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braddersmd



Member Since: 05 Jul 2009
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Roof Rail / Bar pictures

Hi All,

Does anyone have any shots of the RRS with roof rails and bars attached? The latest catalogue doesn't show then clearly (looks like one shot of the Bali s/c may have rails, but it's not clear).

Would like to see one with them in situ before I decide whether to add them or not.

Cheers, Bradders.

Post #238400 Tue Sep 29 2009 7:31am
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SkyWalker



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Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Found this folder with for u interesting pics:

http://212.79.236.237/RangeRoverSport/accessoires.pdf

I bought my RRS with the roofbars already fitted.

For my opinion it breaks the clean line, and i'm going to get them removed in the future.

My advise: only if you realy need to use the roof as a hold, get the kit on ebay for cheap.

For cosmetic reasons only: don't buy them.

SW

Post #238428 Tue Sep 29 2009 10:08am
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braddersmd



Member Since: 05 Jul 2009
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Thanks SW.

I will be doing two runs to the French Alps this winter snowboarding, so need the rails/bars to transport the snow gear - 4 adults inside, and 2 boards/bags etc on the roof.

My ideal would have been for a centre split on the rear seats, but alas, that's not possible. It's also a bit too far to drive from the north of England, to France, with one passenger sat in the centre rear.

Looking at PDF page 6 & page 16, it appears that the rails sit flat to the roofline, rather than "standing up". Can you confirm whether they sit higher than the antenna pod on the roof? In other words, with the bars removed, is the overall height of the car unaffected by having the rails still attached?

Cheers, Bradders.

Post #238432 Tue Sep 29 2009 10:23am
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SkyWalker



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Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Yes, the antena will still be the highest part of the car.

The fixed bars are approx. 2 cm high.

With the cross bars mounted, the car is higher than the antenna.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Range-Rover-...286.c0.m14

Check also the USA ebay site, the always have roof racks for sale. Interesting with the low dollar.

I couldn't see the colour of your car in your profile, but if you drive a dark colour, the cosmetic demage is less.

For the extra fuel consumption (min +12%), it cheaper to rent the gear at destination. Whistle

I wish you a perfect holliday with lots of fresh snow.

SW

Post #238435 Tue Sep 29 2009 10:40am
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braddersmd



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Thanks again SW. Car is Santorini Black, so I hope it will not look too bad. I can always remove them after the 2nd trip, if they look really bad.

Cheers, Bradders.

Post #238438 Tue Sep 29 2009 10:52am
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Alicatt



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Belgium 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

Just popped out and stuck the bars on and took a few pics for you.

Top down on the car

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Along the roof
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Roof bar and the bag they come in
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Side view with the bar fitted in the rear most position
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Along the roof
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Hope this helps Smile Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
Clan Cameron

Post #238455 Tue Sep 29 2009 12:51pm
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braddersmd



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Cheers Alicatt. Absolutely spot on.

Thanks, Bradders.

Post #238458 Tue Sep 29 2009 12:56pm
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mccalia1



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

I'm quite impressed with what the RRS looks like with roof rails. Gone: RRS : HSE : TDv6 : 57 : Java Black : Ebony : 20"

Post #238476 Tue Sep 29 2009 5:04pm
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Might have remove my crossbars if they cause so much fuel increase I only ever carry something once or twice a tear from b&q ..

Where is France you heading bradders Question going to be booking my annual snowboarding trip soon

Post #238478 Tue Sep 29 2009 5:23pm
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braddersmd



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Heading to La Plagne, well Belle Plagne in January, and then in February aiming for the 3 valleys, but not sure where yet - others are booking that one. Also hoping to get a long weekend in early March in Soll, Austria, if the weather is OK - but won't be driving that one, as it's only a weekend trip for the lads.

Does look much better with rails on that I thought it would. One dealer I visited pointed to a Defender with rails, and said they would be "like that" - which, as I can now see is completely inaccurate.

Post #238483 Tue Sep 29 2009 6:37pm
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islider



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Java Black

What a salesman at that Dealers. Shocked

What if you wanted to test drive a MY2010 RRS and they didn't have any free. Suppose he would have offered to take you out in a Defender. What a lazy sod. Laughing

Post #238490 Tue Sep 29 2009 7:30pm
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