bike racks
bike racks
anyone fitted a bike rack to a C5 avant ??
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RE: bike racks
No, but when I do it will be a removable towbar type and not on the roof.
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RE: bike racks
I used roof type.
I see why some people don't like it, but I get on fine.
To my knowledge the type that straps to the tailgate is unsuitable for cars with rear spoilers, so the only other option is towbar mounted. Howevwe am I not right in saying Audi state that the C5 RS6 is not to be fitted with towing equipment as the gearbox oil cooler will not cope under the extra load of towing?
I see why some people don't like it, but I get on fine.
To my knowledge the type that straps to the tailgate is unsuitable for cars with rear spoilers, so the only other option is towbar mounted. Howevwe am I not right in saying Audi state that the C5 RS6 is not to be fitted with towing equipment as the gearbox oil cooler will not cope under the extra load of towing?
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RE: bike racks
its only for a couple of mountain bikes , didnt know if halfords do something , or if you are better off with Audi gear ?
Now : XFR Jag 5.0 Supercharged
Used to have : C5 Daytona Avant , silver leather , carbon inserts ; RNSE, TV in motion, Bluetooth , well filled SD card slots ; PSS9's ; Hotchkiss ARB's ; Miltek cat back res ; Wagner intercoolers ; Phaeton brake ducts ; forge DV's ;
Used to have : C5 Daytona Avant , silver leather , carbon inserts ; RNSE, TV in motion, Bluetooth , well filled SD card slots ; PSS9's ; Hotchkiss ARB's ; Miltek cat back res ; Wagner intercoolers ; Phaeton brake ducts ; forge DV's ;
RE: bike racks
I've got Audi roof bars and Thule bike racks. Some people say the Audi gear is too expensive, but I get a staff rate on such items so never complain.
Go to:
http://www.roofracks.co.uk
This is Thule's retail website and there's a good range of tackle on here.
Go to:
http://www.roofracks.co.uk
This is Thule's retail website and there's a good range of tackle on here.
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Tiguan 2.0TDi R-line
C7 A6 allroad 3.0TDi.
Tiguan 2.0TDi R-line
RE: bike racks
Topped a ton with two bikes on the Thule system on the roof with no problems.
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RE: bike racks
It's fine for putting bikes on a tow bar. That won't affect the gearbox.
Pulling caravans etc will!
Pulling caravans etc will!
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How would you get on with a warranty claim if the warranty company say they won't pay for a gearbox because of the towing? I think it would be difficult to argue it never towed anything?
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RE: bike racks
I tried a towbar specialist a month ago and they basically said, no, you can't have a tow bar... But I know Grizz said he'd seen a few with them... You've just got to try and source the right one and get someone to do it or DIY and get looms I believe, and.... I'm just sticking a roof rack on as can't be bothered with hassle.
RE: bike racks
Mine has a detachable system.
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RE: bike racks
Mine is detachable too. Wouldn't know it has one unless you look underneath
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Re: RE: bike racks
Do you have the exact reference of the tow bar? Thank you in advance.MountainMutant wrote:Mine is detachable too. Wouldn't know it has one unless you look underneath
Re: bike racks
Best option appears to be Audi cross bars at 147 quid , and Audi bike kits at 80 quid each , supposedly you can fit up to four bikes if you 'top and tail them ' and want to spend 320 squids !!
Now : XFR Jag 5.0 Supercharged
Used to have : C5 Daytona Avant , silver leather , carbon inserts ; RNSE, TV in motion, Bluetooth , well filled SD card slots ; PSS9's ; Hotchkiss ARB's ; Miltek cat back res ; Wagner intercoolers ; Phaeton brake ducts ; forge DV's ;
Used to have : C5 Daytona Avant , silver leather , carbon inserts ; RNSE, TV in motion, Bluetooth , well filled SD card slots ; PSS9's ; Hotchkiss ARB's ; Miltek cat back res ; Wagner intercoolers ; Phaeton brake ducts ; forge DV's ;
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