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  1. 11-06-2010, 01:56 PM #1
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    Best roof rack for e46?

    I want to get the thule roof rack with the little plate in the front that says Thule.


    But i BMX, and I need one that is safe, and isn't a pain in the ass to get on and off
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    I have a Thule system. I have heard that Yakima is also very nice....

    E46gg has a pretty nice one too!

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    I would say thule, and the plate is called a fairing.

    All the E46 rack systems are probly gonna be the same. They mount via the locating points that are pre set in the cars roof line. look at the rain channel on the roof and you will see little tabs that flip up. The rack system bolts there.
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    I agree with the top posts BUT do look on craigslist for a factory BMW one. I found one once with the luggage rack for 100 bucks(didn't have the money at the time ) and that would normally run you 500. always check there first. I like the sleekness of the factory one too
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    True I did get my oem one for $60 on craigslist, but the oem rack doesn't have a fairing. I bootleged one from a thule tho to fit on mine. Its probably just easier to get a thule tho.
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    Most people seem to like Thule for some reason. Personally, I like the way the round cross-bars work on the Yakima. It's pretty much win-win tho. Both are nice.
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    I have a Yakima. It's very nice. I got the bars and mounts new but everything else off craigslist.
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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    I have a Thule system.

    I like the one that you have in your sig, whats the exact name of it? I'm gonna search for it on cl
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    Just search for thule. What I have is the basic roof rack system....

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    I got my OEM BMW rack with the bike holder off of ebay for only $120....

    The thinner black cross bars that come with the Thule's and whatnot do look a little better but mine was the best price at the time... here is some pictures for ya



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    Quote Originally Posted by Beachumz View Post
    I got my OEM BMW rack with the bike holder off of ebay for only $120....

    The thinner black cross bars that come with the Thule's and whatnot do look a little better but mine was the best price at the time... here is some pictures for ya


    hmm that looks good too. I seen the thule system with the little flap thing in the front on cl for like 145.

    i don't wanna spend over 150 :x

    here i found one

    http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/2040392616.html

    will that fit?
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    Lil flap thing = fairing....and it really cuts down on noise....


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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    Lil flap thing = fairing....and it really cuts down on noise....
    Oh sure, you can come into this thread to post pics, but you can't show us your moar low?








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    Not yet...??

    @OP...personally...I am not a huge fan of the Al racks...but might look ok if the car has chrome trim...idk.

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    ugh its hard i can't find one i posted a wtb thread on e46fans and here and looking on cl still can't find one =[
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    I have a medium size Thule fairing laying around my garage if anyone is interested.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sognare View Post
    hmm that looks good too. I seen the thule system with the little flap thing in the front on cl for like 145.

    i don't wanna spend over 150 :x

    here i found one

    http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/2040392616.html

    will that fit?
    No because these are for vehicles that have factory roof racks. You will need the base fit kit. Shoes, bars, and hardware.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb74 View Post
    I have a Thule setup





    I have a medium size Thule fairing laying around my garage if anyone is interested.



    No because these are for vehicles that have factory roof racks. You will need the base fit kit. Shoes, bars, and hardware.
    do u no the exact name of ur system?
    thats exactly what i want =[
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    See.....now that wagon knows whats up!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    See.....now that wagon knows whats up!!!!!!!
    Bra... rack.... Just needs moar low and it's like your car's cousin!
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    I need to find one that will fit the bike with both wheels on it. I don't want to have to take one wheel off to put it on
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sognare View Post
    do u no the exact name of ur system?
    thats exactly what i want =[
    Thule 50" load bars #LB50
    Thule Fairing #871XT
    Thule Bigmouth #599XT
    Thule Bigmouth #899XTR
    Thule Fit Top Ski Rack (holds six pairs of skis) #725

    What e46 do you have?

    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    See.....now that wagon knows whats up!!!!!!!
    Oh it does huh?

    Quote Originally Posted by avs2006 View Post
    Bra... rack.... Just needs moar low and it's like your car's cousin!
    No to moar low...I live on a private road that is not plowed that well in the winter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb74 View Post
    Thule 50" load bars #LB50
    Thule Fairing #871XT
    Thule Bigmouth #599XT
    Thule Bigmouth #899XTR
    Thule Fit Top Ski Rack (holds six pairs of skis) #725

    What e46 do you have?



    Oh it does huh?



    No to moar low...I live on a private road that is not plowed that well in the winter.
    What base are you using? Thule 753?

    I got a facelift 325i
    now to just find those parts on cl =[

    my budget = 200$

    here would this one work for me?
    http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/2047802152.html
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