Re: Thule Roof Rack

[Paul Wilson <pwilson@pop.ma.ultranet.com>]

At 05:31 PM 4/22/98 -0800, frankbauer@thevine.net wrote:
>>Does anybody know if a Thule Roof Rack for a 85-92 Golf/Jetta would fit
>>a 85 Audi 4000s?  Thanks in advance.
>
>don't think so.
>the jetta has aero rain gutters so the tower clamps onto the door
>opening, whereas the 4k has the old style, welded-on drip rails.
>however the bars and accessories can be used with a new set of
>4k-compatible towers.

At least with Yakima, the towers designed for aero rain gutters will also
fit on regular rain gutters with the right clips.  The Thule design is very
similar so they'll probably work also.  The rain gutter specific towers
won't work on aero rain gutters.

It just so happens I have a Yakima rack for sale with aero towers and 2
bike mounts if anyone is interested.

Paul Wilson