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trust dealer to install roof rails?

octoroach

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Hi all,

I found my perfect ST (red, no sunroof, premium tech, street pack), but it doesn't have roof rails and I really think it looks better with them. I searched this forum and found out that in order to install the rails, the entire interior headliner has to be removed and put back together once complete with the install. Would you trust the dealer to do this to a brand new ST? My main worry is that they break a clip, or do something when putting the headliner back in which would cause rattles and the such. Am I just being paranoid and stupid, or do you think I should try to find one with the rails from the factory (having a VERY hard time finding one with the config I want).

thanks!
 

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octoroach

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lol i think i've actually talked myself into going rail less and gonna go try to buy tonight. the brain works in mysterious ways
 

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For what its worth, I, like many, am going to tackle the rail delete myself.
 

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octoroach

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should be picking it up tomorrow! although I did sign all the paperwork and realized my last name was wrong on it all, have to redo all of that nonsense lol
 

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Hi all,

I found my perfect ST (red, no sunroof, premium tech, street pack), but it doesn't have roof rails and I really think it looks better with them. I searched this forum and found out that in order to install the rails, the entire interior headliner has to be removed and put back together once complete with the install. Would you trust the dealer to do this to a brand new ST? My main worry is that they break a clip, or do something when putting the headliner back in which would cause rattles and the such. Am I just being paranoid and stupid, or do you think I should try to find one with the rails from the factory (having a VERY hard time finding one with the config I want).

thanks!
I had an issue with my original headliner when I purchased mine. Dealer removed and replaced with new headliner in about 5 hrs. No rattles speaks. I wouldn’t worry.
 

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If you were closer to me I would swap you my rails for your non-rail...rails...
 

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I had the same dilemma. Inventory was low and I found the ST in my budget with no roof rails. Thinking about getting them put on. No sunroof either. received_450150726082098.jpeg
 

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octoroach

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i'm totally content with no rails, think it looks good!
 

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i'm totally content with no rails, think it looks good!
I love the look, but I will have car seats in most seats and need cargo room

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Welcome
 

LowBoost

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2021 ST here NO Rails with Pano Roof. I like not having the roof rack.
 

Discover

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/bump/
Just got mine :) blue without roof and rails.
did anyone end up installing aftermarket/original rails ?
 

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ordered no roof, no rails, who puts stuff up there risking damage to roof, sunroof extra weight in all the wrong places like butt implants on women
 

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ordered no roof, no rails, who puts stuff up there risking damage to roof, sunroof extra weight in all the wrong places like butt implants on women
Well....that's one way to look at it. :rolleyes:
 

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no rails on my 22 st .looks meaner to me
 

CareerFiremanGuy

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Hi all,

I found my perfect ST (red, no sunroof, premium tech, street pack), but it doesn't have roof rails and I really think it looks better with them ...
Couldn't agree with you more. Just as the Stree Pack gives a more aggressive look (which I don't have), so does the roof rack do the same (which I do have).
 



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