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scarzie 12-28-2017 02:33 PM
Show me your rack!!!
 
With the E63S getting AWD, it's the first (non-SUV) AMG to be an absolute beast in the snow.

Just froze my fingers off installing my Thule rack and Inno roof box, now fully in winter mode. Lets see your winter setups/racks!


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...155a2f39c8.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e6b6d520be.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...120d745a70.jpg



Bonus - non rack mountain trip pic:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ae591a3284.jpg

CerBErusM113 12-28-2017 03:30 PM
No rack but what kind of tires did you run Scarzie to drive in that kind of snow? I have A/S 3+s and am really curious how it will move in VA winters. Rack looks good though

Johnny Rad 12-28-2017 05:36 PM
Nice rack

scarzie 12-28-2017 09:43 PM
Originally Posted by CerBErusM113 (Post 7344823)
No rack but what kind of tires did you run Scarzie to drive in that kind of snow? I have A/S 3+s and am really curious how it will move in VA winters. Rack looks good though
Went with Pirelli Sottozero's in stock sizes (the only tire I believe that carries our rear tire size in a winter). Was thinking about getting a dedicated set of winter wheels but bought her CPO'ed and the stock tires were just about shot when I swapped them to winters - figured I'd put that dough towards a new set of summers.

So far only one big storm (12+") and it handled phenomenally. Been gripping great in the cold weather

Jimminez 12-30-2017 07:53 AM

hyperion667 12-30-2017 08:31 AM
Guessing these boxes are for skis? What else can you fit in that size box? I have the OEM rack and 'coffin' for my S.

Jimminez 12-30-2017 09:14 AM
Originally Posted by hyperion667 (Post 7346012)
Guessing these boxes are for skis? What else can you fit in that size box? I have the OEM rack and 'coffin' for my S.
Yes, mainly skis but will also throw other items up there if going on a road trip to avoid the trunk getting too filled and maintain good visibility.

scarzie 12-31-2017 01:38 PM
Originally Posted by Jimminez (Post 7346000)
HOT. Good choice :y wish I could get bars to let it sit as low on the roof as the wagons.

Silverp30wagon 01-01-2018 02:00 PM
Originally Posted by scarzie (Post 7346766)
HOT. Good choice :y wish I could get bars to let it sit as low on the roof as the wagons.
Martin, Which cross bars are you using? The OEM ones sit much higher, don't they?

amgcb 01-01-2018 05:19 PM
I put the sottozero II's on as well in the staggered config on Friday, then had to put down about 200 miles during a snow storm all day Saturday. I was a little worried how the E63S would handle in the snow, but it is an absolute beast. There were even some scenarios where I was traveling 50+ on unpaved and it did phenomenally.

hyperion667 01-02-2018 09:03 AM
100 pages of racks :)

https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic...-babe-abs.html

cemeek 01-02-2018 03:36 PM
Originally Posted by Silverp30wagon (Post 7347262)


Martin, Which cross bars are you using? The OEM ones sit much higher, don't they?
+1; I run an old set of Yakima bars and a huge toybox on top of the GLS550 - hadn't considered running racks on the wagon - until now :). The GLS is our go-to winter road trip car when we need to haul ski gear or whatever.

Jimminez 01-04-2018 08:57 AM
Originally Posted by Silverp30wagon (Post 7347262)


Martin, Which cross bars are you using? The OEM ones sit much higher, don't they?
They are Whispbar S45. They are the only set I found that sit flush with the rails. Some may like and some may not, depending on what they attach. It’s a tight fit with the box I use. Clamps are within 1/4 inch of the roof.

The other set I’d consider is the Thule Aeroblade wingbars. They sit up higher but are quiet. I actually have a set that I mistakenly ordered thinking it was the correct set for my other vehicle. Will likely hold on to them as I’m considering switching boxes to the Skiguard 830T which has cutouts through the bottom.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...befa3f590.jpeg

sjb 01-05-2018 03:37 PM
Thule AeroBlade Edge in black. 👍🏼

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/...2a02faf4_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4641/...0b14a9fc_b.jpg

scarzie 01-09-2018 10:25 AM
Originally Posted by sjb (Post 7350638)
Sick setup! HREs for winter? Ballin.
Wish I had ordered my bars in black, oh well!

Kg810 07-17-2022 01:49 PM
Bumping this thread.

I've gone through the few threads talking about roof racks for wagons and they mention Whispbar S45 and Thule 7503 Aeroblade.

But what I need clarification on is the actual lengths. When searching for S45 I see some pairs that are just 910mm while some are 980-1080mm. For the aeroblades are people using two 7503 or a 7502+7503?

MerchantM5arine 07-19-2022 09:06 AM
Whispbars are discontinued. Yakima now call them rail bars, and that is what I purchased for my 2014 wagon. The "large" size is what I ordered, they have an adjustable range to them. Yakima part number is 8000434, I believe that part number for for a single bar. Also they come without lock cores, so those need to be purchased separately. These bars are very nice but are pretty low profile, don't operate the sunroof with these in place... You'd need some towers to do that.

Krakenjack 07-19-2022 09:33 AM
Honestly. Cross bars from Harbor freight, and kayak rack is field and stream (Dicks)

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...513a6f47b3.png

Kg810 07-19-2022 04:32 PM
Originally Posted by MerchantM5arine (Post 8600688)
Whispbars are discontinued. Yakima now call them rail bars, and that is what I purchased for my 2014 wagon. The "large" size is what I ordered, they have an adjustable range to them. Yakima part number is 8000434, I believe that part number for for a single bar. Also they come without lock cores, so those need to be purchased separately. These bars are very nice but are pretty low profile, don't operate the sunroof with these in place... You'd need some towers to do that.
Thanks for the info.

I think I've settled on finding something used cause I don't anticipate using the rack and roof box enough to justify buying new. With that said, Yakima cross bars don't seem to be as popular as Thule Aeroblades locally.

admir lajka 04-15-2024 06:47 PM
Originally Posted by scarzie (Post 7344777)
With the E63S getting AWD, it's the first (non-SUV) AMG to be an absolute beast in the snow.

Just froze my fingers off installing my Thule rack and Inno roof box, now fully in winter mode. Lets see your winter setups/racks!


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...155a2f39c8.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e6b6d520be.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...120d745a70.jpg



Bonus - non rack mountain trip pic:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ae591a3284.jpg
can you please provide a part number and which model rack this it. Perfect for the w212’s


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