Bike Racks

WCS099 · 07-11-2006, 12:37 AM

Has anyone bought a bike rack that will fit a 330i sedan?

SoCal BMW999 · 07-11-2006, 01:25 AM

It's funny that you posted this because I finally bought and installed a Thule roof rack on my 325i this weekend. The rack mounts directly into the four fix points on the roof of the car and most importantly, does not touch the car at all so it won't scratch the roof of your car. Finding this rack was a major hassle because even though Thule sells this rack in Europe they do not import it to the US. I called Thule and they were not even sure if they would import it to the US in the future. I found a UK retailer and had it shipped to me. http://roofracks-roofboxes.co.uk/. I sent them a bunch of questions before I bought the rack and they were very helpful. Shipping was only 1 week from order to receipt.
What you need is the Thule 751 footkit, fitting kit 3010, and the cross bars. The entire set up is 118 GBP (about $225) and that includes shipping. Once you have the roof rack you can install any type of bike rack you want. I have not had a chance to take any pictures yet but if anyone is interested let me know and I'll try to get to it.

zamboni · 07-11-2006, 01:59 AM

I had the BMW base rack on my E46 with Thule # 592 bikerack since the one from BMW is not as good as the one from Thule so I choose to go this setup. Or you can give Thule a call and see if U.S dealers can get these parts for you locally.

teodulog · 07-11-2006, 01:03 PM

I recenlty emailed Thule to see if they would be bringing the european rack to the US and afte about two weeks they still have not emailed me back. SoCal that's a good idea that you had. If you cold take some pics I would like to see them.

Hawkshaw · 07-11-2006, 01:07 PM

Nice rack.

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 01:21 PM

I have the base support system (BMW), and the snowboard attachments for it. It is a perfect fit, and carries snowboards with ease!!!

I would assume the bike rack would be similar....

Malvoe1 · 07-26-2006, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the write-up Socal. I just ordered one of these today.

black330iSF · 02-21-2007, 11:15 AM

anyone got a pic of how the thule 751 footpack and 3010 fix kit fits on the e90 sedan mounts? thanks!!

stressdoc · 02-21-2007, 12:04 PM

Comparison pics of the Thule vs. the BMW kits would be awesome...
I need to get a rack for my windsurfers.

2009BMW335 · 02-21-2007, 12:31 PM

i've never driven with my bike on my roof. in my old car i had a trunk rack and a pickup bed. i'm kind of scared to put it on top

MP1668 · 02-21-2007, 01:03 PM

I'm planning on buying a bike rack myself I have a trek mountain bike but I need to know if any1 of you did order it thru the dealer or internet ? what do I need to get (model# or item#) for it to fit my bike on top of my car

thanks guys

E91AWD · 02-21-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by awesome

i've never driven with my bike on my roof. in my old car i had a trunk rack and a pickup bed. i'm kind of scared to put it on top

Nice bike. I wouldn't put that on the top of a car unless you had no other choice

zamboni · 02-21-2007, 10:01 PM

I hope this would clear things up a bit.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46920

magmd · 02-22-2007, 01:55 AM

Sorry...I don't have any pics of my own, but here is an example of what my bike looks like:

and an example of my cycling team member's bike:

We always transport them on top....never had any issues.

MacAttack · 02-22-2007, 02:04 AM

...light as a feather...and heavy on the pocket... You could probably buy nice rims & wheels or get two xede installs for that.....

magmd · 02-22-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

...light as a feather...and heavy on the pocket... You could probably buy nice rims & wheels or get two xede installs for that.....

Yeah...but we like all kinds of toys.

E91AWD · 02-22-2007, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Sorry...I don't have any pics of my own, but here is an example of what my bike looks like:

and an example of my cycling team member's bike:

We always transport them on top....never had any issues.

Nice bikes.

Well if those babies fly on the top of your car, I suppose my cheap Lightspeed can put up with rain, grit and bugs.

