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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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For those that have roof racks on their e60's, especially for bike carriers, what is the best base system? OEM? Thule? Yakima?

If OEM, do the thule and Yakima bike carriers work?

let's leave the debate of a roof rack on an e60 for another post....
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Last time I checked Thule's website they didn't list a system for an e60....Yakima does on the other hand
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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i think Sedan with roof rack is not in good looking, just my opinion. Moreover, i asked the dealer in HK and it is quite expensive here.

Have you try Saris Bone RS? I am using it now and i think it is good.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ml#post1693637
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by momowing
i think Sedan with roof rack is not in good looking, just my opinion. Moreover, i asked the dealer in HK and it is quite expensive here.

Have you try Saris Bone RS? I am using it now and i think it is good.

Hey Jackie Chan, he didnt ask for your opinion on the looks, he just wants to know what is out there
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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50
For those that have roof racks on their e60's, especially for bike carriers, what is the best base system? OEM? Thule? Yakima?

If OEM, do the thule and Yakima bike carriers work?

let's leave the debate of a roof rack on an e60 for another post....
I use a Thule system. Fits easily and has not produced any marks on the paintwork. I don't use it for a bike rack (that goes on the towbar!), but have a roof box.
I have different "feet" for the Thule, so I can use it on my other cars - saves buying a complete new rack.

Mike
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