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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: pat1967 on 17 March 2009, 14:40

Title: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: pat1967 on 17 March 2009, 14:40

I have a 3 door gti.......just wondering if anyone has fitted roof bars to carry bikes?.....I know ruins the cool look....but got to keep the little lady and kids happy!?

What make did you buy...vw or other types, any help would be good(constructive!)...how do they fit, do the sit on paint work?( hope not!)

Thanks.

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: joesgti on 17 March 2009, 15:09

i think gulfstream had some at one point for surf boards, and also egbert nosh has some i think.  :smiley:

sorry couldnt be more help.

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 17 March 2009, 17:49

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Gulfstream11/DSC00439.jpg)

I bought mine from VW.Have had them on all my Golfs.(well 2 MK4,s and this one)
The MK4 VW bars came with protectors.4 clear stickers that stuck to the roof and the bars sat on em.The MK5 bars have paint friendly rubber and on the 3 door they attach to the rear window seal.The front,if you have a look at yours,There are 2 plastic bungs that are removed with an allen wrench and reveals 2 locating holes.They are easier to fit then the MK4 bars were.
I use mine regularly for surf trips and in one years ownership not a mark on my candy white..

Now heres a pointer for you...The bars fit both 3 and 5 door models..Useless info you say,but I came across some new VW bars on ebay for very very little money.Did,nt buy them because the lady said they were for her 5 door.Went to my dealer,laid out £140 only to find they fit both...Gutted..

Gulf

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 17 March 2009, 18:39

I have two sets.
The VW ones look very good and don't scratch.
They are too narrow for my rowing boat so to carry this I use a wide set of Thule bars with the appropriate foot.
Wide bars + Foot 750 + kit 1323.  Just as good as the VW system.

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: rskardon on 17 March 2009, 19:23

I've got some too, work a treat but did cost £140, come with a nice torue wrench handle thing to tighten them correctly...

if i could work out how to post it i would put the picture of my car racked up too... any ideas on that?

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: TeddyKGB on 17 March 2009, 19:26

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 17 March 2009, 17:49

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Gulfstream11/DSC00439.jpg)

I bought mine from VW.Have had them on all my Golfs.(well 2 MK4,s and this one)
The MK4 VW bars came with protectors.4 clear stickers that stuck to the roof and the bars sat on em.The MK5 bars have paint friendly rubber and on the 3 door they attach to the rear window seal.The front,if you have a look at yours,There are 2 plastic bungs that are removed with an allen wrench and reveals 2 locating holes.They are easier to fit then the MK4 bars were.
I use mine regularly for surf trips and in one years ownership not a mark on my candy white..

Now heres a pointer for you...The bars fit both 3 and 5 door models..Useless info you say,but I came across some new VW bars on ebay for very very little money.Did,nt buy them because the lady said they were for her 5 door.Went to my dealer,laid out £140 only to find they fit both...Gutted..

Gulf

There's something quite cool about a GTI racked with surfboards! :laugh:

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: jonathonturner on 19 March 2009, 13:35

do they create lots of wind noise with nothing on them, or are they similar to without..

i like the look of em :shocked:

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 19 March 2009, 17:18

They make a racket when racked thats for sure.I dont drive with them empty,(If I have very short journeys),takes a couple of mins to remove So I could,nt tell you...

Title: Re: (body armour/hard hat on)....roof bars?
Post by: rskardon on 19 March 2009, 17:20

They do add wind noise, Roof bars in general effct your fuel economy pretty badly so i tend to take the off and put them in the boot as soon as they arent needed