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Do a search for "roof rack" and you'll find several threads

http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/3540-thule-racks-with-panoramic-roof/?hl=%2Broof+%2Brack&do=findComment&comment=40478

http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/1243-roof-rack-installation-difficulty/?hl=%2Broof+%2Brack.

 

to provide a couple. I really like the look of that Thule!

 

Have fun,

Frank

 

PS you should already know what this will do to fuel consumption. Far better to get a trailer hitch and hitch mounted platform... several folks ahve done that, too.

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The standard dealer supplied rack for the Cmax is the Thule (they don't mark it up, but you can probably get it cheaper from REI, especially with various deals like the 20% off coupon that comes with your dividend).  I'm not entirely sure why they say not to install it on the pano roof-- the feet for the towers press on the box sections outboard of the rain gutters.  I can't imagine the put enough compressive load across the roof to affect the pano.  It could be that they don't want to deal with "I was putting the bike on the roof and dropped the fork through the pano, why did you give me a rack that would let me do that" complaints. 

 

I think some members here have put the Thule on with the pano roof - it would work with that basket, but as already mentioned it will kill your gas mileage.

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