Will Thule roof bars from a Mk V fit a Mk VI?

leonsmith · Post by **leonsmith** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 9:45 am

I currently have a 5dr Polo GTi and use a Thule roof bar system on it (no. 408 I believe) to carry bikes/snowboard etc. I've just ordered a new 5dr Polo TDi Sport. Can anybody confirm or deny whether my existing bars will fit the new car? I really don't want to spend another couple of hundred quid on new bars!

Cheers, Leon.

Post by **mole** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 10:00 am

I hired some when I drove to Sweden in Febuary. I believe it's just the fitting kit that may differ and these aren't that expensive (saying that, I bet they aint cheap for what they are!!). I doubt you'll need new bars. But I'm only guessing

Mole

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 12:21 pm

ill try and remember to have a look at work this afternoon

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 6:59 pm

ok then i had a look in the catalog at work and ive got a list of fitments but i didnt get prices as theese could vary conciderably

3 door polo 6N +6N2 kit 408
5 door polo 6N+6N2 kit 408
4 door polo (6N i think) and classic kit 406
polo 9N 3 and 5 door rapid system 1262+750+761 or 861 in lieu of 761 (dont know the difference)
polo with roof bars (year not stated) 4401 or 410
97> polo estate with out roof bars kit 406-1
97> polo estate with roof bars 416 + 760

leonsmith · Post by **leonsmith** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:47 am

Further to Polo2k's post;

I've confimed that you need the following Thule parts to put roof bars on your 5 door Mk VI Polo;

Thule 'Rapid' System Adapter Kit (1262) Â£19.95
Thule 'Rapid' System Gutterless Feet Set (750) Â£39.95
Thule RS 120cm Bars (761) Â£20

You can use aluminium bars instead - they are part no. 861 and are Â£45

Prices are from http://www.roofbox.co.uk who I've used before and are very good.