Roof rack

[perfecto]

Just a note that my roof rack has arrived... I will try and take some pictures of it so you guys don't go through the same stress as me. (The whole "WTF am I buying?" thing)

Oh, and if it's ugly, I'm not buying it. :)

[smaria]

How much does the roof rack cost?

[perfecto]

How much does the roof rack cost?

Will let you know - I should be getting a decent price on it as one of my friends works for Mazda.

[miatafied]

Nice - just got the accessory catalog from the dealer - but still not sure what the actual availability is.

The accessory catalog shows a few things that I didn't think would be made available - like a drop down DVD system (from the ceiling). I'll probably give the parts dept a call in the next couple days to see if they can order the rear scuff plate and the roof rack.

[perfecto]

Nice - just got the accessory catalog from the dealer - but still not sure what the actual availability is.

The accessory catalog shows a few things that I didn't think would be made available - like a drop down DVD system (from the ceiling). I'll probably give the parts dept a call in the next couple days to see if they can order the rear scuff plate and the roof rack.

Okay, so I saw the roof rack last night and it isn't as ugly as I initially feared. I'll put up a couple of pretty awful pictures of it when I get some time. Let's just say that it is nowhere near as nice as the European "roof rails". :(

It holds 169lb max of weight - how does this compare to other vehicles??

[smaria]

Okay, so I saw the roof rack last night and it isn't as ugly as I initially feared. I'll put up a couple of pretty awful pictures of it when I get some time. Let's just say that it is nowhere near as nice as the European "roof rails". :(

It holds 169lb max of weight - how does this compare to other vehicles??

Mazda's MPV roof rack is only rated for 100lb, so 169 sounds pretty good.

[miatafied]

pics? Inquiring minds would like to know!!

[skiph]

Just got home from the local dealer.....the regional trainer was here today in a Phantom Blue (dang!...missed it) doing dealer training on the 5.

Anyway, they also finally got some brochures and an accessory brochure.

The accessory brochure shows a two cross-bar setup sort of like a Yakima or Thule rack. No lengthwise rails like on the European models. As I matter of fact, in one picture, it shows a bike rail on the roof rack....and it is a Yakima bike rail.

It also shows a ski/snowboard rack (branded Yakima)...only 1 board wide, maybe 3 pairs of skis if they are loaded bottom to bottom, not side by side, and a 13 cubic foot closed cargo box, 55" long by 35.2" wide by 18.2" high. If I look closely at the picture, it shows the cargo box is a Thule. There is also an open roof luggage "basket" with a cargo net, measuring 44" long by 39" wide by 6.2" deep. It says "Yakima" on it. So it appears regular Yakima/Thule type add-ons will fit this rack.

The rack looks to attach in the fittings under the rubber plugs on the black roof trim, where the European style rails would be mounted.

Weight wise, the brochure says 100# max.

If I had a scanner, I would scan stuff, but no scanner...sorry.

[perfecto]

Weight wise, the brochure says 100# max.

The inside packaging of the box indicates 165 pounds max on the roof rack.

[skiph]

The inside packaging of the box indicates 165 pounds max on the roof rack.

Ahh, does that mean you have one now, or just looked at one at the dealership?

If you have one, any pictures coming soon?

Was it the one from the accessory brochure with the Phantom Blue 5 on the front; the rack being pictured on page 4 at the bottom?

Maybe Mazda is supplying a different roof rack in Canada??

[perfecto]

Ahh, does that mean you have one now, or just looked at one at the dealership?

If you have one, any pictures coming soon?

Was it the one from the accessory brochure with the Phantom Blue 5 on the front; the rack being pictured on page 4 at the bottom?

Maybe Mazda is supplying a different roof rack in Canada??

I don't have the accessory brochure so I can't help you there - I looked at one at the dealership, but decided not to get it. I am more interested in the European roof rails, which appear to fit in the same place. (and look a hell of a lot better)

As for pictures, I took a few, but they got erased off my camera. :(

[Captain KRM P5]

do you have a part number for this rack?

[kokomo]

Nice - just got the accessory catalog from the dealer - but still not sure what the actual availability is.

