F30 Msport with roof rack?

EvenKeel · 06-07-2014, 10:07 PM

Here's my setup:

BMW factory crossbars
Thule Sprint 528 Bike Carrier
Thule Wheel On 593 front wheel carrier

EvenKeel · 06-07-2014, 10:22 PM

A few more pics. The Sprint bike carrier is awesome because it's length is adjustable. It's very aerodynamic (notice the cone shape) and has a superb fork holding ratchet mechanism that clicks automatically when the correct amount of clamping pressure has been applied. Also, no adapters are needed to mount it to the factory cross bars.

snelldogg · 06-11-2014, 09:12 AM

Was my post originally so probably should post a pic of my set up. Very happy with it. BMW Cross, Thule Echelon Racks.

Jesse@MBRP · 06-30-2014, 10:47 AM

I know this thread is old. I found it and took the plunge for a rack on my 14 F30 335i M.

I used factory cross bars, INNO fairing, and a Thule 599XTR. I think it came out okay. Forgive the iPhone photos.

snelldogg · 06-30-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

I know this thread is old. I found it and took the plunge for a rack on my 14 F30 335i M.

I used factory cross bars, INNO fairing, and a Thule 599XTR. I think it came out okay. Forgive the iPhone photos.

Looks good!

pablobaq · 06-30-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

I know this thread is old. I found it and took the plunge for a rack on my 14 F30 335i M.

I used factory cross bars, INNO fairing, and a Thule 599XTR. I think it came out okay. Forgive the iPhone photos.

What mods you did to install the fairing?

Jesse@MBRP · 06-30-2014, 01:37 PM

No mods, I simply ordered the "medium" sized Inno fairing and slapped it on. It worked perfectly.

msej449 · 06-30-2014, 02:35 PM

These are only for carrying roof loads, not my 'bikes. I'm a fan of tow hitch carriers but, with the Touring I can fit the cycles inside. Trouble with BMW OE is the cost of the Tow Hitch plus carrier is exorbitant.

Engelb · 07-01-2014, 10:19 AM

I'm looking for a nice set up and might get myself the BMW factory ones but would need them black, is plasti dip durable enough?

rjpeaks · 07-01-2014, 11:15 AM

YIKES!!!!!

any comments on how loud the racks are?

Jesse@MBRP · 07-01-2014, 11:30 PM

Mine is VERY quiet with fairing. Without maybe a 50% increase in wind noise.

snelldogg · 07-02-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rjpeaks

YIKES!!!!!

any comments on how loud the racks are?

I need to add a fairing to quiet them down. At this point i would say pretty loud!

snelldogg · 07-02-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

I know this thread is old. I found it and took the plunge for a rack on my 14 F30 335i M.

I used factory cross bars, INNO fairing, and a Thule 599XTR. I think it came out okay. Forgive the iPhone photos.

did you look at the next size up for the fairing? yours looks great don't get me wrong but wonder if the "large" would fit as well.

Cyberdemon · 07-02-2014, 11:52 AM

Come to the hitch side....

pablobaq · 07-06-2014, 11:24 PM

IMO, You the fairing is a MUST if you go with the factory crossbars.

AweSam8 · 07-07-2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pablobaq

IMO, You the fairing is a MUST if you go with the factory crossbars.

Curious about this. I was thinking Yakima Whispbars WITHOUT fairing, but after the bike attachments, won't that just disrupt the aerodynamics and noise reduction? I really wanna go without the fairing.

Jesse@MBRP · 07-07-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by snelldogg

did you look at the next size up for the fairing? yours looks great don't get me wrong but wonder if the "large" would fit as well.

I did, but the Medium fit better to me. I bought both from Amazon and just returned the one I didn't use. The Large was simply too long for my tastes.

In use this weekend.

Jesse@MBRP · 07-22-2014, 12:13 PM

pablobaq · 07-23-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

Looks great man! congrats

snelldogg · 10-27-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

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

ilyabarankevich · 10-28-2014, 07:40 AM

This is what I've had on my e46 and on my e90 and I hope it fits on my f30..

It works well for snowboards and I have 2 bike mounts for it.

The wind noise sucks with out the faring. With it it's not bad as long as you close the sunroof.

virtualbong · 02-20-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@MBRP

Looks good!

I just ordered the Large via Amazon for my 2011 550i. I am wondering if that will be the right size for mine...I like the medium for your 3 series.

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EvenKeel Captain 420 Rep 884 Posts Drives: Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	A few more pics. The Sprint bike carrier is awesome because it's length is adjustable. It's very aerodynamic (notice the cone shape) and has a superb fork holding ratchet mechanism that clicks automatically when the correct amount of clamping pressure has been applied. Also, no adapters are needed to mount it to the factory cross bars. Last edited by EvenKeel; 06-07-2014 at 10:37 PM..
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