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      05-19-2020, 12:12 PM   #1
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Base Support System / Roof Racks

Does anyone have any pictures and/or experiences with roof rack systems installed on their G30.

I'm considering the Thule Aeroblade Edge OR OEM Base Support System to transport my MTB.. Any insights would be appreciated.
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      05-21-2020, 08:51 AM   #2
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Personally I'm not a big fan of buying OEM for a number of reasons mainly due:
  • Inflated cost
  • OEM is rebranded Thule etc
  • Rather stay with a generic brand if I switch away from BMW

I'm currently running the Thule Wingbar Evo 118cm (not edge) and some older aerobars 120cm. I didn't go for the edge because it gets in the way of the sunroof and I do like the extra space for things like roofbox + Thule ProRide carriers. On the G31 the Thule will recommend 118cm (non edge) but the car can take the 127cm or 135cm for extra space if you need it.

Having said all that, the Edge does look pretty sleek but the additional flexibility I get from the non-edge wins it for me.
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      05-21-2020, 09:24 PM   #3
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I was checking on Amazon and other sites and surprisingly the OEM racks are cheaper than Thule or Yakima.
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      05-22-2020, 09:23 AM   #4
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I wasnt aware the aeroblade edge restricted the use of the sunroof.. That would be a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the info, I'll check out the wingbar option.

OEM is actually cheaper then then aftermarket here in the US.. I may go that route but was looking for black and lower profile though.
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