There is no space between the rail and the roof of the vehicle in this type.
Car flush roof rails.
However some roof rails are not compatible.
If your car lacks roof rails straight from the factory there are plenty of aftermarket offerings to consider.
They tend to be found on cars from roughly 2006 onwards and are flush with the car roof ie there s no gap between the roof and rail.
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The modula universal cross bars fit most all metal flush side roof rails with an indent on the outside edge.
The size of this lip worries me it s narrow and just i can t see the mounting being anywhere near as strong or secure as on my old car which had raised.
The roof bars attach to the rails by hooking under a small lip that runs along the outside of the rails.
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The second type is the flush mounted roof rail.
You cannot wrap your hand around the rail because there is no room under it.
Roof bars for cars with solid roof rails.
Best for naked roofs.
For vehicles with flush closed side rails two high quality aluminum bars designed and manufactured in italy before ordering please confirm fitment to your vehicle.
Raised roof rails most likely seen on suv and station wagon style cars.
Towers or feet sit on the four corners of your roof and attach to either your bare roof with the addition of a specific kit clip or to your existing factory roof rails or factory mount track fixed points.
Essentially there are 4 ways that a roof rack can be secured to the roof of your vehicle and they depend on the equipment your car is currently equipped with.
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These are as the name implies rails that are raised up probably about 2 inches on the vehicle roof.
Flush means not raised that is there is not vertical space between the bottom of the rail and the roof of the car it does not mean flat the standard test is.
If your roof is naked.
These car rack systems are best dissected into the components which combine to create the complete solution.
In this type of roof rail the feet of the roof rail are attached to the roof of the vehicle and the rail itself forms an arc.
Raised roof rails are usualy found on suvs and on station wagons.
Again most commonly found on estate cars the solid roof rail pictured below is a more modern version of the raised roof rail.