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      10-09-2023, 03:06 PM   #1
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Anyone try to fit a roof rack from a 3 series on a G30?

Hi, Has anyone tried to put either an older roof rack or one from a 3 or 4 series on the G30? In my research it looks like the ends of the bars are adjustable, so even if the bars are a different length, but I've also seen that they are adjustable. So I'm wondering if anyone has tried it or has an opinion about it. I'm thinking about a cheap used pair from a 3 seires to fit onto my 2023 530e. Thx!
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I may be late to your party but thought I would share a couple of observations from my roof bar search.
I ordered some bars for my 2020 G31 which arrived whilst I had a 2023 330e courtesy car from the garage.
The bars did not fit the rails on the 3 series with insufficient range to clamp down onto the , presumeably, narrower /thinner rails.
Have had my G31 return I fitted the bars which seem to fit pretty well.
HOWEVER! The supplier has said they are not for my car, weird considering the description was for G31 5 series 2017+.he has said return for refund. I am still trying to work out if theres a language barrier or something else.
I was trying to work out if bars from an F11 will fit, lots of suppliers claiming common fitment!
Anyone know either way?
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Should do. My Thule bars from the F11 are the same for the G31
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      03-13-2024, 10:46 AM   #4
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Most bars are adjustable and use different foot packs depending on car. I have used the same Thule aero bars on X3, X5, Q7, M3 but just swapping out foot packs.
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