RE: (Fwd) Which rack is better for an A4?

[rwoods@triad1.com (Ron Woods)]

I personally have used the Thule system for years on my 86 4KCSQ. I went with
Thule because they used a rectangular tube system and Yakima used a round tube
system. People I knew that had Yakima complained because their attachments would
rotate about on the round tubing. It made more sence to me to use a "square or
rectangular" system for stability. I've never had a problem, I have Ski, Bike,
Canoe, and several other attachments and love it! I also use the Thule straps
with a winch type attachment for hauling things like plywood, lumber etc.. Works
great! Hope this helps a little.... 
 
Ron 
86 4KCSQ 
 
-----Original Message----- 
From: RAO@PIXAR.COM  
Sent: Friday, May 23, 1997 7:07 AM 
To: RON WOODS 
Subject: (Fwd) Which rack is better for an A4? 
 
 A friend of mine (A4Q owner, but not a list subscriber) 
 has the following questions about ski racks ... 
 
 
I'm just about ready to buy a ski/bike rack for my A4, and I'm considering 
either a Thule or a Yakima.  I was wondering what sort of experiences people 
have had out there with the two. 
 
>From my experiences, I know that both are fine products, but that the degree 
of 
convenience, stability of attachment, etc. depends very heavily on what kind of 
car you have.