1992 (K) Corolla roof bars

Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.

I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new to
me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape of
the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992 to
1997 models.

I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
liking.

I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
for your model of car.

All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems to
be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get

[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for a
Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
bugging me....


[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.

Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a twist:

Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99 and
00-01

Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?

Experience/suggestions gratefully received.

Kind regards,

Stu.

Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
footpacks?

On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
>
>I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new to
>me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape of
>the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992 to
>1997 models.
>
>I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
>the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
>liking.
>
>I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
>that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
>for your model of car.
>
>All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems to
>be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
>
>[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
>[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
>[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
>Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
>Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
>[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
>series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for a
>Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
>bugging me....
>
>
>[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
>
>Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a twist:
>
>Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
>Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99 and
>00-01
>
>Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
>
>Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
>
>Kind regards,
>
>Stu.
>
>Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
>footpacks?
>
>[/color]
May I throw another option in the punch bowl?

I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!

I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
that supports the UK and Yakima.

The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
help.

Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
politics....LOL


--

Scott in Florida

Scott in Florida wrote:[color=blue]
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
> >
> >I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new to
> >me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape of
> >the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992 to
> >1997 models.
> >
> >I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
> >the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
> >liking.
> >
> >I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
> >that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
> >for your model of car.
> >
> >All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems to
> >be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
> >[/color][/color]

Go with Yakima. Among other things, it is American made.
[color=blue][color=green]
> >[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
> >[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
> >[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
> >Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
> >Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
> >[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
> >series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for a
> >Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
> >bugging me....
> >
> >
> >[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
> >
> >Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a twist:
> >
> >Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
> >Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99 and
> >00-01
> >
> >Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
> >
> >Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
> >
> >Kind regards,
> >
> >Stu.
> >
> >Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
> >footpacks?
> >
> >[/color]
> May I throw another option in the punch bowl?
>[/color]

Nope

Scott in Florida <JustAsk@Florida.com> wrote in message
news:p2lob190k84hscnccs4kp237uucb3727bl@4ax.com...
On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
>
>I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new to
>me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape of
>the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992 to
>1997 models.
>
>I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
>the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
>liking.
>
>I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
>that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
>for your model of car.
>
>All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems to
>be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
>
>[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
>[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
>[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
>Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
>Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
>[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
>series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for a
>Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
>bugging me....
>
>
>[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
>
>Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a twist:
>
>Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
>Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99 and
>00-01
>
>Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
>
>Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
>
>Kind regards,
>
>Stu.
>
>Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
>footpacks?
>
>[/color]
May I throw another option in the punch bowl?

I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!

I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
that supports the UK and Yakima.

The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
help.

Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
politics....LOL


--

Scott in Florida



**************

I've seen the OT discussions, thanks. I'll stay away, though it's
reassuring that you guys do debate the issues. We were beginning to wonder
over here....

I've just visited yakima.com and they only list US and Canadian dealers.
Had a quick UK only search for the brand on Google - not really any joy
there either.

I don't think your US Corolla would be any different to mine. The Haynes
manual I have says, "As the main part of this book has been written in the
US, it uses the appropriate US component names, phrases and spellings".
Then gives a long list of translations like "header = exhaust manifold".

Yeah, I like my 'new' car. It's now got 137,000 miles on the clock.
Everything works, no rattles, smooth on the motorway and it seems quite
nippy after my last car (which had a 998cc engine). No air conditioning or
electric windows fitted, but that just adds to the 'reliability' doesn't it?
Onwards and upwards.

Thanks for your suggestion Scott. I'll keep looking.

Stu.

Stu wrote:[color=blue]
> Scott in Florida <JustAsk@Florida.com> wrote in message
> news:p2lob190k84hscnccs4kp237uucb3727bl@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
> >
> >I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new to
> >me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape of
> >the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992 to
> >1997 models.
> >
> >I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
> >the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
> >liking.
> >
> >I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
> >that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
> >for your model of car.
> >
> >All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems to
> >be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
> >
> >[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
> >[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
> >[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
> >Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
> >Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
> >[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
> >series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for a
> >Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
> >bugging me....
> >
> >
> >[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
> >
> >Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a twist:
> >
> >Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
> >Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99 and
> >00-01
> >
> >Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
> >
> >Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
> >
> >Kind regards,
> >
> >Stu.
> >
> >Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
> >footpacks?
> >
> >[/color]
> May I throw another option in the punch bowl?
>
> I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
> Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!
>
> I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
> that supports the UK and Yakima.
>
> The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
> the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
> help.
>
> Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
> reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
> politics....LOL
>
>
> --
>
> Scott in Florida
>
>
>
> **************
>
> I've seen the OT discussions, thanks. I'll stay away, though it's
> reassuring that you guys do debate the issues. We were beginning to wonder
> over here....
>[/color]

Hey buddy, you talkin smack about the USA?

