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Just picked up a BMW factory roof rack from Tischer BMW. Thought I put up some pics. As expected from a factory part, it's very soild and well built. Although, I do wish the rear mounting was designed as cleanly as the front. I plan on getting a long Thule box to carry my skis.  --  --  --  -- 
Last edited by CirrusSR22; 04-09-2015 at 05:18 AM. |  |  | | 09-17-2009, 01:19 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
did you have to cut the rubber next to the roof panel to mount the rear rack? | | | | | 09-17-2009, 01:22 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
Nope. There's a little 6 inch (or so) piece on the car that is already removeable. The rack actually comes with this little L-shaped pick to pull it out. Very well thought out! | | | | | 09-17-2009, 01:33 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
I know what you're talking about, so that's what that thing is  | | | | | 09-23-2009, 01:16 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 234 |
nice...good looking ti. I may have to pick one of these up. | | | | | 10-22-2010, 03:21 AM | #6 | | Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55 |
thanks for the link/part #! ordering one this weekend! __________________  '97 318ti Active; '05 330ci ZHP | | | | | 11-11-2010, 08:48 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 170 |
easy to install? | | | | | 11-13-2010, 11:10 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
Oh yes, very. For the rear you pull the little 4" strip of rubber out of the "gutter" and place the rack into postion. Then you use the special tool that's included with the rack to tighten the rear bolt head. This clamps the rack to the car.
The front is a different system, but still easy. You open the doors and slightly peel back the rubber door seals. You'll see two little posts behind the seal. These two posts match up with the two cutouts in the front rack base. You just push the rack into place, then use the included allen wrench to tighten a little worm screw, preventing the rack from backing off the two posts behind the door seal.
In other news....
I actually don't think I'll be able to use my rack for its intended purpose. I wanted to buy a box for my XC skis but the only boxes long enough for them, won't fit. They are too long and the hatch glass will hit them. If anything, I think I need to modify the rack and somehow make a set of bars that are shifted about 10" forward of their current position. | | | | | 11-13-2010, 01:15 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Leesburg. VA Posts: 122 |
BruceDVA has a factory rack he is not using. E-mail him for a price. brucedbailey@aol.com | | | | | 11-13-2010, 04:36 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
Very nice... I'm a big fan of those wheels too. __________________
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| | | | | 12-14-2010, 01:25 AM | #11 | | Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hudson nh Posts: 66 |
wondering if you have tried using any thule,yakima,etc bike,snowboard,etc attatchments on this rack? | | | | | 12-14-2010, 03:40 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
i have this roof rack... i have the Thule fairing on it. I've looked into the snowboard holders too and its seems as though it would work on the bmw roof rack as well. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 12-14-2010, 03:50 AM | #13 | | Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hudson nh Posts: 66 |
awesome thanks, because i have a thule fairing and bike attatchment, deffinately ordering this rack. | | | | | 12-14-2010, 05:50 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
cool. the only thing is that i don't know about the bike rack. i've checked out the snow board holders by thule and it would work. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 09-01-2011, 05:30 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phx Posts: 196 |
If anyone still checks this thread I was wondering if someone found if Thule bike racks or cargo crates fit. I just ordered a Thule roof setup, but would cancel and get the BMW at half the price. Thanks, Eric | | | | |
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