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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: balderz on 19 December 2012, 16:00

Title: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: balderz on 19 December 2012, 16:00

Well roof rack and bike rack have arrived so I fitted this morning

well happy with it no longer having to drop the seats and covering the leather seats up



(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o108/balderz_photos/95cd205224cffa5fb1dc4457bec2e5c3.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o108/balderz_photos/75c5ee89b7538a6c440bf9f7b961b052.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o108/balderz_photos/4fc94fce0fcc2a0a78c13fd974145648.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o108/balderz_photos/8d48fdfb9b8caf645915e12daa6e34fb.jpg)

Without the bike

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o108/balderz_photos/image.jpg)

Now on look out for roof box ( slim type) and get painted in oceanic green to match

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: SI74 on 19 December 2012, 16:04

Looks good been thinking about getting one of these.  can't wait to see the box on it.

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: brewey on 20 December 2012, 08:59

Just watch the paint under the feet of the rack, if you're leaving it on for long periods. I left mine on for 8 months and it marked.

They do look cool though and are practical.

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: balderz on 20 December 2012, 13:29

Cheers yea loving the look and looking for a box locally

I was informed about problem with leaving on and was told to make sure I polished the car before fitting, only takes about 10 mins to put it all together

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: brewey on 20 December 2012, 13:52

I was surprised with how easy it all fits together only down sides were the noise in the summer with the roof open and also it drags the economy down.

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: Wazzzer on 20 December 2012, 14:01

The hum from roof racks annoys the hell out of me lol

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: balderz on 20 December 2012, 14:06

Yea the whistle noise does my head in might look for a wind deflector
Like this
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3871/img20111021174717.jpg

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: brewey on 20 December 2012, 15:07

That't not a bad idea would certainly reduce the noise detracts from the look of the car though unfortunately.

On that note your car does look the dogs ruperts. I love the colour especially with the .:R front and cupra splitter.

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: Lewy on 20 December 2012, 15:59

What make are the bars?

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: SI74 on 21 December 2012, 07:50

BOX!

(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Good%20Car%20Pics%20I%20like/51dbddcf6e625032a1e280b2acaf3f43.jpg)

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: balderz on 21 December 2012, 10:05

Quote from: SI74 on 21 December 2012, 07:50

BOX!

(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/simon74ni/Good%20Car%20Pics%20I%20like/51dbddcf6e625032a1e280b2acaf3f43.jpg)

That's the size I want or maybe slimmer, but it bugs me people dont colour match lol

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: Wayne on 24 December 2012, 21:23

Good choice of road bike :smiley:

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: asboGTI on 25 December 2012, 11:10

I may has to look into these as an investment  :evil: just like the look

Title: Re: Fitted my roof rack and bike rack
Post by: balderz on 25 December 2012, 14:06

Quote from: asboGTI on 25 December 2012, 11:10

I may has to look into these as an investment  :evil: just like the look

I have a mountain bike that's been painted gloss white that I will use for shows etc

 

Quote from: Wayne on 24 December 2012, 21:23

Good choice of road bike :smiley:

Yea it's good entry bike I was going to get the full carbon model but it didn't have any in my size :(