RS5 Roof Rack

[vboy19]

Can Anyone help me figure out if a roof rack will work on the RS5? (i know some of you are thinking how could you!!?) I have an RS5 coming in and a cyclist at heart :), so I was wondering if there was a system that worked? I talked to a member here on this forum who had an S5 and Audi has one that works, but then I google'd some more info and found out that the system wasn't working for FY12/ 13 models. I would be interested to know if a dealer on this forum could let me know so I can order the rack in advance.

[4Ring]

i wanna see pics once the car comes in

[Sgibb16]

I'm sure Thule will have a kit out shortly.... They have one that fits A5/S5. I don't see why the OEM rack wouldn't work for MY 12/13 its not like the car has changed really.

[Sgibb16]

Actually the A5/S5 kit will likely fit the RS5 the dimensions are only different by a few mm.

[Azlkk]

I put a Thule on our '13 S5. There are a couple things to watch for. I would not expect the RS5 to have a different roof.

The Thule page lists the wrong fit kit. The one listed is for a Hyundai. The correct number is 1571.

The fit kit is listed for models without the glass sunroof. I made it work with the sunroof by sliding the feet as far forward as possible and by trimming the inner edge of the front pads so that they don't touch the roof when open.

[vboy19]

I put a Thule on our '13 S5. There are a couple things to watch for. I would not expect the RS5 to have a different roof.

The Thule page lists the wrong fit kit. The one listed is for a Hyundai. The correct number is 1571.

The fit kit is listed for models without the glass sunroof. I made it work with the sunroof by sliding the feet as far forward as possible and by trimming the inner edge of the front pads so that they don't touch the roof when open.

So you didn't go through the Audi Dealer and purchase one? Do you have any pics?

[vboy19]

i wanna see pics once the car comes in

Haha will do! if it ever gets here!!!! Illinois must have to worst allocations for this car. I know one was delievered to a member here, but goodness mine keeps getting delayed and I am first in line to get mine!

[A5Toadster]

I have a Rhino Rack for my A5 and it works great, its low profile the pads don't touch the glass roof.
I looked at the Audi one but it sits to high and looked akward, didn't flow with the cars design.
Rhino Rack website currently shows the fit kit will work on the RS5.

[YelloJello]

@A5Toadster, that's awesome, I never knew there was anything else other than the Audi (Thule) one. Can you take a photo of it on your car? I had the Audi one, but it is just way too bulky, and the rear arm with the plastic cover partially covering the feet is just half assed in my opinion.

[A5Toadster]

@A5Toadster, that's awesome, I never knew there was anything else other than the Audi (Thule) one. Can you take a photo of it on your car? I had the Audi one, but it is just way too bulky, and the rear arm with the plastic cover partially covering the feet is just half assed in my opinion.

Sorry for the late response, been on travel.
PM me your email and I will send pics that way, I can't post pics on here.

[YelloJello]

[robfarmer]

Can Anyone help me figure out if a roof rack will work on the RS5? (i know some of you are thinking how could you!!?) I have an RS5 coming in and a cyclist at heart :), so I was wondering if there was a system that worked? I talked to a member here on this forum who had an S5 and Audi has one that works, but then I google'd some more info and found out that the system wasn't working for FY12/ 13 models. I would be interested to know if a dealer on this forum could let me know so I can order the rack in advance.

Check out Whispbar too. I had one for my old A4 and liked the look of if better, it's a lower profile than the Thule.

[IbisS5]

Dont Ruin your car with a roof rack!!!!!

[A5Toadster]

Dont Ruin your car with a roof rack!!!!!

Its only on the car when I need to transport my bikes.

[staticuxo]

nonsense.. these cars look awesome with racks. here's my S5 i just got rid of a few weeks ago:

OEM bars with Thule 517s:

[vboy19]

@YelloJello are those Yakima trays? How does it latch to the roof? did you have an problems with is scratching the paint?

