Roof Rails - Popular Option?
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Decided to leave them off on my order as I like the sleeker profile look without rails.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
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I don’t get the slickness argument.
For the me roof rails add extra ‘length’ and pull the car back making it look more… erm… slick.
The ‘mottling’ or rainbow effect on the gloss black is easily sorted with some tlc. Plenty of information about on how to sort it.
For the me roof rails add extra ‘length’ and pull the car back making it look more… erm… slick.
The ‘mottling’ or rainbow effect on the gloss black is easily sorted with some tlc. Plenty of information about on how to sort it.
I have them on my GTS (the transport system [cross bars] from Porsche cost £197 a set).
Thule do a system for Macans without Roof Rails - this costs about £240 if I remember correctly.
Thule do a system for Macans without Roof Rails - this costs about £240 if I remember correctly.
2021 Macan GTS (showroom model - too many accessories - in Crayon)
2017, 2019 Q5
2015 RS3
2011 TTS
Assorted other makes
2017, 2019 Q5
2015 RS3
2011 TTS
Assorted other makes
It is an SUV but the whole GTS thing means it should look sportier with its lowered suspension and sport’s addenda.
Anyway, that my opinion, but I never buy new so wouldn’t get a choice.
June 2017 Macan GTS in Carmine red with 21” gloss black sport classics, GTS leather package, Air, PASM, PDLS+, pano roof, Sports Chrono, 18 way seats, BOSE, surround view, heated seats front and rear, carbon side blades and carbon interior package.
Well I’m an adult if 49 years and I own two bikes, but I have a Porsche tow bar mounted system to transport them.OmniCognateSnr wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 5:53 pm I’m an adult so don’t own a bike, and if I did I’d ride it rather than adorn the roof of my car with it.
By the way, some of us actually use a bike for commuting.
I have used the roof bars for transporting a ladder and also a real Christmas tree a couple of times, very handy.
June 2017 Macan GTS in Carmine red with 21” gloss black sport classics, GTS leather package, Air, PASM, PDLS+, pano roof, Sports Chrono, 18 way seats, BOSE, surround view, heated seats front and rear, carbon side blades and carbon interior package.
i’m sure they have a use, I’ve just never had to use them on the only car I owned that had them, ( landy ). I did think about speccing them on the Macan though because I think they look quite good on the car, but ultimately decided that I’d not use them and they were a bit pricey just for aesthetics. As with all options I’d never suggest people don’t get them just because I didn’t, I can see there would be a use for them, just not for me.Kleynie wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:48 pmWell I’m an adult if 49 years and I own two bikes, but I have a Porsche tow bar mounted system to transport them.OmniCognateSnr wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 5:53 pm I’m an adult so don’t own a bike, and if I did I’d ride it rather than adorn the roof of my car with it.
By the way, some of us actually use a bike for commuting.
I have used the roof bars for transporting a ladder and also a real Christmas tree a couple of times, very handy.
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