Whispbar S5 Base Rack

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Tomas
2/5/2016

Simple. Effective. Love it.

1992 Eagle Talon

Kenosha
4/5/2012

Searched everywhere for information on whether Whispbars will 1) fit a 2012 VW Jetta SportWagon without interfering with the Sunroof & 2) if Whispbars are compatible with a Thule Atlantis Roofbox w/ Quick Grip Feet. No one could definitively answer this. Thule wasn't sure, Yakima didn't have a clue, and ORS and RackAttack weren't sure either. The answer is YES. You can mount the Whispbar S5 w/ the 328 Fit Kit to a 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon w/ factory side rails. Yakima claims the S5 mount is not compatible, and that you can only use the Whispbar S16 "through bar" mount w/ the (same) 328 Fit Kit. This is not true since the 328 Fit Kit is the important link that will secure the Whispbar to your factory rails, and is recommended for BOTH the S5 and the S16. The S5 attaches to the 328 Fit Kit securely, without any modifications or missing pieces, hence my confusion as to why no one could recommend this combo for the 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon (and the reason why I'm posting this comment). Also, if you have a 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon w/ Pano-Roof, the S53 Flush Mount Whispbars WILL NOT allow you to open your sunroof. It is also doubtful if you can mount a Thule Roof Box without scratching the glass on your sunroof (not sure, but wasn't willing to try). Check out this link for some pics & helpful info: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4894959-Pro-Rack-Whispbar-installation-on-a-Sportwagen

2012 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagon

sccrgoalie1
3/9/2012

This rack works great on our 2009 Nissan altima with the K483 fit kit. Looks pretty good on top of the car as well!

2009 Nissan Altima

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