Estate roof bars

[Wayne Kerr]

Any body got any pictures of the OEM Skoda roof bars on an estate (the ones that connect across the roof section to form a rack)?

[WelshLoon]

Not me but i have just invested in a set of Thule Bars

[Wayne Kerr]

Is yours an estate? Profile don't state which Octy you have!

90 squids maybe the going price ,,,, did you check the cost out for Skoda stuff?

[WelshLoon]

Yes it is an estate, didnt bother checking the skoda gear as the other thing i was after was a dog guard and was quoted

[Surrey White]

I got the cheap Paddy Hopkirk ones. Don't do it! They howl at any speed above 25mph. I am told the Thule ones are much better though.

[LesPaul]

I fitted the Thule Aero bars on my Octy estate, they are lighter and more aerodynamic than the standard bars

Cheapest place I've found is here roofracks.co.uk - Thule Roof Racks, Bars, Boxes, Bike and Cycle Racks and Accessories

I've changed to an Octy 2 now and the 108cm bars aren't wide enough so I need to order the 120cm ones.

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Darren

[Wayne Kerr]

Well done all thanks.

Daren; roofracks.co.uk say (for the Rapid System) Foot Pack 755 - Areo Bars 860. This works out at just over 90 nuts.

I'll check with Skoda Parts tomorrow, what their price is ,,,,,,,,, ok it's gunna be 3+ times all other prices, just need to know!

Anybody got any "pics" ???

[Goochie]

I got the cheap Paddy Hopkirk ones. Don't do it! They howl at any speed above 25mph. I am told the Thule ones are much better though.

Only if you dont cut the black plastic stips to size and clip them in place

[Bloodnok]

if you aren't fussed about looks, and just want cheap roofbars to carry a load, and then remove them, Ikea sell a range of roof bars very cheaply that fit most cars.

my mate has used his (on a passat estate) several times and has had no problems what so ever.

[WelshLoon]

Heres a pic of mine with standard Thule bars and bike carrier fitted

Only get wind noise above 80 really

[Wayne Kerr]

Cheers WL.

The picture don't do the bars any justice, but I guess that's only what can be expected of a Mobile Phone camera.

I get the gist of how they look . Noise don't worry me as I work within the M25 ,,,,,,,, 80mph your avvin a giraffe!

[Wayne Kerr]

Job done! Thule kit ordered from roofracks.co.uk

103 squids straight to my door.

Cheers all