the2ems Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 I need to fit roof bars to my 2005 C5 saloon, but don't want the dealer fitted ones. I am looking at Thule as they seem popular, with lots of attachment options. The problem I have is choosing the correct fixing kit. A couple of web sites I have looked at show the kit with one central screw to attach to the existing roof mounting points, but when I look on the car, each of the mounting points has two threaded locations. Has anyone fitted these who could advise please? Quote
seasank Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 ... I am looking at Thule as they seem popular, with lots of attachment options. The problem I have is choosing the correct fixing kit.If you pop down to your local Halfords, they have a flip chart in the roof bars area, detailing which roof bars they sell that will fit (Halfords, Paddy Hopkirk & Thule), and for Thule, which fixing kit is required, as well as the length of the bars needed for your vehicle.I used Thule Bars on a Xantia estate and they were noisy - because of the adjustment slots under the bar - Tape them up and it cuts down wind whistle.Thule Roof bars will normally support 100 KG which is no better than Paddy Hopkirk (Cheaper Bars) Quote
the2ems Posted August 11, 2008 Author Posted August 11, 2008 If you pop down to your local Halfords, they have a flip chart in the roof bars area, detailing which roof bars they sell that will fit (Halfords, Paddy Hopkirk & Thule), and for Thule, which fixing kit is required, as well as the length of the bars needed for your vehicle.I used Thule Bars on a Xantia estate and they were noisy - because of the adjustment slots under the bar - Tape them up and it cuts down wind whistle.Thule Roof bars will normally support 100 KG which is no better than Paddy Hopkirk (Cheaper Bars) Thanks, but I already tried that. Halfords list the fixing kit as code 3041. But The Roof Box Company say the kit is code no. 3008, and they are £38 cheaper for the complete set including feet and aero bars. They also do specials on roof boxes and bars for about £250 all in. Is there anyone who has actually fitted Thule bars and knows which is the correct kit? Quote
seasank Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks, but I already tried that. Halfords list the fixing kit as code 3041. But The Roof Box Company say the kit is code no. 3008, and they are £38 cheaper for the complete set including feet and aero bars. They also do specials on roof boxes and bars for about £250 all in. Is there anyone who has actually fitted Thule bars and knows which is the correct kit? According to THULE UK you need Gutterless Foot Pack 750Bars - 120cm 761 or T Track (Aero) Bars - 120cm 861Rapid Fitting Kit 1223Click here for the Thule Website C5 Saloon 01 onwards Hmmmm..... just done another search and it came up with these options for 00-07 modelsFixpoint XT Low 753Bars - 108cm 760 or T Track (Aero) Bars - 108cm 860Rapid Fixpoint Kit 3041 Link to Thule Rapid system I guess they don't know either ;) Quote
the2ems Posted August 11, 2008 Author Posted August 11, 2008 According to THULE UK you need Gutterless Foot Pack 750Bars - 120cm 761 or T Track (Aero) Bars - 120cm 861Rapid Fitting Kit 1223Click here for the Thule Website C5 Saloon 01 onwards Hmmmm..... just done another search and it came up with these options for 00-07 modelsFixpoint XT Low 753Bars - 108cm 760 or T Track (Aero) Bars - 108cm 860Rapid Fixpoint Kit 3041 Link to Thule Rapid system I guess they don't know either :angry: Confusing innit :unsure: Quote
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