Is there a Low Profile Roof Rack for the 2014 Audi Q7 with Factory Flush Side Rails

Question:

I have a 2014 Audi Q7. The dealer provided crossbars for the factory rail system clear the roof by a whopping six inches. I am looking for cross bars which are lower maybe two inches clearance from roof. Will the Thule aeroblade edge meet this criteria? If not are there other low profile cross bars which will.

asked by: Scott H

Expert Reply:

There is an AeroBlade Edge system for the 2014 Audi Q7 but because it requires a special foot to clamp around the flush side rails on the vehicle it will not be as low as what you are looking for. None of the available systems, see link, are going to drop as low as you are wanting. Most of them are at about the same height to the tops of the bars.

The AeroBlade system is going to be the most low profile. It is made of the following parts: # TH7602-TH7602 and fit kit 4002 which has been discontinued. Instead I recommend using the WingBar system consisting of # TH711420, feet # TH710601, and fit kit # TH186025.

expert reply by: Michael H