Thule 440 on my Q7
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They fit tight and strong but the inside clamps don't look very good, they should be longer.
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With load on there at driving speed, there will be a LOT of rearward force (+ lift with a roof box). With only that friction mount on the inside, that will fly off easily
Those circular indentations are used by the Thule 4902 feet (there's Q7-specific fit kit) to hold the rack snug to the rails. The angle of the clamp also makes it difficult/near-impossible for it to be forced off.
Since you already have the crossbars, they may be transferrable to the 4902 feet/fit kit. Use that shop in the UK -- great service, decent price. (IIRC, www.roofrackshop.com)
ButchV
Those circular indentations are used by the Thule 4902 feet (there's Q7-specific fit kit) to hold the rack snug to the rails. The angle of the clamp also makes it difficult/near-impossible for it to be forced off.
Since you already have the crossbars, they may be transferrable to the 4902 feet/fit kit. Use that shop in the UK -- great service, decent price. (IIRC, www.roofrackshop.com)
ButchV
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so i guess the 440 feet are different from the UK 4902 kit....
Does anyone have pics similar to the ones above of the UK ordered 4902 feet.
Just curious if they are the same.....
Does anyone have pics similar to the ones above of the UK ordered 4902 feet.
Just curious if they are the same.....
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Hmm. So the feet are the same, but the fitkit causes the extension of the clamping farther down into the rail (i.e. as far as the hole markers) - causing a tighter fit??
makes sense.
makes sense.
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