Review on Enhance Security with Thule Lock Cylinders for Car Racks by Joshua Garris

UPDATE after several years of installation: One of the main problems with it. Water leakage from the driver's door and passenger's door during heavy rain or a car wash. Car Mk6 (2015) VW GTI/Golf. The water flows exactly where the legs were installed (between the door and the roof). Included in the box are 4 rubber pads/seals which should help improve the seal on some cars but leaked water whether used or not. I checked the install 3 times and everything was tight and according to the manual (this is my 6th rack install so I'm fairly familiar with the process but thought I'd check the instructions just in case). They come with two rubber grommets that run the length of the window, but I have a leak even with them. It's only if the car gets wet and it's not a major leak, but a little bit here and there adds up over time and eventually causes damage. I'm really surprised that a huge, forward-thinking company like Thule is selling a product that's perfect for customer cars, but allows water to get inside the car and eventually damage it. I really can't believe that Thule, the biggest name in the roof rack industry, hasn't addressed these installation issues and continues to sell them direct despite being aware of these leakage issues for various car/truck makes and models. I understand that it is unrealistic to expect an EXACT fit for every customer's car as no two cars are exactly alike, but you might think that a major problem like a water leak would be taken seriously. A quick search on the Internet shows that my leakage problems are not isolated. There are many such complaints. They should either a) fix installation issues or b) remove those specific cars or their compatibility list so people don't buy them and expect them to work as they should. big deal, but when those water droplets drip onto your window switch and leather door cards long enough to damage and disable the window switch (where it leaks most of the time) or lift/bend the leather material on the door. serious problems. This turns the situation from a mere inconvenience into an installation issue that can permanently damage customer vehicles. In any case, be careful! If you're considering these, I recommend doing a google search or car forums to make sure it's not leaking on your particular vehicle. Unfortunately, you won't notice a leak problem until it rains hard enough or you drive through a car wash. Save yourself a potential headache by doing your own due diligence before you buy.