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04-27-2009, 01:12 PM
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I have a Thule set w/ aero bars on my E61. They fit nicely and look nice. Make sure and get the wind deflector... otherwise (as expected) they give off a high pitched hissing when driving.
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Pat
Good luck,
Pat
04-27-2009, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by uwptap' post='860746' date='Apr 27 2009, 02:12 PM
I have a Thule set w/ aero bars on my E61. They fit nicely and look nice. Make sure and get the wind deflector... otherwise (as expected) they give off a high pitched hissing when driving.
Good luck,
Pat
Good luck,
Pat
04-27-2009, 05:01 PM
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If you can find the older version of the crossroads 450, that is what I have.
Here are a couple of pics..first one is how it looks locked up. Second one is how it attaches to the roof rails. It appears that the new ones use some sort of strap and the old ones you can adjust how the prongs go onto the back side.
Since you cant use the "newer" ones, I would really start looking at CL or ebay for them.
Here are a couple of pics..first one is how it looks locked up. Second one is how it attaches to the roof rails. It appears that the new ones use some sort of strap and the old ones you can adjust how the prongs go onto the back side.
Since you cant use the "newer" ones, I would really start looking at CL or ebay for them.
04-28-2009, 03:29 AM
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I was thinking about maybe going with a rear mount since they are cheaper and would go on and off quicker
What do you guys think of this?
http://www.bikerackshops.com/SARBONES.html
What do you guys think of this?
http://www.bikerackshops.com/SARBONES.html
04-28-2009, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='861393' date='Apr 28 2009, 12:29 PM
I was thinking about maybe going with a rear mount since they are cheaper and would go on and off quicker
What do you guys think of this?
http://www.bikerackshops.com/SARBONES.html
What do you guys think of this?
http://www.bikerackshops.com/SARBONES.html
04-28-2009, 12:42 PM
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My Ride: E61 sold nice E91 335i Sport Touring now
I've just ordered a Automaxi set up. Not bought a roof rack since 1993 when I started snowboarding but had a 205 gti and no room for 3 big guys and our stuff LOL! That was a Thule and was really good but did mark my paint a bit!
I've no idea how good the Automaxi kit is. I went for budget kit as its not going to get left on or used a lot. Seems to get a good review from what I read and for ?80 including the bars and 2 cycle carriers it seems good value.
I've no idea how good the Automaxi kit is. I went for budget kit as its not going to get left on or used a lot. Seems to get a good review from what I read and for ?80 including the bars and 2 cycle carriers it seems good value.
04-28-2009, 01:09 PM
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I just ordered the BMW setup from Garry @ Newport. At minimum, I'll have the basics to add the Yakima stuff onto if I don't like the BMW mountain bike holder.
04-29-2009, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='853157' date='Apr 20 2009, 04:31 PM
No hitch in the states so that option is out
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04-30-2009, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Al T.' post='863357' date='Apr 29 2009, 07:36 PM
Curt makes a receiver hitch for the USA M61. We use ours on our '07 with the Thule carrier that's now on its third wagon.
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I went to the Curt site and they only show a hitch for the sedan not the 2008 wagon?
http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm?event=contactUsAction
04-30-2009, 04:47 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xiT, 1964 MBZ 220SEb Coupe, 1986 MBZ 300E and a 1997 Jeep Cherokee as my cottage car.
Previous rides started with a 1947 Studebaker Commander convertible and included numerous Fords, VWs, MBZs, Saabs and, for added measure, a '61 Buick Special Wagon and Pontiac GTO.
Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='863935' date='Apr 30 2009, 05:32 AM
I went to the Curt site and they only show a hitch for the sedan not the 2008 wagon?
http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm?event=contactUsAction
http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm?event=contactUsAction
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