Ski Rack for 98 A8-?

ltooz_a6_a8_q7 · 11-27-2004, 12:36 AM

I'm thinking of using the A8 this winter for going skiing instead of the A6 Wagon. Since it doesn't have the cargo rail as the A6, which brands that would fit the A8 well without scratching or damaging the doors?

Thanks,

tehA8PIMP · 11-27-2004, 02:26 AM

I haven't checked, dont us early A8s have the little pop up things that u attach the racks to? They are flush with roof, until u pop em up. They are pinky size.

skiracer · 11-27-2004, 08:34 AM

but you can notice an increase in interior noise with it on. They make clamps that are custom fitted to the contours of the A8 door and they work as well as any I've seen. Unfortunately, the ski sack can only carry 2 pairs of skis (my race skis have very tall bindings on them, and I can barly fit two pair in there!) and the car can carry 4 people and their gear comfortably. Gotta get a rack!!!

ltooz_a6_a8_q7 · 11-27-2004, 11:28 AM

GDJT Allroad^2 · 11-27-2004, 12:14 PM

Are you carrying four or five people?

ltooz_a6_a8_q7 · 11-27-2004, 12:21 PM

skiracer · 11-27-2004, 02:12 PM

ltooz_a6_a8_q7 · 11-27-2004, 10:58 PM

skiracer · 11-28-2004, 02:42 PM

and the Q72 Q-Clips. I have an earlier version of the LiftTicket 6 ski carrier, and a couple of Viper bike carriers. Get the locks for it too, so the rack doesn't disappear on you.

Terrybill · 11-28-2004, 05:58 PM

I've had the Thule Aero(?) rack on a few cars. Each new car requires a different attach kit, custom fitted for the vehicle. The attach kit for the D2 A8 is #238. Good luck with your choice!

11-27-2004, 12:36 AM	#1
ltooz_a6_a8_q7 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 61809 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 683	Ski Rack for 98 A8-? I'm thinking of using the A8 this winter for going skiing instead of the A6 Wagon. Since it doesn't have the cargo rail as the A6, which brands that would fit the A8 well without scratching or damaging the doors? Thanks, __________________ 08 Q7 3.6 Silver/Black 96 A6 Green Wagon 2.8L Quattro 98 A8 Melange 4.2 Quattro Fremont, CA http://www.freewebs.com/ltooz/index.htm

11-27-2004, 08:34 AM	#3
skiracer AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 24433 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,668	My Yakima rack works very well, and doesn't scratch the paint...... but you can notice an increase in interior noise with it on. They make clamps that are custom fitted to the contours of the A8 door and they work as well as any I've seen. Unfortunately, the ski sack can only carry 2 pairs of skis (my race skis have very tall bindings on them, and I can barly fit two pair in there!) and the car can carry 4 people and their gear comfortably. Gotta get a rack!!!

11-27-2004, 11:28 AM	#4
ltooz_a6_a8_q7 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 61809 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 683	Are A8 guttered or non guttered? I haven't check and I don't even know? __________________ 08 Q7 3.6 Silver/Black 96 A6 Green Wagon 2.8L Quattro 98 A8 Melange 4.2 Quattro Fremont, CA http://www.freewebs.com/ltooz/index.htm

11-27-2004, 12:14 PM	#5
GDJT Allroad^2 Senior Member Account #: 55702 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 7,863	If you have the winter package, you'll have the ski bag in the trunk you can use :) Are you carrying four or five people? __________________ People post here [AWOT] regularly declaring problems and asking for solutions. We, as a team, synthesize creative and effective solutions as well as expound on other similar personal experience and wisdom gained. We learn from one another and by being exposed to a variety of solutions and thought processes we are able to expand and apply different methods of ratiosynation to other problems and processes we encounter outside of AWOT. In short we get smarter from AWOT.

11-27-2004, 12:21 PM	#6
ltooz_a6_a8_q7 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 61809 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 683	I have but my baby car seat is in the middle, I think the ski rack is extremely convenient. __________________ 08 Q7 3.6 Silver/Black 96 A6 Green Wagon 2.8L Quattro 98 A8 Melange 4.2 Quattro Fremont, CA http://www.freewebs.com/ltooz/index.htm

11-27-2004, 02:26 AM	#2
tehA8PIMP AudiWorld Super User Account #: 73413 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,173	Re: Ski Rack for 98 A8-? I haven't checked, dont us early A8s have the little pop up things that u attach the racks to? They are flush with roof, until u pop em up. They are pinky size.

11-27-2004, 02:12 PM	#7
skiracer AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 24433 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,668	Non guttered.

11-27-2004, 10:58 PM	#8
ltooz_a6_a8_q7 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 61809 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 683	Skiracer- Which model do you have-Base? Ski-rack? __________________ 08 Q7 3.6 Silver/Black 96 A6 Green Wagon 2.8L Quattro 98 A8 Melange 4.2 Quattro Fremont, CA http://www.freewebs.com/ltooz/index.htm

11-28-2004, 02:42 PM	#9
skiracer AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 24433 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,668	I have the Q-Towers with a 58" Round bar...... and the Q72 Q-Clips. I have an earlier version of the LiftTicket 6 ski carrier, and a couple of Viper bike carriers. Get the locks for it too, so the rack doesn't disappear on you.

11-28-2004, 05:58 PM	#10
Terrybill Junior Member Account #: 16129 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 91	I use a Thule on my '97 I've had the Thule Aero(?) rack on a few cars. Each new car requires a different attach kit, custom fitted for the vehicle. The attach kit for the D2 A8 is #238. Good luck with your choice! __________________ 85 FJ1100 for rainy days (sorry old girl) 03 FZ1 for dry days. 97 A8 spends the summer in the garage.

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