Will Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack Fit with Open Sunroof on 2018 Audi Q7
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Will the Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack bars allow the sunroof on the 2018 Audi Q7 to open after installation?
asked by: Duane N
Expert Reply:
We haven't had the opportunity to install the Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack on a 2018 Audi Q7 so I wouldn't know off-hand it you can open the sunroof but I did go out to the warehouse and take some measurements for you.
The crossbars themselves, part # TH7603B-TH7604B for Black or part # TH7603-TH7604 for Silver, have about 1-1/2" of clearance under the feet and 2-1/4" of clearance under the center of the bar. The Fit Kit # THKIT3145 might add a little bit of height as well but I'm not exactly sure how much.
If you check out the existing mounting locations and then use the measurements I gave you, you should be able to tell how close the sunroof will be in regards to the roof rack itself.
Please note that even with the quieter AeroBlade crossbars if you were to open your sunroof you would have an increase in wind noise plus you may not be able to have accessories mounted on your rails and still open the sunroof.
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Per F.
4/2/2020
I just added these crossbars and the fitment kit to my 2018 Q7 with the factory flush rails. The sunroof has ample room for all of its functions: tilt up in back, and slide all the way open. I cant really comment on wind noise at this point.