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  • Sunroof Height....

    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

  • #2
    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).
    Daily 2018 Tiguan MK2 Sportline (Drag & Drop Tune, 12.9s @ 108mph)
    Weekend/Track 1996 Skyline R33 GTS-t Stage 99 (Built Motor, GTX3576 Gen 2, 407rwkW) [Build Thread]

    www.nhbautomotive.com.au

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    • #3
      Thanks heaps!

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      • #4
        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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        Daily 2018 Tiguan MK2 Sportline (Drag & Drop Tune, 12.9s @ 108mph)
        Weekend/Track 1996 Skyline R33 GTS-t Stage 99 (Built Motor, GTX3576 Gen 2, 407rwkW) [Build Thread]

        www.nhbautomotive.com.au

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Dose Pipe Sutututu View Post
          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

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          • #6
            Originally posted by jdstephens View Post
            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.

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            • #7
              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
              MY19 162 Highline R-Line, SVP, Pano roof, Pure White

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              • #8
                Originally posted by coastvw View Post
                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

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                • #9
                  On a different note, how tight a fit is Dose Pipe's garage!
                  MY19 162 Highline R-Line, SVP, Pano roof, Pure White

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by jdstephens View Post
                    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.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by coastvw View Post
                      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
                      Daily 2018 Tiguan MK2 Sportline (Drag & Drop Tune, 12.9s @ 108mph)
                      Weekend/Track 1996 Skyline R33 GTS-t Stage 99 (Built Motor, GTX3576 Gen 2, 407rwkW) [Build Thread]

                      www.nhbautomotive.com.au

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                      • #12
                        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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                        Last edited by drivesafe; 17-01-2019, 11:15 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by coastvw View Post
                          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

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                          • #14
                            Vietbargain I have been slack plus bills to pay, a July job will report back
                            MY19 162 Highline R-Line, SVP, Pano roof, Pure White

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                            • #15
                              What roof bars did you end up choosing and what were your experiences?
                              Current:
                              2017 Mk2 Tiguan 162TSI, R-line, White
                              2020 Mk7.5 Golf R Wagon, White

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