Show Me Your Box - the Roof Mounted Cargo Box Thread

[dropshadow]

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[trayson]

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[nchls]

Best photo I got for now.

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[Rowadds]

Zrackets 160974160975


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[Taylor-S]

Zrackets 160974160975


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I absolutely love this look!

[cleoo]

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[Das Ponto]

Winter mode https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/3487f79a6539cd246669f018a9665880.jpg

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[DownhillA4]

Send photos to the IG account in my signature, i'll feature! @rowadds

[trayson]

Decided to dress up the old Yakima Platinum Pro...
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and yes, I have an LED light bar mounted to the underside of my box...
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[/\G]

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[f1loco]

Ready for the road trip now .... went with the not so favored 665 for extra room ...when not in travel it will rest. Didn't think the 8.5" of height on the 660 would have cut it with the MRS.

[dropshadow]

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[makisupa]

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Dropshadow teaching all you youngins how it’s done......again. Take notes rookies.


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[nchls]

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[S4 John]

Thule Vector Alpine on a B5 S4 Avant:

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[happy2B5]

Perfection

[Exx-on]

Thule Dynamic 900 / B9 Quattro TFSI - you’ll have to excuse the family holiday dirtiness!

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[triumph.man]

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Info on the roof rack pls


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[dropshadow]

Info on the roof rack pls


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Thule Dynamic 900 on Thule AeroBlade Edge crossbars.

[Exx-on]

Thule Dynamic 900 on Thule AeroBlade Edge crossbars.

Am I right in think you’ve colour matched the 900?

Or is you paint just very similar to the box?

Cheers


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[dropshadow]

Am I right in think you’ve colour matched the 900?

Or is you paint just very similar to the box?

Cheers


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Correct, I had it painted to match.

[Exx-on]

Correct, I had it painted to match.

Awesome! Looks great!

I was toying with the same idea myself to match the
daytona grey.

How is it holding up? Any issues with cracking at all given how flexible the lid seems to be?

Cheers


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[dropshadow]

Awesome! Looks great!

I was toying with the same idea myself to match the
daytona grey.

How is it holding up? Any issues with cracking at all given how flexible the lid seems to be?

No issues I've seen, though I only got it painted 2-3 months ago. My bodyshop used a flex agent in the paint to make it more durable.

[Exx-on]

Makes sense [emoji1303]

Thanks for the info


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[Smooremin]

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Man this car dwarfs that box lol

Excited to get this thing on!

[northnj]

Love the color on your RS. Enjoy in good health!

The RS seems massive with the tiny box.

[ALLROADINGB9]

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Thule Vector M


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[MihaK]

Hi guys!

I just fitted a Thule Motion XT alpine on my A6 C7 Allroad with Whispbars.
How are you guys dealing with wind noise/rumble that roof box creates if it sits so low on the roof? The gap between car and the box is ~2cm and when the air gets compressed in between it is really annoyingly loud. It gets really loud around 90-100kph (60mph), and at highway speeds is is almost unbearable for me.

Would changing to Thule aerobars edge improve anything since those sit few centimeters higher - creating bigger gap for air to flow trough?

[Smooremin]

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[Das Ponto]

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Should submit this to the Audizine Calendar.

[Wagoon]

Should submit this to the Audizine Calendar.

Pretty sure I did last year, no dice.

[Das Ponto]

Pretty sure I did last year, no dice.Damn shame.

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[chip_]

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Lowered with?

[Smooremin]

Lowered with?

We were playing around with the OEM scan tool and the OEM airbag set up.

I Left it here:

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[thinkones]

drooooool^ colour match the box.

[Smooremin]

Its in the plans :)

[redavant]

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[Smooremin]

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[DownhillA4]

SkiGuard 830 Sport box, color matched to Audi Brilliant Red. Box is for sale.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb18721985/p5pb18721985.jpg
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb18722007/p5pb18722007.jpg

MEASUREMENTS
84-1/4 x 34-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (external dimensions)
80-3/4 x 33-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches (internal dimensions)
VOLUME 16.5 cubic feet (470 L)
WEIGHT 55 lbs
MATERIAL Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

[Overcash]

Anyone seen any potential Black Friday deals on Thule or Yakima boxes?

[R_Mac]

I take it you can't open the sunroof with the SkiGuard?

