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
I have a Thule system. I have heard that Yakima is also very nice....
E46gg has a pretty nice one too!
Last edited by danewilson77; 11-06-2010 at 03:06 PM.
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.
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.
Last edited by WHITEXi; 11-06-2010 at 04:41 PM.
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.
I have a Yakima. It's very nice. I got the bars and mounts new but everything else off craigslist.
Just search for thule. What I have is the basic roof rack system....
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?
Last edited by Sognare; 11-07-2010 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Lil flap thing = fairing....and it really cuts down on noise....
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.
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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Last edited by mikeyb74; 11-08-2010 at 04:16 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
2009 Horizon Blue/Jet Black Cooper S 6spd
2012 Pepper White/Jet Black Justa 6spd
It is funny... people who drive anything expensive often get labeled by folks who drive less expensive cars. I have found, without exception, that douchebags cover all demographics and incomes. You can be an douchebag in a Echo or an Escalade.
See.....now that wagon knows whats up!!!!!!!
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
We have the Genuine BMW racks available below...
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Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email.
Best,
Joe
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.
Last edited by mikeyb74; 11-10-2010 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
2009 Horizon Blue/Jet Black Cooper S 6spd
2012 Pepper White/Jet Black Justa 6spd
It is funny... people who drive anything expensive often get labeled by folks who drive less expensive cars. I have found, without exception, that douchebags cover all demographics and incomes. You can be an douchebag in a Echo or an Escalade.
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
Last edited by Sognare; 11-10-2010 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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