheads on my forester and my mtn bike has hydrolic discs and my wifes mtn bike has mech. discs and would be more than happy to get a picture of the clearance for you.
anyway here is the screenshot from YAKIMA's site
P.S. check your local craigslist for as many of the parts as you can find 2nd hand...these don't brake unless they are abused, I have had mine for over 5 years and all i need is new clips, new bar plugs and new A Pads (the piece that goes between your car and the rack to protect your car. Get the NEW ones the old ones leave a real sticky residue that is a ***** to get off of your car when the august sun cooks them all day)
I'm going to run YAKIMA and if you need any help and have a c230k shoot me a message and I will cover an in depth install on the one i do on my car. searching for used Qclips of the right number as buying new is about as smart my great dane (not a real bright dog lol).
Hope I can help.
G
went to the top and saw you were in the 4 door c series so here is what you need from yakima. really the essentials are the Q-Towers, the Q-Clips, Crossbars and then what ever you want mounted to them. I personally like fork mounts for my bikes and the Copperhead works GREAT a lot of people will tell you it wont work with disc brakes or that it will only work with mechanical discs but that is a lie and are just trying to sell you a more expensive product that is not needed. If you want proof I have copperheads on my forester and my mtn bike has hydrolic discs and my wifes mtn bike has mech. discs and would be more than happy to get a picture of the clearance for you.
anyway here is the screenshot from YAKIMA's site
P.S. check your local craigslist for as many of the parts as you can find 2nd hand...these don't brake unless they are abused, I have had mine for over 5 years and all i need is new clips, new bar plugs and new A Pads (the piece that goes between your car and the rack to protect your car. Get the NEW ones the old ones leave a real sticky residue that is a ***** to get off of your car when the august sun cooks them all day)
Last edited by Guernica; Mar 5, 2010 at 08:37 PM. Reason: decided to open my eyes
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Chandler, IN
2002 C230 hatch
Dunno about that. While every application is different, we had a Thule rack on our old M5 for 16 years and never had any damage. The wife's Audi has had one on for 6 years now and no problem either. You have to be sure that the uprights are securely tightened or you can get movement which can damage paint, but that's true for Yakima or any other rack.
Bikes stay in place up to 120 mph too.
Bikes stay in place up to 120 mph too.
G
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Chandler, IN
2002 C230 hatch
I'll also keep my eyes open for some used Q99 clips since that what your car will be running (figuring of course you're leaning towards the Yakima set up) and i'll let you know if i see anything.
pics will be up soon hopefully some of the clips are hard to find 2nd hand.
G
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Chandler, IN
2002 C230 hatch
ees,
this setup will fit your MB...i would keep an eye on it as that is dirt cheap right now for the bars, the towers, the clips AND the SKS locks. Buying new you would be looking at over $500.
just saw it while looking around.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/yakim...Q5fAccessories
G
this setup will fit your MB...i would keep an eye on it as that is dirt cheap right now for the bars, the towers, the clips AND the SKS locks. Buying new you would be looking at over $500.
just saw it while looking around.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/yakim...Q5fAccessories
G
wow never saw that one coming lol
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
C230
Yamika or MB for 2005+
FWIW: Thule USA makes a fit kit for the pre-facelifted W203; they do not have a fit kit for a facelifted W203. According to their info the MY2005+ got a new greenhouse and the old fit kit does not work. Thule Europe however lists no such problems, but you can't get the Europe fit kit or load bars in the US.
I spent three hours at their main office in CT while they tried to create a kit for my facelifted W203.
So depending on your year, I would recommend the MB or Yamika one's.
Just my two cents and experience.
I spent three hours at their main office in CT while they tried to create a kit for my facelifted W203.
So depending on your year, I would recommend the MB or Yamika one's.
Just my two cents and experience.
Last edited by pupracer; Mar 5, 2010 at 11:48 PM. Reason: typo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,597
Likes: 18
From: So Cal... In between LA and OC
2005 CLK320 Vert & 2005 CLK55 AMG
If you haven't done so already, check out this thread. Lots of good info and pics:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ki-mounts.html
here's a pic with my bike attached. These are the MB racks. The parts that touch the paint are rubber.. takes about 15 mins to take on and off.
Let me know if you want to see close up pics, i can take some tomorrow, i might be putting them on if it doesnt rain.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ki-mounts.html
here's a pic with my bike attached. These are the MB racks. The parts that touch the paint are rubber.. takes about 15 mins to take on and off.
Let me know if you want to see close up pics, i can take some tomorrow, i might be putting them on if it doesnt rain.
