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Thanks, but my daughter's kayak carrying gear is all Yakima from the roof up, so we're sticking with a Yakima solution. I was able to get a Yakima "extender" from a member on this forum.

You dont need OEM roof racks http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?Number=8000221" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You attach the landing pads to the top of your car....kinda tricky, but I did it. Might want to take it somewhere to get it done. Do it if you dont plan on removin...

justin.payne wrote:I had a 2 door Honda Civic....I used landing pads....Permanent, but if you plan on keeping them they are cheaper and no maintenance.

My daughter's car doesn't have an OEM roof rack, so that's out.

Thanks. Looks like she will be getting that stretch kit. I will remind her how important it is to have bow and stern lines attached for stability, but who knows if she will listen!

Thanks JB. With you help and others like you I have been able to learn a lot. Looks like the cost for the Yamima system ("stretch" kit) and Honda towers will be about $350. Lot of money for just replacing the mounting system, but what ya gonna do? <g>

Thanks to all for the help. I also called ORS-Direct and spent some time with them and I understand now what parts she will need.

My daughter has a 2004 2 door Honda Civic and needs to mount her kayak. She used to have a Jeep Cherokee and had her Yakima rack mounted to its roof rack. The challenge seems to be that the Honda is a two door, and the solutions we've been able to find have only been for 4 door cars. So, anyone here...