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Let me know how you get on (or the thread!) as it’s something I want to get for mine (the Farad ones look decent).

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@gailjo - thanks, thats very helpful. i have seen the aero-type ones before, but not the square steel ones, which will fit my existing roof box and cycle carrier. doesnt need to be aerodynamic, as i only need those as i wont need to keep it on all the year round, just 3-4-5 times a year for a roof box / cycle carrier for family holiday or race/cycle event. I will let everyone know how i get on with them / post a photo.

For clarity, this is what i have (pre)ordered - more stock on the way: CRUZ premium 120cm ST steel roof bars - CRUZ premium bars:

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbveh ... Kao4an.tWc
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PaulB wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:53 am @gailjo - thanks, thats very helpful. i have seen the aero-type ones before, but not the square steel ones, which will fit my existing roof box and cycle carrier. doesnt need to be aerodynamic, as i only need those as i wont need to keep it on all the year round, just 3-4-5 times a year for a roof box / cycle carrier for family holiday or race/cycle event. I will let everyone know how i get on with them / post a photo.

For clarity, this is what i have (pre)ordered - more stock on the way: CRUZ premium 120cm ST steel roof bars - CRUZ premium bars:

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbveh ... Kao4an.tWc
Bump on this - how did you get on? All ok?
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I asked this question early on in the showroom. Rep was very helpful and positive, pointed out where the fitting would go, said he understood VW would be bringing out bars in Germany soon, ought to reach UK at some point. I haven't followed it up as yet.

As for Roofbox.co.uk, I agree they are very helpful knowledgeable, recommended.
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TimF wrote: Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:00 am I asked this question early on in the showroom. Rep was very helpful and positive, pointed out where the fitting would go, said he understood VW would be bringing out bars in Germany soon, ought to reach UK at some point. I haven't followed it up as yet.

As for Roofbox.co.uk, I agree they are very helpful knowledgeable, recommended.
I'd take that with a pinch of salt, given that would be a severe U turn on the original stance. But I am sure that could change.

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Not sure how much I would trust reps... They're no doubt lovely people, but they want to sell you a car and will tell you what they think you want to hear.

Having said that, they do have all of this for the ID.4, so may really just be a matter of time.

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MotMot wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:07 am
PaulB wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:53 am @gailjo - thanks, thats very helpful. i have seen the aero-type ones before, but not the square steel ones, which will fit my existing roof box and cycle carrier. doesnt need to be aerodynamic, as i only need those as i wont need to keep it on all the year round, just 3-4-5 times a year for a roof box / cycle carrier for family holiday or race/cycle event. I will let everyone know how i get on with them / post a photo.

For clarity, this is what i have (pre)ordered - more stock on the way: CRUZ premium 120cm ST steel roof bars - CRUZ premium bars:

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbveh ... Kao4an.tWc
Bump on this - how did you get on? All ok?
hi again, yes it worked well, I put them on and used them yesterday. The cruz bars fitted perfectly. was a bit nervous as i set off, but i got two bikes on no problems. last trip i had 4.0miles/kWh on M1 (65mph ACC, 2 people no luggage) this time it was 3.0m/kwh on 100 mile trip (also 65mph ACC) . car was also fully laden with stuff for a week holiday and it was very windy too yesterday. so not an exact comparison, but close enough. so, i will probably need another 100 miles of charging @ 30-40p/kwh @ Mway prices, so around £3-4 extra for 2 bikes for the week away.

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ps - it took a little time to put them on. i pre-assembled the bars, then with one helper I placed them on the car (need to two people either side of the car at that point so you dont scratch the car) then tightened up. probably took 60-90mins from taking out of packaging, reading instructions etc to fully fitted. next time though would be 30 mins max. would defo recommend the cruz bars for the ID3
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Do the clamps that sit inside the door fit into the two little holes in the frame?
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Magic. Thanks for the answers.

Torn between these and some Farad bars. Mountings look neat on these. Curve follows the edge of the roof well.
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PaulB wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:50 am ps - it took a little time to put them on. i pre-assembled the bars, then with one helper I placed them on the car (need to two people either side of the car at that point so you dont scratch the car) then tightened up. probably took 60-90mins from taking out of packaging, reading instructions etc to fully fitted. next time though would be 30 mins max. would defo recommend the cruz bars for the ID3
The feet look sound! Do they offer an aero bar rather than the square section? Do you intend to leave them on the car?
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Ended up getting some of the Farad bars as the Cruz ones were not in stock before I needed them. £98 or so.