Watch it -- we might just invade the UK next if Blair can't get his
propaganda machine working right.
[color=blue]
> I've just visited yakima.com and they only list US and Canadian dealers.
> Had a quick UK only search for the brand on Google - not really any joy
> there either.[/color]

Try ebay: [url]http://search.ebay.com/toyota-yakima[/url]

or the secret weapon, Craig's List: [url]www.craigslist.com[/url]
[color=blue]
>
> I don't think your US Corolla would be any different to mine. The Haynes
> manual I have says, "As the main part of this book has been written in the
> US, it uses the appropriate US component names, phrases and spellings".
> Then gives a long list of translations like "header = exhaust manifold".
>
> Yeah, I like my 'new' car. It's now got 137,000 miles on the clock.
> Everything works, no rattles, smooth on the motorway and it seems quite
> nippy after my last car (which had a 998cc engine). No air conditioning or
> electric windows fitted, but that just adds to the 'reliability' doesn't it?
> Onwards and upwards.[/color]

980 cc engine???

Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Stu wrote:[color=blue]
> Scott in Florida <JustAsk@Florida.com> wrote in message
> news:p2lob190k84hscnccs4kp237uucb3727bl@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
> >
> >I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new[/color][/color]
to[color=blue][color=green]
> >me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape[/color][/color]
of[color=blue][color=green]
> >the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992[/color][/color]
to[color=blue][color=green]
> >1997 models.
> >
> >I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
> >the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
> >liking.
> >
> >I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
> >that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
> >for your model of car.
> >
> >All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems[/color][/color]
to[color=blue][color=green]
> >be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
> >
> >[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
> >[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
> >[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
> >Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
> >Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
> >[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
> >series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for[/color][/color]
a[color=blue][color=green]
> >Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
> >bugging me....
> >
> >
> >[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
> >
> >Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a[/color][/color]
twist:[color=blue][color=green]
> >
> >Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
> >Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99[/color][/color]
and[color=blue][color=green]
> >00-01
> >
> >Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
> >
> >Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
> >
> >Kind regards,
> >
> >Stu.
> >
> >Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
> >footpacks?
> >
> >[/color]
> May I throw another option in the punch bowl?
>
> I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
> Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!
>
> I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
> that supports the UK and Yakima.
>
> The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
> the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
> help.
>
> Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
> reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
> politics....LOL
>
>
> --
>
> Scott in Florida
>
>
>
> **************
>
> I've seen the OT discussions, thanks. I'll stay away, though it's
> reassuring that you guys do debate the issues. We were beginning to[/color]
wonder[color=blue]
> over here....
>[/color]
[color=blue]
>Hey buddy, you talkin smack about the USA?[/color]

"talkin smack"? Can't see that in the Haynes translation guide. No offence
intended.
[color=blue]
>Watch it -- we might just invade the UK next if Blair can't get his[/color]
propaganda machine working right.

I thought you already had. There seems to be a number of USAF bases here
and a Starbucks on every street corner.
[color=blue]
> I've just visited yakima.com and they only list US and Canadian dealers.
> Had a quick UK only search for the brand on Google - not really any joy
> there either.[/color]
[color=blue]
>Try ebay: [url]http://search.ebay.com/toyota-yakima[/url][/color]

Fantastic, but [url]http://search.ebay.co.uk/toyota-yakima[/url] is of little help

[color=blue]
>or the secret weapon, Craig's List: [url]www.craigslist.com[/url][/color]

Nothing there in the UK either.
[color=blue]
>
> I don't think your US Corolla would be any different to mine. The Haynes
> manual I have says, "As the main part of this book has been written in the
> US, it uses the appropriate US component names, phrases and spellings".
> Then gives a long list of translations like "header = exhaust manifold".
>
> Yeah, I like my 'new' car. It's now got 137,000 miles on the clock.
> Everything works, no rattles, smooth on the motorway and it seems quite
> nippy after my last car (which had a 998cc engine). No air conditioning[/color]
or[color=blue]
> electric windows fitted, but that just adds to the 'reliability' doesn't[/color]
it?[color=blue]
> Onwards and upwards.[/color]
[color=blue]
>980 cc engine???[/color]

