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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gnat
The only way we will know for sure is if anyone ever cuts open two roofs (one with and one without). Given that even almost 10 year old models (that don't have such a stupid limitation) are still in the 20k range I don't expect that to happen anytime soon though
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DrVolkl
I understand the implications... but how much do people put on their roofs anyhow? A small cargo box for ski's etc is all I wanted.. that can't weigh more than 100lbs total. That mass spread out over that big an area wouldn't need that much special re-enforcing.
It is actually the mass spread over the number of screws/ bolts that was used, not the contact area.

I would worry about things flying off, which would depend on the pull out force of the screws/ bolts. Not concerned about the mass resting on the roof rack.
 
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