Small write up here: https://www.speakev.com/threads/id-3-ro ... st-3059906

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Let us know how you get on with them.
I said I would hold out for VW ones but there isn't a sniff of them yet so will either go for the Farad or Cruze Aearo bars. Supprised Thule have nothing.
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Ok - so the roof bars have been fine. Drove 120 miles or so from Manc to N Lakes with them yesterday (up to 80 or so) with a small roof box attached. Fair bit of usual whistling - though not with the box on.

All great.

Economy has taken a big hit though… it’s been a bit colder - and rained most of the way but my long term average of 4.1 got a bit of a hammering - 3/3.2 on this leg.
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Glad they performed ok. 80 means 80mph with a roof box? 😄 Were you totally happy with the bracket fit into the roof and how the feet sit on the roof line?
The LTA hit seems big! Did you note the consumption for the trip? I would hope to leave bars on all year round and maybe just detach the the bike racks. They sound promising 👍
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Daveion wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:16 am Glad they performed ok. 80 means 80mph with a roof box? 😄 Were you totally happy with the bracket fit into the roof and how the feet sit on the roof line?
The LTA hit seems big! Did you note the consumption for the trip? I would hope to leave bars on all year round and maybe just detach the the bike racks. They sound promising 👍
Just realised the trip was around 3.2. Thats not bad with a box and speeds up to 80mph. Is that mostly on the M6 as well?
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Fit: seems ok. Since tightening/fitting I’ve given them a few jiggles / hard tugs and they seem to fit fine. It’s clear they’re a generic foot and clamp - ie it’s not a perfect match to the roof crease and under door. But they are dead solid now they’re on.

My last car (V40) I had a pair of genuine Thule made ones that had pegs fitting into lugs under the roof frame for the clamp bits - and that qualifies my generic statement above.

Yes - 80 with a small roof box on :) only for a few downhill overtaking moments. Most of the time sat at 65-70. Lots of side winds too and it felt noticeably more wobbly but still really stable (better than the Volvo).

They are noisy enough that I’d take them off for general use. Here I’ve taken the roof box off for the week we’re here - and just got the bars on now - a bit too noisy for me above 50. Not helped by the car being electric so you can hear everytring of course!! I thought I could hear some odd whistling at one point and it was another cars bike rack overtaking me!

The economy hit was a surprise - esp last night - I filled up (25-80) at the InstaVolt in Keswick (👍👍) and lost 9% in the 15 mile - 20 min drive home (mostly A66 cruise set at 60). Though this is the first time I’ve driven the car much when it’s been colder - and lots of wind/rain too. (This was with just the bars).

No water ingress either. Drips when you open the door as the clamps disrupt the outer seal - but nothing inside when closed and running (torrential rain and motorway yesterday).
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MotMot wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:44 am Fit: seems ok. Since tightening/fitting I’ve given them a few jiggles / hard tugs and they seem to fit fine. It’s clear they’re a generic foot and clamp - ie it’s not a perfect match to the roof crease and under door. But they are dead solid now they’re on.

My last car (V40) I had a pair of genuine Thule made ones that had pegs fitting into lugs under the roof frame for the clamp bits - and that qualifies my generic statement above.

Yes - 80 with a small roof box on :) only for a few downhill overtaking moments. Most of the time sat at 65-70. Lots of side winds too and it felt noticeably more wobbly but still really stable (better than the Volvo).

They are noisy enough that I’d take them off for general use. Here I’ve taken the roof box off for the week we’re here - and just got the bars on now - a bit too noisy for me above 50. Not helped by the car being electric so you can hear everytring of course!! I thought I could hear some odd whistling at one point and it was another cars bike rack overtaking me!

The economy hit was a surprise - esp last night - I filled up (25-80) at the InstaVolt in Keswick (👍👍) and lost 9% in the 15 mile - 20 min drive home (mostly A66 cruise set at 60). Though this is the first time I’ve driven the car much when it’s been colder - and lots of wind/rain too. (This was with just the bars).

No water ingress either. Drips when you open the door as the clamps disrupt the outer seal - but nothing inside when closed and running (torrential rain and motorway yesterday).
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Just been for another spin - bit quieter than yesterday - it was very windy…
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Samboii wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:52 am Do the clamps that sit inside the door fit into the two little holes in the frame?
no i dont think so. the cruz bars told me a distance from the door middle, so i just measured to that

I've taken them off now, only had them on for the week we were away. the rubber door seal has gone back into place nicely.
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