Where on the front of the car would you attach it that would be secure enough?
1464579
If traveling a short distance I drove slower and didn't even tie down to the front. Otherwise I tied to somewhere underneath, on the frame...not difficult.
1419119
You can attach the top to the back of the iPad so it does not just go all over the place in the car and gets lost or broken
1743946
I use it to mount to my windshield while driving. It holds it really secure.
1221697
It basically hooks onto the car. You should feel and hear it clip on. My dad also placed an adhesive (idk which one, tho), but I don't think that was necessary.
208311
I think a top tether is necessary for safety, and unless a car is very old it has a hook to tether the seat to.
2153702
You can install it behind the dash or in the trunk behind the trim. It can easily be installed out of sight.
1415195
I just prop mine up on something but you could always try something like Velcro strips - they're cheap and can be removed off your car if need be - depends on where you want it placed I guess. I've used Velcro on my dash before and it worked good.
135085
You would be better off getting one made for the roof of your car, their straps would be in the right place to secure it.
684268
The owner of a body shop I went to for some work after a accident said it is important to use some sort of shield over the front of the car when travelling long distances as there are A/C parts right behind the grill that can get damaged with bug accumulation. I have a Toyota Highlander and it fits fine. I secured it under the license plate and it stayed secure for a 1300 mile trip.
1031979
I am in the same situation (I have an Accord). I agree with everything you said and I'm planning to do the same thing. For added security you could put a stablizer strap on, like this: CURT 18050 Bike Rack Stabilizer Strap
1119805
I don't think it would work well. And the entire system is secured to the vehicle with straps that go through the car. With soft top there would seem to be weak points that could comprise the integrity of the rack and car top.
358459
Well, there is more than one answer to your question. 1) if you have an older vehicle, I would recommend mounting it to the back of your rear seat and you can have access to it from your trunk, and it will keep it cool. If you have a newer vehicle I would recommend it pro-installed, it doesn't cost that much, most places are from 80-110 bucks.;-) hope I helped. And if you need help with installation, YouTube is the best answer
529092
The "nose" attaches to the front of the car. The "antennas " are held in place with the closed windows. You could not use the "antennas" with the top down on the convertible, but with the top up, it would be fine
29664
None, works great. It is not adjustable front to back, it is fixed location as by design of the car's mounting holes. But, I've already hauled things so large they were over the front and rear bumpers, no problems.
1602539
No, there is no way to secure it in that manner. (However this photo is not clear about the fact that the front and back ends can be tightened to fit snuggly on the car by stretching the elastic -which is sewn into channels- by tightening the toggles. This cover also has fitted section that fits over the side mirror.)
1853023
Rick, agree with the other comments. I use a small bungee on the front loops to hold it in place as well as make it a little more difficult for someone to steal it.
1801603
You would definitely want to strap it to a car rack. Otherwise the bottom would scratch up your roof because the underneath is a hard plastic.