Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? - Focaljet

**DJuanHouston** · 04-10-2007, 02:11 PM

just wanting to find out how it holds up, how much weight it holds etc...

looking to put 2 kayaks at most on it. Thats about 130 pounds

kayaks would actually be on the thule crossroads adapters but the attachment to the SVT would still be the Batinc brackets.

OR if you guys know where I can get brackets like the batinc rack has I can make rails to work for the thule

thule says they have a 2063 fit kit but I cant find pictures of it to see if they are brackets that use the screws over the door like the Batinc

**McSVT** · 04-11-2007, 03:47 PM

I have one. It's rated at 75 Kg, don't know the conversion to lbs. The kit comes with the brackest that attach to the car, 2 side rails and 2 cross bars. The corss bars are squarish and you should be able to mount any Thule pruduct to it, I run 2 Thule bike holders and 2 wheel mounts.

**PIRANHA** · 04-11-2007, 05:31 PM

75Kg. is equal to 165Lbs.

**DJuanHouston** · 04-12-2007, 04:10 PM

ok cool

thanks

**patvan** · 04-14-2007, 07:29 PM

The nice thing about the rack sold by BAT is that it's an actual Ford product, and the car is designed to receive it, so there's no need for a fit kit, and less chance of damage during installation/removal.

When you open your driver and passenger door, you should be able to locate the mounting holes under the rubber weather stripping on the top half of the door opening on the car. You should see 2 black plastic screws that are protecting the holes where the roof rack attaches, near the middle of the opening.

On the hatch side, you have to dig out two caulked threaded holes (their location is indicated in the install instructions).

It's a nice rack, and a perfect fit. I can take some pictures of the mounting points to give you a better idea. PM me if you need.

**crookedeuro** · 04-14-2007, 11:35 PM

I would like to see pics of it mounted

**WuNgUn** · 04-15-2007, 08:51 AM

I'd like to see pix too

**HTPerformance** · 04-18-2007, 05:57 PM

You can modify the rear crossbrace to position it farther back to distribute the weight of a kayak or 2 better!

**DJuanHouston** · 04-21-2007, 02:06 PM

thats cool so it can have more support in the middle and both ends

its backordered but Ive got one on the way at some point !!!

thanks HTP

**McSVT** · 04-21-2007, 08:42 PM

After washing my car today I snaped off a couple of pictures for everyone.

Front bracket

Rear bracket

Other angles

Hope this helps.

**WuNgUn** · 04-23-2007, 07:42 AM

Is that a Thule bike carrier on it?

**McSVT** · 04-24-2007, 03:29 PM

Yes, I forget what model number. It's the one where you take off your front wheel and clamp your forkes in and the back wheel is straped down into the rack.

**muskratjames** · 04-24-2007, 05:33 PM

That rack is a nice little unit. If I ever need a rack, I'd definitely give this prime consideration...

**DJuanHouston** · 04-25-2007, 01:39 PM

Hey HTP what did you put under your center cross bar? is it on the paint like a pad or is it screwed in, cant tell from the pics???

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTPerformance

You can modify the rear crossbrace to position it farther back to distribute the weight of a kayak or 2 better!

**HTPerformance** · 04-25-2007, 09:29 PM

The previous owner put foam pads underneath to support his kayak. He poked a hole thru the middle and zip-tied it.

-Brian

04-10-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
DJuanHouston Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 1,495	Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? just wanting to find out how it holds up, how much weight it holds etc... looking to put 2 kayaks at most on it. Thats about 130 pounds kayaks would actually be on the thule crossroads adapters but the attachment to the SVT would still be the Batinc brackets. OR if you guys know where I can get brackets like the batinc rack has I can make rails to work for the thule thule says they have a 2063 fit kit but I cant find pictures of it to see if they are brackets that use the screws over the door like the Batinc __________________ 02 CDSliver SVT ________________ Steeda Shfiter, VF mounts, Recaro Seats, Magnaflow CatBack, PWSC, Kenwood and JL Audio

