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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Overseer on 16 March 2006, 11:26

Title: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 16 March 2006, 11:26

thule's site says no for those with sunroofs?!


help!.. need one ;)
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Bazzer on 16 March 2006, 11:51
think you'll be ok just dont tilt the sunroof while you have the rack on, or you may get some rack/roof interface...
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: GLC GTI on 16 March 2006, 11:52
While looking for my car I noted this problem, and being a surfer with boards ranging from 6' to a massive 9'6'' I need a rack!! I got a 5 door inthe end because I can use a soft rack system that ataches around the roof using the door openings.
As for your problems boss I have no idea Im afraid I looked......
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: GolfGL on 16 March 2006, 12:03
Thule ones have got quite some clearance on them i couldnt see why there'd be a problem as the sunoof spoiler is ony a few cm high and when on tilt the sunroof is about an inch to two inches high
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Bazzer on 16 March 2006, 12:09
ah.. think I remember the problem now (from my HellFrauds days...) the thule ones grab the door shuts, obviously on a 3 door there's nothing to grab at the back. You *can* buy some extender bars which grab at a different point to the support pad, but that adds about £60 to the price. IIRC you can get bars from the stealership for about £90.... :smiley:
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 16 March 2006, 14:09
yeah 85 quid.. i called em.. they said it doesnt matter if sunroof or not..

thing is tho.. the thule site says they do a system for 3 doors.. just not for sunroofs?! lol

i've found that the rubber runner bits have arrows pointing towards the front of the car at the points where i assume the rack would go.. but didnt really look properly to see any further.. should be the same on your 3 door bud..

i'm watching some mk3 ones on ebay u see ;)

Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Bazzer on 16 March 2006, 16:19
the old Thule 404 is the kiddy.... Just magic'ed itself back into my brain...  :smug:
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 16 March 2006, 20:22

5 mins till me ebay auction for some official ones end!
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 16 March 2006, 20:28
woot.. got the feckas.. 35 (+10 p+p) ... some official VW locking ones with key! normally 85 + vat
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 11 April 2006, 10:58

finally had the need to try it out this weekend.. not bad.. however my main problem is now finding decent straps to secure the load i want to carry.. i got some 'buckle' straps from halfords since they didnt have any non industrial size hook+ratchet style ones.. and they sucked big time.. so i still havent really carried anything on it yet.. gonna have to look for some straps soon

no probs in the end with the sunroof etc.. fitting and removal are 5 minute jobs.

i even managed to get another key cut (since the racks only came with one) easily
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: GLC GTI on 11 April 2006, 11:02
Try a surf shop for the straps, I've some heavy duty rachet ones that are awesome never let me down and all the metal has neoprene covers so stop and unwanted scratches!! About a tenner?
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 11 April 2006, 15:28
ah cheers.. do have a decent local surf shop in town..
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 13 April 2006, 16:33

doh.. surf shop didnt have em...

they had more like i got.. apparently surfers dont like the ratchett as overtightening can crush boards
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: GLC GTI on 13 April 2006, 17:05
Never crushed any of my boards!?
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: Overseer on 16 May 2006, 14:01

thats what the d00ds in the local surf shop told me..


got my proper VW rack now.. had it on, off (ooo err) .. works a charm!
Title: Re: Anyone know about roofracks for MK3/3 Doors with Sunroofs?
Post by: blinky88 on 06 May 2007, 20:11
Just want to confirm... i have a mk3 5 door with a sunroof, will Thule 404 be ok for this?