X4 Roof rails

Jypsie · 08-10-2014, 06:06 AM

As I ordered a carbon black X4 (with shadowline) and they only come with silver coloured roof rails, I decided not to take them.

Is there a way to get (after market) roof rails (black?) installed on the X4. Any (European) link on where I can order them?

Any other ideas?

Tjalle · 08-10-2014, 06:41 AM

Jypsie: I also need rails - was forced to buy the silver rails. Black will come next MY.

As of now, there are no aftermarket rails. There will - of course - be spare parts, but you (workshop) has to remove inner roof and drill holes in painted body- which is ugly business.

I paid SEK 3.500 (EUR 400) for my rails - as spare parts and with installation, you will have to pay much more.

Suggestion: You should be able to change your order.

Jypsie · 08-10-2014, 08:27 AM

Tjalle: No I am not going to change the order.... and I am not going to put them in afterwards, too much work and I will ruin everything or be too expensive. I was just wondering if there was no system (like Thule) that allows you to put roof rails up for the couple of times I need them (like when we go skiing or on a fishing trip). I have the impression solutions exists, only not (yet) for the X4.....even for roofs without the rails....

Tjalle · 08-10-2014, 10:16 AM

Jypsie: There is a small chance, that you can install "old times" carriers, that will grip around the door opening - but there is an obvious risk for paint damage.

"Serious" skiers for the Swedish and Norwegian skiresorts, nowadays sometimes opt for a small hang on loader - that is if you have a towhook.

In the US, in the old days, if a pick-up was not available, people just rented a U-haul - attached it with chains around the bumper - and went for skiing

Roundown · 08-11-2014, 06:57 AM

If you plan on retrofitting, it may make sense to have the factory mount the first set. I'm not sure I'd trust my dealer to get the placement right/drill holes in my roof.

chrisny · 08-21-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jypsie

Tjalle: No I am not going to change the order.... and I am not going to put them in afterwards, too much work and I will ruin everything or be too expensive. I was just wondering if there was no system (like Thule) that allows you to put roof rails up for the couple of times I need them (like when we go skiing or on a fishing trip). I have the impression solutions exists, only not (yet) for the X4.....even for roofs without the rails....

There should be a solution without the rails, just may take some time for Thule, Yakima, etc to have the fit kit for the X4, if it's not interchangeable with other models for a no-rail mount.

Jypsie · 08-21-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

There should be a solution without the rails, just may take some time for Thule, Yakima, etc to have the fit kit for the X4, if it's not interchangeable with other models for a no-rail mount.

Thanks Chrisny,

Exactly what I would think..... Anybody already had a look or has experience with on of those? Thule did not (yet?) had any fit kit, will have a look at Yakima. Any other suppliers I could have a look at, not an expert in this myself and have been surfing around with not much luck....

chrisny · 08-21-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jypsie

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Originally Posted by chrisny

There should be a solution without the rails, just may take some time for Thule, Yakima, etc to have the fit kit for the X4, if it's not interchangeable with other models for a no-rail mount.

Thanks Chrisny,

Exactly what I would think..... Anybody already had a look or has experience with on of those? Thule did not (yet?) had any fit kit, will have a look at Yakima. Any other suppliers I could have a look at, not an expert in this myself and have been surfing around with not much luck....

Maybe Rocky Mounts? There are others but I don't know besides thule who for sure makes the no rail mounts. I assume yakima does, but have never checked, as I have the rails on our X5 and don't use racks on my 335.

Roundown · 08-23-2014, 05:39 AM

I wouldn't expect a no rails mount for the X4 from Thule, etc. It's relatively low volume model and most will come with rails.

Nisselauda · 08-23-2014, 11:03 AM

Been mailing with Thule servicecenter and they will have a solution ready for cars without rails in the end of Oct.

Jypsie · 08-24-2014, 06:21 AM

Nisselauda,

That is great news! Will check by end of Oct and see.
I have been looking to contact them myself, but could not find an email or a contact number. Where did you found it? Can you get me the email address?

Thanks!

08-10-2014, 06:06 AM	#1
Jypsie Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 260 Posts Drives: X4 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	X4 Roof rails As I ordered a carbon black X4 (with shadowline) and they only come with silver coloured roof rails, I decided not to take them. Is there a way to get (after market) roof rails (black?) installed on the X4. Any (European) link on where I can order them? Any other ideas?
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Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Jypsie: I also need rails - was forced to buy the silver rails. Black will come next MY. As of now, there are no aftermarket rails. There will - of course - be spare parts, but you (workshop) has to remove inner roof and drill holes in painted body- which is ugly business. I paid SEK 3.500 (EUR 400) for my rails - as spare parts and with installation, you will have to pay much more. Suggestion: You should be able to change your order.
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Jypsie Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 260 Posts Drives: X4 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Tjalle: No I am not going to change the order.... and I am not going to put them in afterwards, too much work and I will ruin everything or be too expensive. I was just wondering if there was no system (like Thule) that allows you to put roof rails up for the couple of times I need them (like when we go skiing or on a fishing trip). I have the impression solutions exists, only not (yet) for the X4.....even for roofs without the rails....
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08-10-2014, 10:16 AM	#4
Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Jypsie: There is a small chance, that you can install "old times" carriers, that will grip around the door opening - but there is an obvious risk for paint damage. "Serious" skiers for the Swedish and Norwegian skiresorts, nowadays sometimes opt for a small hang on loader - that is if you have a towhook. In the US, in the old days, if a pick-up was not available, people just rented a U-haul - attached it with chains around the bumper - and went for skiing
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08-11-2014, 06:57 AM	#5
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	If you plan on retrofitting, it may make sense to have the factory mount the first set. I'm not sure I'd trust my dealer to get the placement right/drill holes in my roof.
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08-23-2014, 05:39 AM	#9
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't expect a no rails mount for the X4 from Thule, etc. It's relatively low volume model and most will come with rails.
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08-24-2014, 06:21 AM	#11
Jypsie Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 260 Posts Drives: X4 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Nisselauda, That is great news! Will check by end of Oct and see. I have been looking to contact them myself, but could not find an email or a contact number. Where did you found it? Can you get me the email address? Thanks!
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