VE verses VF genuine GMH roof racks - are they identical?

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I just received some Holden roof racks I ordered for my VF sv6 wagon. On the fitting instructions, however, they are called roof racks for a 'VE, VM, Utility and Wagon roof bars'. I know the body shape of both VE and VFs are near identical and I'm assuming they are the right ones, but just wanted to check before I try installing them on my VF ... Does anybody here know for sure? Cheers all

 

[vywgn]

Yes they are the same between VE and VF but are different sedan to wagon due to the width of the rear rack

 

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Thanks vywgn. Much appreciated!

 

[XML]

Yes they are the same between VE and VF but are different sedan to wagon due to the width of the rear rack

Fits perfect.

 

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I just hope they don't let water in. Once you've taken off the mounting point covers to install the roof racks, it seems kinda risky that the mounting point is left slightly exposed even once the roof racks are in. They don't sit completely flush/water tight over it. Rain will get in. I'd like to think it's designed to allow for that and the water can't go anywhere ...

 

[Fu Manchu]

It’s fine. Those trims are only decorative. They are not a seal.

It covers where the panels join the roof.

Incidentally Holden used the exact same trim profile on VE and VF as VT to VZ. Same clips secure the trims to the roof, and end pieces, although visually different, fit the same and are interchangeable across all models. The VE, VF trims have been curved a little more than VT-VZ.

I suspect BMW roof trim clips (Holden ones are grossly over priced and harder to find) will also work on VT-VF. Going to try some.

Don’t chuck the covers. Bag them and keep them safe. They are hard to find on their own.

 

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It’s fine. Those trims are only decorative. They are not a seal.

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It covers where the panels join the roof.

Incidentally Holden used the exact same trim profile on VE and VF as VT to VZ. Same clips secure the trims to the roof, and end pieces, although visually different, fit the same and are interchangeable across all models. The VE, VF trims have been curved a little more than VT-VZ.

I suspect BMW roof trim clips (Holden ones are grossly over priced and harder to find) will also work on VT-VF. Going to try some.

Don’t chuck the covers. Bag them and keep them safe. They are hard to find on their own.

Nice one. Thanks mate. Does that mean the little holes in the roof for the roof bar clamps are just set into that gutter as well (and don't go into the roof cavity)? I'd probably have to take off the trim to check but, ****, I'm probably just being paranoid. Good luck finding some new trims. I've been having a good run at Pete Page Parts Direct in Adelaide for Holden gear lately.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Peter Page rocks my world.

 

[Skylarking]

@XML, the VF/WN Accessory Installation Manual includes a desription about roof rail sealing rework as some cars had too much sealant applied at the factory.... In typical Holden fashion, roof racks are under Exteriour Structural Accessories - Luggage Carrier Attachement Package Installation on page 233/357

The VF/WN Accessory Installation Manual can be found at this post or this post.

@Fu Manchu, the roof bar mounting point covers can be stored within the roof bar ends itself, so shouln't ever be missplalced, all listed within the install instructions

 

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@XML, the VF/WN Accessory Installation Manual includes a desription about roof rail sealing rework as some cars had too much sealant applied at the factory.... In typical Holden fashion, roof racks are under Exteriour Structural Accessories - Luggage Carrier Attachement Package Installation on page 233/357

The VF/WN Accessory Installation Manual can be found at this post or this post.

@Fu Manchu, the roof bar mounting point covers can be stored within the roof bar ends itself, so shouln't ever be missplalced, all listed within the install instructions

This is very helpful @Skylarking Cheers mate. The instructions that came with the racks didn't include the pages about lifting the ditch mould to check for excessive sealant. Having said that, the racks went in without a fight, so I guess my car wasn't among those that copped too much. Maybe I'll have a look anyway.