Roof rack
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Roof rack
Came on for a recommendation of a good roof rack system, way too many options out there making my head explode. I want it to be nice and not mount in the windows as air leaks make me nuts.
Side note, it's been awhile since I have been on.. WHERE IS EVERYONE?
Side note, it's been awhile since I have been on.. WHERE IS EVERYONE?
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There's a good article in the archives (including all part numbers) on how to install a rack on the hatchback. This has many advantages to going on top of the roof.
Mainly, this gives a lower height clearance and allows you to park in the SUV area of most parking decks. I think mine has a total height to the top of the bike seat of 7-feet from the ground. It's also more aerodynamic than on the roof.
I have had this set-up for about 5 years now, and no problems except that the weight of it can't be supported by the hatch shocks.
The problem with going on the roof is that the roof is so short, that window in the hatchback will hit the back end of the bike rail when you lift the hatch. That's why Audi discontinued the factory roof rack. You can overcome this by mounting the bike rail on the roof with the bike facing backwards, but that will look so stupid that it would be impossible to live with.
Mainly, this gives a lower height clearance and allows you to park in the SUV area of most parking decks. I think mine has a total height to the top of the bike seat of 7-feet from the ground. It's also more aerodynamic than on the roof.
I have had this set-up for about 5 years now, and no problems except that the weight of it can't be supported by the hatch shocks.
The problem with going on the roof is that the roof is so short, that window in the hatchback will hit the back end of the bike rail when you lift the hatch. That's why Audi discontinued the factory roof rack. You can overcome this by mounting the bike rail on the roof with the bike facing backwards, but that will look so stupid that it would be impossible to live with.
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Here is a link to the original post with the part numbers...
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...php?p=16538222
Just make sure that you don't tell the store what you are are doing because they get all freaked out. They will tell you that they can't warranty it if it's a non-standard application, but that's not a problem. There's nothing that can break on the rack.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...php?p=16538222
Just make sure that you don't tell the store what you are are doing because they get all freaked out. They will tell you that they can't warranty it if it's a non-standard application, but that's not a problem. There's nothing that can break on the rack.
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