Reliable roof rack for Lada Granta

What types of luggage structures are there?

The Lada Granta roof rack comes in two types. In one case, you can use a simple design, which is presented in the form of two roof rails that are fixed on both sides of the car roof. The slats can be installed along the body or across it.

The open design is suitable for close transport.

The second type is a covered stylized box. In addition to its practical purpose, it also has a decorative effect, improving the appearance of the car. But such a trunk is more difficult to install and has a higher cost. To install it, you will also need to purchase roof rails.

The Eurodetal car rack looks good on the Gratna liftback roof.

The covered option is necessary for long-distance transportation: it will protect your luggage from dirt and getting wet.

Types of fastenings, or why not every trunk is suitable for your car

For each of us, our own car is valuable in its own way. For some, comfort is important, while others need speed; some value prestige, while others value efficiency. And yet, most car enthusiasts will agree that a car is a universal means of transporting passengers and cargo.

However, often the standard interior and trunk of a car are not enough to quickly and comfortably transfer everything you need. In these cases, many drivers turn to the help of special car racks that are installed on the roof.

In the old Soviet times, this equipment was simple and universal. All cars and trunks fit together perfectly and quickly. The racks were attached to the roof of the car using drains, which almost every car had.

In the modern automotive world, everything is much more complicated. The car market is wide and varied. It presents a variety of models, both cars and luggage racks of domestic and foreign production. In order to choose the modification of the car trunk you need, you need to make a lot of effort. It is worth noting that some car manufacturers, even in the same model range of their own line of cars, use different options for luggage racks and their fastenings. Let's try together to understand this variety of forms and expressions of engineering thought.

The following 8 types of fastenings for roof racks can be distinguished:

Mounting on gutters

A drain is a special recess along doorways designed to drain water from the roof of a car. Drains are present on many domestic cars, but they are practically no longer found on foreign cars - foreign manufacturers have long abandoned this solution.

Pros: The trunk can be installed in any position, since the gutters run along the entire roof. You can install not a pair of rack racks, but for example 2 pairs. For cars with gutters, luggage racks and baskets are also produced. Universal, suitable for any VAZ classic, GAZ, IZH, Muscovites.

Example: Luggage racks for VAZ 2101-2107, 2108-21099, 2113-2115, GAZ-3110, Moskvich 2141, Izh Oda, as well as UAZ Hunter, UAZ Bukhanka, Gazelle.

Mounting behind a doorway on a car with a smooth roof

The most common type of fastening is behind the doorway using clamps. The roof rack is secured to the roof of the car using a system of metal clamps (adapters/kit) on the edge of the doorway. Supports are installed on these adapters, and the necessary stability of this structure is ensured using a tightening mechanism and the rubber base of the trunk. Some cars have additional fastening for bolts in the form of threaded holes in the doorway for clamping.

Pros: suitable for most models, with a collapsible trunk design, when purchasing a new car, you often only need to buy an additional adapter, and use the same supports and arches. Even in the absence of locks, the arches are protected from removal by (usually) closed doors.

Cons: From the point of view of some car owners, the aesthetics of the car suffers. With prolonged intensive use, abrasions may occur at the point of contact with the roof/doorway.

Examples: VAZ 2110, 2112, Lada Vesta sedan, Renault Logan, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Corolla and most foreign cars.

Fastening the trunk to standard places (Fix Point)

The trunk is installed only where indicated in the relevant vehicle operating instructions, namely in standard places on the roof, and no imagination! In the absence of a trunk, the recesses of regular seats are often covered with decorative moldings.

Pros: manufacturers thought in advance that the car would be used to transport goods, which means high reliability of fastening is guaranteed.

Cons: limited choice, complete lack of ability to vary the position of the roof rack.

Examples: Kia Ceed hatchback, Renault Megane 2, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Astra J, Daewoo Nexia

Mounting on longitudinal arches (on roof rails)

On vehicles equipped with longitudinal arches (rails), cross members are installed to transport cargo. As a rule, such crossbars can be secured at any distance from each other, which is convenient when transporting cargo of various or non-standard types and volumes.

Pros: Any variations in the location of the luggage bars, the structure does not come into contact with the roof, which means there is virtually no threat of scratching the roof or damaging the paint. When securing the load, the tightening straps can be passed through the roof rails.

Cons: The center of gravity of the load will be located higher compared to other mounts, which can negatively affect the vehicle's performance on the road.

