Basic Carrier Question
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2007 E550 RWD
Basic Carrier Question
Just bought and installed basic carrier cross bars with bike racks on my W211. When I secured the basic carriers down, I observed some gaps between the rack mounts and the roof. One of the gaps measures almost quarter of an inch wide. Are these gaps normal? or are my carriers defective? It just seems like a whole lot of elements (water, dirt, mud, etc. etc.) can get through the gap. Doesn't seem normal...anyone else have the basic carrier that might be able to confirm rather this is normal or not? Thanks.
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Mine have the gaps as well. Presumably designed so the plastic feet of the racks don't rub against the paint while mounted. I don't find the gaps to be asthetically unpleasing and am glad they don't rub and make marks since I keep the rack off except when I'm going biking. Perhaps will collect elements under them if left on for a long time but all in all a fair trade-off in my opinion.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 12
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2007 E550 RWD
Mine have the gaps as well. Presumably designed so the plastic feet of the racks don't rub against the paint while mounted. I don't find the gaps to be asthetically unpleasing and am glad they don't rub and make marks since I keep the rack off except when I'm going biking. Perhaps will collect elements under them if left on for a long time but all in all a fair trade-off in my opinion.
