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8th April 2014, 07:53 AM
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Roof Box
I'm thinking about getting some roof bars to carry the bikes and a roof box but there don't seem to be any good options for roof bars.
I got all thule kit at the moment that won't fit the 8 and Thule they don't seem to list anything for the A8 after 2002. Anyone got a set of roof bars for their 8? And pics of a A8 with a roof box would be good, just wondering what people are using and how it looks, size wize on the 8.
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8th April 2014, 09:03 AM
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I have pics of my 8 with genuine bars and box somewhere, i'll fish them out.
Edit: Just realised this is for D3, sorry
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8th April 2014, 11:01 AM
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Try whispbar for alternative to Thule. Would be very surprised if Thule don't have a d3 option as usually they make audi's branded ones too
I have a black Thule roof box (Atlantic 780 iirc) but as Dezzy it's on a d2!
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8th April 2014, 11:14 AM
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oddly thule don't list anything past 2002.
Just looked at the Wishpa bars, they are like £280 for a set of bars. I might just get a trailer and use my tow bar at that price.
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[center] 06 3.0TDI Quattro: Options: Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar.
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8th April 2014, 01:23 PM
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They are cheaper form here, and depending what you want much cheaper for the steel bars.
LINK your Thule roof box will fit the bars though no?
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love.
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8th April 2014, 01:33 PM
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The box is over 7 foot long, It should do but I'm starting to question having a roof box.
I keep forgetting I got a tow bar, so I could use that for the bikes and luggage (in a trailer).
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[center] 06 3.0TDI Quattro: Options: Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar.
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8th April 2014, 01:35 PM
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They are cheaper form here, and depending what you want much cheaper for the steel bars. Genuine bars can be bought from Stoke Audi for £226 inc VAT
LINK Genuine Audi
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love. Last edited by Dezzy; 9th April 2014 at 06:41 AM.
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8th April 2014, 07:16 PM
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Depends how quickly you want them, but I have seen genuine roof bars pop up on ebay where i got mine. The going rate seemd to be about £50.
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9th April 2014, 06:55 AM
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Thinking on it more, I'll keep my eyes open for the ebay ones cause it could be a handy thing to have but I don't think I'll go down the same route as I did with the A4.
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[center] 06 3.0TDI Quattro: Options: Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar.
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#10
9th April 2014, 07:02 AM
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The only thing i will say is if you have or buy a little trailer they are a nightmare to reverse, the 8 is a wide car and the trailers arn't and if it's one of those camping type tralers you'll just not be able to see it. Trailer storage the other end can be a pain too with regards to security, but i took the wheels and ball hitch off and threw them in the boot.
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love.
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