Examples: All cars with roof rails, for example, VAZ-2111, Lada Priora station wagon, many foreign cars (usually SUVs or station wagons).

Mounting on integrated roof rails

Cars began to be equipped with integrated (merged, without clearance) roof rails relatively recently, usually station wagons or crossovers. Typically, such roof rails have special holes on the inside for securing transverse bars, but on many brands of cars you can also install universal bars without mounting screws.

Pros: The center of gravity is lower than in the case of conventional roof rails, the arcs can be moved along the roof rails (in the absence of fastening with screws).

Cons: For integrated roof rails, it can be more difficult to select cross bars. The advantage of conventional roof rails disappears - the ability to pass the tightening strap under the roof rail when securing the load.

Examples: Lada Vesta sw, Lada XRay Cross, Kia Sportage III, Opel Mokka, Suzuki Grand Vitara II

Mounting the luggage rack on a T-shaped profile.

If there is a T-shaped profile on the roof of the car (also called “rails” or “runners”), then the arches are installed in them. Considered an ideal mounting option

Pros: installation is very simple, the bars can move along the entire roof of the car, and the supports and fastenings of the bars do not in any way come into contact with the roof of the car, which guarantees the absence of abrasions and scratches. Cons: There are practically none, except that automakers rarely equip their cars with a T-shaped profile, and they will only look appropriate on station wagons and SUVs and are unlikely to be suitable for sedan cars.

Example: All vehicles with T-profile, e.g. issan Wingroad

Magnetic mount

A universal, but still quite exotic mounting option is using magnets. A pair of magnets are placed on the roof, onto which a load is attached on top. These magnetic mounts are easy to install on virtually any roof on any vehicle.

Pros: Absolute versatility, ease of installation

Cons: Relatively small “carrying capacity”. Such luggage racks are intended primarily for transporting light, oversized cargo, such as skis or snowboards. In addition, magnets tend to “demagnetize,” which can be quite unpleasant, especially on the road.

Inflatable trunk

An interesting option for transporting cargo, universal - you can run two belts through the interior not only in any 4-door car, but also in a 2-door car. The inflatable sections are placed directly on the roof, and the load is placed on top of them.

Pros: Absolute versatility, ease of installation

Cons: Limited category of cargo that can be transported (boxes, bicycles, cargo with sharp edges, etc. cannot be transported). The disadvantages also include interference for those sitting in the car from belts passed through the interior. An example of a rack - Handirack inflatable rack

​As a result of this article, we can highlight the following: when choosing a trunk, the main criterion should be safety during cargo transportation. You should not ignore the recommendations and advice of car and luggage rack manufacturers, the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulations regarding the transportation of goods, as well as common sense and everyday logic.

Characteristic

The trunk on the Grant is represented by roof rails, which have the form of two longitudinal arches, and transverse crossbars. These structures are not included in any package, but AvtoVAZ has provided holes for them in the roof of the car. Railings differ according to the type of location:

• horizontal products;
• vertical options.

Vertical structures are presented in several modifications. They can be two-, three- and four-post.

Externally, the roof rack on the Grant sedan looks decent. There are many products in stores, which allows you to choose a design to suit the characteristics of the car.

Rails can have different shapes and colors.

Hassles with cargo transportation

The disadvantages of a budget car appear when it begins to be used. Carrying luggage on the roof is impossible due to the lack of devices, and they simply saved a little on soundproofing the trunk. The problem lies not only in excess noise, but also in the low quality of the materials used, which can result in damage to the paintwork.

Steel arches

Among the problems that arise when using the Lada Granta for transporting various cargoes, two can be identified that the car owner can easily solve on his own:

• installation of roof rails (roof rack);
• Improved trunk noise insulation.

Most often, owners repair the following elements of the luggage compartment:

• cover trim;
• lock.

To eliminate the noted shortcomings, you can use either ready-made solutions or purchase materials yourself by building a roof rack yourself.

What kind of cargo can be transported?

The luggage structure will allow you to transport more things, but not more than 50 kilograms. Suitable for transportation:

• some types of building materials: pipes, boards, linoleum, etc.; things;
• packaged foods, bagged vegetables;
• bicycles, tents, other sports equipment;
• fishing equipment.

With the help of simple devices, you can increase the usable area of ​​the car and transport cargo that does not fit in a regular trunk.

