Roof rack and xm radio

[rich05matrix]

Hi, I'm new to the group and a new owner of an '05' Matrix. Great car! I hope someone can help and tell me if there is a roof rack that fits like the Vibe's, or maybe the Vibe's rack will work (?) Also looking for suggestions on an xm radio installation. Looking for a good way to mount the external receiver or a suggestion on the kind that will best fit in the car. Thanks for any help.

[xrs22]

I believe that the other Matrix models have an optional roof rack if i'm not mistaken, i could be wrong. Check w/ the toyota dealership online or in person, if the person at the dealership can't help u, kick him in the nuts and tell him to get another job .

[arne282]

Originally Posted by xrs22

I believe that the other Matrix models have an optional roof rack if i'm not mistaken, i could be wrong. Check w/ the toyota dealership online or in person, if the person at the dealership can't help u, kick him in the nuts and tell him to get another job .

I don't think they have a roof rack. If you want to buy it from Toyota, it's actually a hitch that you have to buy and then you buy a separate peice that plugs into it, so, the bike/ski rack will be located at the back.

The Vibe rack will not fit on the trix.

Your other option is to look into getting a Thule system.

[mistamatrix]

^ Yes, there is a roof rack that fits into the two channels on the roof (but I don't think this was ever a Canadian option).

I'll try to find pics of it...

EDIT:

Found it...



If I had to mount a roof rack I'd probably get a Thule/Yakima. They seem a lot more secure than the factory rack.

[xrs22]

See i knew i wasn't seein' things.

[slipknot490]

The factory toyota rack is $@%*#$ ugly as hell. The vibe rack won't work because of the rear door/hatch window is different and the rack would interfere with the toyota rear glass. I did some research on it a few months ago because I like the vibe racks, but it won't fit without major mods.

[arne282]

oh my bad! Thanks mista!