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I bought it from Discount Audi Parts at Wholesale Prices because I had an Audi TDI settlement gift card to use up and this website is an actual Audi dealer. The part number is 4G5071126.
However, I believe you can get it cheaper on ebay shipped from a UK Audi dealer for around US$270.
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and have a question on a roof rack. I just bought an Audi A6 and am wanting to get a roof rack. I have searched and see tons of options for the actual roof rack cross bars but these look like they attach to railings that are already on the roof of the car that fit into the square hole existing on there. I am not that knowledgeable on roof rack systems and was hoping you guys could point me in the direction for full kits or railings that are not that expensive?
Thanks and super stoked to be on here.
I have a new in box OEM genuine Audi roof carrier set for an A6 2005 - 2012
Price $200 plus actual shipping. 615 890 2572
They sure do. The Whispbar ski carrier has Whispbar only mounts and then universal ones. I am using the latter ones which have this rubber coated metal strap that's adjustable. It's pretty idiot proof and makes installation/removal very easy. It's pretty neat how they are actuated from the inside of the rack so unless you have a key to open and remove the skis you cannot remove the rack from the bars. Here is a link to the ski carrier (both Whispbar and Yakima versions) and then a picture of the attachments.
Have you tried mounting a Yakima bike rack? I unfortunitatly invested in the Whispbar for my 05 and am disappointed they don't make the fit kit for a 2012. I have the ski rack with the universal mounts, so I should be good but I have the Yakima Frontloader bike mounts which if I can't use on the RhinoRack adds about another $400 to a new rack.
I don't like how the new versions don't fit flush, even the Audi/Thule looks cheap on a car that cost over $50k new.
Update: I did some research and ProRack/Whispbar were the same company bought by Yakima but for some reason, Prorack has a stand-alone company in New Zeland. If you go to their website they have their version which is identical to Whispbar and a smart foot kit that works on a 2012 and newer A6's. You can order the foot kit from Rerack.com the part number is K823w.
I just got the kit today and it looks like it will work. As soon as I can give it a try I'll post my results.
Sorry for the late reply. Yes I have mounted yakima bike racks on those bars. They use a rubber quick release ratcheting strap that is reinforced in the middle with a steel band. They are new style yakima fork mount bike racks that have a quick release big red **** to tighten front fork axle in and strap to the rear tire, much more secure than one where you leave both wheels/tires on... for my spirited driving.
On another note those sweet rhino rack crossbars I had on my 2016 A6 are up for sale if anyone is interested. You can check them out here.Thanks.
Got a 2014 saloon and bought compatible roof rack online.
The bolt/pin you need to remove in the door shut is very strange shape, fat on each end and thin in the middle. This bolt/pin doesn't go through the hole in the roof rack to mount it.
Can't find any information or videos online explaining it all. Very confusing.
Hi mate, can you tell me how to get the hole in the door frame as there is some cover or screw and I can not remove it to get the hole or may be there is special tool to remove it, thank you in advance
Hi mate, can you tell me how to get the hole in the door frame as there is some cover or screw and I can not remove it to get the hole or may be there is special tool to remove it, thank you in advance
Do you have a parts list for this flush mount set up
Originally Posted by mhoran89
Those look pretty nice pushmyredbutton. The only thing is I am a fan of flush mount bars. I would have went w/ Yakima's new aero offering but they aren't flush. I went with the Rhino Rack bars instead (vortex in silver). I really like them and I topped them off w/ a Whispbar ski carrier (it's Yakima's high end product but essentially it is a fat cat 6).
As with all racks, the first time you put them on it's measure, measure, and then wiggle around, but let me tell you the build quality is very good and they came with lock cores at no additional charge.
Do you have a parts list for this setup???! Pretty pretty please
01-22-2017, 02:29 PM
