Volkswagen roof rack install by LAcarGUY parts team

[@kb5027]

this video is so old but i’m glad i found it i was so confused how to install it on a 2door gti

[@dha588]

I had trouble putting it on my VW roof rack and I had to watch this video for help. Thanks!

[@vvm101]

Glad I went with the rack from VW dealer ! Super easy to install and everything fits perfect ! Was considering after market there are tons even under $100 ! But after reading some reviews how things just don’t fit as it should and how unstable some of them are ! Glad I did some research! Thank you for the vid that was a breeze

[@chris61477]

You do realize when tightening the rack on with the torque wrench you must tighten until the two arrows on the tool aligns. So by you just tightening until you feel "a little bit of resistance" is not safe. The rack may fall off. Just an FYI for everyone out there.

[@RedsGarageOfBlue]

Yup, big step missing there lol.

[@bartoszobiedzinski8142]

Thank you for info

[@jross428]

Thanks, guys! Just used this video to guide me while putting this rack on my GTI for the first time. Simple, informative and just what I was looking for.

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

The part numbers vary according to model. The one shown in the video is 1K0 071 126 and fits Golf/GTI 2006-2013.

[@blondestranger2]

I didn't see how this rack looked once the front door was shut. I installed VW roof rack on my 2016 Jetta SE and I'm having a LOT of wind and road noise. The weather stripping on the doors folds around the legs of the rack. This seems to let in a lot of noise - even at low neighborhood speeds. Have you experienced this and do you have a solution for it? Thanks for a great video!

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Hi JuiceNight, The rubber strip is used to eliminate the whistling or howling at speed from having that T-slot open with accessories loaded on it. Depending on your use, if you keep your accessory attachment on your VW fulltime you may want to cut the strip to fill any open areas around the accessory or if you use it part-time, you may want to use the whole strip when the accessory is not in use. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@bartoszobiedzinski8142]

Thank you guys i got one on order from the dealer

[@tedenicholsful]

Great job I need to haul a kyak what do you do for that

[@HhooppeeRodriguez]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!

[@ovrtrev2518]

Hope Rodriguez love you

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Yes, same set up as the MkV VWs. They have a locator pin on the front base bar. The rear is positioned right between the arrows on the glass. Good memory!

[@cleancutguyhi]

NVM, I tried to move the back rack to a different location, but it's made to specifically go into the location that is marked by inside the arrows on the windows. Thanks....great informative video!

[@davidtorres2916]

Great video. Getting my base rack tomorrow. You mentioned that two door vehicles have arrows for the back rack on the window. What is the recommended distance for 4 door vehicles for spacing out front and back racks? I have a 2009 GTI.

[@tirunagariuttam]

Sorry I am from Seattle. Is it feasible for you to upload a small video of your doors once you mount the base rack. I like to see how snuggy the door are. In my case the outer

[@talhod1]

Does the part that mounts the carrier to the base bars move forward/back to adjust it to the space between the two bars? The reason i ask is I wanna get the barracuda attachment and I have a ROLA rack on my 2013 vw golf which also uses "t-slot" mounting, but Im not sure if the space between the bars is the same as with the VW base bars. I hope my question makes sense!

[@tirunagariuttam]

Hi, I have purchased exactly same things for my Jetta. But when i install i see some gap between the door seal and the base carrier holder. Your video doesnt talk or show how it looks when you close the door. And as far as bike rack, how to you secure it, from some body steeeling Please respond ASAP

[@nancyg8367]

Do you suggest using the securing brackets (parts 10 and 20 in the VW installation guide) that attach to the front and back bars? I see they are not used in your installation video and wonder if they are necessary.

[@angelinawang8088]

Where can I find the roof rack ?any other recommendations that is under $100?

[@pssstex]

I love the fact that you don't need locks for the rack! I noticed that VW has more than one rack, what is the part# on that one?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Yes, very similar. 1999-2006 mk4 Golf/GTI do not have the locator pins for the front cross bar. Otherwise, identical installation!

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

The door seal should wrap around the base snuggly. If you feel that the fitment is not snug and you are in the LA area, please feel free to drop by either Pacific VW or Volkswagen Santa Monica to verify your concerns and provide any further assistance needed. Your rack may just require a simple placement adjustment. As to bike security, all VW bike attachments and base bars have locks built in to them, and we can further discuss your available options in person.

[@bigmoook]

This is great, is the MK5 the same as far as the arrows on the glass? I remember seeing the spots for the front supports.