The accessory catalog shows a few things that I didn't think would be made available - like a drop down DVD system (from the ceiling). I'll probably give the parts dept a call in the next couple days to see if they can order the rear scuff plate and the roof rack.


Mazda never sent me an accessory catalog. If anyone could so kindly post, how much $$ is the DVD and the roof rack? Is there on dash DVD avail (instead of NAV)?

[skiph]

Mazda never sent me an accessory catalog. If anyone could so kindly post, how much $$ is the DVD and the roof rack? Is there on dash DVD avail (instead of NAV)?

Part # for the roof rack is: CC43-V4-701F.

No DVD player shown for the console, just the In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 player and a Cassette Player (2 separate units).

The brochure does show a DVD player with a 7" screen (entertainment system), looks like it mounts in the headliner. Says it includes a remote control & 2 sets of wirless headphones. Also says it needs an installation kit, 1 for moonroof or 1 for no moonroof.

The vehicle brochure has this noted as "late availability".

No prices for any accessories.....will probaby have to check with a local dealer.

There is some place on the web that is selling some accessories.....don't have that web address handy, but maybe some alternate sources will have more items as time passes.

Found the link for a site selling some accessories....scarfed it from another Mazda5 forum

http://www.mazdastuff.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=247

Perfecto: do you have a line on the European roof rails yet?

[afticarab]

Perfecto: do you have a line on the European roof rails yet?

Hey guys: Add me to the growing list of those interested in the Euro Roof Rails. Picked up our Whitewater Pearl M5 GT Wednesday and the family absolutely loves it. I have asked the dealer here to see what he can find out about the Euro rails but I think it might be best to see if a contact can be established in Europe. We have relatives over there so I will look at whether it is possible to import the racks in. I will post to the forum any updates :cool:

[Captain KRM P5]

just to let you guys know, i will match or beat all of mazdastuff's pricing on all thier items

thanks
Ken

[afticarab]

just to let you guys know, i will match or beat all of mazdastuff's pricing on all thier items

thanks
Ken

Hey Captain KRM P5: Seeing that you are authorized vendor, can you pull some strings and import these Euro Roof Rails. I'm willing to bet you would have a huge interest in these items. (uhm)

[Captain KRM P5]

Hey Captain KRM P5: Seeing that you are authorized vendor, can you pull some strings and import these Euro Roof Rails. I'm willing to bet you would have a huge interest in these items. (uhm)

i'll do what i can, do you have a part number for these?

[perfecto]

Might be tough, as I don't see them in the Mazda 5 UK accessories catalog. What about some of the other cool stuff, like the metallic accents? :)

Chrome Door handle accents : CC29V324OF
Rear bumper garnish chrome : CC29V408OF
Tailgate handle garnish chrome : CC64V3075F
Door mirror garnish chrome : CC29V365OF

[the_saint]

How about these?
http://www.mazda.cz/mazdaprisl/obr/m5/M5_Roofcarrier.jpg
The part# (I think) is CB01V4701. I'm not sure since the page was in a language I can't read, but I think it is a Mazda#. lol

[Captain KRM P5]

Might be tough, as I don't see them in the Mazda 5 UK accessories catalog. What about some of the other cool stuff, like the metallic accents? :)

have part number, will travel ;)

[Captain KRM P5]

How about these?

The part# (I think) is CB01V4701. I'm not sure since the page was in a language I can't read, but I think it is a Mazda#. lol

perfect! i will see what i can do

[perfecto]

perfect! i will see what i can do

http://www.mazda.co.uk/sycomax/uploadpool/documents_UK/forecourts/brochures/Accessories_Mazda5.pdf

Here's the English catalog, complete with part numbers.

