Roof Rack/Box help
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I have used a Thule box and their attachments for several BMWs, VWs, & Mercedes.
I have a trip comming up in a few weeks and since Thule does not offer a rack for the E60 I bought the BMW Roof Bars. The Thule boxes just clamp down on the Thule steel bars, but before I do this and drive 1000 mi I would like to know how the BMW Roof boxes attach to the roof bars, anyone?
The BMW bars are aluminum and I fear the Thule mount system will bend the BMW bars - and I can't spent $1000 on a new box right now
I have a trip comming up in a few weeks and since Thule does not offer a rack for the E60 I bought the BMW Roof Bars. The Thule boxes just clamp down on the Thule steel bars, but before I do this and drive 1000 mi I would like to know how the BMW Roof boxes attach to the roof bars, anyone?
The BMW bars are aluminum and I fear the Thule mount system will bend the BMW bars - and I can't spent $1000 on a new box right now
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='302012' date='Jun 23 2006, 05:03 PM
I have used a Thule box and their attachments for several BMWs, VWs, & Mercedes.
I have a trip comming up in a few weeks and since Thule does not offer a rack for the E60 I bought the BMW Roof Bars. The Thule boxes just clamp down on the Thule steel bars, but before I do this and drive 1000 mi I would like to know how the BMW Roof boxes attach to the roof bars, anyone?
The BMW bars are aluminum and I fear the Thule mount system will bend the BMW bars - and I can't spent $1000 on a new box right now
I have a trip comming up in a few weeks and since Thule does not offer a rack for the E60 I bought the BMW Roof Bars. The Thule boxes just clamp down on the Thule steel bars, but before I do this and drive 1000 mi I would like to know how the BMW Roof boxes attach to the roof bars, anyone?
The BMW bars are aluminum and I fear the Thule mount system will bend the BMW bars - and I can't spent $1000 on a new box right now
. What did you pay for those new racks? Any pics?
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Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='302013' date='Jun 23 2006, 11:06 AM
Kinda interested in that too, since i also have a thule box but can't use it now anymore since old E39 roof rack doesn't fit the E60 anymore . What did you pay for those new racks? Any pics?
. What did you pay for those new racks? Any pics?The quality is stellar, but if my Thule box wont fit then they are worthless
I have access to a machine shop and can come up with something if I could find out how the BMW roof boxes attach to the roof bars.
I do not understand why BMW changed from the great E39 rack system (that screwed into the rain gutter) to the new way either. I think the old way was better.
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Originally Posted by mullman' post='302021' date='Jun 23 2006, 05:15 PM
With my BMWCCA discount, $165 at my local dealer, I think retail is $199-225 or so.
The quality is stellar, but if my Thule box wont fit then they are worthless
I have access to a machine shop and can come up with something if I could find out how the BMW roof boxes attach to the roof bars.
I do not understand why BMW changed from the great E39 rack system (that screwed into the rain gutter) to the new way either. I think the old way was better.
The quality is stellar, but if my Thule box wont fit then they are worthless
I have access to a machine shop and can come up with something if I could find out how the BMW roof boxes attach to the roof bars.
I do not understand why BMW changed from the great E39 rack system (that screwed into the rain gutter) to the new way either. I think the old way was better.
lol didn't notice that 
. how does it work now then? Sticky or what?
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Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='302024' date='Jun 23 2006, 11:17 AM
Ow so the "holes" are disappeared? lol didn't notice that . how does it work now then? Sticky or what?
lol didn't notice that . how does it work now then? Sticky or what?
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Originally Posted by juan2mini' post='302066' date='Jun 23 2006, 12:33 PM
Hey Guys:
I have used the racks many times, they work great. Hopefully this photo will show you how they attach.
I have used the racks many times, they work great. Hopefully this photo will show you how they attach.
I know how the rack attaches to the E60, I have them sitting right here.
Anyone know how the BMW roof box attaches to the roof bars?
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