Roofrack Observation
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I have attached a photo that may help. It shows how the "foot" of the rack sits on the roof. The entire bottom of the "foot" has rubber on it. The inside is snug up against the ridge on the roof. I find it works well and was not expensive, imho. Hopefully this helps.
I have attached a photo that may help. It shows how the "foot" of the rack sits on the roof. The entire bottom of the "foot" has rubber on it. The inside is snug up against the ridge on the roof. I find it works well and was not expensive, imho. Hopefully this helps.
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Originally Posted by forge197' post='235772' date='Feb 6 2006, 03:15 PM
Suspect I should have bought the BMW one's anyone able to take a picture of the bmw roofrack feet would like to see how different it is and tell me what it made of. Towbar is an option though seems a cool idea as it would stop the roof getting muddy
Thanks for the feedback the Thule racks are usually good quality and the accessories like the bike holders are excellent.
Thanks for the feedback the Thule racks are usually good quality and the accessories like the bike holders are excellent.
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I agree, the old E39 system (also used now on the E90) was/is awesome.
Even though the neu E60 system appears not to damage the paint, it looks like retrograde...again, IMHO
Even though the neu E60 system appears not to damage the paint, it looks like retrograde...again, IMHO
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='236318' date='Feb 7 2006, 03:44 PM
I agree, the old E39 system (also used now on the E90) was/is awesome.
Even though the neu E60 system appears not to damage the paint, it looks like retrograde...again, IMHO
Even though the neu E60 system appears not to damage the paint, it looks like retrograde...again, IMHO
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i have an oem bmw bike rack for an e60 if anyone is interested. i bought it new but quit bike riding so the rack is in brand new condition. i have the mountain bike and the street bike accessory. you can add other options to the rack system.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7224241580&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7224241580&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
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