Harvey wrote:
The parts are cheaper so the final price only ends up being $10 more.

Apparently, one significant benefit of the permanent install is that,
aside from the "landing pads" which the towers connect to, the rack is
easier to remove than the clips.

How much easier? With the clips, I open the doors, unlock the locks,
flip the cams open, and lift. Installing might be faster, as there wouldn't
be any guessing about where to place the towers.

Looking at the control tower directions, it's not necessary to open the doors
with a through the roof mount.

Jeremy, with Yakima Q towers on a '94 civic 4 door