VW OEM Crossbar Roof Rack Review for the MK7 Golf R

[@daniellavoie9662]

Nice video. I installed these on my VW Atlas. Wind noise was too much to keep them installed all the time. Now, I just put them on when needed.

[@ilimit]

Try wrapping nylon Paracord around the bars. It will drastically reduce / eliminate noise!

[@jasonhodges1337]

Hows your experience in removing 3M ppf and did u also put some on the foot?

[@paulkillick3419]

I’ve only just got my first VW golf through a bereavement and would like to get roof bars but unlike my old 2001 Ford these VW roof bar fitment looks like a poor after thought as so many people here in the UK are having water leaks. My Old Ford has 4 plastic strips in the roof which you pop out and underneath you have a threaded nut on each corner of the roof where the roof bars bolt on so nothing goes inside the door aperture.

[@AaronCarp]

Any leaking from rain?

[@nikelover94]

1:48 you mentioned the plastic bracket/nub, do you know if when you remove them do you need to place that circle plastic bracket/nub back in?

[@steveo8533]

I bought some but the seller lost the Torque wrench, how tight do they have to be without over tightening? Thanks

[@misiu2001]

Hi, please write to me if there is a chance of water getting between the gasket and the metal plate that holds the trunk?

[@ilimit]

Do you mean the rubber grommet above the hatch? Yes that is a potential leak issue if you install aftermarket taillights and end up breaking one of the grommets. I heard its a pain get replaced and feed the wiring through it again.

[@whiteghost6128]

Hi, how does your ppf behave under the roof rack? I did the same as you did in the video - I cut out squares for the roof rack. Unfortunately, after some time under the roof rack, the film started to wrinkle and after removing the roof rack it looks very bad

[@ilimit]

It might be the brand of ppf you're using. I used 3M scotchguard and it held fine for 2 years

[@whiteghost6128]

Hello, one more question. How long did you have the roof rack installed? I wonder if the door seal will begin to permanently deform after some time.

[@johnnyutah5527]

Great racks but quite noisy I found. Got myself a Yakima wind faring 46".. SO much quieter and looks awesome! Thanks for the vid!

[@ilimit]

Thanks for watching Johnny. Yeah they are noisy for sure. I used nylon strings to wrap around the bars for less noise.

[@daniellavoie9662]

Hi, can you tell me what model wind deflector did you get?

[@giannitahitu]

What was your max speed with the roof rack and box?

[@ilimit]

85mph max on the turnpike, when our girls were not in the car.

[@giannitahitu]

@@ilimit thanks for fast reply! Interesting topic tho..

[@ilimit]

You got it man! Yeah it’s not the best looking solution but it really does work. All credit does to the original KZbinr that I linked 🤜🤛

[@superfish554]

did you have any trouble with the install? i cant get one side to line up nicely. it keeps popping up over the roof frame...

[@ilimit]

Nope I didn’t have any troubles. Smooth install

[@ilimit]

Thinking about what you said, did you try swapping the bars? They are different I believe

[@superfish554]

@@ilimit yea i tried swapping and everything, but im gonna keep it as its fully tightened down and i doubt they will move on their own

[@TIM612826]

I like toolie roof bars 🤣