[F30lolz]

I don't have a M-sport so I'll troll and leave this here.

[murrays]

Originally Posted by gpjustinn

Hey, does anyone have experience transporting a stand up paddle board on their F30? I'm considering getting a SUP (not anytime soon, maybe in the next few months), and wonder what kind of rack can be used to carry? I know there are racks sold that are specifically for this type of board, but was wondering if maybe the BMW kayak carrier or surfboard carrier could double up as a SUP carrier as well? Thanks in advance for any info!

Personally, no, I haven't carried a SUP, but I've used Thule racks for 20 years and would tend to look there for the added versatility.

[Mike.F31.MSport]

BMW cross bars
Thule Peloton racks
Thule Wheel-on racks

[msp0rt]

This rack setup topic is driving me nuts. I have used Yakima round bars for years with a fairing and I have a lot invested in them.

I just got the F30 and have been trying to decide if I should stick with the Yakima round bars or go with the OEM ones. I don't like how the Yakima landing pads sit on the roof/paint and I don't like how I have to get all new accessories if I want to use the OEM ones. The round bars are so convenient.

Anyone have a close-up of the Yakima landing pad 11 on the f30? Has anyone converted from the round bars to the OEM? How's the sound difference?

[Emilim]

Roof racks never look good on a sedan. That's a wagon's job.

But yeah for bike hauling duty I've always used hitch racks. Way easier to load/unload. I never understood why people would want to put bikes on top of their cars, it just looks so... dangerous. Roof rack is reserved for roof box duty only for me.

[007_35i]

Here is my 435i with roof racks. Apologies it isn't an MSport and but I'm working to change that very soon. OEM BMW crossbars and Thule Echelon 518 carriers. Inno fairing in the trunk waiting to go on.

[murrays]

Originally Posted by Emilim

Roof racks never look good on a sedan. That's a wagon's job.

But yeah for bike hauling duty I've always used hitch racks. Way easier to load/unload. I never understood why people would want to put bikes on top of their cars, it just looks so... dangerous. Roof rack is reserved for roof box duty only for me.

I've been using roof racks for 25 years; until the last several years, hitch racks held the bikes by clamping on the top tube, something I wasn't willing to do with my $3k frame.

That said, now there are lots of options to hold the bikes by the wheels through a hitch mount so I'm likely going with the Invisihitch:

[pablobaq]

Originally Posted by scubawookie

Are you at markham park??

WOW sorry for the super laaaate reply, I just saw this post!
YUP I go to Markham regularly. Its an awesome park!

[murrays]

Changed my mind, decided to go with an all new roof rack; Thule aero cross bars, Paceline bike trays. Once my daughter starts driving the e46, I'll transfer one of the trays to hold three bikes.

It would have been cheaper to by a new adapter kit for my existing rectangular bars, but the downside of those bars was the noise. It was unbearable to drive through the neighborhood with the sunroof open. So far so good with the new rack, 50 mph wasn't bad at all.

I decided against the hitch rack after talking to a few people. I would have been putting the hitch rack on and off the car a lot more vs. leaving this rack on for months. I also needed the ability to carry 3 bikes which I'll have in a few months.

As for looks, I think it looks sharp!

[.BMW.]

Looks great murrays!

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by ofcounsel

ouch

that is some damage

[jas_]

Those of you that have the OEM bars... What's the usable width of the crossbars between the pods? I have a Thule J-rack and SUP holder and I'm trying to make sure I could get both installed with this rack.

[Inglewood]

Finally took delivery of my 2015 F30 M Performance Edition, imported from Canada - BMW individual color Greyblack. Mounted my Thule Aerobars on top - love the Thule OEM look!

[mysticgnarwhal]

Originally Posted by Inglewood

Finally took delivery of my 2015 F30 M Performance Edition, imported from Canada - BMW individual color Greyblack. Mounted my Thule Aerobars on top - love the Thule OEM look!

Awesome pic! I'm about to make the move on the Thule Aeroblade, but their website recommends 47"..is yours 47"? I see some that look like they extend way over the car and then i see some that look more flush that only hang over a little bit. I was thinking maybe 43" but I want the size of what you have!

[starbai]

Originally Posted by snelldogg

So i took the plunge. Pics aren't great and car is dirty but i think it looks pretty good.

so this is the BMW OEM Bars (base system) with thule bike carriers?

[mdchris]

How long does it take to put the cross bars on and take them off the car?

I would probably leave them on for the winter to haul skis. I will definitely to take them off in the summer though and only put them back on if I actually need to haul something.

[Leszekburnos@icloud.com]

Not to sexy but necessary every December to bring the Christmas tree home

[dan of montana]

Originally Posted by mdchris

How long does it take to put the cross bars on and take them off the car?

I would probably leave them on for the winter to haul skis. I will definitely to take them off in the summer though and only put them back on if I actually need to haul something.

I only use mine occasionally as I have another car that is the primary ski car. Putting bars on takes about 5 minutes, taking off takes about 5 minutes.




And yeah, my box is HUGE for this car. It usually sits on an SUV. Unfortunately someone side swiped the SUV and it is in for repair, so "the ski wagon" is in action now, giant roof box and all.

[newyork326]

this is the only pictures i have for now... if anyone wants details let me know and i can provide you with whatever you need. This is by far the best looking setup available... IMHO...

[starbai]

Originally Posted by snelldogg

Hey guys,

For those of you that successfully added the Inno Fairing a question please. I bought the medium fairing and went to install this week. I cannot (and am handy) get the middle clamp around the factory cross bar, it just seems too fat. If the screws were a 1/4" longer it would work. Similarly, even with just the left and ride sight clamped down I cannot get the right side to sit cleanly on the roof of the car.

Advice is very much appreciate it!

Thanks

Greg

Greg I know this thread is super old... but did ya ever get this figured out? I want to buy a fairing for my OEM rack but I do not want to have to deal with drilling into it if I do not have to.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by pablobaq

I managed to install the Inno farining with just some minor mods. This allowed me to position the 2 outer securing clamps right beneath the bike carriers hiding them for real clean look.

Check out the pics.

Can you explain your minor mods? Would love to do this but not sure whats involved.

[starbai]

Added the omni fairing. Needed some bolts from the hardware store to make it compatible with the OEM rack but it works like a charm now.

whisper quiet!