//scottInSoCal

Anyone put a windsurfing (or surfing) rack on an S4 sedan? Suggestions?

SmellsSoS4lmon

Can you say "Avant" sure I knew you could.

//scottInSoCal

I don't think those side-rails (or whatever they're called) would cut it.

CraigB

You can get bars (Thule, Yakima, etc) that attach to the roof rails on the Avant. I've had 4 pair of skis up to 125 mph and 2 mtn bikes up to 105 mph with no problems. You should have no problem on a sedan either with a proper rack system.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/25/104-0418_img.jpg">

2faS4u2pass

I can't tell from your pic but I have the 415's + the mtb rack (see pic below) but I noticed you have a different setup. Your setup looks more secured with the front wheels off and bike fork mounted on the rack with a screw. Whats the Thule product # or product name of your mtb rack?

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15588/thule_415.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15588/thule_2.jpg">

CraigB

The bars sit a bit higher than the 415. I used to use the bike carriers like yours (older model though), but they were a little unstable. The fork mount makes it easier to put the bike on top and it's more stable. Of course, you have to either get the wheel carrier for the rack or put the front wheel inside the car (I have wheel bags).

2faS4u2pass

removing the front wheel and putting it in the trunk is no big deal for me, besides, i'd rather spend an extra 5 mins removing the front wheel knowing that it'll be more secured when I mount it on the rack. I've experienced a lot of wind noise and some vibrations with my mtb racks (non fork mounts) on higher speed (55-65) so i'm just looking for alternative mtb rack system like yours with front fork mount. Where can I get (url is appreciated) those bike racks?

WagonBoy

I'd swap your down-tube bike racks for a fork mount system like Craig's and mine. Much more stable at speed and in corners. I've seen down-tube mount systems "drop" a bike on the highway...which is never fun.

Rick

2faS4u2pass

which one?

<a href="http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?dept_id=8&sku=889">Thule 889 - Velo Vise Fork Mount Rack Pack for $135.00</a>

<b>- OR -</b>

<a href="http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?dept_id=8&sku=589">Thule 589 - Velo Vise Fork Mount for $95.00</a>

CraigB

If (when) I buy more bike trays, I'll get the Rocky Mounts long tray ($49.95). It comes in blue too (not shown).

<img src="http://www.rockymounts.com/pics/fourmounts_detail.gif"><ul><li><a href="http://www.rockymounts.com/long_tray.html">Rocky Mounts</a></li></ul>