[@cleancutguyhi]

I purchased a GTI with these installed. Can the back one with the arrows in the windows be moved back or does it have to over the arrows? I never use them, strictly decorative. There is a dent in the car that I want to cover with the endcap of the wrack by moving it back further. Please help! Thank you!!

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

hi MB. see our other post. both the base bar and attachments are lockable

[@Jxck_e46]

Can you link to the roof bars anywhere??? (Uk)

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

actually both the base bars and the bike attachments have locks built into them. feel free to contact us if you need more details. we are happy to help

[@Gdljal24]

I got this barracuda bike racks on my MK4 GLI with OEM roof racks and I love them I think this are way more safe than THULE® bike racks

[@onavianva]

outstanding. all this in 6 minutes!

[@jgarcia1925]

stupid question, is the barracuda bike rack compatible with the jetta carrier bars and the golf carrier bars? might buy some from someone who previously had them on a jetta. and i drive a golf, just wondering if anyone knows, thanks for the video

[@yunuzzz]

hi. Are vw roof bars compatible with thule roof carriers?

[@meghansullivan654]

hi chris, we are checking with one of our parts managers and will get back to you asap

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

Will this rack take a fat bike? I have a Canyon Dude with 4” tyres

[@Alex-jp8xy]

I know its asking a lot but could you guys make a video on how to move the arm to accommodate the passenger side please

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

thanks bigkamran. it was definitely a diy version. trying to get our service and parts team involved to create more and with a better cameraman (i.e. not me)

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

It depends on the year and model. All the new VW model base carrier bars (basic cross bars) do not use a standard key. They have a special coded wrench to tighten the attachment bolts. Once attached, the attachment points are all covered for a clean look. What year and model is your VW? I can answer your question a little more specifically. Rennie W Volkswagen Santa Monica Parts Mgr

[@sambo1142]

Hi I just got my bike roof racks recently installed by the Volkswagon tech. But now I want to uninstall it because it was going to rain over the weekend. Is it ok to leave it out the way it is in the rain?

[@justinbrewer3288]

I just bought a 2017 tiguan and am looking to put a roof rack on it. Any legit links you can send me to the type of rack I need? I don't trust myself to get the right one...

[@jopmartens4199]

Where can i buy this? I cant seem to find it anywhere :/

[@miscellania4263]

They’ve certainly updated the design in the decade + half since this video was posted lol

[@vdookhu]

Hi. Is it safe to put the cat through a car wash with these on?

[@drexx3646]

I'm assuming there's no way to make this fit a mk4 jetta, correct? Just bought these local from a guy who says he ran them on his mk4. Go to put them on and they don't fit lol.

[@elpanteradeny]

Me podría recomendar unos para volkswagen tiguan 2014 s no reals factory. Pleasse

[@bryanrmt]

does the barracuda bike rack fits on a 2.35 width tyre?

[@Durmomo0]

Where do you position the back rail on a 4 door model?

[@Durmomo0]

to answer my own question. On my 4 door MKVI if you open the door in the inside on the top of the door frame there are two slight indents. I've been using them to line it up by putting them in the middle.

[@wwjj64]

Is the parts guy on vacation? Will a 29er work on these racks?

[@ericbarnum670]

Does the barracuda bike rack lock onto the cross bars? I saw that it clamps down but didn't see a locking mechanism. I just installed my cross bars and wanted to make sure I understood how the bike rack worked before I purchased it

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Yes it does lock. There is a lock on the clamp that goes to the diagonal bar on the bike.

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Rennie Wible at VW Santa Monica would be happy to give you a demo or help you install it. 310-829-1888. just ask for rennie

[@itsarourke]

LAcarGUY Dealerships I found a pair of these bike racks in my mom's shed storage. I have a set of Thule Straight bar racks. Is there a different mounting piece/set that I can use or is the bike rack basically useless? Also, the rack says they are called "city crash" but are definitely the same thing. Thanks for the feedback!

[@JAMESJAKEGO]

Thank you and it's fine I'm just glad you are looking in to it for me thanks again

[@ericantrim7119]

Gabriel said the arm was reversible. Both of my racks came preassembled for driver side accessibility. How do I switch one for passenger side use?

[@bayleejohnson9417]

I got the roof rack on but the from bar that has the peg isn't sitting right. The two rubber parts that sit on the car are in the are. What can I do. Help??

[@scissons151]

there is a lock built into the clamps that hold the rack to the bars

[@grantwebb1811]

random question I purchased a genuine vw roof rack like the ones in this video for my polo 5door but noticed today that they leak water into the car where they lock into place by the Window !! any ideas ??