[Akwrx7]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned but any one looking for the Thule dynamic 800 in the USA look at the Porsche roof box 320 part #(958-044-000-25) same exact box with a small Porsche logo available at most USA Part retailers

[DownhillA4]

I take it you can't open the sunroof with the SkiGuard?

I can.

[R_Mac]

I can.Very nice

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[dropshadow]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned but any one looking for the Thule dynamic 800 in the USA look at the Porsche roof box 320 part #(958-044-000-25) same exact box with a small Porsche logo available at most USA Part retailers

Nice find. Digging a little deeper reveals there’s also an all-black “Porsche exclusive” version of the Thule Hyper box.

[Yvan]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned but any one looking for the Thule dynamic 800 in the USA look at the Porsche roof box 320 part #(958-044-000-25) same exact box with a small Porsche logo available at most USA Part retailers


Nice find. Digging a little deeper reveals there’s also an all-black “Porsche exclusive” version of the Thule Hyper box.

Whoa... nice!

[Overcash]

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[markaudi]

Does anyone know if a Thule pulse alpine will for a b8.5 allroad? Will the rear hatch still open all the way?

[DownhillA4]

Does anyone know if a Thule pulse alpine will for a b8.5 allroad? Will the rear hatch still open all the way?

Should as long its its pushed all the way forward.

[Das Ponto]

Guess I should finally share the updated box for the new allroad. No more scuba blue.

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[skoobz]

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[JG 996T]

SkiGuard 830.
Yakima rail bars.

[Jimminez@Nemesis]

Thule Vector Alpine

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[Exx-on]

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[tbaudi]

Running the Dragon with no suspension mods, three passengers, a full trunk and a cargo box wouldn't be my first choice, but it was still a lot of fun.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210329/da01f89895309c37c2734475cea936df.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210329/0fc7a71ee70161970154dbd9cfbf70d1.jpg

[Das Ponto]

Roof box season has come to an end.
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[GroovyBaby101]

AUDI A4 Saloon
Whispbar Flush Bars
AUDI 360L Roof Box

[highspeed200]

Hello, I am French and my English is not perfect so sorry for any mistakes. I would like to have my thule motion xt roof box painted by a professional in the colors of my car. As I find the roof box to be flexible enough and to warp a bit when opened, I'm afraid the paint will crack. For those who have had their roof boxes painted, have you had any problems with your new custom paint over time? Thank you very much to all.

[GroovyBaby101]

Hello, I am French and my English is not perfect so sorry for any mistakes. I would like to have my thule motion xt roof box painted by a professional in the colors of my car. As I find the roof box to be flexible enough and to warp a bit when opened, I'm afraid the paint will crack. For those who have had their roof boxes painted, have you had any problems with your new custom paint over time? Thank you very much to all.

I would suggest having it wrapped instead of painting it. It would be cheaper, more durable and also can be removed back to stock roof box

[dropshadow]

Hello, I am French and my English is not perfect so sorry for any mistakes. I would like to have my thule motion xt roof box painted by a professional in the colors of my car. As I find the roof box to be flexible enough and to warp a bit when opened, I'm afraid the paint will crack. For those who have had their roof boxes painted, have you had any problems with your new custom paint over time? Thank you very much to all.

My Dynamic 900 was originally what Thule calls "Titan silver" when I got it.
https://i.imgur.com/wk1GYgu.jpg
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The mismatch between Titan silver and monsoon grey bothered me, so I had it painted in 2020 to match my B9 allroad.
https://i.imgur.com/e5SQdho.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2gg4gRT.jpg
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I had it repainted Ice silver to match my latest B8.5 allroad. I have had no issues with flexing or paint cracking. An experienced shop would have no problem painting it. Paint was far cheaper than the estimates to wrap it.

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[tankdeer]

As somebody who has done both, the painted box is a much nicer end product. It's plenty durable.

[kneel]

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SkiGuard 830t with Thule Aero 170mm bars.


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[Xhantos]

Dropshadow .. can I ask you a question regarding B9 Allroad Dynamic 900 roofbox? Have you placed the bars on the designated dots on the roofrails? If so, can you open the boot (rear hatch) all the way without problems? Thank you for your answer..I am about to buy the same roof box and this is the only unanswered question I have so far.

