Menabo Tema roof bars on an Opel Ampera, fitted in our shop

On an Opel Ampera we fitted a set of Menabo Tema aluminium roof bars, in our SuportBicicleta.ro shop at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Opel Ampera (2012-2015)

The Opel Ampera is a liftback, the Opel version of the Chevrolet Volt, with styling changes. It is based on the GM Delta II platform and reached customers in Europe in February 2012. In July 2014, Opel announced that the model would be discontinued because of falling sales. It should not be confused with the Opel Ampera-e, which is a different model.

The Ampera has no factory roof rails, so the roof bars are fixed directly to the body, with a fitting kit made for the car. The roof type decides the fixing system, and the capacity of the bars remains the limit you must respect.

What we fitted on this Opel Ampera

The bars we fitted are Menabo Tema Aluminium roof bars for Opel Ampera, 4-door, 2012+. They have an oval, aerodynamic profile, and are 1,300 mm long, 30 mm high and 48 mm wide. All the metal components are treated with rubberised, anti-corrosion paint.

On top, the bars have a 20 mm channel for T-track accessories, such as bike racks, roof boxes or ski racks. Accessories without a T-track fitting can be fixed with U-bolts on the outside of the bar. The set includes 2 bars, 4 fixings, 4 feet, 4 locks and an Allen key.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Capacity: the set carries 50 kg. The weight of the bike rack, box or skis is subtracted from this figure, and the real limit may differ depending on the car, according to the specifications given by the car maker.
• Specifications: aluminium bars, length 1,300 mm, height 30 mm, width 48 mm, weight 5.2 kg.
• Lock: the set includes 4 locks with keys, so the bars can be locked to the car.
• Noise while driving: our guide on roof bar noise recommends not exceeding 130 km/h with the bars fitted, to reduce whistling. Read the guide.
• Height: with the bars and an accessory fitted, the car becomes taller. Check the height before entering underground car parks or going through barriers.
• Fitting: done with the Allen key in the package, with no other tools. The instruction manual is included in the box.

Frequently asked questions

Which roof bars fit the Opel Ampera?

Menabo Tema Aluminium bars are made for the Opel Ampera, 2012+, and are fitted directly to the body, with the fixing system dedicated to the car. The set has aluminium bars 1,300 mm long.

How much weight do Menabo Tema bars carry on the Opel Ampera?

Menabo Tema Aluminium bars for the Opel Ampera carry 50 kg. From this figure you subtract the weight of the bike rack or roof box, and the limit should also be checked in the technical specifications of the car.

What accessories can be fitted on Menabo Tema Aluminium bars?

On Menabo Tema Aluminium bars you can fit bike racks, roof boxes, ski racks or kayak carriers. Accessories with a T-track fitting fix in the 20 mm channel, and those with a U-bolt fitting on the outside of the bar. The steps for fitting a bike rack on roof bars are in the fitting guide.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

We are waiting for you in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, where we can fit them or advise you on roof bars. You will find all the roof bars and roof boxes in our categories. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].

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Sources: Opel Ampera, Wikipedia: liftback, GM Delta II platform, sales from February 2012, discontinuation announced in July 2014 · guide: fitting steps for bike racks on roof bars · guide: why roof bars make noise · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro