Any further thoughts on duplicating that minimalist roof rack? I use to have a roof rack similar to yours and it acted like a sail in the wind, even empty! I couldn't believe it.. and of course my fuel mileage went down as well... I also never used it.... I never really had anything that I wanted to be outside in the elements minus a canoe or kayak. I would personally rather run a concealed lean cargo box on a roof rack to keep stuff out of the weather, but I am sure that isnt any better in the wind.