[k-spot]

definitely marrs the paint and there is the possibility of scratches. i just ended up leaving them on full time to hide the marks the racks left behind.


edit: this was with my A4 using the Yakima system.

[vboy19]

definitely marrs the paint and there is the possibility of scratches. i just ended up leaving them on full time to hide the marks the racks left behind.


edit: this was with my A4 using the Yakima system.

I wonder if i get a strip of 3M filter to protect it that it won't scratch the top.. hmm.. complications.

[A5Toadster]

@YelloJello are those Yakima trays? How does it latch to the roof? did you have an problems with is scratching the paint?

@vboy...That is actually my car, Yello just posted the pics up for me, and yes those are Yakima trays, the fit kit is what attaches it under the rubber strip(2nd Pic), and I have had NO problem with the paint getting scratched, and I've installed and removed it several times already.

@YelloJello...thanks for posting the pics.

[vboy19]

@vboy...That is actually my car, Yello just posted the pics up for me, and yes those are Yakima trays, the fit kit is what attaches it under the rubber strip(2nd Pic), and I have had NO problem with the paint getting scratched, and I've installed and removed it several times already.

@YelloJello...thanks for posting the pics.

Thanks for the response, which Yakima trays are those and do they fit well? Will probably go with the same set up.

[A5Toadster]

Thanks for the response, which Yakima trays are those and do they fit well? Will probably go with the same set up.

Im out of the country for now, and can't tell you exactly which trays they are, but they were the universal fit for the aero style bars, kinda akward to loosen and tighten up the fork clamps beacuse of how close they are to the front bar, other than that they fit well, and the rear strap is quick release, and rachet to tighten. The fit kit brackets are coated with a rubber compound so if you do bump the paint should not do any harm.

[goodroc5]

How is the wind noise with both the Rhino rack and the OEM one? Trying to figure out which one to get.

[mkhongk]

One bike? I can fit mine in my trunk when I take the front wheel off with the rear seats folded down. Best way to travel somewhere.

[goodroc5]

It doesn't fit since its a 29er and it gets pretty muddy out there so i wouldn't want to get the car filthy every time i went for a ride.

[bkw]

Wind noise is significant on the oem, but not terrible and overbearing.
Here's my 29er.


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[BestAudiFirst]

nonsense.. these cars look awesome with racks. here's my S5 i just got rid of a few weeks ago:

OEM bars with Thule 517s:

love this pic

[ssmokem]

This is an old post but found it looking for ideas for my roof rack. 2015 S5.

[EVLB8]

I have a Rhino Rack for my A5 and it works great, its low profile the pads don't touch the glass roof.
I looked at the Audi one but it sits to high and looked akward, didn't flow with the cars design.
Rhino Rack website currently shows the fit kit will work on the RS5.

Could you add the link and photo of your rack on your car ? I've been looking for one forever now thanks !

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[snocat17]

Could you add the link and photo of your rack on your car ? I've been looking for one forever now thanks !

Some avid cyclists have posted they like the suction cups better. You might want to look into those also.

[EVLB8]

Awesome thanks!

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[snocat17]

Awesome thanks!

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I found the thread in the S4 forum from last summer. This is the site that sells them: https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike

[peterpark0]

Have you looked into the Sea Sucker setup? My buddy Zack sell them at his shop, Full Send Ski and Outdoor.

https://www.fullsendskiandoutdoor.co...=8019152797747

And my other buddy runs these same suctions cups on his R8. Looks pretty rad, Expensive but universal!

Roofbox stays on even after 100MPH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng0hx1jcCI/

Bike mounts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjKi9EUHFH6/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk-WaeADPJH/

[HMS]

The exact same roof rack that worked on my A5 transferred onto my RS5

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https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/fit-my-car

Use this link to find all the pieces you need.

For what it's worth - I've tried the seasucker and it Sucked.

[mcbuck]

SeaSucker - works great, removable in about 5 seconds. Carry my 29er and have never had an issue, even at highway speeds.