Jim Webber

Hey Guys,

My wife bought a 2017 Q7 over the summer and I have yet to get the proper footing and bars such that we can use our existing Thule Cargo carrier. I've noticed Audi sells a Footing/Bar package for $460, but Thule and Yamima have similar systems.

Can anyone comment on Audi, Thule and Yakima systems on the 2017 Q7?

erwheezy

I have the Thule on mine. Install is a breeze and I opted for Thule since they offer an all black setup to match my black optics.

Jim Webber

Looks fantastic. Her Q7 is Ink Blue, which looks nearly black in most lights. I think the black bars would look great. Does your set-up whistle or make noise when the carrier is OFF? Im thinking once I put it on, I'll likely leave it for several months at a time.

erwheezy

mine is ink blue as well. there is a slight whistle but not enough for me to take them off when not in use. i've had them on since installing them and have not removed them.

Jim Webber

Thanks for the comment!!

Jim Webber

We got her the same set-up. Install is easy, and they're pretty quiet. If i drive the Q alone, with NO music or HVAC, I can hear a slight whistle. My wife, however, hasn't complained one bit!! Using two 5 little ropes and a few good hitch knots we carried a Christmas tree roughly 250 miles - no problems - this past weekend.

jk06a8

i like our thule set up. no problems

hayde_bre

These are two different tule bars, it looks like.
Anyone with stock Audi roof bars?

djpeaksd

My Oem Audi ones just came in today. I'l put them on this weekend and post up a couple pics.

Jimminez

Why not the all black Thule blades?