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fox.jhon@gmail.com - 18 Jun 2008 13:53 GMT

Hi there,

Want to add a Roof rack, i looked around & they are quite a few which
one should i choose?
What is the Audi rack like?

Thank you,
jhon.

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Jon B - 18 Jun 2008 16:07 GMT

> Hi there,
>
> Want to add a Roof rack, i looked around & they are quite a few which
> one should i choose?
> What is the Audi rack like?

for which Audi?

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Mike - 18 Jun 2008 21:32 GMT

> Hi there,
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> Thank you,
> jhon.

Thule are quality racks and a lot cheaper than audi, I have thuse roof
bars which attach to my A4s roof rails, very quich and secure.
I got mins from a UK motor accessory store via ebay, cheaper than other
online stores and halfords

Mike

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fox.jhon@gmail.com - 19 Jun 2008 12:29 GMT

Hi Mike & Jon,

Thank you for your help.

I have an Audi A4.

I found this discussion about roof racks -
http://www.fixya.com/support/t593213-roof_rack_systems

Never heard of this site & not sure about there credibility, seems
alright though. Do you think i can trust it?

Thank you,
jhon.

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Mike - 19 Jun 2008 17:59 GMT

> Hi Mike & Jon,
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> Thank you,
> jhon.

It seems to be discussions between owners which tends to be a good guide
just bear in mind your needs might be different to others.

I have had two sets of Thule bars and found them to be excellent - they
aren't the cheapest on the market but are worth the extra IMO. Going by
the numbers I see on britain's roads many others agree.

Mike

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wtrplnet - 21 Jun 2008 06:25 GMT

>> Hi Mike & Jon,
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> Mike

A properly fitted Thule rack should have none of the problems described by
the TT owner. Thule is extremely careful about their fit kits. Bear in
mind that the TT has a very short roof line and it is highly curved.
Neither characteristic is good for fitting a rack. Your A4 should have no
problems at all. On my Jetta (06) there is no problem whatsoever with
leakage around the feet clips. There is wind noise, I'm not sure if the
Yakima is any better in that respect. Your A4 probably even has Thule
specific marks inside the doors marking where the rack should be mounted, my
Jetta has those and if I remember most of the cars from the VW/Audi family
has them. The Thule "Fit Kit" is made specifically for your model car and
comes with detailed mounting instructions.

When I was a retail sporting goods dealer I sold literally thousands of
Thule racks. Customer satisfaction was 100%. (And no, I no longer sell
them and I'm in no way connected with Thule.)

Alan

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fox.jhon@gmail.com - 23 Jun 2008 10:10 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for your inputs, they really helped me.

I think that i'll go for the Thule this group & the fixya site, helped
me make up my mind.

I wondered around fixya, i really recommend it, there car section is
quite new, but seems very helpful. What do you think of it?

Thanks again,
Jhon.

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