Scirocco Central

Does anyone know whether it's possible to fit a roof rack to a scirocco?

There are none advertised by VW and I've heard that there are no anchor points around the doors either.

This could be a problem for me as I've ordered a car (with a pano roof) but need a roof rack for my surf board.

Any feedback will be gratefully received....

Steve.

Have you seen this alternative?
http://www.handirackuk.com/

Kev wrote:Have you seen this alternative?
http://www.handirackuk.com/

Thanks Kev.

I have seen these at the local surf shop but I'm not convinced that it'll fit a two door car securely enough to take a board - with four doors you can spread the bars apart further.

Also, I've been told that this type of roof rack (ones that strap to the car) rub against the car a bit and when combined with sand that'll get blown onto the car at the beach, can damage paintwork.

I'm looking for a more conventional rack that'll clip around the door/window frames.

Steve

Previous thread had a link to the scirocco accessories brochure which has roof racks I have pasted the link

"Volkswagen Genuine basic rack provides the basis
for that; to it can be attached items such as a ski
and snowboard holder, a bicycle holder, a surfboard
holder or the useful kayak holder.
Item no. 1K8 071 126"

http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/filea ... b_GB_2.pdf

Roc On!!

LCM wrote:
http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/filea ... b_GB_2.pdf

Roc On!!

Thanks LCM!

That's saved me from canceling my order

It's bonkers that VW can't get this on their own web site yet:

http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/home

also the dealers I've spoken to have actually advised me that there is no roof-rack available for this car.

I'll call my local dealer on Monday and make sure that the part is actually available.

Cheeers - Steve.

How does that fit on then? As there are no bits on the roof sills like cars normally have.

No, there's no anchor points. I can maybe see that rubbing on the paint a little too, but no biggie, i'm sure it'd polish up again.

chr15 wrote:How does that fit on then? As there are no bits on the roof sills like cars normally have.

theres mounting holes under the door rubber i think, havent actully checked it myself thou

I think Dave's right - there are no anchor points and this may rub against the car a bit.

I've come across these today so I think I'm going to take the plunge.

http://www.micksgarage.co.uk/ProdDetail ... teID=32475" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sod paying VW £250

Shewie, did you ever test the one from Micksgarage?

As above, any news on the micksgarage rack?

I need a rack pretty quick as I don't really want to be putting my bike on the rear bench as it definitely won't fit in the boot.

I've ordered and paid for one, but it has not showed up yet

polo classic wrote:Shewie, did you ever test the one from Micksgarage?

No not yet fella

My Roc only got ordered at the end of September so I'm not expecting to get it until around Feb time.

Thule siad they might have something available around christmas time so I'm holding out for that hopefully.

I like the idea of a Thule one, as I've got a Thule bike carrier.

But, Polo Classic, if you could put pics up of yours when you get it, i'd be interested to see it and hear your views on it?

Cheers.

robmx wrote:I like the idea of a Thule one, as I've got a Thule bike carrier.

But, Polo Classic, if you could put pics up of yours when you get it, i'd be interested to see it and hear your views on it?

Cheers.

Will do

Got it in the mail yesterday, but will not be able to fit it until next week

Cool, look forward to hearing about it and seeing it fitted

polo classic wrote:Got it in the mail yesterday, but will not be able to fit it until next week

Have you had chance to have a play yet ?

No, unfortunately. Still standing wrapped up next to the tool box