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Model 3 Roof Rack Options

socalgecko

New Member
Apr 19, 2019
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The Swish Alps
Ordered mine on Wednesday and got a shipping notification the same day. Aaaand it's sold out again on the store.

Out of curiosity, what bike racks have people been putting on these? after dropping $500 on the bars, I'm a little loathe to spend $160 apiece for two Yakimas or Thule racks...
 

cstork

Supporting Member
Oct 29, 2018
136
160
Colorado
I received and installed the rack 8 weeks ago. 4 weeks ago Tesla sent me replacement metal hooks that attach to the track. It would have been a plain to replace them, so I didn't. Yesterday, one of the old metal hooks snapped. So, replace your hooks!
 
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Randy Spencer

Active Member
Mar 31, 2016
3,121
3,022
Alameda, CA
So what do we think? No better option than the Tesla? I am so close to ordering. I have met individuals who did the screw in kind, and I really don't wanna do that. I have shopped and not seen anything cheaper. Suction cups are gonna pull out my glass. It really seems like the OEM is the only great option.

-Randy
 

usofrob

Member
Nov 26, 2015
183
87
Michigan, United States
I feel like with the J screw adapter things from Tesla's kit, you should be able to mount the same sort of kit from the Model S, which would allow longer bars to be put on. I wonder how long until we just can order the J screws and then I can move my rack between my S and 3.
 

Jacob Warman

New Member
Aug 24, 2019
4
6
San Francisco
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Seasucker Board Rack with standup paddleboard
 

Muppet

New Member
Jun 3, 2020
1
0
New Zealand
If it’s of any interest to anyone I have the Tesla rack and Thule 598 bike racks on mine.

I did have to remove the OEM insert and use a standard insert from my local roof rack shop for the Thule system but it is just as quiet afaik.

I think the bars are designed around the Yakima wrap around or the Whispbar twist system but with a different silencer insert all the racks should fit.
 

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rossfboyle

M3 SR+ FSD
Mar 16, 2020
33
21
Washington, DC
Finally pulled the trigger today on purchasing the roof rack. I hate that you never receive a ETA after purchase. Has anyone purchased recently and know just about how long it will take to ship? Trying to plan a kayaking trip around date of arrival!
 

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