Subtleties of technical parameters and design features

The design, which consists of a pair of transverse arches mounted on a smooth roof surface using fastening devices, can help you, if necessary, transport large loads. Now there is no need to worry that when going out into nature, you will not be able to take on the road all the useful things intended for these purposes. You can purchase a roof rack, or, in other words, roof rails, and install them on your LADA Granta, which will solve the problem.

If you have already decided to purchase the accessories listed here and headed to the store, then you should be puzzled by the criteria for the right choice, since retail chains offer a wide range of these products. What should you consider before making a purchase, so that you don’t have to regret wasted money in the future? Undoubtedly, one of the important parameters of the accessory is its load-bearing capacity. Some designs can carry loads weighing up to 100 kg, provided they are positioned correctly to evenly distribute the load.

Care is required here. The cheapest versions are suitable for decorative purposes. If you still need to transport heavy luggage on a Lada Granta in a liftback body, then you should be inclined to purchase an expensive accessory.

The arc length indicator becomes a significant factor. When choosing a trunk, you should pay attention to the type of arch and the material from which it is made.

A less significant parameter for selection is the color shade of the trunk body.

The most economical and rational option is the installation of transverse arches. They can be easily found in the appropriate store. This fact will force the owner to transport cargo that is smaller in weight and overall dimensions, but will allow him to save a decent amount. After transporting the cargo, it is better to dismantle this structure, since it is a source of additional noise when moving. As a result of performing these simple measures, your Lada Granta in a liftback body can turn into a vehicle with greater capacity.

Closed boxes

You can install closed boxes on Granta. They are fixed on the rails. Automotive stores offer options of different designs and volumes. Indoor box characteristics:

• the box is made of metal or plastic, inside it they place things that they want to keep from dust and dirt;
• the box has a streamlined shape so as not to disturb the aerodynamics of the car;
• The design is equipped with a lock that prevents the lid from opening during travel and also protects against theft.

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If you often have to transport things on your LADA Granta, then you should think about installing roof rails and crossbars on the roof of the car.

Modern designs of roof rails and crossbars allow you to transport loads of up to 50 kg on the roof of the Lada Granta. It is worth remembering that the roof rails for the Lada Granta differ from each other, depending on the body of the Granta.

The length of the roof rails for the Lada Granta in the liftback body is slightly longer than the roof rails for the Granta sedan.

Rules for transporting goods

When installing a luggage structure, do not forget about safety. You need to know some rules to transport luggage in cars:

• the load, in particular boards, should not block the driver’s path;
• When transporting pipes, safety precautions must be taken to prevent them from being stumbled upon.
• other drivers. You can install a screen or tie a red rag on the edges;
• the load must be securely secured so that it does not cause an accident;
• the weight of the load on the Grant should not exceed 50 kilograms.

Each driver has the right to independently choose the type of roof rack for the Lada Granta liftback. Such products are easy to install and have an economical price.

Subtleties of technical parameters and design features

The design, which consists of a pair of transverse arches mounted on a smooth roof surface using fastening devices, can help you, if necessary, transport large loads. Now there is no need to worry that when going out into nature, you will not be able to take on the road all the useful things intended for these purposes. You can purchase a roof rack, or, in other words, roof rails, and install them on your LADA Granta, which will solve the problem.

If you have already decided to purchase the accessories listed here and headed to the store, then you should be puzzled by the criteria for the right choice, since retail chains offer a wide range of these products. What should you consider before making a purchase, so that you don’t have to regret wasted money in the future? Undoubtedly, one of the important parameters of the accessory is its load-bearing capacity. Some designs can carry loads weighing up to 100 kg, provided they are positioned correctly to evenly distribute the load.

Care is required here. The cheapest versions are suitable for decorative purposes. If you still need to transport heavy luggage on a Lada Granta in a liftback body, then you should be inclined to purchase an expensive accessory.

The arc length indicator becomes a significant factor. When choosing a trunk, you should pay attention to the type of arch and the material from which it is made.

A less significant parameter for selection is the color shade of the trunk body.

The most economical and rational option is the installation of transverse arches. They can be easily found in the appropriate store. This fact will force the owner to transport cargo that is smaller in weight and overall dimensions, but will allow him to save a decent amount. After transporting the cargo, it is better to dismantle this structure, since it is a source of additional noise when moving. As a result of performing these simple measures, your Lada Granta in a liftback body can turn into a vehicle with greater capacity.