Sorry, I just wanted to be the first!!

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Well it´s the same as the one on the 2005 Jeep Patriot Concept.
Lot of guys wanted it.
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Sorry you are not the first but 3 years behind

 

It seems that is the only item that did not make it onto the production model. I think it is kind of big and clunky, myself. I can easily see it as the optional "trail rated" cargo rack. Obviously the tooling exists to make these.......so why don't they?

 

it's possible it's a one of a kind fibreglass model, just for show

 

Who thinks the EV concept is the 2005 concept with a different fascia and paint?

 

CMon.... they changed the rims too!

 

And there's a "fuel" door on both sides! Looks like the driver's side is electric and passenger is gas...

 

The more I see that roof rack the more I want it. I like the way the lights are on it.

 

Ditto. I think it looks bad a**

 

That roof rack does look great on the PAT .. however, even if I could get it.. not sure how would feel about drilling more holes (and leaving holes for that matter) in the pat though. I use my roof rack alot .. probably go over the recommended weight all the time. To me it feels like could probably rip my roof rack off with my bare hands. The PAT is a bit of a dichotomy .. being super light and fuel efficient and it's owners wanting to treat it like a Humvee .. of which I am very guilty.

 

Now, this is a blast from the past...
I believe Patriot designers made those wonderful roof racks to add an illusion of height to the vehicle. The reason that those racks didn't make it to the production (and they will never make it) is obvious; the aerodynamic sound of air through them should be enough to wake the dead...not to mention MPG.

BUT I STILL WANT THEM ON MY PAT!!!

 

That Ev Pat, does it have heated mirrors???????:doh:

 

I want those roof racks and I want them badly too!!!!! They are wonderful and give another beautiness at the patriot. I want them on my patriot's roof now

 

I used to have a HUGE Garvin metal rack on top of my KJ. Before I put a homemade fairing on it, it howled like a banshee. After the fairing, it was nice and quiet.

 

I think we are all missing one of the biggest changes to it...the front end! I absolutely love the new lower bumper on that thing. It makes it look much sportier, and it also looks to be much higher. This might be nice for the off-road crowd.

 

If you look closely to the roof rails you will notice that the mounting points are at the same location as the production model.
If there would be someone out the who could build this custom roofrack it should be possible to mount it as stock replacement. The roofrack front part could be glued on the roof because it would be eye candy only.
So there would be no need to drill more holes into the roof.

 

I`d like to have that "demo" roof rack too. Anyone found out yet if it`s available or not?
Oh and Rends, I read some of your posts regarding your thoughts of buying a Patriot. Does that count down mean you`re getting one when it reaches zero?

 

Does that count down mean you`re getting one when it reaches zero?

It just means that he can actually start the process purchasing one.