04-11-2007, 03:47 PM	#2
McSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 1,640	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? I have one. It's rated at 75 Kg, don't know the conversion to lbs. The kit comes with the brackest that attach to the car, 2 side rails and 2 cross bars. The corss bars are squarish and you should be able to mount any Thule pruduct to it, I run 2 Thule bike holders and 2 wheel mounts. __________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line. 2002 SVT Pitch Black #3633 ~ Built 7/2002 Tuned by Focus Sport/SCT ~ 17x7 White OZ Superleggera with BFG KDW 2's, street ~ 17x7 Dark Argent OZ Superleggera with Falken RT-615, track ~ Steeda Short Throw Shifter ~ VF-Engineering Rear Engine Mount ~ H&R Coilovers ~ Graphics by WebXtremes

04-11-2007, 05:31 PM	#3
PIRANHA Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charm City Posts: 1,264	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? 75Kg. is equal to 165Lbs. __________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|\| \|...[FJ]Focaljet.com...... \| \|\|'\|";, ___. \|_..._...________===\|=\|\|_\|__\|..., ] - "(@)'(@)"""''" \|(@)(@)***''(@)

04-12-2007, 04:10 PM	#4
DJuanHouston Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 1,495	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? ok cool thanks __________________ 02 CDSliver SVT ________________ Steeda Shfiter, VF mounts, Recaro Seats, Magnaflow CatBack, PWSC, Kenwood and JL Audio

04-14-2007, 07:29 PM	#5
patvan TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hull, Qc Posts: 184	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? The nice thing about the rack sold by BAT is that it's an actual Ford product, and the car is designed to receive it, so there's no need for a fit kit, and less chance of damage during installation/removal. When you open your driver and passenger door, you should be able to locate the mounting holes under the rubber weather stripping on the top half of the door opening on the car. You should see 2 black plastic screws that are protecting the holes where the roof rack attaches, near the middle of the opening. On the hatch side, you have to dig out two caulked threaded holes (their location is indicated in the install instructions). It's a nice rack, and a perfect fit. I can take some pictures of the mounting points to give you a better idea. PM me if you need.

04-14-2007, 11:35 PM	#6
crookedeuro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? I would like to see pics of it mounted

04-18-2007, 05:57 PM	#8
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,467	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? You can modify the rear crossbrace to position it farther back to distribute the weight of a kayak or 2 better! __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

04-21-2007, 02:06 PM	#9
DJuanHouston Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 1,495	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? thats cool so it can have more support in the middle and both ends its backordered but Ive got one on the way at some point !!! thanks HTP __________________ 02 CDSliver SVT ________________ Steeda Shfiter, VF mounts, Recaro Seats, Magnaflow CatBack, PWSC, Kenwood and JL Audio

04-21-2007, 08:42 PM	#10
McSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 1,640	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? After washing my car today I snaped off a couple of pictures for everyone. Front bracket Rear bracket Other angles Hope this helps. __________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line. 2002 SVT Pitch Black #3633 ~ Built 7/2002 Tuned by Focus Sport/SCT ~ 17x7 White OZ Superleggera with BFG KDW 2's, street ~ 17x7 Dark Argent OZ Superleggera with Falken RT-615, track ~ Steeda Short Throw Shifter ~ VF-Engineering Rear Engine Mount ~ H&R Coilovers ~ Graphics by WebXtremes

04-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#12
McSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 1,640	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? Yes, I forget what model number. It's the one where you take off your front wheel and clamp your forkes in and the back wheel is straped down into the rack. __________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line. 2002 SVT Pitch Black #3633 ~ Built 7/2002 Tuned by Focus Sport/SCT ~ 17x7 White OZ Superleggera with BFG KDW 2's, street ~ 17x7 Dark Argent OZ Superleggera with Falken RT-615, track ~ Steeda Short Throw Shifter ~ VF-Engineering Rear Engine Mount ~ H&R Coilovers ~ Graphics by WebXtremes

04-24-2007, 05:33 PM	#13
muskratjames Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 64	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? That rack is a nice little unit. If I ever need a rack, I'd definitely give this prime consideration... __________________ '04 ZX/3 SVT - Infra-Red #0090 Purchased April 21, 2007 AZFS22C gapped @ .060 Magellan RoadMate 300 GPS Nav (just a backup for real maps!) Soon: Diablosport tuner, CFM cat, K+N drop-in, FRPP plug wires

04-25-2007, 09:29 PM	#15
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,467	Re: Anyone used the BatInc roof rack? The previous owner put foam pads underneath to support his kayak. He poked a hole thru the middle and zip-tied it. -Brian __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

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