Thule racks now available for Cross Turismo with rails

[Bill4444]

The cross turismo is now referenced in Thule's rack catalog... for those who were asking.
The thule 9585B in black have a much lower profile ... they don't look anything like Porsche's roof bars.
Yet I'm not sure which I Iike most. You ?

 

[ljump12]

I like the raised ones better tbh. Where are you seeing it though, when I click roof systems it shows nothing available?

 

[fgwinn]

I like the raised ones better tbh. Where are you seeing it though, when I click roof systems it shows nothing available?

Try this link....

https://www.thule.com/en-pf/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks&q=3V4pLveuJ

 

[fgwinn]

After reading the reviews on the Thule website I am concerned about the durability of the coated metal strap that wraps around the rail.

I do prefer the low profile look of the Thule bars, but I think its universal design is probably not as good as the Porsche bars that are CT specific.

 

[philbur]

I just ordered the porsche ones last week! I do like the lower profile look better - will see if i can change

 

[W1NGE]

The cross turismo is now referenced in Thule's rack catalog... for those who were asking.
The thule 9585B in black have a much lower profile ... they don't look anything like Porsche's roof bars.
Yet I'm not sure which I Iike most. You ?

Picture posted shows an Audi and not a CT

Nice (finally)! Now what about the cycle carrier??

 

[fgwinn]

Try this link....

https://www.thule.com/en-pf/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks&q=3V4pLveuJ

Apparently Thule does not offer the "Taycan CT" roof bars in every market, which is the reason ljump12 did not see anything available at the "en-us" link.

 

[W1NGE]

Apparently Thule does not offer the "Taycan CT" roof bars in every market, which is the reason ljump12 did not see anything available at the "en-us" link.

It could just be timing. I remember calling Thule HQ last year re bars, rails & carriers and were in denial of ever producing anything for the Taycan...11 months later it changes, quelle surprise!

 

[perski]

I think the Thule bars for the CT rails are generic in design. All you need to buy is the 9585 model that are the ones with the correct width. The bars are spring loaded so the width doesn't have to be exact.

 

[W1NGE]

I think the Thule bars for the CT rails are generic in design. All you need to buy is the 9585 model that are the ones with the correct width. The bars are spring loaded so the width doesn't have to be exact.

It's also the foot packs you need to be careful with too - ensuring they are of the correct type etc. Looks like Thule's own branded solution is 'better' than what they OEM'd for Porsche - slimmer and better mounts.

 

[perski]

It's also the foot packs you need to be careful with too - ensuring they are of the correct type etc. Looks like Thule's own branded solution is 'better' than what they OEM'd for Porsche - slimmer and better mounts.

I think foot packs are only required for flush rails. On the CT raised ones there is a rubber band that keeps them in place.

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/ct4-bike-rack.7239/post-107167

 

[W1NGE]

I think foot packs are only required for flush rails. On the CT raised ones there is a rubber band that keeps them in place.

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/ct4-bike-rack.7239/post-107167

But you need to attach the bars to the rails - via a foot pack - and can be different for different cars and rails. So you generally choose the correct rails and add the correct foot pack. I have a collection in my garage (unfortunately).

 

[Monkeymouse]

OEM CT bars do sit quite high. I don't like the appearance of them (or the quality) but they will work better for me when I carry things like surfboards in bags that are a little loose and can flap against the glass roof in the wind.

People only using a cargo box or a bike/ski rack might prefer a lower profile universal style bar. OEM bars also index into the holes in the rail so you can only place them in that location.

As a warning, you may want to check out the other CT OEM cross bar thread that shows how this design can possibly damage your rails.

Front bar height from top to glass is almost 4.5":

Rear is slightly taller (probably to match the slope of the roofline) at just under 4.75":

 

[Bill4444]

OEM CT bars do sit quite high. I don't like the appearance of them (or the quality) but they will work better for me when I carry things like surfboards in bags that are a little loose and can flap against the glass roof in the wind.

People only using a cargo box or a bike/ski rack might prefer a lower profile universal style bar. OEM bars also index into the holes in the rail so you can only place them in that location.

As a warning, you may want to check out the other CT OEM cross bar thread that shows how this design can possibly damage your rails.

Front bar height from top to glass is almost 4.5":

Rear is slightly taller (probably to match the slope of the roofline) at just under 4.75":

looks like a windsurfing masts ;-)

 

[Bill4444]

The quality is so cheap ! my Macan OEM bars were so much nicer. I’m taking mine back

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