Sponge Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 If you get aero bars, then I recommend getting the adapters for the box. They take up less space inside the box and look neater on the outside. Plus the clamps that come with some boxes won't grab aero bars as securely as square cross-section ones. They're simply threaded, 'T' shaped pegs that slide into the centre channel of the roofbars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I have the aero bars and got the T-piece adaptors for the loan box. It's five weeks since I ordered the one I actually want.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 5 weeks? Wow! Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I know - at least they were courteous and I have the loaner (which was brand new!) Trouble is, after cleaning the loaner and getting it ready to go back, we've waited so long now that we're going to need it again soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 SPLiiX, does the Thule Spirit with the crab type fitting grip the aero bars alright or have you got it on square bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 If I were you I would be considering other brands of roofbox. The Thule ones are overpriced in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I'll second that - and its great you can get black ones to match black cars - not the dull Thule grey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Would be great if I had a black car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I will consider any brands. Just want it to be reasonably aerodynamic to minimise wind noise. From what I have read so far, the Thule 'Aero' bars seem good, and better than squarer bars. If there are other makes that are well made, reliable and low noise bars and box combinations, i'll look at them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Looked at the Audi silver bars this afternoon, they seem to look very similar to the Thule 755's and Aero bars, not being able to hold them side by side, I was wondering if there are any members who can shed some light on the provider of Audi roof bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 TBH to me a Roofbox is a Roofbox, as long as its got a decent lock on and has 350+ litres your laughing. I would go too mad looking for the most jazzy one you can find. Naturally, for Roof Bars I'd choose the Audi/Votex ones as they aren't as expensive as you probably think. They also have two year, unlimited mileage warranty, weigh only 4kgs, have rubber inserts to reduce wind noise, are aerodynamic, fit easily and you can get them in either black or aluminium to match the roof rails Sad isn't it? I actually do believe in what I sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Cool Nelson, thats makes the roof bar choice complete. I think I may just have to take up my local stealers offer of the discounted bars. I fully agree on the roofbox statement, a roofbox is only a roofbox and as long as it isn't a brick shape most will do the job fine, at the end of the day it would only be on the car 3 or 4 times a year anyways. It is a pity that you don't get the roofbox from audi available in all the clours to match the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just seen that your Dealer is selling them to you for £100 - thats pretty much only 2/3's of the RRP. At that price I'd snap them up anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Yes, I have Aero bars (Thule) remember that if you go Thule all the way I.E Box,Cycle carrier and bars then you have one key!! The quality of the Thule Box is fantastic. Yep, you spend a bit more but it's for convienance (having one key fits all) and quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 To add to the debate - I didn't notice any quality difference from Thule to the other boxes. The extra £££ just wasn't justifiable. I think the reviews and comments on Roofbox Recommends are trustworthy and accurate. [ QUOTE ] Summary: Atera's Odyssey 800 boxes share the key attributes of the Thule Atlantis series, e.g. steel reinforcing ribs, diffuser technology, load rating (80kg Odyssey, 75kg Atlantis), and an ultra quick fitting system with sliders front and rear. But thanks to their low profile fittings and lower prices we rate the Odyssey 800 boxes as the overall Winners in the Medium Length Medium Width category. Click here to see the more expensive Odyssey 800 gloss black. [/ QUOTE ] I'm biased though, as that't the one I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'd agree with Sponge. The loan box I have currently, the Kamei Delphin is great quality wise. I also think Thule need to think about different colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbalito Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Take a look at the Packline FX. I've got it on my B7 and it looks really good IMHO. You can have it custom painted too. Site is in swedish, but you'll get the important stuff. / B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlast Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Are these available to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbalito Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Othervise they should be able to ship one from Sweden. Ask them at [email protected] Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 "OtherVise"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 [ QUOTE ] "OtherVise"!!! [/ QUOTE ] Fair point - but then how good's your Swedish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 I Vil only sea dis wanse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbalito Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 At least our roof boxes are better than our spelling. Quick, before Ze Schwedish get 'ere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 The one I ordered finally arrived : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Another pic : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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