[dropshadow]

Dropshadow .. can I ask you a question regarding B9 Allroad Dynamic 900 roofbox? Have you placed the bars on the designated dots on the roofrails? If so, can you open the boot (rear hatch) all the way without problems? Thank you for your answer..I am about to buy the same roof box and this is the only unanswered question I have so far.

I think I had the bars on the factory locations to begin, but I may have moved them back slightly. I also moved the box as far back as it would go by adjusting its clamps. You can see the difference here:

https://i.imgur.com/nGDz2Kt.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7UGhnLS.jpg

The hatch definitely did not open all the way in either position, especially when the box was farther back. Hatch travel was about 50% of its full range, which is a pain when loading things inside. If you need more travel, your best bet would be to mount the box as far forward as possible and/or potentially use taller crossbars. I chose to sacrifice some practicality and use for aesthetics. The other option would be a smaller box, like the Dynamic 800 if it's an option for you.

[Xhantos]

Thank you, you've helped me a lot, I appreciate it.

I guess it is, as you said, a question of aesthetics vs. practicality .. this years setup was really practical and comfortable for us, but maybe a bit bulky, which is why I was considering the Dynamic L version .. I suppose the wind resistance quality is much better with the Dynamic version as well. Maybe I'll borrow the M version first and see if that suits us.

Thanks again!

This years package: :)

[Dom Audi]

Thule Vector Alpine

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Do the rear hatch open ok with this setup? What about the sunroof?

Thank you

[HOJeepster]

Those SkiGuards are so dope. I had one on my B6 Avant. Super high quality and the form factor fits the Avant lines perfecto.

Went with the Inno on the Allroad. I couldn't affoardthe Skiguard this time around.

[DownhillA4]

Winter is coming, this box would look sick on someones car. BUY IT!



SkiGuard 830 Sport box, color matched to Audi Brilliant Red. Box is for sale.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb18721985/p5pb18721985.jpg
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb18722007/p5pb18722007.jpg

MEASUREMENTS
84-1/4 x 34-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (external dimensions)
80-3/4 x 33-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches (internal dimensions)
VOLUME 16.5 cubic feet (470 L)
WEIGHT 55 lbs
MATERIAL Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

[makisupa]

250633 that new new


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[JG 996T]

nice makisupa - what are wheels specs?

[makisupa]

nice makisupa - what are wheels specs?

RS5 hyper silver rotors, 20 x 9 et26. Could use some spacers.


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[HOJeepster]

RS5 hyper silver rotors, 20 x 9 et26. Could use some spacers.


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Looks super sick. Is your ride really V8 swapped? Build link?

[makisupa]

Looks super sick. Is your ride really V8 swapped? Build link?

Wouldn’t lie about something like that lol

250884


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[HOJeepster]

That's amazing, got a build link?

[Charles.waite]

Couple of questions since this thread is relevant to me at the moment and I'm hoping someone here might have some insight.

Question 1: I've got a set of Whispbar Flush bars (the ones that clamp to the inside of the roof rails) on my b7 and need some help. I've got an old Yakima ButtonDown Aero ski rack (https://yakima.com/products/buttondown-aero). The factory oval clamps sorta work but the bottom of the clamp could hit the roof with enough weight on top. I'd love to utilize the Whispbar's T-Slots but I've not found a truly plug and play kit. I ordered a set of the Thule Xadapt 12 but the included bolts are too short, only 7/8"/22mm. I found some spare parts bolts at Thule that are 35mm T-slot bolts and I ordered 4, and was planning on just taking a hacksaw to the factory clamp mounts to keep the spacer function that they perform. Has anyone tried this kit though: https://yakima.com/products/smart-slot-kit-2. It looks ideal but they don't list bolt length specs and I worry they'll be too short. Not to mention its backordered/out-of-stock everywhere. I know it says for FatCat only, and those appear to mount lower to the bars so I suspect its too short.

And question number 2 (thanks for sticking with me this far). I ALSO have a Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite that has the nifty toolless clamp mounts, however it, also, is too thick to mount to my avant. It works fine on our Q7 which is what its intended for but its a no go for the avant. Does anyone have experience converting it to use U-bolts or something to give more clearance for the Whispbars on a b7?

Thanks all. And yea, I know I could just get a new rack, but whats the fun in that?

[dropshadow]

Couple of questions since this thread is relevant to me at the moment and I'm hoping someone here might have some insight.

