GTI - Kills bugs fast.

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Here's the relevant bit from the fitting instructions...


...the trouble is the door seals aren't anything like the ones shown in the picture!

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Ps. I realise the picture is for a Mark V but my copy claims to apply to Mark VI as well ... I presume Thule just copied the instructions ...

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Ps. I realise the picture is for a Mark V but my copy claims to apply to Mark VI as well ... I presume Thule just copied the instructions ...

I know what you mean now, I also got them in the box. The Thule manual doesn't actually state that not all parts are needed and in the case of the ProRide 591, it doesn't declare that there are two mechanisms for mounting to the bars. The author of their manuals isn't the best.

The manual I have appears to only document exceptions to the install process as per the cut out diagram in your post. Fortunately, my father in law has a MKV GTI and I was able to compare the door seals (just to be sure) as I was more immediately concerned about water ingress than distortion. I came to the conclusion that they're simply parts of a universal kit that I don't need for my vehicle but it would have helped if Thule had documented this on their website as I appreciate that hard copy documentation will fall out of date.

I've had mine setup without those rubber door inserts and it works absolutely fine. I've also been through a storm with the bars on and didn't have any water leaks. I'm not leaving the bars on for extended periods, the most has been a week and the door rubbers have returned to form without a problem.

Hope this helps.

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Thanks - my conclusion too 

[daz_pd]

my buddy was telling me the other day that he keeps a pack of baby wipes in the car and gives the front a quick wipe this time of year, yay or nay?

[Jimmymature]

my buddy was telling me the other day that he keeps a pack of baby wipes in the car and gives the front a quick wipe this time of year, yay or nay?

Not for me, if i were to keep something in the car to do that job I'd keep some quick detailer and a nice Microfiber cloth.



Jim

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my buddy was telling me the other day that he keeps a pack of baby wipes in the car and gives the front a quick wipe this time of year, yay or nay?

Halfords sell a sponge with a mesh on it. Combine that with Meguiars Insect Solvent (available in 5litre containers from The Ultimate Finish) in a spray bottle and it'll save you a lot of hassle. Any insect life that is baked onto the paint and are unmoved by shampoo, can be removed with clay which isn't abrahsive. You'll need to wax any areas that you've used a clay bar on though.

Baby wipes are probably alright but much like the Autoglym, probably only serve as conveniences until you can treat it properly. My GTI is black so it presents the most effective cooking surface in summer. 

[Hartside]

Do what my mother did to my dads first new car in 1984. She took one of those green plastic pot scourer thingys to it and got rid of all the flies- it got rid of most of the clear coat as well!

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Do what my mother did to my dads first new car in 1984. She took one of those green plastic pot scourer thingys to it and got rid of all the flies- it got rid of most of the clear coat as well!

I winced when I read that. Seriously.

A family friend had their gardener (in South Africa) clean their brand new Toyota Hilux last year. It was a bit muddy having been off road so the gardener decided that this required a serious cleaning product for the job. So he gets out some Handy Andy (South African ammonia based cleaner) which is brilliant in a bathroom on limescale. The guy then proceeds to pour this over the car, and then starts liberally washing (mud and all in the suds). The results were too horrible to even describe and the car had to be resprayed. A £30,000 top end Hilux with less than 200kms on it. Trashed. Moral of the story - never trust anyone to wash your car but you. 

[Jimble]

Chrysler does it quicker! After just 110 miles driving from Orlando to Miami!