Re: Bike Racks

["Brian Koder" <briankoder@email.msn.com>]

Franklin;
   I just got a roof rack for my 98 GLX.   THULE makes a rack just for the
jetta.   I think that they have the factory deal with VW.   I think it is
model 444 and it costs about $150.   With that you get the complete roof
rack and can add whatever other things that you want.   Instalation is
pretty easy and can be done in about 30 minutes.   all you need to do is
find a THULE dealer and they should have em.   I went to two differant
bike/outdoor equipment stores and the both had them.
   Brian
98 GLX Red W/Black 16" BBS RS rims P-Chip, K&N drop in w/airbox mods
-----Original Message-----
From: Franklin Mosley <fmosley@voyetra.com>
To: Jetta Mailing List <jettaglx@igtc.COM>; GTI Mail List
<gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 1:08 PM
Subject: Bike Racks


>Hey guys, I'm going through a little dilemma here.  I happen to be a
>frequent biker, and have been using a trunk rack for hauling my bike around
>town.  I have tried to be careful when putting and taking my bike off the
>rack.  But I have started noticing that the bike rack is starting to leave
>scratches and chips on my bumper and trunk.  I decide to look for a roof
>rack that would fit on my 98 GLX.  I decided to stop by a popular sport
>store (REI), to see if they had any racks in stock for the car.
>Surprisingly they said that they did not carry roof rack in the store for
>the Jetta because VW had some kind of deal with the makers of the roof
rack.
>They told me that they would try to special order it, but the best option
>would be to purchase one from the dealer.  Yikes! I have learned my lesson
>about buying after-market products (CD Player) from the dealer.  Is this
>true?  If it is, does anyone want to sell me a used roof rack?  If so
Please
>email me! I'm getting desperate, I can't take anymore scratches on my
trunk.
>Thanks
>
>
>Franklin Mosley
>98 GLX Black/Black
>