Question 1: I've got a set of Whispbar Flush bars (the ones that clamp to the inside of the roof rails) on my b7 and need some help. I've got an old Yakima ButtonDown Aero ski rack (https://yakima.com/products/buttondown-aero). The factory oval clamps sorta work but the bottom of the clamp could hit the roof with enough weight on top. I'd love to utilize the Whispbar's T-Slots but I've not found a truly plug and play kit. I ordered a set of the Thule Xadapt 12 but the included bolts are too short, only 7/8"/22mm. I found some spare parts bolts at Thule that are 35mm T-slot bolts and I ordered 4, and was planning on just taking a hacksaw to the factory clamp mounts to keep the spacer function that they perform. Has anyone tried this kit though: https://yakima.com/products/smart-slot-kit-2. It looks ideal but they don't list bolt length specs and I worry they'll be too short. Not to mention its backordered/out-of-stock everywhere. I know it says for FatCat only, and those appear to mount lower to the bars so I suspect its too short.

And question number 2 (thanks for sticking with me this far). I ALSO have a Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite that has the nifty toolless clamp mounts, however it, also, is too thick to mount to my avant. It works fine on our Q7 which is what its intended for but its a no go for the avant. Does anyone have experience converting it to use U-bolts or something to give more clearance for the Whispbars on a b7?

Thanks all. And yea, I know I could just get a new rack, but whats the fun in that?

I'm not sure if this will help, but I ordered a set of the Thule T-track adapters to use with my roof box instead of the clamps. These are longer screws that might work for what you need, and you could cut them down to the length you need if they're too long.

https://www.amazon.com/Thule-T-Track-Adapter-697-6-Size/dp/B08375WQLG/

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q6bpYZqBS._AC_SL1500_.jpg

[Charles.waite]

Thanks for the idea @dropshadow, not sure why I didn't see your reply till just now. I googled those bolts and the Thule manualpage shows they're 30mm, so likely too short. Good news is I just got those 35mm Thule bolts and they should work great. I have to modify/cut the factory Yakima mounts but I'm not too concerned about that. Theres just enough meat on the bolts to get a nut on it through the rack so I think I'm good to go. Just need to find a black oxide or stainless nut at the hardware store and I'm good to go.

As for the roof box mounting, I don't think theres anything off the shelf thats going to work. I'd likely have to create my own mount so I'm probably going to shelve that idea unless theres some pressing need to mount the roofbox to my avant.

[DownhillA4]

I have a Packline t-track 20mm mount setup for roof boxes that would work, I bought from Norway. I can send photos. It worked in my SkiGuard and Thule box.

I have 2 sets and sold my roof boxes so happy to sell you one.

[Charles.waite]

I appreciate the offer Evan, I’m not sure I’m going to bother trying to get the box to mount to my Avant, being realistic, I just don’t see when id ever need it where we wouldn’t be taking the Q7 so it’s probably not worth trying to figure out.

In other news, the bolts I got at apparently fine pitch m6 thread so nuts that fit that are practically unobtanium. And since the only places I could find them were shipping from China I’ll be getting them some time in the next few weeks. And I just went to test fit the factory mounts and while the rears have some clearance, 1/2cm or so, the fronts are literally squeezed in between the roof and the bar. So the ski rack is a no-go until the nuts arrive. Oh well, at least my skis fit in the pass through…

[A4SoftWalker]

Something old and something new.
After my 5000mi Christmas/New Year trip I decided I need a cargo box.
After 2+months of Thule-fever I have assembled my setup:
1) Yakima-Whispbar Railbars. The most flush mounted I could find.
2) Thule Vector Alpine in Titan Grey
3) Thule t-slot mount kit.

I have not yet taken any photos with the t-slot kit installed. They do save A LOT of interior cargo box storage space compared with the click-stop clamps. Also, I am now able to slide open my sunroof 100%; I could do this before installing my t-slot kit but now I can also tilt it open 80%. My front stop-click clamps were resting directly on the sunroof. The rear was okay. My sunroof is not panoramic so it slides into the area between my roof and headliner.

https://images2.imgbox.com/eb/04/NAxVwzvi_o.jpg


Here is the final position few inches back from position in my 1st photo. Half a thumb-width from the rear hatch glass full open. I really like how the curve of the Vector follows the side-rails. Titan Grey is not a perfect match but its close enough for now.

https://images2.imgbox.com/49/86/MLbz8e06_o.jpg

https://images2.imgbox.com/b3/d0/gcGyyzR0_o.jpg

I will include a photo or two of my box interior with the t-slot kit installed to highlight the increased space available soon.

