Roof rack

misTTerg2k · 04-16-2012, 08:37 AM

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?

pmorrissey · 04-16-2012, 08:53 AM

Do you have a hardtop or convertible?
What do you want to carry on the rack?
Makes a difference in the rack type.

misTTerg2k · 04-16-2012, 09:03 AM

Oops, sorry. 04 3.2 Coupe

pmorrissey · 04-16-2012, 09:35 AM

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.

misTTerg2k · 04-16-2012, 10:23 AM

Hmm.. interesting solution, will have to check that out.
Thanks!

RoadTTripper · 04-19-2012, 08:45 AM

Hi. Don't spend much time over here anymore as I now have a MK II TT, but would you be interested in an Audi OEM MK I roof rack? PM me if you are interested.

sb is future · 04-22-2012, 06:42 PM

Hi new to the forum. I'm also interested in a roof rack. Oem or like the pic below. How do I find the post on how to make the one below. Thank you

pmorrissey · 04-23-2012, 05:13 AM

Here is a link to the original post with the part numbers...
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.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.

pmorrissey · 04-25-2012, 05:45 AM

Another roof rack pic from the GoPro camera.
http://forums.audiworld.com/picture....ctureid=236095

sb is future · 04-26-2012, 10:07 PM

Awesome appreciate the post. I'm gonna have to do this

04-16-2012, 08:53 AM	#2
pmorrissey AudiWorld Newcomer 1991 BMW 8-Series My Garage Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	Do you have a hardtop or convertible? What do you want to carry on the rack? Makes a difference in the rack type. __________________ 2002 Audi TT hardtop w/GIAC 1991 BMW 850ia w/Conforti

04-16-2012, 09:03 AM	#3
misTTerg2k AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,154	Oops, sorry. 04 3.2 Coupe Oops, sorry. 04 3.2 Coupe __________________ "It is a miricle that curiosity survives higher education"

04-16-2012, 09:35 AM	#4
pmorrissey AudiWorld Newcomer 1991 BMW 8-Series My Garage Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	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. __________________ 2002 Audi TT hardtop w/GIAC 1991 BMW 850ia w/Conforti

04-16-2012, 10:23 AM	#5
misTTerg2k AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,154	Hmm.. interesting solution, will have to check that out. Thanks! __________________ "It is a miricle that curiosity survives higher education"

04-19-2012, 08:45 AM	#6
RoadTTripper Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 56	Hi. Don't spend much time over here anymore as I now have a MK II TT, but would you be interested in an Audi OEM MK I roof rack? PM me if you are interested. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Previous rides '91 Miata '01 180 LS QC '04 225 DG QC '10 Prestige MG QC Current ride '13 TTS Prestige PB QC

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04-22-2012, 06:42 PM	#7
sb is future AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Hi new to the forum. I'm also interested in a roof rack. Oem or like the pic below. How do I find the post on how to make the one below. Thank you

04-23-2012, 05:13 AM	#8
pmorrissey AudiWorld Newcomer 1991 BMW 8-Series My Garage Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	Here is a link to the original post with the part numbers... http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.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. __________________ 2002 Audi TT hardtop w/GIAC 1991 BMW 850ia w/Conforti

04-25-2012, 05:45 AM	#9
pmorrissey AudiWorld Newcomer 1991 BMW 8-Series My Garage Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	Another roof rack pic from the GoPro camera. http://forums.audiworld.com/picture....ctureid=236095 __________________ 2002 Audi TT hardtop w/GIAC 1991 BMW 850ia w/Conforti

04-26-2012, 10:07 PM	#10
sb is future AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Awesome appreciate the post. I'm gonna have to do this

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