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heidi987321
11-05-2008, 11:37 PM
Hello,

I am new to the world of A2 and was wondering if any one would be able to help? Sorry to bring up this old chestnut but I have not been able to find out the definative answer.

I am off on Holiday soon and was hoping to take my bike (3 of them to be correct) but I need a bike rack. But do they do one for the A2? or is it a tow bar job? and if so do they do an all ali one?

Regards,

heidi987321
arallsopp
12-05-2008, 12:37 AM
Looking at the gallery, there's this (rear fitted rack):
http://www.a2oc.net/pictures/showphoto.php?photo=424

and this (roof bar mount):
http://www.a2oc.net/pictures/showphoto.php?photo=1113

So there are definitely solutions out there. No idea where to get them from, though :)

Sorry ! :D
alexwharton
12-05-2008, 06:43 PM
Dont think the rear one was made for retail.
martings
12-05-2008, 07:01 PM
Hello,

I am new to the world of A2 and was wondering if any one would be able to help? Sorry to bring up this old chestnut but I have not been able to find out the definative answer.

I am off on Holiday soon and was hoping to take my bike (3 of them to be correct) but I need a bike rack. But do they do one for the A2? or is it a tow bar job? and if so do they do an all ali one?

Regards,

heidi987321

Heidi, the pic with the bike on the roof is mine, the roof bars and the genuine audi bike rack is excellent. Stafford audi had an offer of £85 each for these, which was a good price, but I bought 2 brand new from an A3 owner for £80!, almost as good and as if luck would have it, 3 racks are for sale now on ebay £45 each no postage!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Audi-Bicycle-Bike-Holder-Rack-A3-A4-A6-etc_W0QQitemZ150244762683QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33651Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is a very good price!

They slot into the A2 roof bars which pop up on ebay occasionally
regards
Glen
heidi987321
12-05-2008, 09:14 PM
Does any one know what it is like to drive with bikes on the roof?

Does it have much effect on the MPG? How much does it limit your spreed?

Regards,

Heidi987321
tdiman
12-05-2008, 10:08 PM
Heidi,
Well with a roof box on it's not too bad but with the bikes on as well gets a bit LOUD over 65ish, main thing to remember of course is that your taller than normal car just got a whole lot higher, careful of those drive thru's and carpark height barriers!
On the fuel side doesn't really make a huge difference if you keep your speed to 60 - 65, above that you'll lose about 10mpg per 10mph speed gain

Mike
wooly A2
13-05-2008, 06:40 AM
Heidi,
Well with a roof box on it's not too bad but with the bikes on as well gets a bit LOUD over 65ish, main thing to remember of course is that your taller than normal car just got a whole lot higher, careful of those drive thru's and carpark height barriers!
On the fuel side doesn't really make a huge difference if you keep your speed to 60 - 65, above that you'll lose about 10mpg per 10mph speed gain

MikeBeen there done that i tried to drive underneath my car port once with
the bikes on the roof of my old cavalier as i had driven for hours and was tired
i forgot they where on the roof , it was/nt pretty it recked the bike racks
but the bikes where ok Dohhh !!!!

It did effect the petrol consumption slightly and you will most definatly notice the noise with them on the roof but it will be worth it when you get to where your going ....
bretti_kivi
13-05-2008, 08:56 AM
rack for the boot lid: try paulchen.. see http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7238

Bret
heidi987321
14-05-2008, 02:34 PM
Been there done that i tried to drive underneath my car port once with
the bikes on the roof of my old cavalier as i had driven for hours and was tired
i forgot they where on the roof , it was/nt pretty it recked the bike racks
but the bikes where ok Dohhh !!!!

It did effect the petrol consumption slightly and you will most definatly notice the noise with them on the roof but it will be worth it when you get to where your going ....
Dear Wooly A2,

Having a husband who is always driving in to things with his ladders on the roof of his van I was hopeing to avoid the roof as I would guess that would be a costly mistake both in money and me nagging him.

And think of my poor baby I could not let him damage it an any way it is bad enough I have to let him in it from time to time!

Heidi987321
Gexx
14-05-2008, 03:06 PM
I've got a towbar fitted and use the thule towball mounted 3 bike carrier. It's fantastic - and doesn't seem to affect the mpg too much as the bikes are behind the car!
heidi987321
14-05-2008, 10:35 PM
I've got a towbar fitted and use the thule towball mounted 3 bike carrier. It's fantastic - and doesn't seem to affect the mpg too much as the bikes are behind the car!
Dear Gexx,

Did you have to cut the bumper to have the tow bar fitted?

Regards,

Heidi987321
Gexx
15-05-2008, 01:11 PM
Yeah The black plastic has to be cut - but it is not really noticable as the audi towbar is the removable swan neck sort, so the cut is at the base of the black plastic.
spike
16-05-2008, 12:04 AM
Hi Heidi

Skyman fitted a towbar a while ago and posted some pics of the installation. The cut-out looks like it would hardly be noticible unless you crawl under the car
http://vmphoto.photobox.co.uk/shared/photo.html?c_photo=18164294

Cheers Spike
heidi987321
17-05-2008, 10:01 AM
rack for the boot lid: try paulchen.. see http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7238

Bret
Thank you for the link but as my Germany is not very good do you know if it would hold 3 bikes? and would I need any extra parts?

Regards,

heidi987321
Gexx
17-05-2008, 04:28 PM
Hi Heidi

Thule do a 2 and a 3 bike carrier - the 2 bike is Thule RideOn 9402 and the 3 bike is Thule RideOn 9403

Here is one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380021254875&mpt=1211034426291&tGUID=ae9f45d41190a043abb20a62fffd577d

If you want see a photo with it on just ask
heidi987321
21-05-2008, 09:08 PM
Hi Heidi

Thule do a 2 and a 3 bike carrier - the 2 bike is Thule RideOn 9402 and the 3 bike is Thule RideOn 9403

Here is one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380021254875&mpt=1211034426291&tGUID=ae9f45d41190a043abb20a62fffd577d

If you want see a photo with it on just ask

Thanks for the tip my new bike rack arrived to day, just got to wait for the garage to fit the tow bar now!
heidi987321
06-06-2008, 08:33 PM
Dear All,

Thank you for all your help.

The tow bar was fitted yesterday and my baby was returned today.

It looks great, you can hardly see where it goes!

The bike rack fits on so easy.

The only thing left to do is go for a bike ride!!

Thanks again

heidi987321
wooly A2
07-06-2008, 12:28 AM
How much did it cost including the labour to fit the towbar ...:)
heidi987321
07-06-2008, 10:38 AM
It cost me £300 but I did not have to pay labour as I have done a lot of work for the garage (driving there fast cars to shows for them).

However they did say it was a pig to fit but the design has to be the best they have ever seen (like the A2, well designed)