[shreddykrueger]

I need to do the t-slot with my alpine vector, such a bummer to not be able to use the sun roof

[Charles.waite]

I ended up not being able to use the t-slot bolts I got due mainly to the interior of the rack I have, the channel inside where the nut would go was too small to actually tighten the nut.

I ended up buying these: https://maloneautoracks.com/T-Slot-Mounting-Kit-for-Aero-Style-Bars-MPG114-116-117-118.html

I just slid them into the channel, taking some car to line them up, then just stuck some stainless hex bolts in the top of the rack and bolted it down. I’d already sliced off a bit too much of the spacer for the rack so it sits right on the bars so I can’t open the top all the way but it’s plenty to get skis in. The other bummer is that my bindings hit the roof so I have to have them facing up side by side. But, again, it works and it’ll work just fine in my Q7 as the bars have like 2” more clearance. Annoyed I spend so much money trying our various options but whatever, I got it sorted eventually.

https://i.imgur.com/phLy5ui.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MwBLcE3.jpg

Ideally I'd have left an extra 1/4-1/2" for the spacer/mounting blocks (not seen, they're between the rack and the bar inside it...) and my skis would have fit fine upside down. If I get really ambitious I could draw up a really simple spacer block in CAD and get a set 3d Printed I suppose...

[A4SoftWalker]

I need to do the t-slot with my alpine vector, such a bummer to not be able to use the sun roof

If you have the kit and you are thinking about it. It took me less than an hour working in my garage.

1) Remove 4 rail end caps.
2) Remove 4 Power Click clamps
3) Slide in t-slot bolts onto your rails one side at a time. Yakima bars have the t-slot bolts slide on top of the rubber strip. Thule bars have the t-slot bolt slide in the middle as their strip is actually split down the middle. Should be no cutting and measuring needed.
4) Hand tighten the bolts with the built-on grips to snug.
5) Reposition cargo box - this could take a few tries to get it set where you want it front to back and left to right. Mine is off very slightly left to right in the front by about 1/16th of an inch or <2mm. I will correct it next time I'm in the mood. The box is so big it really is not obvious at all unless measuring and comparing both sides
6) HAND-tighten to 2Nm (1.5 - 3 ft-lbs) NO he-man tools OR application of forearm-biceps-deltoid strength or you will strip the bolt. I have triple-checked everything and that tightness coupled with the softness of the metals used keeps everything tight under there. Follow the Thule instructions and re-torque after the first few trips. Mine did not budge. Hand tightening to where it just starts to dig into your fingers is sufficient just a few degrees after the bolt stops turning.
7) Replace your rail end caps.
8) Enjoy the sleek underbelly of your cargo box mounting system.

P.S. Those in the know and are not haters will marvel at the look and give the mental nod of "job well done". Those that dont know will say it doesnt make a difference.

[dropshadow]

P.S. Those in the know and are not haters will marvel at the look and give the mental nod of "job well done". Those that dont know will say it doesnt make a difference.

And as everyone knows, these are the best type of mods.

[Charles.waite]

The conversation with my wife went something like this:

Her: “WTF is wrong with you just use the mounts it came with.”

Me: “Well they hit the roof.”

Her: “Then put something in the roof so it doesn’t scratch it.”

Me: “but that’s not solving the problem….”

Her: “You’re an idiot.”

Me: “I know.”

Haha. She only cared because I was talking about it for weeks and ordering random bolt kits (at least they were all fairly cheap) and cutting the costing mounts. By the time I finally figured it out, ski season was practically over, haha. But I’ll be damned if I was going to let the roof rack win!

I was really close to just buying some 3/4” steel plate and cutting my own T-Slot “nuts”, drilling and tapping threads in them, and essentially replicating the Malone parts I bought but finding the right thickness was tricky and expensive as I’d have to buy a large piece just to cut like 4” off of it.

But I too really dig those “you don’t know unless you know” mods.

[Ethernaut05]

Looking at the Yakima GrandTour 16. 1. Hoping I can fit two deflated Body Glove paddle-boards in it. 2. Our B9 AllRoad is Audi Exclusive Sepang and I'm looking to get it paint (vinyl?) matched. Any help would be appreciated! Running Audi OEM cross bars.


