Roof rack

[mojan_n]

To the people who have a roof rack:
I really want to add a roof rack to my bug. But I heard will be noise when you go 30mph, is that right? If yes, how bad it is?

Thank you,
Mojan

[yel-mel]

I would say its no big deal. Vintage VWs are not quiet vehicles anyway.

Go for it !

[mukluk]

Imagine a chorus of flutes following you around wherever you drive, that's pretty close.
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1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga"

[Sharp64]

Depends if the slats are front to back or side to side. Side to side howls like a banshee. Front to back isn’t so bad.
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1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine

[rcroane]

I only put mine on when my wife is riding with me.......
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'65 Sunroof Bug

[Mark Evans]

I have one for my '63 ragtop and hate it.
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'63 Ragtop

[Zundfolge1432]

More drag= less gas mileage, may effect engine cooling depending on what and how you are carrying a load.

[mojan_n]

Okay... based on you guys input, I’m cancelling the roof rack plan

Thank you all.

[hitest]

4 flatly negative responders, yup, no rack must be the right answer.

Now re-ask all those same people if they actually have had a rack... And no, I'm not biased
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[Sharp64]

[mukluk]

I didn't intend to come across as flatly negative, some people like listening to wind instruments for extended periods while driving.

Yes, I had a roof rack. I actually liked having it as well since it came in handy time to time when I needed to haul something that didn't fit inside the Bug. When not needed I would pull it off and store it away. Sadly, I no longer have it as I left it hanging in my dad's garage when he passed away and I had no desire to interact anymore with the non-empathetic psycho he was married to at the time.
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1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga"

[Zundfolge1432]

I’ve got 4 different racks and have bought and sold many more. I like them as a static display and for occasional use at low speeds.

[bugheadred]

I like mine when I need it when I don't need it its in my shop on the wall

[panicman]

I'm a roof rack fan. Yes, you can hear them, but the wood slat racks are quiet enough that it's just a windy whooshing noise

It's also a functional and handy accessory.
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1960 Beetle

[Sharp64]

I've never "needed" a rack for my VW. If I'm hauling something, I take another vehicle. Maybe a question would be asking those that have them, how many times they've actually used them besides for stacking a bunch of show items on them. Cuz everyone needs a rusty tricycle or crusty cooler strapped to their roof around town.
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1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine

[FL-Frank]

I mount my rack only for shows, and then remove it and store it in the garage.
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“Tinker Toy” 1967 Savannah Beige Beetle Sedan...........Mostly Original Survivor
“Fritz” 1964 Gulf Blue Karmann Ghia Coupe...Complete Pan-Off Restoration SOLD

[Digger89L]

From experience: "great for show, but no so good on the go"
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"If you can't fix it with pop rivets, crazy glue and duct tape, or hold it together with zip ties, velcro or magnets, it REALLY is broken."

[56Cabrio]

I use mine to hold my decklid when i'm working on my motor
I love the look of any vintage Volkswagen with a rack on it.As for the wind sound while driving, really its a Volkswagen not the quietest car ever built.

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[shano63]

Got one on my 63 rag as well. It makes noise but to me its no big deal. Had it packed for a 6 hour ride back from the Cape of Cod

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22 Wrangler 6spd
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Chris

Take it as it comes-- Morrison

[Mark Evans]