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Question: Well I am here wondering what brand your roof rack is. I have looked at them on yakima.com, and thule.com, but there is no special model for my Beetle. Actually, I don't want to force the gutter foot of the system or the roof of my car in order to fit the ordinary models, I have thought to adapt available systems. Actually I would like the roof rack system to care the roof and paint of my car that's why I am so intersted in well design systems. I would appreciate if you share your experience of installing and using roof rack in your bug. Thank you in advance. Jonathan Answer: Jonathan, I am pretty sure that is it a Yakima (a friend gave it to me.) The distance between the supports is adjustable, and the rack locks. The clamps are rubber coated, so there is very little damage. It fits really well, and is very well constructed. I recommend this rack. Long term rack use with any type of rack is going to effect the paint. As far as I can tell, Yakima and Thule will cause the least damage. I suggest just keeping an eye on things, and if the paint chips, touch it up before rust can form. I've used clamp-on racks for years and never had anything more serious than the rare small flake of paint worn off by the rack clamp. The Yakima design is much better than the less expensive racks/clamps.
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