[Herby]

In case anybody is interested, I thought I'd share some pictures of how I carry my bike on my Q3. I am using Audi factory roof carrier bars (8U0071151) and a Yakima Frontloader bike carrier. I have only used it a couple times, but it seems to work great.

Herby

 

[Ohio Joe]

Looks really good Herby!!

 

[Otto]

Do you still fit under everything you need to with the extra height?

Does look good though. Where do you transport your bike to to go riding?

 

[1midfield3]

I have the same base rack and the OEM bike rack 8T0071128.


Works beautifully!


Have to watch out for the low flying UFOs.
Will detach full assembly in no time.

 

[Quatto]

Awesome. Good to see you also go biking.
How much did you end up paying for the roof rack?
Would you have considered a rear mounted bike rack or would that have not worked for you at all?

 

[ehechter]

Very nice looking man!

 

[Otto]

The rear rack can obstruct your view a bit, but I'd prefer that because getting the bike on top of the car is a pain. Much easier putting the bike into the rear rack.

 

[Quatto]

The rear rack can obstruct your view a bit, but I'd prefer that because getting the bike on top of the car is a pain. Much easier putting the bike into the rear rack.

Very true, even backing into parking spots is tough, same with pulling out of them as you don't want to hit the cars next to you, but in my past experience i learned to park at the end of the parking lot so I have all the space I need to not have to worry about that.

 

[Otto]

Very true, even backing into parking spots is tough, same with pulling out of them as you don't want to hit the cars next to you, but in my past experience i learned to park at the end of the parking lot so I have all the space I need to not have to worry about that.

I'm usually fine parking far away. I don't mind walking some more, but in the winter it can be tough. Usually I am not transporting my bike in the winter though so it really doesn't matter so much to me.

 

[Quatto]

I'm usually fine parking far away. I don't mind walking some more, but in the winter it can be tough. Usually I am not transporting my bike in the winter though so it really doesn't matter so much to me.

I don't ride in the winter and don't use boxes or baskets. So for me, winter is a breeze

 

[FourCircle]

Hi there!

I recently purchase a Q3 and so far I'm in love it! I really need to throw a bike rack on it but I rather get back rack setup rather than on the roof. Does anyone know of a good brand to look into that will fit the Q3?

 

[AMILL]

I'd love to find a rear one also if anyone has bought one that fits. So afraid though with the clips that go onto the car that it'll scratch the paint. I'd love to get a hitch carrier but they're so expensive.

 

[BobInPa]

Has anyone tried putting their bike into the cargo compartment with the rear seats folded and the bike's front wheel removed?
I used to do this with two bikes on a regular basis in my 1999 MKIV GTI. The bonus is you can park your car and bikes where ever you wosh with no worries. If two bikes fit in older smaller GTI, they almost have to fit in a Q3.

 

[Tanqueray]

Q3 looks nice with a bike rack.

Now you need to buy a road cycle like mine! >

 

[Quatto]

Hi there!

I recently purchase a Q3 and so far I'm in love it! I really need to throw a bike rack on it but I rather get back rack setup rather than on the roof. Does anyone know of a good brand to look into that will fit the Q3?

Congrats on buying a Q3, welcome to the forum!

 

[FourCircle]

Thanks so much! Glad to be on this forum! Lots of wonderful information

 

[Quatto]

Thanks so much! Glad to be on this forum! Lots of wonderful information

Yeah this forum is a great resource, i'll try to do my part to make it even better, as everyone else has been doing here.

 

[C_drosa]

Do u guys by any chance know the exact part number for the base carrier for our q3? Is it the same as or will the Audi Q5 base carrier fit on our q3?

 

[bike&ski]

First post here, hello all. Just purchased a Q3, and I want to use my existing Yakima Forklift bike racks on it. Yakima says I can use their Railgrab towers and their round crossbars. I'm concerned as the Audi flush rails don't have an inboard notch, which the Railgrab seems to need. I'll probably go with the Audi factory roof carrier bars 8U0071151.
My question is does anyone have any experience with the Audi base rack and Yakima Forklift?

 

[bike&ski]

Following up to my post of 6 March, I just now tested a Yakima Forklift with the Audi base carrier bars, and they work just fine together. No worries with the roof glass opening. It's close, but the 0.5" clearance is still a clearance. Tailgate lifts just fine. I may follow up with a picture or two.