2009BMW335 · 02-24-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

Sorry...I don't have any pics of my own, but here is an example of what my bike looks like:

and an example of my cycling team member's bike:

We always transport them on top....never had any issues.

mbdurham · 03-09-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal BMW999

It's funny that you posted this because I finally bought and installed a Thule roof rack on my 325i this weekend. The rack mounts directly into the four fix points on the roof of the car and most importantly, does not touch the car at all so it won't scratch the roof of your car. Finding this rack was a major hassle because even though Thule sells this rack in Europe they do not import it to the US. I called Thule and they were not even sure if they would import it to the US in the future. I found a UK retailer and had it shipped to me. http://roofracks-roofboxes.co.uk/. I sent them a bunch of questions before I bought the rack and they were very helpful. Shipping was only 1 week from order to receipt.
What you need is the Thule 751 footkit, fitting kit 3010, and the cross bars. The entire set up is 118 GBP (about $225) and that includes shipping. Once you have the roof rack you can install any type of bike rack you want. I have not had a chance to take any pictures yet but if anyone is interested let me know and I'll try to get to it.

Please post pics I am thinking of doing the same thing

07-11-2006, 12:37 AM	#1
WCS099 New Member 8 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, Mystic Blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Bike Racks Has anyone bought a bike rack that will fit a 330i sedan?
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07-11-2006, 01:25 AM	#2
SoCal BMW999 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	It's funny that you posted this because I finally bought and installed a Thule roof rack on my 325i this weekend. The rack mounts directly into the four fix points on the roof of the car and most importantly, does not touch the car at all so it won't scratch the roof of your car. Finding this rack was a major hassle because even though Thule sells this rack in Europe they do not import it to the US. I called Thule and they were not even sure if they would import it to the US in the future. I found a UK retailer and had it shipped to me. http://roofracks-roofboxes.co.uk/. I sent them a bunch of questions before I bought the rack and they were very helpful. Shipping was only 1 week from order to receipt. What you need is the Thule 751 footkit, fitting kit 3010, and the cross bars. The entire set up is 118 GBP (about $225) and that includes shipping. Once you have the roof rack you can install any type of bike rack you want. I have not had a chance to take any pictures yet but if anyone is interested let me know and I'll try to get to it.
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07-11-2006, 01:59 AM	#3
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07-11-2006, 01:03 PM	#4
teodulog Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2003 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacoima, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I recenlty emailed Thule to see if they would be bringing the european rack to the US and afte about two weeks they still have not emailed me back. SoCal that's a good idea that you had. If you cold take some pics I would like to see them. __________________ 2006 330i : Arctic, Terra, Alumn Trim, ZSP, ZPP, I-Drive, CA, Sunshades, Blacklines and VM VB2 wheels.
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07-11-2006, 01:21 PM	#6
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I have the base support system (BMW), and the snowboard attachments for it. It is a perfect fit, and carries snowboards with ease!!! I would assume the bike rack would be similar....
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07-26-2006, 03:41 PM	#7
Malvoe1 Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the write-up Socal. I just ordered one of these today. __________________ 2006 330i w/SP
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02-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#8
black330iSF New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	anyone got a pic of how the thule 751 footpack and 3010 fix kit fits on the e90 sedan mounts? thanks!!
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02-21-2007, 12:04 PM	#9
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Comparison pics of the Thule vs. the BMW kits would be awesome... I need to get a rack for my windsurfers. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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2009BMW335 Captain 34 Rep 674 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: davie, fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	i've never driven with my bike on my roof. in my old car i had a trunk rack and a pickup bed. i'm kind of scared to put it on top
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MP1668 Private First Class 1 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: fullerton iTrader: (2)	I'm planning on buying a bike rack myself I have a trek mountain bike but I need to know if any1 of you did order it thru the dealer or internet ? what do I need to get (model# or item#) for it to fit my bike on top of my car thanks guys
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sorry...I don't have any pics of my own, but here is an example of what my bike looks like: and an example of my cycling team member's bike: We always transport them on top....never had any issues. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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