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Thino



Member Since: 29 Dec 2020
Location: NYC
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Roof bar
I’m looking for a very low roof bar (to mount a ski rack on). Did anyone find a good option already?

The Land Rover roof bar is likely too high (I’m
Parking in Manhattan garages)...
Post #875153 30th Dec 2020 2:00am
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
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I'am working at the moment to modify the Thule Edge Wingbar 9595 ( M +L), the set 3040 sits in my opinion to high.
I want to bring it back to 2"

( If you have the roof rails..)



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Post #875165 30th Dec 2020 9:10am
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G4R1



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Please keep us updated. I have the same thule set, but as you said it is too high Sad
Post #875271 30th Dec 2020 6:08pm
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Defendit..



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Did some DIY bracket work for the Thule. Did manage to bring the height back to 2"



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Post #878316 13th Jan 2021 8:35pm
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G4R1



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That looks interesting, do you have any photos of them fitted to the car?

What I can from the photos you made a slightly smaller bracket and replaced the rubber “adapter” with thin layer of rubber or there are some other modification too? 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
Adv. + Off-Road and Family Packs
Post #878337 13th Jan 2021 8:57pm
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Defendit..



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I made a new bracket, basicly the same size as the Thule. Drilled the 2 holes almost 9 or 10mm lower.
Sorry no pictures mounted, awaiting on my 90.
Next step when mounted is to shave the side covers so they will sit neat and look good.
Post #878352 13th Jan 2021 9:41pm
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Defendit..



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Work in progress..
some adjustments to make , wider mounting plates.

Can't get it lower for now


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 No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
Post #903699 18th May 2021 10:14am
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Defendit..



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Final result,


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From rear



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Cargorack in between




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 No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
Post #906073 1st Jun 2021 11:55pm
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G4R1



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That’s looks great.

Do you have a photo of the final version of the bracket by any chance?

Did you have to trim the plastic cover? 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
Adv. + Off-Road and Family Packs
Post #906211 2nd Jun 2021 8:17pm
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Defendit..



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@G4R1

I will post a picture soon of the modified bracket, rubber, T-slot slider, 40 mm width with 8mm slotbolt
Only a very little trimming of the endcaps, managed to keep them almost original.

In the meantime I keep continuing modifiying my Bestop Cargo Rack with Scepter Fuel & Water and researching the mounting
possibility for Hi-Lift jack on the rear.

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Rear with Hi-Lift


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 No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
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Essel



Member Since: 28 Apr 2021
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I'm looking to add a roof box and possible an awning to our new 90, we have already specced the roof rails. Obviously the Thule roof box goes with the Thule bars but can I also fit an awning onto these Thule bars? i'm looking at an ARB / Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning.
Post #908920 22nd Jun 2021 9:48am
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