Crossbars yay or nay?
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My RX is about 2 weeks old now. It doesn't have crossbars. Although I could've waited for one with crossbars, I didn't. I don't see myself needing them for anything. I don't plan on putting anything on top of my car. However, bc I know the option is there and I didn't get them I find myself thinking about them. I look for them on other RX's when I'm driving around town. I know I'm being silly haha. Should I get them? Do you guys think they do anything for the appearance of the car? Thanks!
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In my opinion, they do nothing for the appearance one way or the other. I got them as I will use on occasion (to transport x-mas tree on top, etc.). I would not get unless you plan to use them.
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I heard they create wind noise and also reduce fuel consumption. I dont particularly like the cross bars on my RX, nor do I dislike them. The roof rails are another story, which I think makes the RX look more balanced.
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I've gone from a naked roof on the 300 to rails and crossbars on the 330 to just rails on the 450h. I think it looks best with rails only and blends in nicely with the color of my RX. And those end caps are a PITA to take off.
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Anyone in So Cal want to lend a hand and help me take off my crossbars?
OP if you want mine I'll sell them to you, but I'll need your help to remove them.
I'll sell mine for $100
OP if you want mine I'll sell them to you, but I'll need your help to remove them.
I'll sell mine for $100
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I removed both crossbars. They are added weights to the car which you dont need. They are in the closet and I can put them on in case I need them. In my other car, I never used the crossbars in 11 years! I am thinking of removing the roof rails too but my wife says no.
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There is a thread here in how to remove the crossbars. I know because I posted pictures on how to remove em.
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Crossbars came with my 450h. They don't seem very noisy. I'll leave them on for the rare 2x4. If I ever need to carry more I will put my yakima bars on. They are noisy, but easy to put on and remove.
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I doubt the crossbars weigh enough that removing them would make much of a difference. As for the wind noise, if it does porduce some I have a hard time hearing it and I am very picky when it comes to noises coming from or produced by a car.
Now, where it would make a difference is the MPG. They do add resistance which will drop your MPG on the highway. I don't think they'll produce enough drag in city. Plus, people remove them for the purpose of getting better MPG yet install mud flaps. Go figure.
I like the look of the cross bars. I haven't seen an RX 350 without them now that I think of it. If you're not going to use them then go off of the looks. IMO they add to the look of an SUV.
Now, where it would make a difference is the MPG. They do add resistance which will drop your MPG on the highway. I don't think they'll produce enough drag in city. Plus, people remove them for the purpose of getting better MPG yet install mud flaps. Go figure.
I like the look of the cross bars. I haven't seen an RX 350 without them now that I think of it. If you're not going to use them then go off of the looks. IMO they add to the look of an SUV.