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  Thread: Ebay Roof Rails
Post: RE: Ebay Roof Rails

(07-04-2013 07:01pm)BeemerBoy Wrote:  Sorry to revive an old thread. Can somebody please confirm that the LR Roof Rails are removable? I only need to have them on once or twice a year and would...
PapaRod Modifications 57 35,702 07-04-2013, 09:05pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

(07-04-2013 03:12pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Not a whistle or rattle / vibration from mine that I used this week for a 600kms round trip mostly done at 120-150kph, mine are LR OEM from the dealership...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 07-04-2013, 06:11pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

*bump* Sorry to bother the forum on the same issue, but I just can't get the OEM parts to do the job. I ordered OEM rails+bars from LRparts.net in the UK and at least the packing and markings indic...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 07-04-2013, 01:26pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

(23-02-2013 12:04pm)mickydd Wrote:  The roof bars should be mounted with the slightly thicker section to the front of the vehice, the tapered side should be facing the rear. As ChuckieB has sai...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 24-02-2013, 10:42pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

Back on the issue, not completely satisfied.. I have the OEM rack that has a wingform to it, i.e wider on one side and a bit thinner on the other. The instructions unfortunately don't show which way ...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 23-02-2013, 10:23am
  Thread: MPG... What's the problem?
Post: RE: MPG... What's the problem?

(13-02-2013 10:05pm)THEMACS Wrote:  What do you expect with a Roofbox! Surprised you are getting 20 mpg!! As I said, the A5 had nearly no cut in mpg with the same box...and that was the the 140...
PapaRod General 180 65,416 13-02-2013, 11:15pm
  Thread: MPG... What's the problem?
Post: RE: MPG... What's the problem?

The first 14000 km I managed to keep it to 36,2 mpg. With winter temps and a roofbox on it's down to barely 30mpg. Anyone else experienced the same? Used to drive the Audi A5, it had a barely noticea...
PapaRod General 180 65,416 13-02-2013, 09:51pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

So I went for the switch of bars. There were no marks - what so ever - on the bars, so it's a,game of trial and error. Shifted them so that the thinner profile is now facing forward and at least the b...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 10-02-2013, 04:20pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

(09-02-2013 11:13pm)ChuckieB Wrote:  Have you adjusted the width of the rails by loosening and then retightening the bolts located in the t track. At least one on each bar needs to be adjusted e...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 10-02-2013, 12:33am
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

(09-02-2013 02:17pm)brianthedog Wrote:  There are notches on the inside of the rails which I presume engage with the LR roof bars. I fitted my Thule bars at those notches and as I suspected, it...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 09-02-2013, 08:08pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: RE: Roof box makes noice

(09-02-2013 01:05pm)ChuckieB Wrote:  The LR cross bars are actually handed for drivers side and paasenger side. Have you fitted them correctly? I have a box that has the aerodynamics of a brick ...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 09-02-2013, 01:22pm
  Thread: Roof box makes noise
Post: Roof box makes noise

I have the LR roof rack combined with the Thule Atlantis 780 box. Unfortunately it gives me a lot of noice when hitting 70 mph. Anyone else who experienced this? Also the Thule box is not aligned agai...
PapaRod General 17 7,474 09-02-2013, 10:19am
  Thread: Passenger seat rattles
Post: RE: Passenger seat rattles

(24-11-2012 06:50am)Stadt Panzer Wrote:  It will be part of the wiring loom that's in the seat. Ask your dealer to take off the seat backing and reafix the cable. Takes 5 mins and rattle gone. ...
PapaRod General 3 1,846 24-11-2012, 04:41pm
  Thread: Passenger seat rattles
Post: Passenger seat rattles

Had the RRE for almost 6 months now. Quite happy apart from a couple of alignment glitches so far...and as for today I realised the passenger side seat has à distinctive rattle to it while empty - Unf...
PapaRod General 3 1,846 24-11-2012, 12:50am
  Thread: Ebay Roof Rails
Post: RE: Ebay Roof Rails

(27-09-2012 10:52pm)rhysadams Wrote:  I've had the Thule Aero Bars delivered today! The ones for the car without the roof rails, will let you all know how I get on! Any pics on the bars?
PapaRod Modifications 57 35,702 03-10-2012, 09:15pm
  Thread: Engine block heater
Post: RE: Engine block heater

(24-09-2012 07:33pm)PapaRod Wrote:  Ok, thx. Couldn't see the id anywhere. Also just found out that Calix has one for the RRE...back to the drawing board....:thud: Block heater installed...good...
PapaRod General 19 8,576 03-10-2012, 08:33pm
  Thread: Engine block heater
Post: RE: Engine block heater

(24-09-2012 07:08pm)RacingSnake Wrote:  if they're the same numbers as I listed on page one, it's listed as an evoque. Ok, thx. Couldn't see the id anywhere. Also just found out that Calix has ...
PapaRod General 19 8,576 24-09-2012, 07:33pm
  Thread: Engine block heater
Post: RE: Engine block heater

(13-09-2012 07:53am)Sarcastrix Wrote:  Prices from Britcars website: LR031620 - £195.70 (+ £39.14 VAT in EU) LR031621 KIT - £139.05 (+ £27.81 VAT in EU) LR031623 WIRING - £55.62 (+ £11.12 VAT i...
PapaRod General 19 8,576 24-09-2012, 07:07pm
  Thread: Engine block heater
Post: RE: Engine block heater

(13-09-2012 08:40pm)jojosr Wrote:  Will get the car next week, let u know after. Give me the good news....please:shock:
PapaRod General 19 8,576 20-09-2012, 07:38pm
  Thread: Anyone tried off-road look on wheels?
Post: RE: Anyone tried off-road look on wheels?

(20-09-2012 05:22pm)IKM Wrote:  My understanding was that studded (dubbdack?) or spiked tyres are just an alternative to snow tyres (ie non studded with snow symbol). The studded variety can onl...
PapaRod General 9 4,003 20-09-2012, 07:31pm
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