[the_saint]

Glad to be of assistance (cabpatch)

If that number works, I've got a few more numbers for you to check on (evil)

[Captain KRM P5]

Glad to be of assistance (cabpatch)

If that number works, I've got a few more numbers for you to check on (evil)

send them my way and tell me what they are :D

[the_saint]

send them my way and tell me what they are :D
okeedokee...You asked for it

CC29V3240F Door handle garnish
CC29V4080F Rear bumper garnish
CC29V1370F Scuff plate set
G22BV3770F Side marker ring
CC64V3075F Tailgate handle garnish
CC29V3650F Door mirror garnish
MCA1174 Front & rear parking aid (Is this just the sensors, or is it everything needed to make it "factory")
CC29V819003 Leather handbrake lever

Keep in mind I won't ordering these next week or anything.

[miatafied]

I'm looking for the scuff plates and euro roof rails also! Keep us posted!

[miatafied]

On 2nd hand the rear bumper thingie looks uggh!

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=MZ5A1019

I may just get rockblocker to put a clear cover on the rear bumper.

[mcstark]

Just an FYI from another 5 owner -- Protege5, that is. My P5 came with the factory rack and they sold "adapter plates" made from aluminum. The factory bike rack was a Yakima, so the "adapters" will fit Yakima accessories. I got a different Yakima bike rack and it fit great.

Odds are the rack for the "5" will be Yakima as well. I've got pics if it will help anyone.

[afticarab]

Spoke with a Mazda dealer in UK today and they have these listed but do not have pricing. The dealer will be contacting me when he has this and I will update the site. Part # is CC5151T20C-T10C - the last three characters have different letter for left and right. (flash)

[RockBlocker]

On 2nd hand the rear bumper thingie looks uggh!

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=MZ5A1019

I may just get rockblocker to put a clear cover on the rear bumper.

Sounds like a good idea to me. Do you have any measurements of width and length so I can see about having something for it??

[the_saint]

Hey Mr. Rockblocker, is it safe to assume you are going to work on a clear bra and headlight protection for the 5?
If so, any idea when it will be available?

[RockBlocker]

Hey Mr. Rockblocker, is it safe to assume you are going to work on a clear bra and headlight protection for the 5?
If so, any idea when it will be available?

yes, we are going to working towards it and when they are ready we will post up about it.

[miatafied]

Rockblocker - I already have Lee Berberri (sp?) scheduled to come by - I'm sure he can forward the measurements to the home office.

[RockBlocker]

Rockblocker - I already have Lee Berberri (sp?) scheduled to come by - I'm sure he can forward the measurements to the home office.

Cool. Make sure you have him measure that area. I am sure it would cheaper and look cleaner than the black plastic cover from the dealer.

[RockBlocker]

Hey Mr. Rockblocker, is it safe to assume you are going to work on a clear bra and headlight protection for the 5?
If so, any idea when it will be available?


Bump to let you guys an girls know that we have the 5 now. Working on getting it on the site. But they are ready to ship

[mitchell]

Spoke with a Mazda dealer in UK today and they have these listed but do not have pricing. The dealer will be contacting me when he has this and I will update the site. Part # is CC5151T20C-T10C - the last three characters have different letter for left and right. (flash)

Any update on this?(bang)
I too want to get euro roof rails for my 5
thanks

[afticarab]

Euro roof rack is a dead issue for NA Mazda 5s. The Euro versions have a different mount point and understructure which is not compatable with the NA vehicles. Even if you were willing to try and make it fit the cost with shipping from UK would be over $1000 US. I personally went with the Mazda rack, its OK but too narrow (Can mount only 3 Thule Criterium bike holders). The Mazda rack is made by Thule and I see the potential to replace the cross bars with some longer ones to increase the width of the rack. I will update if I do this.

Some other members have installed Yakima racks which recently developed a fit or the Dynasport from Perrycraft which involves drilling into roof.

Good Luck!

[5-4-fighting]

Just a note that my roof rack has arrived... I will try and take some pictures of it so you guys don't go through the same stress as me. (The whole "WTF am I buying?" thing)

Oh, and if it's ugly, I'm not buying it. :)


I haven't seen any pics yet and forgive me if I hijack this thread, but here some previously posted pics of my DIY rack, I installed on my 5.

