FINALLY found a Thule kit that legitimately fits amazing! All the purchases and returns of both Yakima and Thule products finally paid off!

The new 480 Traverse foot kit paired with the 1180 fit kit which is actually for the Audi TT, even SMALLER than our cars! But discovered when I saw we had a similar roof profile and also no frame on our door windows.

And yes I take the rack off when not in use. And as with any roof rack make sure the area the pads are sitting is totally clean to eliminate the chance of ever scratching.

I put the kayak to the right (mine is actually an inch longer than our cars) and use bow and stern lines to the front and rear tow hooks. If anyone wants more pictures I'd be happy to take some.