Jason3D
Go Kart Champion
Nice! How much are they selling for at REI?
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Roof Rack Review -Pro Rack Whispbar vs. OEM Roof Racks
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Nice! How much are they selling for at REI?
pdxa4
Longtime VW/Audi owner
Still expensive(20% reduction in price) , but works out cheaper than Rackattack etc, even with my local sales tax added on.
And REI has free delivery, or local store pickup...
Jason3D
Go Kart Champion
Others can chime in, but I am pretty sure it is a different rack for 2/4 doors. The front bar is likely the same, but I would imagine the feet for the rear bar would be different.
WAP
Go Kart Champion
^^^This. The rear bar on a 2 door fits above the fixed rear side window and the rear bar on a 4 door is made to fit in the rear door opening. They're completely different designs.
MrMke
Go Kart Champion
The howling wind noise is exactly why I sold my OEM base bars and now seeking out the Whispbars......expensive but in the end.....so worth it.
oempls
Go Kart Champion
I swear I remember reading on the box that the OEM bars had a weight limit of 300lbs not 160 something like earlier stated.
Jason3D
Go Kart Champion
I've read 160lbs for the OEM bars (it might have said that in the packaging), but knowing VW I wouldn't be surprised if this is conservative. As I have mentioned in the past, the Whispbars do not feel nearly as sturdy for heavy loads. They are quiet though. Definitely a tradeoff between the two.
Jason3D
Go Kart Champion
Probably best to ask Thule or check p/n's yourself in their application guide.
intanetfreak
Go Kart Champion
I have Whispbars and I don't feel them at all when driving. (Both noise and fuel-wise)
But like others are saying the weight limit is less than the OEM bars, and they are narrower... so I can't have a box and a bike carrier on at the same time due to the width.
But like others are saying the weight limit is less than the OEM bars, and they are narrower... so I can't have a box and a bike carrier on at the same time due to the width.
kbuddha
Ready to race!
I read through all four pages, and didn't see this asked or answered for that matter. I'm looking to pick up a set of racks, how do the "Feet" impact the weather stripping? i know on some vehicles they can make the weather stripping bulge out or even in.
With prolonged use have you noticed anything?
With prolonged use have you noticed anything?
Jason3D
Go Kart Champion
Very minor deformation on mine after three years. No leaks or anything though. The metal straps on the Whispbars are actually a bit thinner than the oem mounts.