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[A4SoftWalker]

Looking at the Yakima GrandTour 16. 1. Hoping I can fit two deflated Body Glove paddle-boards in it. 2. Our B9 AllRoad is Audi Exclusive Sepang and I'm looking to get it paint (vinyl?) matched. Any help would be appreciated! Running Audi OEM cross bars.


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I think the Grand Tour you are looking at is 16 cu-ft. You could always measure your equipment and go look at some cargo boxes to get a general idea. Bring your tape measure along too. Thats what I did.

[Maxiimm]

oem audi roof box
rs4 b8

https://i.postimg.cc/6QhQGSqZ/0-D43-C431-6854-4887-ADE9-38-F48-A9-E1-E9-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/06bvTVp5)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0tMFYsY/7608-E5-E2-52-CF-4-D3-D-AD36-346273-A3-C4-A5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wd9jYBqf)

https://i.postimg.cc/KzBhM3JH/8-CA6-F9-AD-50-E5-4634-AFC8-6-C773-FE9-E959.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bDy5XrXx)

[A4SoftWalker]

^^^ Looks so good with the color match. GREAT job.

[cleoo]

Hi you said earlier those are Whispbar Flush roof racks and mount against the inside of the factory rail? Do you know the specific model for that? I'd prefer that over the wrap around rubber. Do you have a close-up of that mount? Thanks!

Nevermind, I searched the Yakima website: It's a RAILBAR SINGLE BAR MEDIUM (Dimensions: L 40.14 in x W 4.00 in x H 1.50 in) and a RAILBAR SINGLE BAR SMALL (Dimensions: L 37.75 in x W 4.00 in x H 1.50 in)

https://yakima.com/products/railbar-system

[1RAudiSQ5]

I know it’s not an Avant but wanted to share… freshly color matched 283166


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[ultimo]

I have this Thule Polar 700 that perfectly matches my needs and I can fit all snowboard gear in it, except for its color. Now that Q7 is here I was wondering if should I get one of the Dynamic models or just paint this one...

https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2021/11/vertical-0/02/1/237/413/221_1115270679.jpg

[JG 996T]

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Hi you said earlier those are Whispbar Flush roof racks and mount against the inside of the factory rail? Do you know the specific model for that? I'd prefer that over the wrap around rubber. Do you have a close-up of that mount? Thanks!

Nevermind, I searched the Yakima website: It's a RAILBAR SINGLE BAR MEDIUM (Dimensions: L 40.14 in x W 4.00 in x H 1.50 in) and a RAILBAR SINGLE BAR SMALL (Dimensions: L 37.75 in x W 4.00 in x H 1.50 in)

https://yakima.com/products/railbar-system

thats right

[dropshadow]

I have this Thule Polar 700 that perfectly matches my needs and I can fit all snowboard gear in it, except for its color. Now that Q7 is here I was wondering if should I get one of the Dynamic models or just paint this one...

https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2021/11/vertical-0/02/1/237/413/221_1115270679.jpg

Why not both?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221121/784adef9681982da518f4101762058ff.jpg

[JG 996T]

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real pic soon

[Das Ponto]

The old Thule Atlantis twice painted over has finally been upgraded.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51588021672_f1a6d6ced2_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/Sii74i95J5)Wooded Winter (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/Sii74i95J5) by Ryan Ponto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131698311@N05/), on Flickr

It was a great match for the allroad... but looked a little funny on the Q7.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53091216987_8739d1d755_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/6n01KdR40p)20230219180849_AP4A1874 (1) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/6n01KdR40p) by Ryan Ponto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131698311@N05/), on Flickr

So here we are! New Vector Alpine!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53092182855_1edffbb1ab_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/7fBu2704x3)Thule (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/7fBu2704x3) by Ryan Ponto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131698311@N05/), on Flickr

[djnuge]

What is the biggest roof box (any brand) I can install on my 2015 Allroad? I have the stock roof rack.

[Ozone510]

What is the biggest roof box (any brand) I can install on my 2015 Allroad? I have the stock roof rack.I think size isn't a limitation, but as long as you don't exceed your weight rating and your box fits inside the parameters of the rails. Go as big as you'd like lol

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[djnuge]

I think size isn't a limitation, but as long as you don't exceed your weight rating and your box fits inside the parameters of the rails. Go as big as you'd like lol

Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Audizine Forum mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=87676)Got it. So what brand and model has anyone installed?

