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We fitted a set of K39 roof bars and a Carbon Look 320 roof box on a 5-door Volkswagen Golf IV hatchback. The fitting was done in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
In brief
- Car: Volkswagen Golf IV (Mk4, Typ 1J), 5-door hatchback, blue, with a roof without roof rails.
- Fitted: K39 roof bars and Carbon Look 320 roof box.
- Compatibility: the feet of the K39 bars are fixed with clamps on the door frames, because the Golf has no roof rails.
- Fitting: first the bars on the car body, then the box fixed on the bars, all in the showroom.
About the car: Volkswagen Golf IV (Mk4, 1J) hatchback
The Volkswagen Golf IV, with the model code 1J, was produced in Europe from October 1997 until 2006, on the A4 (PQ34) platform of the Volkswagen Group. It was available as a 3-door or 5-door hatchback and as an estate, the Golf IV Variant, produced between 1999 and 2006. The old title of the post said only Golf, but the photos clearly show a 5-door Golf IV hatchback, and the photo files are even named Golf4.
The Golf IV hatchback has no roof rails on the roof, so any roof accessory starts from a set of roof bars fixed to the car body. The fitting photos show how the feet of the K39 bars are fixed with clamps on the door frames. That is why, when we choose bars for a Golf IV, we always ask about the exact body type: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback or Variant.
What we fitted on this Golf IV
On the roof we first put the set of K39 roof bars, with feet that clamp onto the door frames. On top of them we fitted the Carbon Look 320 roof box, which turns the roof of the Golf into a closed space for luggage. For the specifications of the K39 bars and the Carbon Look 320 box, contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
The advantage of a set of roof bars is that it remains a base for other accessories as well: besides the roof box, you can fit, for example, a bike rack on the bars, if its fitting matches the width and profile of the bar. In the guide Fitting steps for roof-mounted bike racks we explain why the bars must be fitted and tightened correctly before any accessory.
Technical details and what to watch for
- Order of fitting: first the bars, tightened correctly on the door frames, then the roof box on the bars.
- Weight on the roof: the weight of the empty box is deducted from the capacity of the bars, and the load must not exceed either the capacity of the box or the permitted roof load in the Volkswagen manual of the car.
- Exact body type: The Golf IV was available as a 3-door hatchback, a 5-door hatchback and as a Variant, so tell us which version you have when you ask for bars; the car in this fitting is a 5-door hatchback.
- Instructions: roof boxes come with fitting instructions and the tools needed, as we also write in the guide 6 reasons why a roof box is worth buying.
- Speed and noise: as a guide, the bar manufacturer Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h with bars fitted; you will find details about the whistling of the bars in the guide to roof bar noise.
Frequently asked questions
Which roof bars fit the 5-door Volkswagen Golf IV?
On a Volkswagen Golf IV (1J) 5-door hatchback we fitted K39 roof bars fixed to the car body: the Golf IV hatchback has no roof rails, and the feet of the bars are clamped on the door frames. The Golf IV was available as a 3-door, a 5-door and as a Variant, so we will confirm the right version if you contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
Can a roof box be fitted on a Golf 4 without roof rails?
Yes. On a Volkswagen Golf IV without roof rails, the roof box is fixed on a set of roof bars fitted to the car body, exactly as in our fitting with K39 bars and a Carbon Look 320 roof box on a 5-door Golf IV.
In which years was the Volkswagen Golf IV made?
The Volkswagen Golf IV (Mk4, code 1J) was produced in Europe from October 1997 until 2006, on the A4 (PQ34) platform, as a 3-door or 5-door hatchback. The estate version, the Volkswagen Golf IV Variant, was produced between 1999 and 2006.
Can I also put a bike rack on the roof bars of a Golf IV?
Yes, a bike rack can also be fitted on the roof bars of a Volkswagen Golf IV, if the fitting of the rack matches the width and profile of the bar. The steps and checks are explained in the guide Fitting steps for roof-mounted bike racks.
We are waiting for you in the showroom
Do you have a Golf IV and want roof bars or a roof box? We are waiting for you in the showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. In the meantime you can see roof bars and roof boxes in the catalogue, and for a recommendation based on the body type of your car, contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
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Sources: Wikipedia, Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (years, code 1J, A4 platform, body types, Variant 1999-2006) · Fitting photo: K39 bars with clamps on the door frames · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: Fitting steps for bike racks on roof bars · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: 6 reasons why a roof box is worth buying · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: Why do my roof bars make noise while driving · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro
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