998 cubic centimeter = 60.9016963 cubic inch
[url]http://www.angelfire.com/retro/minimetroland/index.html[/url]

Stu wrote:[color=blue]
> Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1119652602.697135.182080@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
>
>
> Stu wrote:[color=green]
> > Scott in Florida <JustAsk@Florida.com> wrote in message
> > news:p2lob190k84hscnccs4kp237uucb3727bl@4ax.com...
> > On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> > >Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
> > >
> > >I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's new[/color][/color]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer shape[/color][/color]
> of[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug 1992[/color][/color]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >1997 models.
> > >
> > >I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit in
> > >the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
> > >liking.
> > >
> > >I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it seems
> > >that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct kit
> > >for your model of car.
> > >
> > >All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there seems[/color][/color]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
> > >
> > >[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
> > >[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
> > >[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
> > >Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
> > >Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
> > >[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
> > >series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit for[/color][/color]
> a[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because it's
> > >bugging me....
> > >
> > >
> > >[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
> > >
> > >Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a[/color][/color]
> twist:[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >
> > >Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
> > >Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99[/color][/color]
> and[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >00-01
> > >
> > >Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
> > >
> > >Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
> > >
> > >Kind regards,
> > >
> > >Stu.
> > >
> > >Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the Thule
> > >footpacks?
> > >
> > >[/color]
> > May I throw another option in the punch bowl?
> >
> > I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
> > Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!
> >
> > I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
> > that supports the UK and Yakima.
> >
> > The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
> > the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
> > help.
> >
> > Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
> > reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
> > politics....LOL
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Scott in Florida
> >
> >
> >
> > **************
> >
> > I've seen the OT discussions, thanks. I'll stay away, though it's
> > reassuring that you guys do debate the issues. We were beginning to[/color]
> wonder[color=green]
> > over here....
> >[/color]
>[color=green]
> >Hey buddy, you talkin smack about the USA?[/color]
>
> "talkin smack"? Can't see that in the Haynes translation guide. No offence
> intended.[/color]

hmmm they don't use that little colloquialism in England?
[color=blue]
>[color=green]
> >Watch it -- we might just invade the UK next if Blair can't get his[/color]
> propaganda machine working right.
>
> I thought you already had. There seems to be a number of USAF bases here
> and a Starbucks on every street corner.[/color]

Starbucks eh? Coffee finally replacing tea?
[color=blue]
>[color=green]
> > I've just visited yakima.com and they only list US and Canadian dealers.
> > Had a quick UK only search for the brand on Google - not really any joy
> > there either.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >Try ebay: [url]http://search.ebay.com/toyota-yakima[/url][/color]
>
> Fantastic, but [url]http://search.ebay.co.uk/toyota-yakima[/url] is of little help
>
>[color=green]
> >or the secret weapon, Craig's List: [url]www.craigslist.com[/url][/color]
>
> Nothing there in the UK either.
>[/color]

eh... prolly would be worth buying a new one (oh you probably wanted
that anyway). Have you contacted yakima directly, maybe?
[color=blue][color=green]
> >
> > I don't think your US Corolla would be any different to mine. The Haynes
> > manual I have says, "As the main part of this book has been written in the
> > US, it uses the appropriate US component names, phrases and spellings".
> > Then gives a long list of translations like "header = exhaust manifold".
> >
> > Yeah, I like my 'new' car. It's now got 137,000 miles on the clock.
> > Everything works, no rattles, smooth on the motorway and it seems quite
> > nippy after my last car (which had a 998cc engine). No air conditioning[/color]
> or[color=green]
> > electric windows fitted, but that just adds to the 'reliability' doesn't[/color]
> it?[color=green]
> > Onwards and upwards.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >980 cc engine???[/color]
>
> 998 cubic centimeter = 60.9016963 cubic inch
> [url]http://www.angelfire.com/retro/minimetroland/index.html[/url]
>[/color]

Right right. I was just wondering what kind of car has such a tiny
engine?

Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Stu wrote:[color=blue]
> Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1119652602.697135.182080@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
>
>
> Stu wrote:[color=green]
> > Scott in Florida <JustAsk@Florida.com> wrote in message
> > news:p2lob190k84hscnccs4kp237uucb3727bl@4ax.com...
> > On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:53:32 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> > >Hello. I wonder if anyone might be able to help.
> > >
> > >I'm trying to find the correct roof bars for my elderly Toyota (it's[/color][/color][/color]
new[color=blue]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >me though). It's a K reg August 1992 model - so the slightly newer[/color][/color][/color]
shape[color=blue]
> of[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >the two when the change occurred. Corresponds to Haynes Manual Aug[/color][/color][/color]
1992[color=blue]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >1997 models.
> > >
> > >I've tried my Halfords bars off my old metro, but they don't quite fit[/color][/color][/color]
in[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >the narrower gutters on the new car - well not securely enough for my
> > >liking.
> > >
> > >I thought it might be cheaper buying some new ones on line. Now it[/color][/color][/color]
seems[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >that a lot of the websites have guides to help you select the correct[/color][/color][/color]
kit[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >for your model of car.
> > >
> > >All say Thule bars 120cm Part #: 761. No problems. However, there[/color][/color][/color]
seems[color=blue]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >be a real difference of opinion on which footpacks to get
> > >
> > >[url]www.roofbox.co.uk[/url] says Thule guttered feet (4) # 369
> > >[url]www.roofrackshop.co.uk[/url] says Part #: 368
> > >[url]www.car-roofracks.co.uk[/url] says Special Guttered Foot Pack # 368
> > >Toyota dealer - "computer says no"
> > >Halfords in-store flip-chart says floor pack # 369
> > >[url]http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/[/url] says Paddy Hopkirk Roof Bars 400
> > >series roof bars (2) foot units (4) and the correct fitting kit[/color][/color][/color]
for[color=blue]
> a[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >Toyota Corolla 4-D, 5-D 92-97. Sweet. Anyway, back to Thule because[/color][/color][/color]
it's[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >bugging me....
> > >
> > >
> > >[url]www.thule.co.uk[/url] website gives guttered foot pack Part #: 368.
> > >
> > >Now, download the .pdf fitting guides from the same website gives a[/color][/color]
> twist:[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >
> > >Fitting guide for footpack 368 reads it's for the 88-92 Corolla.
> > >Fitting guide for footpack 369 reads it's for the Corolla 93-97, 98-99[/color][/color]
> and[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >00-01
> > >
> > >Which one is correct? Or does it not make any difference?
> > >
> > >Experience/suggestions gratefully received.
> > >
> > >Kind regards,
> > >
> > >Stu.
> > >
> > >Oh, and are my old square Halfords bars 2cmX3cm compatible with the[/color][/color][/color]
Thule[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >footpacks?
> > >
> > >[/color]
> > May I throw another option in the punch bowl?
> >
> > I have a '92 Corolla Wagon (Japan made....USA sold)....and I use the
> > Yakama Rack system. It is outstanding!
> >
> > I'm not familiar with UK Corollas, but I would bet you can find a site
> > that supports the UK and Yakima.
> >
> > The way I bought mine was to visit my kayak dealer and they suggested
> > the correct system for my car. A trip to your local dealer might
> > help.
> >
> > Congratulations on your 'new' car. You will be so bored by the
> > reliability, you might join us in our Off Topic OT discussions of
> > politics....LOL
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Scott in Florida
> >
> >
> >
> > **************
> >
> > I've seen the OT discussions, thanks. I'll stay away, though it's
> > reassuring that you guys do debate the issues. We were beginning to[/color]
> wonder[color=green]
> > over here....
> >[/color]
>[color=green]
> >Hey buddy, you talkin smack about the USA?[/color]
>
> "talkin smack"? Can't see that in the Haynes translation guide. No[/color]
offence[color=blue]
> intended.[/color]
[color=blue]
>hmmm they don't use that little colloquialism in England?[/color]

It would seem not.
[color=blue]
>[color=green]
> >Watch it -- we might just invade the UK next if Blair can't get his[/color]
> propaganda machine working right.
>
> I thought you already had. There seems to be a number of USAF bases here
> and a Starbucks on every street corner.[/color]
[color=blue]
>Starbucks eh? Coffee finally replacing tea?[/color]

