Menabo Delta Silver roof bars on a Volkswagen Passat B6 Saloon 2005-2010

We fitted a set of Menabo Delta Silver roof bars on a Volkswagen Passat B6 at the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Volkswagen Passat B6 (2005-2010)

The Passat B6, with factory code 3C, made its debut in Geneva in March 2005. It was sold as a saloon and as an estate (Variant), on the PQ46 platform, a modified version of the Golf 5 platform. The B7 facelift, presented in Paris in September 2010, changed all the exterior panels except the roof.

The Passat B6 saloon has a roof without factory roof rails, and the feet of the roof bars fix to the door frame. That is why the roof bars must be suited to a car without factory rails, and the Delta set fixes directly to the body, with a fitting system made for the Passat.

What we fitted on this Passat

The set is Menabo Delta Silver roof bars for Volkswagen Passat (B6), 4-door, model 2005-2010. It has 2 aluminium bars of 1,370 mm, 4 fixings, 4 feet, locks with keys and an Allen key.

Later you can fit bike racks, roof boxes or ski racks on the Delta roof bars, which you find in the categories bike racks for roof bars and roof boxes. Accessories with a T-track fitting go in the 20 mm T-track on top of the bar, and for those without one you use the U-bolt fitting around the outside of the bar.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Specifications: aluminium bars, 1,370 mm long, 30 mm high and 60 mm wide. The set weighs 5.6 kg.
• Capacity: 50 kg maximum, and the set is TÜV and ISO certified. The weight of the rack and of the bike or roof box is subtracted from the 50 kg.
• 20 mm T-track on top of the bar, for fitting accessories with a T-track fitting. The locks are included in the package.
• The instruction manual is included in the box. The Allen key in the set is enough, no other tool is needed.
• The maximum load can differ depending on the make and model of the car, so also check the car maker's data.
• Tip: after fitting, check the total height of the car, especially before underground car parks or height barriers.

Frequently asked questions

Which roof bars fit the Volkswagen Passat B6 saloon 2005-2010?

Menabo Delta Silver is made for the Volkswagen Passat (B6), 4-door, model 2005-2010. The set fixes directly to the body, because the Passat B6 saloon has a roof without factory roof rails.

What load do Menabo Delta Silver roof bars for the Volkswagen Passat B6 carry?

The set carries 50 kg, according to the product sheet. Also check the car manufacturer's data, because the maximum load may differ depending on make and model.

Why do the roof bars make noise on the Volkswagen Passat B6 while driving?

Roof bars can make noise while driving, especially with accessories fitted. Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h with the roof bars fitted. Details in our guide to the sounds roof bars make.

How are Menabo Delta Silver roof bars fitted on the Volkswagen Passat B6?

The set comes with the Allen key and the instruction manual in the package. The fittings are dedicated to the Passat (B6), 4-door, and the steps in the manual must be followed, because the roof bars directly carry the weight of the bike or roof box.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you want to see the fitting and the roof bars in real life, our showroom is in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. You will find roof bars and roof boxes in the catalogue. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].

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Sources: Volkswagen Newsroom: Passat B6, factory code 3C · Wikipedia: Volkswagen Passat (B6), debut in Geneva in March 2005, PQ46 platform, B7 facelift in September 2010 · Photo of the Passat B6 saloon: roof bar feet fix to the door frame, roof without roof rails · Blog guide: roof bar noise and the 130 km/h limit recommended by Menabo · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro