Sunroof Height....

[jdstephens]

For those that have the sunroof option, could you please measure the height it pops up whilst opening? I’m wanting to install the Thule wing bar edge roof racks but need to ensure they will not hit the sun roof when it opens.

I’m expecting delivery of my car either first or second week of feb so unfortunately can’t measure myself

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I'll measure it when I get home however it is below the side bars for the roof racks (for lack of a better name).

[jdstephens]

Thanks heaps!

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I stand corrected, it seems it exceeds the roof rack bars by a little bit as it follows the roof curvature.

I've attached images of both in tilt mode and fully opened.

[jdstephens]

I stand corrected, it seems it exceeds the roof rack bars by a little bit as it follows the roof curvature.

I've attached images of both in tilt mode and fully opened.

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Wow!! Thanks for this! Wasn’t expecting that. Damn I don’t think the bars I want are gonna work.

Appreciate your time

[Tob35]

Wow!! Thanks for this! Wasn’t expecting that. Damn I don’t think the bars I want are gonna work.

Appreciate your time

I'm keen on the Thule bars too. Thinking some red tape over the sunroof buttons when the racks are on.

[coastvw]

Tob35 I will watch with interest I have the same issue coming up, from what I can see Rhino, Thule and Prorack all basically say dont open the sunroof with the racks on. I am going to a place that sells all 3 brands on the weekend and will report back

[jdstephens]

Tob35 I will watch with interest I have the same issue coming up, from what I can see Rhino, Thule and Prorack all basically say dont open the sunroof with the racks on. I am going to a place that sells all 3 brands on the weekend and will report back

Please do, I really hope the Thule wingbar edge can fit because the least amount of drag is important for fuel economy. I guess I can always remove when not using, but that’s not ideal

[coastvw]

On a different note, how tight a fit is Dose Pipe's garage!

[Tob35]

Please do, I really hope the Thule wingbar edge can fit because the least amount of drag is important for fuel economy. I guess I can always remove when not using, but that’s not ideal

I left my racks on my MK6 GTI for 12 months or so. Partly because of laziness and partly because it didn't look horrible. Bit it ended up damaging the clear coat where the feet sat.

The only thing going on the roof will be bicycles and a kayak. Neither will find under the garage roof while on. So taking the racks off after use won't be too much extra effort.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

On a different note, how tight a fit is Dose Pipe's garage!

Very haha, the mirrors have 4 cm either side at the garage door.

Newerish townhouse life, intended for people with tiny cars? Lol.

I need a bigger house lol

[drivesafe]

I have the Rhino rack on my Tiguan to mount my LED bar and the sunroof opens with about 10 to 15mm clearance.

Here is a link to a photo of my setup. Just scroll down the page and I have photos of the sunroof closed and opened.

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[Vietbargain]

Tob35 I will watch with interest I have the same issue coming up, from what I can see Rhino, Thule and Prorack all basically say dont open the sunroof with the racks on. I am going to a place that sells all 3 brands on the weekend and will report back

Hey Coast, how did you go with the racks? I want to get the thule wingbar edge, but want to see how others have found the clearance and noise levels

[coastvw]

Vietbargain I have been slack plus bills to pay, a July job will report back

[veew]

What roof bars did you end up choosing and what were your experiences?