On the high street maybe, though it's clinging on:
[url]http://starbucks.co.uk/en-GB/_Favorite+Beverages/The+World+of+Tazo+Tea.htm[/url]
[color=blue]
>[color=green]
> > I've just visited yakima.com and they only list US and Canadian dealers.
> > Had a quick UK only search for the brand on Google - not really any joy
> > there either.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >Try ebay: [url]http://search.ebay.com/toyota-yakima[/url][/color]
>
> Fantastic, but [url]http://search.ebay.co.uk/toyota-yakima[/url] is of little help
>
>[color=green]
> >or the secret weapon, Craig's List: [url]www.craigslist.com[/url][/color]
>
> Nothing there in the UK either.
>[/color]
[color=blue]
>eh... prolly would be worth buying a new one (oh you probably wanted
>that anyway). Have you contacted yakima directly, maybe?[/color]

No, one's ever heard of them here. It's not worth me paying to get it
shipped in from the US. I have, however, found that the sole UK Thule
importer is located 5 miles away from where I live. They used to have a
shop outlet there apparently, but I drove up earlier this afternoon and it
looks like it's just 'goods in and 'goods out' operation these days. All
shut up today anyhow. There is an auto parts shop literally over the road
which sells the kit. They think it's part #369 from their Thule catalogue
(differing from the Thule website, but matching the fitting guide) so I'll
give it a go. Didn't have it in as it's a 'special order item', but it'll
be there on Monday. There shouldn't be any trouble exchanging it if it's
the wrong one.
[color=blue][color=green]
> >
> > I don't think your US Corolla would be any different to mine. The[/color][/color]
Haynes[color=blue][color=green]
> > manual I have says, "As the main part of this book has been written in[/color][/color]
the[color=blue][color=green]
> > US, it uses the appropriate US component names, phrases and spellings".
> > Then gives a long list of translations like "header = exhaust manifold".
> >
> > Yeah, I like my 'new' car. It's now got 137,000 miles on the clock.
> > Everything works, no rattles, smooth on the motorway and it seems quite
> > nippy after my last car (which had a 998cc engine). No air conditioning[/color]
> or[color=green]
> > electric windows fitted, but that just adds to the 'reliability' doesn't[/color]
> it?[color=green]
> > Onwards and upwards.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >980 cc engine???[/color]
>
> 998 cubic centimeter = 60.9016963 cubic inch
> [url]http://www.angelfire.com/retro/minimetroland/index.html[/url]
>[/color]
[color=blue]
>Right right. I was just wondering what kind of car has such a tiny
>engine?[/color]

Austin Metro. For a lighthearted look check out
[url]http://www.angelfire.com/retro/minimetroland/index.html[/url]

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:32:53 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>No, one's ever heard of them here. It's not worth me paying to get it
>shipped in from the US. I have, however, found that the sole UK Thule
>importer is located 5 miles away from where I live. They used to have a
>shop outlet there apparently, but I drove up earlier this afternoon and it
>looks like it's just 'goods in and 'goods out' operation these days. All
>shut up today anyhow. There is an auto parts shop literally over the road
>which sells the kit. They think it's part #369 from their Thule catalogue
>(differing from the Thule website, but matching the fitting guide) so I'll
>give it a go. Didn't have it in as it's a 'special order item', but it'll
>be there on Monday. There shouldn't be any trouble exchanging it if it's
>the wrong one.[/color]

Though I suggested Yakama for the top rack, I do use a Thule bike rack
fitted to a hitch on my wagon. Top quality stuff.

I doubt you could go wrong with either company.


--

Scott in Florida

Scott in Florida wrote:[color=blue]
> On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:32:53 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >
> >No, one's ever heard of them here. It's not worth me paying to get it
> >shipped in from the US. I have, however, found that the sole UK Thule
> >importer is located 5 miles away from where I live. They used to have a
> >shop outlet there apparently, but I drove up earlier this afternoon and it
> >looks like it's just 'goods in and 'goods out' operation these days. All
> >shut up today anyhow. There is an auto parts shop literally over the road
> >which sells the kit. They think it's part #369 from their Thule catalogue
> >(differing from the Thule website, but matching the fitting guide) so I'll
> >give it a go. Didn't have it in as it's a 'special order item', but it'll
> >be there on Monday. There shouldn't be any trouble exchanging it if it's
> >the wrong one.[/color]
>
> Though I suggested Yakama for the top rack, I do use a Thule bike rack
> fitted to a hitch on my wagon. Top quality stuff.[/color]

But Scott, we're talking about nowadays, not back in the 1960s when you
used to ride a bike.
[color=blue]
>
> I doubt you could go wrong with either company.
>[/color]

***SIGH*** Another American company dissed because they didn't have the
good sense to open a store in the Motherland.

Yep, if you _have_ to, go Thule.

