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Roof rack/base recommendations
Does anyone have recommendations? I'm surprised to find that OEM are the cheapest option. But it's still more than I'd have thought to go all in for the rack/base and a good roof box.
I'm also hesitant to spend that kind of money when I know nothing about the different models/shapes and what I'm getting for the money. Right now, I'm leaning toward OEM base and a Thule Pulse box. Any suggestions on lesser known brands or experience/suggestions on the name brands like Thule or Yakima?
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While UK based, this site has a fair bit of useful info.
I am unsure as to what will be available over your side of the lake. I am going for the KAMEI Fosco 420 as it should get a lot of the stuff we take with us on holiday, along with the Yakima roof bars package - S16 silver bars with K1048 kit as they appear to make the least wind noise. They are biased towards a few brands as they are the UK importers, but a fair few independent reviews are there as well.. https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rb...d1v40.T%60azVC |
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I endorse your first thought--go with the OEM offeings. They seem reasonably priced and you know they will fit right. You probably could have the dealer install the rack for not much money. When I sold BMWs and MINIs, I personally installed ordered roof racks on their new MINIs myself for my customers. Not a big deal but I was practiced. I don't recall any of my BMW customers ordering roof racks but I am sure some did. --Bob
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It's frustrating that OEM is all different price depending on the dealer. We have one dealer in town with zero incentive to price competitively. I can find other dealers that sell them cheaper, but then likely paying shipping.
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I have the OEM and a yakima rack. The OEM is faster to put on because it bolts into the slots in the roof. I don't have a box, but I have a Thule Roof Basket and it fits both the Yakima and OEM BMW rack.
I got lucky and was able to find an OEM rack here on this forum. |
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I have OEM as they were the same price as aftermarket and fitted straight away, no messing with setup. Also the load rating was higher than aftermarket.
Only annoyance is the spacing is different to the standard holes on our Thule Polar 200 box and I had to drill some new ones. Very odd as I’ve used the box on loads of other cars and it fitted without drilling. |
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Not for my g30 but I have been very happy with my Thule. Had it for almost 10 years and it still works but it needs a re paint and a rivet to hold the hinge.
Still works fine and is weather tight. This summer I’ll get it fixed and painted and sell it for a pretty penny. |
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