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adamud 06-22-2012 01:17 PM

WTB - Roof Rack System
 
Looking for parts or a complete roof rack for the ti.

Brand does not matter

eurohb 06-26-2012 03:49 AM

FOUND ON THE BAY

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-318ti-Ro...fd3b79&vxp=mtr

adamud 06-26-2012 01:40 PM

Sweet, thanks for that find!

I did a search and didn't find anything directly related, but can a a Thule bike rack fit to the BMW roof rails? (this question is directed to anyone, not just you eurohb)

eurohb 06-26-2012 04:23 PM

why not just buy the oem rack for cheaper then the thule one and not having any issues with fitment? I don't know just my .2's but OEM or nothing i see

adamud 06-26-2012 04:45 PM

Oh I definitely plan on buying the OEM rails because of the price, I am just wondering if I could then use a Thule Bike rack to clamp onto the OEM rails.
I'm trying to find dimensions of the BMW rails so I can see if the bike rack will need to be modified

zoner 06-26-2012 06:11 PM

I'm not quite sure how the Thule attachment system works, but if it is clamp-on, it will most likely fit (but may require some minor modification). If it is some sort of modular system, it may not. I have the OEM racks and an aftermarket Inno bike mount and it works fine. I also have the OEM snowboard mount (also NLA) and while it attaches to the rack nicely, it leaves a little to be desired, performance wise.

I can take a look at my racks a little later today and get some measurements for you.

eurohb 06-26-2012 06:16 PM

hit up ecs tuning about the bike holders they have

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318...oof/ES1905629/

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318...L/Search/Roof/

rocky mounts is a direct fit for the rack it seems.

zoner 06-26-2012 06:55 PM

That rack pictured is a little different design than the ti, but the but the top slot on the rack where the front of the bike carrier mounts looks about the same dimensions.

I think I may have to get a white one!


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