I need the GT roof rails removed so I can get some flush mount racks and honestly, I don't like the look of the GT roof rails





Remove these roof rails

This is what I want to remove





This type roof rail

This is the type of roof racks I want - fixed point mount. I'm 99.9% sure the fixed points exists, even on the GT with those odd rails, I just like my Aeroblades in all black .

HOwever, I can't find anywhere that shows how to remove the GT roof rails and if the regular roof gutter rails are below them or if I will need to order the parts and if so, which parts?

Thanks,
Phil

 

Follow this instruction video in reverse:
Mitsubishi ASX Outlander Sport RVR 2010 2015 roof rack install guide - YouTube
The pieces (gutter rails as you named them at 1:18 in the video) should be purchased or acquired (see my suggestion later).
Another installation video is here:
УÑ�тановка Ð*ейлингов Mitsubishi ASX 2013 - YouTube
The roof rail in the videos ( and in your picture) is not exactly the same as the OEM, so few attaching points might be slightly different.
I suspect some people would happily trade the gutter for your rails. I would place an ad in Craigslist or some other local online trade place to offer the swap.
FYI I am also looking for a roof rail but just like you I do not like the OEM tall style and would prefer some lower profile one like the Australians get in the newest models. See the latest post on the picture gallery thread on top of the page for reference. Good luck.

 

Not sure why you would want to do that because the second type are on 24/7. But you should be able to figure it out via this:




Parts should be available via your dealer.

 

Mine stay on all of the time. and my GT side rails are black not silver like the ones you have pictured.

 

I would never get enough use of permanent roof rails plus they cut down on gas mileage. YMMV

 

The roof rails do not reduce the gas mileage per se, the crossbars do. The advantage of the rail system (unfortunately I do not have it now) over the fix point installation is that one can rapidly mount the crossbars if needed (5 mins max). In the past year or so I had a handful of situation (visits to Home Depot) when the roof rack would have had come handy. I agree with you that leaving the crossbars on permanently is not advantageous (besides fuel economy the added noise (whistling) is also an issue), that is why I am looking for a rail but not as tall as the OEM in NA. I do not know why the OP favors the fix point crossbars over the rail system. The silver rail pictured by the OP is an aftermarket version and I am not convinced that it can be used for other than decoration. The Chinese came up with the silver versions because the Peugeot 4008 and the Citroen C4 Aircross uses this color in their higher trim versions.

 

The bars that Thule makes for the Outlander Sport kind of suck really, particularly the ones that fit the GT versions.

I use AeroBlades and they're almost silent, but you have to use a fixpoint system for those to mount. I have them on my CX-5 and it made about -0.2 mpg difference.

Now the square bars - those will hit mileage and they're loud as hell.





CX-5 with Aeroblades

 

Thanks so much, was able to find the parts I'll need thanks to you!

http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse....iagram=6255455

 

My bad. I said rails, but meant crossbars.

On MPG loss: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...eage/index.htm The racks alone account for significant loss.

 

I have the aeroblades with rapid foot pack. Takes me less than 5 mins to remove on my own and about 10 to install on my own since I measure twice.