Last edited by mikeyb74; 11-10-2010 at 09:36 PM.
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.
I have had both Thule and Yakima. Yakima is slightly better build quality but I didn't like the red they use on all their racks so I tried Thule. I have the Thule aero bars on the Audi cause of all the al trim on it. Both are sweet systems but I agree that the black looks better on most cars.
shit so thats where the hard part comes in... I got to find someone selling a thule #753 and then I can get the other parts fast cuz everything else is all over cl.
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.
I need it asap. I looked some places but I might as well buy the foot on eBay and then buy everything else from people
I found this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Thule-753-Rapid-Fixpoint-Carriers-/320616262511?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& hash=item4aa637eb6f
which was pretty cheap i guess
once i buy that i need 2 50" loading bars right?
and then bike mount and then im good/?
Or do i need this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Thule-753-Rapid-...item20b513ad2b
Last edited by Sognare; 11-11-2010 at 07:47 PM.
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.
I would recommend the thule over the yakima. I have the yakima and it touches the paint. More like rubs the paint.
Thule>Yakima (at least in this application)
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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.
+1 for the thule.
I'm not much help here - I have the factory roof rails with a universal thule kit. I also use the short thule fairing so it fits in between my roof rails. This is based on placement of the thule car top carrier I use.
The 50" load bars are huge on our cars. I have caught my head while loading/unloading and getting in/out of the car. I'm planning to chop them down so they are almost flush. So the 42" load bars might work well with your setup.
I wasn't able to keep within my budget when I purchased my setup as I needed it asap for a road trip. With patience and time though, you should be able to find everything you need within your budget.
Sorry no recent pics with the fairing and carrier.
Good luck with your search - post some pics of your setup when you get it.
It is like I have seen the future. This is where I am headed with my wagon - very cool.
To confirm,
The thule 753 base is the best option for any e46?
I think so, as I do not wish to use the systems that have a metal bracket hanging over the side of the roof into the doorjamb.. and rubber pieces touching the paint. The 753 is inline with what I want.
However I would prefer to have the Aero bars. To be more aerodynamic and to look better. Reduced wind noise thanks to the differing mounting system would be nice as well.
the 480 and 480R base recommended by Thule's fitment website at this time for my 2002 330i sedan (Feb 2011) .. appear to come with fitment kits that have the bracket in the doorjamb. I tried confirming this is what "traverse" means, but it's not clear anywhere.
Anyone know? Or I'll give em a call tomorraw.
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.
Hi, what the front lip on bmw e46 sedan titansilber ?
What lip they have ?
Last edited by Rallfs; 02-25-2014 at 02:16 PM.
I'm happy with my Thule
Drumming up an old thread here. I am looking to get a BASIC roof rack for the e46 M3. Looks like a lot of people like running the Thule 753 base. Is this still true?
All I am looking for is base plates that screw into the factory roof rails...not door or gutter mounts. Then just need two 42" bars so I can mount my fly rod holder and a single bike carrier. Thoughts or suggestions?
I've heard that the Yakima system is more universal, but Thule may be a cleaner mount?
Take a look at the link below - I believe that we have a roof rack that would work.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg7.htm#item19
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This looks great and is a viable option with a nice price. However, two questions I have about this rack.
1. Is there a way to seal off or protect the roof/screw interface point? Looks like water could get trapped in the rail?
2. What are the accessory options for this rack? Like bike mounts, etc?
Thanks for the link.
No problem at all!
1. There is a plastic piece that slides over the rail that covers it; so water will not get trapped inside. If you google the part number, there are a few images that show the black strip that goes over the top of the rail.
2. There is a bike rack, a ski/snowboard one, and also an aluminum luggage basket.
If you have any other questions, please let us know or feel free to give us a call at 888-280-7799 and one of our BMW part specialists will be happy to answer any questions!
Last edited by Pelican Parts; 09-05-2017 at 05:27 PM.
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I have the BMW [Thule] system on the factory hardtop for my 330 cabriolet. It fits with little problems. However it is the noisiest as wind noise goes system that I have ever owned. Also it appears that Thule has made their crossbars thinner since it was produced and none of the Thule accessories available fit on it without using much longer screws. Still I got it for $50.00 on ebay so I can go kayaking during the winter months.
I'm glad I didn't pay more. I've always had Yakima racks before on my e34 and e36 with no issues.
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