Has anyone installed an Thule rack system on the Evo 8. Is it really the identical roof line etc... as a regular Lancer. thoughts.

 

I use the Thule 400 Aero Foot pack with the 2041 Fit Kit for the Lancer to carry a bike and windsurfer, it fits no problem.

 

great that is exactly what I was looking to buy are you tieing down the nose of the windsurfing board or is the spread of the bars OK.

 

I've got a yakima roof rack I ordered based on the regular lancer configuration. It fits perfectly with no problems.

 

is anybody actually using the rack attachment underneath the rubber rain gutter?

 

The thule rack attaches to the car using the rack attachments under the rubber rain gutters, this make a clean installation.
Carrying a windsurfer, with a bar spread of 29", I only attach my boards 288cm and 265cm, along with sails, masts and booms to the rack with straps.