[mitchell]

I haven't seen any pics yet and forgive me if I hijack this thread, but here some previously posted pics of my DIY rack, I installed on my 5.

good work on the DIY.
mind if I ask who makes that?

thanks for the update afticarab. I wondered if the mount for the euro rack lived beneath the black raingutter...just didn't have the nerve to check it.

[5-4-fighting]

good work on the DIY.
mind if I ask who makes that?

thanks for the update afticarab. I wondered if the mount for the euro rack lived beneath the black raingutter...just didn't have the nerve to check it.


The rack, rails and load bars, are from Perrycraft. Ran about $305.00 including shipping. Installs in about 20 minutes.

[paging_drburgos]

I haven't seen any pics yet and forgive me if I hijack this thread, but here some previously posted pics of my DIY rack, I installed on my 5.

Your 5 looks pretty good with that roof rack. It's the one thing that i miss about my old Montero Sport...if there wasnt enough cargo room then i'd just strap it to the roof :P

Did it require any drilling? And more importantly does it interfere with the sunroof. I live in So Cal and cant live without it :P

[brightwhite]

Anyone know if the Protege5 rack from Mazda will fit the 5?

I have one leftover, and may try to rig it up if the mount holes are similar. If it's wider or whatever, I'll get some Thule load bars and drill out the rivets to make it the right width.

[X10James]

The stock rack I've got is quite tall so that no matter what you put on it the moon roof can still open underneath it. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like those euro rails are a bit low and depending on the placement of the cross braces or just what you put on top of them that you might not be able to open the moon roof. They still look great though!

[Samatikan]

Any updates on the roof rack issue?

[raspykart]

here's some more info I found

http://www.carspace.com/guides/Mazda5-Roof-Rack-Guide

[afticarab]

One of the problems with the Mazda rack for the 5 is that its just too narrow. I ordered Thule LB50 bars from LLBean (great price to Canada) drilled out the original rivets and installed the longer bars. Used stainless 1/4 inch button head hex bolts which I put right through the plastic cover for the foot. Its a bit of a process to get on and off but it works much better than I anticipated. Last year I transported bikes on a hitch rack with only two on the roof. The back of the van came down quite a bit with ~ 80 lbs of bikes and 75 lbs of rack, not to mention the cantilever effect of the rack sticking a couple of feet off the back. See picture from this year, with the same load last year the rear wheel was just inside the edge of the wheelwell, ~ 3" difference. It handles better, no one flashes their lights at me and I have unincumbered access to the rear gate. If anyone wants details on this mod please email me.

[cron]

Somebody at my dealership asked that I post pictures of my roof rack. It's been a while, but I'm doing it now!

So, it's the Mazda rack, with two SportRack Piranha bike supports (with wheel off).

[SparkyBhoy]

Somebody at my dealership asked that I post pictures of my roof rack. It's been a while, but I'm doing it now!

So, it's the Mazda rack, with two SportRack Piranha bike supports (with wheel off).

Excellent! Crossbars look great.

I was going to post a request for info on these, but noticed a 5 with the Mazda bars and a Thule box in a local parking lot last week.

I don't have a beef with the bars as opposed to the 'in-place' rails, and the fact that they look almost identical to the Volvo crossbars on my 03 S40, then the Thule box should be interchangeable between the 2 vehicles (2thumbs)

[Mazda5wannabe]

I was told they are Thule crossbars. I've only used mine for hauling lumber for home projects. Takes about 5 minutes to put them on and to take them off. I'm glad I have them!

[coolmazda5]

I was not sure if you are able to revive this OLD-OLD thread (boom02)

Well, the time has come and I will definitely need a cargo box. The in-laws are coming so I need to place one of them on the roof (evil). Just kidding, I need the extra space for traveling. I've read several threads around and I would just like to confirm I'm getting the right things. I'll go OEM for the rack itself (to play safe) and I'll get a Thule cargo box like the one sold OEM (both are accessories in the MazdaUSA website, but damn expensive)


OEM roof rack, part(s): CC43-V4-701G
Thule Cargo Box: Cascade or similar, 15-17 cu. ft. capacity


Does it look OK? Any comments? I'll do some pricing research as soon as the parts are pinned down...

Thanks!