Aftermarket VS OEM Tesla Model 3 Roof Rack Comparison Review (Frontrunner Slimline II Bonus)

Comparing an unbranded Chinese-made roof rack against an OEM Tesla Model 3 Roof Rack System.
Also updated the Model 3 with a Frontrunner Slimline II cargo system.

[@ZoranAUS]

When focusing on pricing alone I'm reminded of my favourite adage "Poor man pays twice", I think your video illustrates this perfectly, greetings from Melbourne, Oz

[@ken12269]

AKA “Buy once, cry once”

[@SourPatchPuss]

Agreed, but thats your FAVORITE adage of all adages???

[@summitsusie]

Good video comparison - you get what you pay for in this instance. Curious what you've noticed with wind noise and range loss with just the racks alone (without the Front Runner).

[@miguellapa6868]

Thank you so much for the video. Watching from Portugal. Stay strong 💪.

[@lostnihonjin1411]

Obrigada! Much appreciated!

[@miguellapa6868]

@@lostnihonjin1411 Thank you so much for writing in Portuguese, I'm honored. 🙏

[@qdevvv]

can't hear the music.. gotta turn it up more..

[@DaddyC4R10]

Great Video and very informative. I’m about to buy one from Amazon and after watching your video, I will wait until Tesla restock their inventory. It’s out of stock at the moment.

[@evergonzalez6350]

Exactly the video I was looking for! Thank you!

[@LarryRichelli]

I just ordered the one from Amazon so I will open it when I get it to see if it is as bad as the aftermarket one here. He did not specify where he purchased this one which would have helped.

[@TrendyStone]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@Twin.motors]

Audio was way, way too loud, could barely hear what you were saying

[@rrh888]

What's the weight difference of the actual hardware (not load capacity) between Tesla and aftermarket hardware?

[@lostnihonjin1411]

The weight was similar between the two, although the build quality was noticeably worse on the aftermarket racks. Rough edges on the base, paired with the lack of a locking mechanism, made me doubt the long term usability. I’d recommend going with OEM and having a quality crossbar set. The aftermarket ones may save you half the cost, but I wouldn’t trust it to align properly with the integrated attachment points under the glass roof.

[@jonbravo6931]

Nice vid, TY

[@lostnihonjin1411]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Excellent

[@user-kk9gb1gp7i]

In Spanish we say lo barato sale caro... In English.. let's spend 50k on a car that's amazing and buy cheap shit. For it ...don't do that to your Tesla...