[color=blue]
>Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:1119732474.843017.125750@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...[/color]

[color=blue]
>Scott in Florida wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:32:53 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >
> >No, one's ever heard of them here. It's not worth me paying to get it
> >shipped in from the US. I have, however, found that the sole UK Thule
> >importer is located 5 miles away from where I live. They used to have a
> >shop outlet there apparently, but I drove up earlier this afternoon and[/color][/color]
it[color=blue][color=green]
> >looks like it's just 'goods in and 'goods out' operation these days. All
> >shut up today anyhow. There is an auto parts shop literally over the[/color][/color]
road[color=blue][color=green]
> >which sells the kit. They think it's part #369 from their Thule[/color][/color]
catalogue[color=blue][color=green]
> >(differing from the Thule website, but matching the fitting guide) so[/color][/color]
I'll[color=blue][color=green]
> >give it a go. Didn't have it in as it's a 'special order item', but[/color][/color]
it'll[color=blue][color=green]
> >be there on Monday. There shouldn't be any trouble exchanging it if it's
> >the wrong one.[/color]
>
> Though I suggested Yakama for the top rack, I do use a Thule bike rack
> fitted to a hitch on my wagon. Top quality stuff.[/color]
[color=blue]
>But Scott, we're talking about nowadays, not back in the 1960s when you
>used to ride a bike.[/color]
[color=blue]
>
> I doubt you could go wrong with either company.
>[/color]
[color=blue]
>***SIGH*** Another American company dissed because they didn't have the
>good sense to open a store in the Motherland.[/color]
[color=blue]
>Yep, if you _have_ to, go Thule.[/color]

Got them. The footpacks (#369) did fit on my Halfords bars and the whole
lot fits quite nicely on the Corolla. If it's any consolation the surfboard
that will fit on the top was made and purchased in the US.

Stu wrote:[color=blue][color=green]
> >Learning Richard <learningrichard@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:1119732474.843017.125750@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...[/color]
>
>[color=green]
> >Scott in Florida wrote:
> > On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:32:53 GMT, "Stu" <crazy.fool@van.com> wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> > >
> > >No, one's ever heard of them here. It's not worth me paying to get it
> > >shipped in from the US. I have, however, found that the sole UK Thule
> > >importer is located 5 miles away from where I live. They used to have a
> > >shop outlet there apparently, but I drove up earlier this afternoon and[/color][/color]
> it[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >looks like it's just 'goods in and 'goods out' operation these days. All
> > >shut up today anyhow. There is an auto parts shop literally over the[/color][/color]
> road[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >which sells the kit. They think it's part #369 from their Thule[/color][/color]
> catalogue[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >(differing from the Thule website, but matching the fitting guide) so[/color][/color]
> I'll[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >give it a go. Didn't have it in as it's a 'special order item', but[/color][/color]
> it'll[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >be there on Monday. There shouldn't be any trouble exchanging it if it's
> > >the wrong one.[/color]
> >
> > Though I suggested Yakama for the top rack, I do use a Thule bike rack
> > fitted to a hitch on my wagon. Top quality stuff.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >But Scott, we're talking about nowadays, not back in the 1960s when you
> >used to ride a bike.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >
> > I doubt you could go wrong with either company.
> >[/color]
>[color=green]
> >***SIGH*** Another American company dissed because they didn't have the
> >good sense to open a store in the Motherland.[/color]
>[color=green]
> >Yep, if you _have_ to, go Thule.[/color]
>
> Got them. The footpacks (#369) did fit on my Halfords bars and the whole
> lot fits quite nicely on the Corolla. If it's any consolation the surfboard
> that will fit on the top was made and purchased in the US.[/color]

Continental US, or Hawaii? *chortle*

What kind of board, dude?