 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  10-24-2007, 06:53 PM | #1 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 91 |  Ski Rack
Hello,
I did a prelim search and did not come up with any postings on ski racks. I did see kayak and bike rack postings. Hence, the question.....
What would be a good roof rack to carry snow skis?
Thanks! |  |  | | 10-24-2007, 08:53 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
i have the modular factory rack with two sets of ski attachments (8 pairs of skis, i don't know why that many) and a bike attachment. I've also taken everything off to put a surfboard on it. It works really well and I've seen them for sale before but obviously, they're pretty hard to find. I don't even think yakima or thule still make racks for the ti (although i could be wrong) so I think you might just have to search for a used one until you get lucky. good luck! | | | | | 10-24-2007, 09:05 PM | #3 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
according to thule:
ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM BASE PRODUCT 400xt Aero Foot | LB50 Load Bars | 225 Fit Kit - $249
then you can get various ski racks.
if i remember correctly, yakima listed nothing for the ti/compact. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 10-24-2007, 09:58 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
right on | | | | | 10-25-2007, 12:40 AM | #5 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 91 |
Thanks guys! | | | | | 10-25-2007, 12:41 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
let us know if and when you get it and be sure to post some pictures | | | | | 10-25-2007, 12:43 AM | #7 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 91 |
Will do. Thanks again. | | | | | 10-25-2007, 03:55 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Last I remember there was a problem finding the fit kits. Try calling Thule directly, they're in CT.
EDIT: Also, scour ebay for the bars, feet, etc. They're much cheaper there. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 10-25-2007, 01:13 PM | #9 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 91 |
Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx  Last I remember there was a problem finding the fit kits. Try calling Thule directly, they're in CT.
EDIT: Also, scour ebay for the bars, feet, etc. They're much cheaper there. | I will. Thanks! Thule seems to showing availability on their website for the specific set that Cali-ti mentioned. I think I am going to make the call. | | | | | 10-26-2007, 12:28 AM | #10 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
sale ... http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-...oof-racks.html EDIT: were you able to call thule and confirm those are the correct parts? it's what their website indicated for my 96 ti, but it's always nice to confirm  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 10-26-2007, 06:38 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I have the thule bars, and a 225 kit.
Not sure if there's a big difference with the aero feet, but I got the entire setup with the fairing for under $200 locally.
ebay they go for about half that. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 10-27-2007, 02:33 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
here's a factory rack on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...spagenameZWDVW It doesn't come with ski attachments but I have an extra set of them I can sell to you for pretty cheap if you want them. They're in storage now though. | | | | |
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