Roof Rails - Popular Option?

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Bazza06
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What's the groups thoughts on roof rails?
I had them on my previous Macan and have specified them on my new build, but I saw one of the members config which showed the vehicle without them and it looked quite slick.

Despite having them previously, I never actually used them, but I wondered how popular they are when coming to sell.

Can they be retro fitted and, I assume, they are necessary for the roof top boxes?
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I didn't spec them.

I have had them on several car that they came with for free and never used them so couldn't see the point in paying extra.

Since then I have seen a Taycan in a porsche showroom with roof bars that didn't need rails and was informed they would fit on a 'roof rail-less' macan.

Hope that helps
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sd1985
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Post by sd1985 »

I only get them because I have a roof box to store extra stuff when we travel
Otherwise what’s the point in having them!
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MikeM
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Post by MikeM »

Bazza06 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:43 pm What's the groups thoughts on roof rails?

Can they be retro fitted and, I assume, they are necessary for the roof top boxes?
OPC would say No ⁉️although I’m sure a specialist body shop would consider. It would require drilling multiple holes in the roof, ensuring a good seal and removing/refitting headlining. So very expensive indeed.
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Little Urchin
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Post by Little Urchin »

Bazza06 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:43 pm Can they be retro fitted
When specing our Gen 1 we were advised roof rails could not be retrofitted
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jonnydrama
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Post by jonnydrama »

I would spec them purely because it'd be such a nightmare to add afterwards.
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Post by Rarecolour »

I had them on mine cause I prefer the look with them on, never used them on any cars I've had though.
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Post by Hedgehog »

We've had them on both our Macans because we use a roof rack and roof box for holidays but wouldn't spec them otherwise
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Post by mueslibrown »

Rarecolour wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:35 pm I had them on mine cause I prefer the look with them on, never used them on any cars I've had though.
I quite like the look as well ...
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Post by Dannyp »

I've specced them just because I find they help me reach the centre of the roof when washing the car :-)
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