Roof Rails

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Hadn't realised roof rails were available on the Carbon Black cars, although not on the Vorsprung.

 

[NHN]

Sounds like a challenge.

 

[Terminator x]

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Hadn't realised roof rails were available on the Carbon Black cars, although not on the Vorsprung.

Interesting as exactly my order ...

TX.

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[jimbo255]

Looks like can be retro.

 

[Add_Profile]

Perhaps they have been retrofitted as the pictures are inconsistent, some show with then without rails

 

[Add_Profile]

Looking closer, it looks like most of the external shots have been photoshopped in one way or another?

 

[RSt3ve]

In terms of practicality, that spoiler may clash with bikes when opening the boot (depending on type of rack used possibly). It's one of the reasons I didn't order a carbon black.
I only know this as the existing boot lid clashes with the rear tyre when mounted on my Thule Thru-ride racks, meaning you can't open the boot with bikes on top (unless you like tyre print scratches).
I'm sure this isn't a concern for the average RS3 owner, but just for info.

 

[Mastachaz]

Looking closer, it looks like most of the external shots have been photoshopped in one way or another?

View attachment 252401

many times they remove background nothing new

 

[rngDeadeye]

Looks like it has been added after like the spoiler.

I would have spec'd it if it was available. We did in our S3.

 

[Terminator x]

Looks like it has been added after like the spoiler.

I would have spec'd it if it was available. We did in our S3.

It was available as I spec'd it from the factory.

TX.

 

[jimbo255]

It was available as I spec'd it from the factory.

TX.

Yep, is available on the carbon.

 

[Mr Freeze]

Looks like can be retro. View attachment 252395

I'am pretty sure you can't retro fit roof rails correct me if i'am wrong .

 

[8YARWY]

I'am pretty sure you can't retro fit roof rails correct me if i'am wrong .

I know someone that did it on an 8V.

The location points for drilling the roof were punched on the inside of the roof steel.


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[RSt3ve]

Yep, is available on the carbon. View attachment 252405

Yeah it's definitely always been available to spec, I did it in October before finally deciding against the carbon black.

 

[Mastachaz]

Looks like it has been added after like the spoiler.

I would have spec'd it if it was available. We did in our S3.

no way as need to drill holes

 

[Mr Freeze]

I know someone that did it on an 8V.

The location points for drilling the roof were punched on the inside of the roof steel.


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I can imagine its a costly job

 

[K96]

I'am pretty sure you can't retro fit roof rails correct me if i'am wrong .

I retrofitted them on my 8V was easy enough..

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[Mr Freeze]

I retrofitted them on my 8V was easy enough..

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Who did the work for you ?

 

[Mike.46]

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Hadn't realised roof rails were available on the Carbon Black cars, although not on the Vorsprung.

Surely the Pan roof prevents the roof rails with a Vorsprung?

 

[Mastachaz]

Surely the Pan roof prevents the roof rails with a Vorsprung?

Could be and make.sense

 

[K96]

Who did the work for you ?

My local bodyshop. Cost me about 350 all in. This included getting the roof rails painted gloss black as they were originally chrome

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[8YARWY]

Surely the Pan roof prevents the roof rails with a Vorsprung?

From the parts database it looks like they fit on the outer roof section that runs from the A pillar over the B pillar and down the C pillar.
That section is a lot wider than on the 8V so i guess in theory it would fit a Vorsprung, however the pan roof is now a consideration because the main glass runs right up to the edge, whereas on the 8V it was sat within a frame piece, maybe there is no way in the body construction to accommodate both........

It wont stop people just using the 'stick' on ones though lol.....

The Audi black ones are £300 a side..........
Ali ones are £350 a side.......

 

[rngDeadeye]

Surely the Pan roof prevents the roof rails with a Vorsprung?

That's what I was thinking...

 

[Mr Freeze]

My local bodyshop. Cost me about 350 all in. This included getting the roof rails painted gloss black as they were originally chrome

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Thats not a bad price at if they are useable and not just for show .

 

[jimbo255]

I need to have a look but I think that I saw the fixings on my Vorsprung.

 

[8YARWY]

I need to have a look but I think that I saw the fixings on my Vorsprung.

Fixings ?

I think you are referring to the roof bar location points when the door is opened maybe ?


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[jimbo255]

Fixings ?

I think you are referring to the roof bar location points when the door is opened maybe ?


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Probably right!

 

[Mike.46]

If you look on Audi configurator the roof rails are listed as an option for the carbon model but not for the Vorsprung

 

[K96]

Thats not a bad price at if they are useable and not just for show .

Yes mate I only do things properly. OEM style. Headlining had to come out and then they were drilled in and secured from the underside. Just as if they were a factory option. Couldn't tell any different.

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[Stu-27]

Surely the Pan roof prevents the roof rails with a Vorsprung?

Could get roof rails and pano on the 8v though

 

[8YARWY]

Could get roof rails and pano on the 8v though

Yes, however the 8Y has a different style Pano roof now that comes all the way across, on the 8V it was in a surround, so the moving part is 2 inches or so away from the very edge.

 

[Stu-27]

Yes, however the 8Y has a different style Pano roof now that comes all the way across, on the 8V it was in a surround, so the moving part is 2 inches or so away from the very edge.

Ah I was unaware of that, shame coz the roof rails set off the sport back nicely