[@Durmomo0]

Are you supposed to remove the weather stripping on the rack or just cut it to the right size?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

cut it to the right size

[@gabakusa]

can you put a ladder instead?

[@jujitsu88]

How far are the two cross bars apart? I want to carry a kayak that said the minimum distance between the cross bars and still carry the kayak is 24 inches. Thanks

[@murkinthem305]

Great video guys 👍👍👍👍👍 very helpful

[@JAMESJAKEGO]

I hope someone can answer this for me I am about to buy a mountain bike and it's a 29er large gram I was wondering if I would have any issues fitting the bike on this rack ? Thanks

[@Alex-jp8xy]

OK so I reversed the arm but now it will not match the locking peg when the arm meets the carrier please help!!!!!!

[@MegaLeonidovich]

Does the roof rack come wt the car and bicycle?

[@nancyg8367]

Oh I see now that I don't need to use the securing brackers as I have the oval carrier bars.

[@magwarblood]

Will this roof rack scratch or mark the paint work in any way please ?

[@josephfoster30]

Do they have this for the 2012 jetta s?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

The install tool comes in the box with the racks

[@steel5001]

how wide is the actual usable rack??

[@benjokazooie]

is the method to install roof racks similar on the 2002 mk4 golf?

[@gustavoazevedo6518]

Fits in mtb bikes with 29er ?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

we confirmed that a 29er does fit on these racks

[@brandonsculpepper]

I have a 2011 Jetta SE...would those bars fit on my car? Also, if so what is that part number for them?

[@akaflipmode]

they fit 2011-2013!

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Some of the aftermarket attachments do indeed fit. Almost all VW model roof racks use the T-slot mounting for attachments. If you are unsure of what you have, email me a picture of the mounting area of your attachment. Also, the year and model of your VW. Rennie Wible [e-mail]

[@3incincy]

How do you reverse the bar on the VW bike attachment?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

William B If you remove one side of the end caps on the racks, you can take the bike rack off the car and turn it 180 degrees, then slide it back into the channel in the rack, tighten the clamps and your done.

[@youtubeuser5874]

i have same roof rack but i lost my key where can i find that plz ?

[@ncollins3]

Will this same rack fit on the long-ways bars on a 2010 Jetta Sportwagen?

[@RedsGarageOfBlue]

No. It has a different roof rack kit that has different clamps that clamp onto the longitudinal roof bars.

[@tomrave8294]

hi guys. i have a three door scirocco. there are no markers on the bakc window and no bolts on the front panels. is there a reason for this??????? cheers

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

what year is your scirocco

[@nobody123563]

put something light behind the window and you will see them

[@MBenzSL65]

Seems to me that someone could just steal the entire barracuda bike rack, with or without the bike. Just pop off the caps and slide it out? Seems like they missed something when it came to designing those channels, but great looking and functioning rack!

[@welileboysie1587]

hI GUYS i NEED YOUR HELP. iS THERE A WAY TO ODER THE KEY IF IT IS LOST? i NEED THE SAME KEY. i SAW ON THE ROOF RACK THERE IS A PART NUMBER FOR THE OEM MODEL. PLZ HELP

[@joemoorhouse7631]

did you ever get one?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

Our parts manager is going to borrow a bike at Helen's at lunch to test it out. He'll probably end up buying an $8k carbon tallboy while he's there ;)

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

chris. sorry for the delay. i'm asking our parts guy rennie again. they are mountain bikers, but none of them rider 29ers. should get answer today.

[@lerojasr4816]

can you tell me what is the Name or model number OME of the roof rack as well the bike carrier thank you

[@godwhomismike]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

sorry joe. i'm asking our parts guy rennie again. they are mountain bikers, but none of them rider 29ers. should get answer today.

[@JAMESJAKEGO]

That's great thanks

[@Anella18]

super

[@bigkamran]

You guys should use a person that actually know how to properly film your procedure. It would be a good idea to redo this video properly, as it contains valuable content! I get dizzy following the camera angles, back light problem and a narrow field of vision...

[@theblackmambaplague]

You tighten those suckers down, you need too, otherwise your car will get scratched, you will loose your stuff and you definitely would prevent someone with any type of tool to just steal your 350 dollar (plus your junk) racks. Duuuuh.

[@decantrixvino6805]

Will this work on a 2009 beetle?

[@montillothtzme2772]

will they fit a 01 mk4 jetta?

[@LAcarGUYDealerships]

we confirmed that a 29er does fit on these racks

[@jman1239]

well shit that sucks