Roof bars question

[DanSkelts]

Hi I was looking at getting some roof bars for my bike and I am unsure on how to fit them. Does anyone know if I can just simply slide out the plastic strips on either side of the roof to reveal a gutter as they feel kind of stiff and I'm afraid of breaking them.

 

[sikora]

You need a gutterless fixing setup for a Clio. Something like Thule 754 and the 1119 fitting kit.

Looking into the very same thing myself at the moment as I need to get my bike around, but don't want to put it inside the car.
At the same time, I'm worried about a gutterless setup damaging the paint!

 

[Tim.]

I've got the full Thule 754 feet, 1119 fitting kit & 861 (120cm) aero bars if you're interested?

I've not used them with the Trophy but I know couzens took a roof box to Le Mans last year on his Clio v6 using similar equipment. Hero!

 

[bampot]

Butchered!

 

[Ian_s]

The proper Renault ones are pretty good, quite low profile.

 

[DanSkelts]

Thanks guys does anyone know if you are able to remove the strips on the roof?

 

[Ian_s]

No they hook over the edge off the roof

 

[HenryG]

I have the Renault one's and they have damaged paint work. Could be compounded out

 

[ScottRitchie]

genuine Renault roof bars fit the best i have some for taking mine around with me do a good job, mine have left no marks, look spot on too.

 

[Lozza-p]

i need to get some for my clio too