I have too many hobbies... (roof rack coming!)

pablobaq · 05-05-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

My only qualms are that I wish the BMW OE one was lower profile, thinner and had an optional front faring.

+1 on that...
Ive been doing my research to find a fairing that would look as OEM as possible. The Thule 872XT doesn't appeal too much to me. It looks like a snowboard fitted sideways. So I just pulled the trigger on an Inno Medium. I know it doesn't fit properly, but I have an idea to make it work. Will keep you guys posted.

JN1 · 05-05-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pablobaq

+1 on that...
Ive been doing my research to find a fairing that would look as OEM as possible. The Thule 872XT doesn't appeal too much to me. It looks like a snowboard fitted sideways. So I just pulled the trigger on an Inno Medium. I know it doesn't fit properly, but I have an idea to make it work. Will keep you guys posted.

I had heard the Inno was supposed to be 'universal'. Let me know how that works out for you. Take pics once you get it mounted.

Also, Fatlace/Illest was supposed to be coming out with a white camo version of the Inno fairing that I was hoping would be out soon.

pablobaq · 05-13-2014, 10:46 AM

Managed to install the Inno Fairing with a simple mod that will make it trully universal! I'll take some pic soon for you JNLBC.

Mardio · 05-13-2014, 11:06 AM

Looks great...

JN1 · 05-29-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pablobaq

Managed to install the Inno Fairing with a simple mod that will make it trully universal! I'll take some pic soon for you JNLBC.

Looking forward to seeing the outcome.

pablobaq · 05-30-2014, 03:12 PM

Hi Guys, here are some pics of my rack with the Inno fairing.
I managed to find a pretty easy mod to make it work on basically any roof rack.

take a look:

This Fairing is pretty nice and IMO looks more OEM than all others.
I removed the INNO decals to create a cleaner front. (BTW they are very easy to remove)

Unfortunately the crossbar plastic pillars on the 3 series are in the way of the fairing's outer clamps that secure it to the crossbar.
So I created some spacers with pvc tubing and wrapped them in C-Fiber vinyl and used longer M6 screws to be able to move the position of the clamps towards the center of the car. I actually "hid" the clamps below the bike carriers for a cleaner look.

I think I might put a quick DIY if you are interested and of course if you have any questions, I'be happy to help!
Cheers,

JN1 · 05-31-2014, 01:07 AM

Is the next size up too wide?

Jimminez · 05-31-2014, 04:36 AM

That's a clean fix. Great job.

pablobaq · 06-04-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Is the next size up too wide?

Yeah, this is the medium. the large one is 8 inches longer. its way to long.

pablobaq · 06-04-2014, 08:11 AM

Here are a couple more pics of the car with the bikes on.

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pablobaq Private First Class 23 Rep 103 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA FL iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, here are some pics of my rack with the Inno fairing. I managed to find a pretty easy mod to make it work on basically any roof rack. take a look: This Fairing is pretty nice and IMO looks more OEM than all others. I removed the INNO decals to create a cleaner front. (BTW they are very easy to remove) Unfortunately the crossbar plastic pillars on the 3 series are in the way of the fairing's outer clamps that secure it to the crossbar. So I created some spacers with pvc tubing and wrapped them in C-Fiber vinyl and used longer M6 screws to be able to move the position of the clamps towards the center of the car. I actually "hid" the clamps below the bike carriers for a cleaner look. I think I might put a quick DIY if you are interested and of course if you have any questions, I'be happy to help! Cheers,
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