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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... |
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07-04-2013, 09:05pm |
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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... |
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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... |
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07-04-2013, 01:26pm |
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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... |
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24-02-2013, 10:42pm |
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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 ... |
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23-02-2013, 10:23am |
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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... |
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13-02-2013, 11:15pm |
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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... |
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13-02-2013, 09:51pm |
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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... |
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10-02-2013, 04:20pm |
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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... |
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10-02-2013, 12:33am |
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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... |
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09-02-2013, 08:08pm |
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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 ... |
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09-02-2013, 01:22pm |
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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... |
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09-02-2013, 10:19am |
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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.
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24-11-2012, 04:41pm |
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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... |
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24-11-2012, 12:50am |
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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!
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03-10-2012, 09:15pm |
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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... |
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03-10-2012, 08:33pm |
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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 ... |
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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... |
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24-09-2012, 07:07pm |
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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: |
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20-09-2012, 07:38pm |
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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... |
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