The easiest and least expensive way to expand the functionality of the Ford Focus 2 is to install on the roof of the trunk of the car, which is slightly limited in load capacity, however, it is capable of accepting some large and specific loads. Top luggage accessories, regardless of body type (sedan or hatchback), help transport those items, which will not fit in the regular luggage compartment. The practical benefits are felt immediately after the installation of transverse arches. They are in the "Ford Focus 2" as a stand-alone trunk, and the basis for the installation of some additional fasteners. Next we will consider the features of luggage equipment on the roof of the body Ford Focus 2, as well as methods of installation.
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Features of the design of the upper trunk Ford Focus 2 (hatchback, sedan)
There are three ways to attach the crossbars, which is the basis of the trunk on the roof of the car:
- on railings;
- behind the door arches;
- in the regular holes in the body.
In cars of the Ford Focus model range 2, regardless of body type (sedan, hatchback), the first method is not provided. Of course, you can experimentally select the appropriate longitudinal guides, as well as the method of fixing them on the roof of the car. However, there are several modifications of the original arches with fasteners, which are suitable for a specific body of Ford Focus cars 2, sedan or hatchback.
Roof arches Ford Focus 2
Crossbeams, equipped with racks, fixed to the top of the doorways, usually have a universal purpose, that is, can be mounted on many cars.
However, such trunks provide a five-door body design. Therefore, the three-door model Ford Focus 2 (hatchback) such a device cannot be installed.
In addition, many motorists do not like some features of this method of mounting crossbars:
- sealing rubber bands in the door arch are deformed;
- clamps must be checked and tightened frequently;
- fasteners can damage the paintwork of the body.
Therefore, the best option for Ford Focus 2 there are cross luggage beams, installed in regular places. Especially since the manufacturer has provided them. In addition to the original crossbars, the available places on the roof can be fixed and some types of unified luggage beams. In this case, you have to tinker with the selection of fasteners, which do not always correspond to the available holes.
Types of transverse arches Ford Focus 2
Crossbeams complete with fastenings can be regarded by an independent luggage carrier or a basis for installation of additional specific and universal luggage devices. Manufacturers now offer many modifications of beams, differing in some respects, such, as:
- base material, used in the manufacture;
- aerodynamic properties;
- designs and other features of fastenings;
- maximum weight of luggage, acceptable for safe transportation;
- the cost of the product.
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Rectangular arches for Ford Focus 2
Steel or aluminum alloys are usually used as the main material for making the crossbars. The first metal is used in the manufacture of conventional arcs with a rectangular cross section. Most often, these are inexpensive options for roof racks. They are fixed to the top of the doorways and have a universal purpose, ie suitable for most five-door car models. Square beams to protect steel from corrosion are covered with composite materials or types of rubber.
Aluminum alloys are used in the manufacture of arches with improved aerodynamic properties. Such cross-ends have the shape of a flattened oval, which significantly increases their fluidity, reducing air resistance.
To increase the strength of such arches inside are equipped with additional stiffeners. The top aerodynamic beams are also protected from corrosion and mechanical damage by strong polymers. The cost of arches with improved aerodynamics is much higher than simple quadrangular crossbars. However, they are much more interesting in terms of design. In addition, they make virtually no noise while driving and do not affect fuel consumption. That is, there is no need to remove such beams every time.
Aerodynamic beam on railings
The aerodynamic trunk can be chosen as universal, and original, appropriate in the length of the arches and the nature of the fasteners regular seats on the roof of the Ford Focus 2 (hatchback or sedan). But even the original cross beams, as well as fasteners, may differ slightly:
- the color of the crossbars;
- in the form of beams on the cut;
- configurations of protective covers of fastenings.
That is the owner of the Ford Focus 2 it is possible not only to choose luggage equipment on the roof of the car for cost and quality, but also to pick up details of a luggage carrier on design. The maximum weight of luggage varies depending on the type of specific trunk within 50-80 kg The exact value of the maximum allowable load manufacturers always indicate in the product passport.
How to attach the original trunk Ford Focus 2 on the roof of the hatchback
Installation of original luggage arches on the "Ford Focus 2" is carried out in regular places on the sides of the roof of the body. Before engaging in the installation process, the body surface should be washed thoroughly, place the car in place, where wind or precipitation will not interfere, take care of good lighting. You will need the following tool to work:
- straight and cross screwdriver;
- set of hexagons;
- pliers;
- sharp knife, can be mounting or stationery.
We begin to install luggage beams:
- We are shooting, picked up a straight screwdriver, all four plugs, closing access to regular openings.
- A screw plug should be found in the recesses under the plugs, located under a layer of paint and soil.
- Unscrew the plug with a Phillips screwdriver and tighten the straight, pulling out of the hole.
- In the trunk set we find four pads with a hole in the middle and install them as follows, to close existing niches. Need to check, that openings on an overlay and a roof of a body coincided. If there is a slight discrepancy (it happens), in an overlay it is necessary to expand an aperture a mounting knife.
- In the details of the trunk we find four screws with handles. Those two, which is longer, fix the rear mounts. It makes sense to wrap / unscrew them in their places, to check, as they go on the thread. You can now fasten the mounting body on one side (behind or to the left, example), while not tightening the screw to the end.
- We attach a beam to the banded fastening. The mounting screw with the hexagon head should not be turned all the way. The original arcs are also slightly different in length. And, which is shorter, fixed at the back.
- Feed the arc to the mount on the other side and only then pull the bracket with a screw to the body. Then wrap the whole connection all the way, having leveled before position of fastening designs.
- It remains to put on plastic covers, then close them with a key. In the same way we establish other crossbeam.
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An example of a properly installed roof rack
The whole installation, depending on the intensity of the manipulations, lasts from half an hour to an hour. That is enough time, to self-equip a Ford Focus 2 hatchback such a useful and practical device.
Optional accessories for the trunk of the Ford Focus 2
To the crossbars, which in itself is a trunk, you can attach some devices. They expand the possibilities in terms of transporting special cargo and other types of luggage.
Specialized clamps are designed for transportation:
- snowboards;
- skis with ski poles;
- bicycles in an upright position;
- some types of light boats.
Fasteners for skiing and snowboarding
Such clamps are popular among those, who leads an active lifestyle, athletes. The device is easy to put on / take off. At the same time they are absolutely reliable.
You can also attach an open basket to the transverse arches, in which it will be convenient to transport household items, or closed box streamlined shape and excellent design. In the box transported things will not be terrible whims of the weather or ubiquitous dust.
As you can see, arcs, mounted on the roof of the Ford Focus body 2 (sedan or hatchback), can be useful in many life situations. Immediately after installing the upper trunk, the car acquires many additional useful features. Definitely, therefore cars with arches or railings on the roof can increasingly be found on the roads.