Q's911

Hello everyone. I am looking to purchase a roof rack and cargo box for my '02 996TT. Does anyone have any advice regarding a nice cargo box? The Thule Hyper xl looks great but at 90" long....Im worried it might be to long.

Also, do I have to buy a Porsche brand rack or will Yakima or Thule work? Ive done an extensive search on this topic and I think I have to buy the Porsche brand.

Thanks for the help,
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Alan A

So I'm talking about back when they were new.
I had a 4S that I did a lot of stuff with.

Bought the Porsche rack system. GF at the time had a VW bug with a rack and a bike mount. It turned out that from that era the VW and Porsche attachments for the rails were the same. It's a funky flat square with a bolt you tighten down on. I used all sorts of stuff - bikes, boards, box and they interchanged.

VW and Porsche prices were not the same for the same kit.
YMMV.

Epicben

I got a Yakima set of racks which came with rubber bases that scratched the paint around the roof mounting points. I immediately went with Porsche brand racks which mount into the roof supports and are way more aero and no scratching. For the box I chose the Thule Atlantis 1600 for the extra space. I haul lots of gear in it, but if it's just for snowboarding or skiing then a lower profile box is better. i found the metric bolts to be the weak spot as they don't last with constant removing.

Q's911

Thanks for the feedback! Also, I forgot to mention in the latest Panorama Mag #719, they did a story on a 996TT and owner and how he uses it for everything from winter ski's to hauling a canoe. They show a pic of his cargo box and that looks perfect. Actually looks a lot like the Thule Hyper but not sure. Anyone know what box it is?

doubleurx

Get the Porsche rack. It doesn't touch the roof. I have the Thule box you mention. It's great!

doubleurx

Another view

Q's911

Perfect....thanks so much for the help! Porsche rack and Thule hyper it is!

doubleurx

You won't regret it. It's the perfect setup!

HBdirtbag

Porsche rack! Very hard to find second hand for anything below $400. I ended up buying new for $550 or so

Alan A

Still have the racks.
What I'm missing are the blocks that attach it to the roof.
Don't suppose there's a source for those anywhere is there?

pranqster

I have Porsche rack with Yakima Box. I can fit a front tire and wheel in the front and back of the Yakima and one rear and wheel in the middle. I carry the other rear wheel in the passenger seat.

HBdirtbag

I finally got around to using mine. Put a cage up top as I need a way to get the kids and my gear to the skateparks and back.

Rvca3112

YES!

FRUNKenstein

Great pics!

BEN KERO

Great setup👌🏼 I want to same one for a long time. Do you have any links to rack and the basket? Ty