Looks like Thule 400XT footpack easily clears OpenSky

audi_since_90 · 04-22-2006, 02:02 AM

I went to the local kayak outfitter and tested out the 400XT footpack. They didn't have the 2168 kit spec'ed by Thule for fitting but we put the feet on the A3 and it seems like it won't affect OpenSky ops in any way.

Will know for sure in a couple of weeks when it arrives.

Need the utility now more than ever with gas prices heading north - anything to keep my 9mpg chevy K10 parked is money well spent!

kennyA3 · 04-22-2006, 10:41 AM

just make sure you get the RB47 bars. thule specs a 43" bar in their fit guide, but it's a typo.

i learned that the hard way when i ordered a complete kit. they sent the 43" bars that thule spec'd and i spent 4 hours trying to get it to fit with no luck.

luckily, they're sending out the correct bars at no charge to me.

check out this thread with lots of pictures...

roof racks for the a3

audi_since_90 · 04-22-2006, 03:24 PM

ABarthol · 04-26-2006, 06:47 AM

Clears no problem. Not even close.

The only part that has any issues is one of the brackets for the fairing. And, thats only because I bent it at some point in the past, and had to bend it back toget it on the new car.

One thing I found was that the rack is very quiet with a fairing. However, one night, I was driving around without the fairing on it, and it was annoying enough that I just took the whole rack off when I got home at 2 am.
I probably would not have bought a fairing if I didn't already have one, and I'm pretty glad I have it now.

Here are a few pics:

04-22-2006, 10:41 AM	#2
kennyA3 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 159	so will the 400xtr with rapid aero bars... just make sure you get the RB47 bars. thule specs a 43" bar in their fit guide, but it's a typo. i learned that the hard way when i ordered a complete kit. they sent the 43" bars that thule spec'd and i spent 4 hours trying to get it to fit with no luck. luckily, they're sending out the correct bars at no charge to me. check out this thread with lots of pictures... roof racks for the a3

04-22-2006, 03:24 PM	#3
audi_since_90 Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 226	Tx - good coverage on link - I thought I was going to be the first based on AW

04-26-2006, 06:47 AM	#4
ABarthol Guest Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,560	I have the 400xtr Clears no problem. Not even close. The only part that has any issues is one of the brackets for the fairing. And, thats only because I bent it at some point in the past, and had to bend it back toget it on the new car. One thing I found was that the rack is very quiet with a fairing. However, one night, I was driving around without the fairing on it, and it was annoying enough that I just took the whole rack off when I got home at 2 am. I probably would not have bought a fairing if I didn't already have one, and I'm pretty glad I have it now. Here are a few pics:

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