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[Ozone510]

Got it. So what brand and model has anyone installed?

Sent from my SM-S906U using TapatalkThule is the OEM when you get an Audi Branded one, works best with out design. I have an Audi/Thule one and it gets the job done, but expensive. Get whatever floats your boat

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[JG 996T]

sg

[shreddykrueger]

https://i.ibb.co/P6G821j/IMG-1753.jpg (https://ibb.co/S3wpkVy)

[Y9Bavant]

OEM roof bars and Bentley roof box (Thule Dynamic M)

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[funenuf]

Winter modehttps://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_3460.jpg (https://www.audizine.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=102505&title=winter-mode&cat=500)

[Ozone510]

Every time someone comes into my car, they point to the box and ask "what is this for?" Are people really this unaware of roof attachments???317638

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[Chaingang]

Added motion xt alpine…

[Das Ponto]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53438232781_89a425fba7_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/R0bM2azX6Z)AP4A4676 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/131698311@N05/R0bM2azX6Z) by Ryan Ponto (https://www.flickr.com/photos/131698311@N05/), on Flickr

Vector for the win! Actually improved towing mileage vs. our older Atlantis box.

[Chaingang]

The Vector is so bad ass…I considered it, but went with the Alpine motion instead. $2300 was just too much to justify…..i will go be poor somewhere else [:D]

[Chaingang]

Needs tint and coils

[TAGMotorsports]

Some of our recent RS6 clients, all rocking the roof box [cool]

https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_HRE_S101SC_CETE_02-24/Audi_RS6_HRE_S101SC_CETE_13.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-hre-s101sc-forged-wheels-cete-lowered.html)
https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_HRE_S101SC_CETE_02-24/Audi_RS6_HRE_S101SC_CETE_22.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-hre-s101sc-forged-wheels-cete-lowered.html)

https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_AL13_C005R/Audi_RS6_AL13_wheels_C005R_11.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-avant-al13-c005r-cete-milltek.html)
https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_AL13_C005R/Audi_RS6_AL13_wheels_C005R_14.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-avant-al13-c005r-cete-milltek.html)

https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_AL13_Roofbox/Audi_RS6_AL13_wheels_07.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-cete-lowered-on-al13-r60-wheels-1023.html)
https://tagmotorsports.com/media/gallery/photocache/h1080///Import/Audi/C8_RS6_AL13_Roofbox/Audi_RS6_AL13_wheels_04.jpg (https://tagmotorsports.com/gallery/c8-audi-rs6-cete-lowered-on-al13-r60-wheels-1023.html)

[Chaingang]

That Phantom box just hits different…I almost think Avants look worse and naked without boxes on top. Change my mind! [cool]

[JG 996T]

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snowball

[pointblank9957]

1998 Audi A6 Avant Quattro in Casablanca White, Harbor Freight crossbars, Packasport Journeyer in white gelcoat

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1997 Audi A6 Avant Quattro in Emerald Mica, Harbor Freight crossbars, Thule Mountaineer in Emerald Mica

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[Tai-Lun]

https://i.imgur.com/Dtv1kF7.jpeg

Finally had time to throw the summer wheels on.

[TAGMotorsports]

We just recently finished up this C8 A6 Allroad, as we painted the Thule Roof Box the same Chronos Gray as the car! We are obsessed with this look [:D] Here's a few teasers for now, we will be sharing more on this build soon! Other upgrades include: HRE FlowForm FF10 wheels, CETE Automotive Lowering Module, painted brake calipers, and painted badges.

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[Allthea]

^ that C8 looks fantastic!

[JON.TRU]

love paint matched roofboxes!

[TAGMotorsports]

^ that C8 looks fantastic!

Thank you! For sure one of our favorite Avant projects we've done [cool]

[TAGMotorsports]

love paint matched roofboxes!

It's the only way to go! [;)]

[djemaculate]

no unicorn

[Somethingsubtle]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241212/1fa642e456e118f4a0067aa1d553a7fc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241212/125e8babc8d8789969c4f82c0a197d0a.jpg
My 01 b5 a4 and 03 c5 AR with my Thule box


I heard you twice the first time

[DownhillA4]

My new Thule Motion 3 XL Low

https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb27440218/p4pb27440218.jpg

[ZERO FRAME GRAB]

Dope pic