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      11-27-2010, 12:38 AM   #1
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Roof Rack

Does the x3 roof rack actually provide any functionality, are there accessories to attach bikes, snowboards, etc?
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      11-27-2010, 09:18 AM   #2
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I don't think the 2011 comes with roof racks standard or with any package, at least not in Canada. There looks to be some cladding on the roof that might look like roof racks but the satin aluminum roof racks are a standalone option (the number is 3AT), at least in Canada. I expect the satin aluminum roof racks will be as functional as the black roof racks on the pre-2011 models.

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      11-27-2010, 11:38 AM   #3
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Take a look here at pic 18

http://www.motor-talk.de/bilder/bide...203603828.html
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      11-27-2010, 11:59 AM   #4
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See http://www.buybmws.com/2011%20X3%20Canada.pdf page 2 for the satin aluminum roof rails. In Canada, this is a standalone option (3AT). It is not even included in X-Line. I don't know about the USA.

Sorry, I don't know what is available for accessories. I just know that we initially ordered ours expecting to get the roof rails only to learn that we didn't. We now need to augment our original order. Luckily, our build date hasn't come up yet.

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      11-28-2010, 10:00 AM   #5
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Does the x3 roof rack actually provide any functionality, are there accessories to attach bikes, snowboards, etc?
You can find accessories here: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...er/finder.html
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      11-29-2010, 03:31 AM   #6
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I don't think the 2011 comes with roof racks standard or with any package....
Yes, they do. EU spec has rails as std fit.
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      11-29-2010, 07:43 AM   #7
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The alu rails really do look good, especially on a dark car

Glad they are inclusive on UK cars otherwise it would have been more expense
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^ is that shield/pull out tray (on top of the toy) a standard in all x3's or does it come with a package?
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      03-06-2011, 10:32 PM   #9
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^ is that shield/pull out tray (on top of the toy) a standard in all x3's or does it come with a package?
It's standard on all X3s, at least in the US. It's a soft cargo cover so prying eyes can't see the treasure in the cargo area. There is a more expensive optional cover that also has a pull-up divider screen. Nice if you keep pets in the cargo area.
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      03-06-2011, 10:32 PM   #10
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Fed-Ex just delivered me a pair of BMW cross bars. Anyone want close up pictures? I'm going to mount my Yakima Skybox Lopro to them.
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      03-06-2011, 10:44 PM   #11
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Fed-Ex just delivered me a pair of BMW cross bars. Anyone want close up pictures? I'm going to mount my Yakima Skybox Lopro to them.
Love to see the installation. It should be interesting to see how close the cross bars are to the roof since the X3 roof rails are so low.
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      03-06-2011, 11:07 PM   #12
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It's standard on all X3s, at least in the US. It's a soft cargo cover so prying eyes can't see the treasure in the cargo area. There is a more expensive optional cover that also has a pull-up divider screen. Nice if you keep pets in the cargo area.
Awesome! That was something I was hoping was standard.
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      03-07-2011, 06:40 AM   #13
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Would very much like to see pics of the cross bars!
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The are not standard in Canada, it's only a $150 option. I've been told they are functional. Wish they came in black outside of the M package.
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      03-07-2011, 08:36 AM   #15
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Spitfire is correct, $150 option for the roof rails. I forked out an additional $350 for the cross rails (for my kayak & cottage).

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I had cross bars ($275) installed and here are a few photos plus I also got the mud flaps (not very noticeable at all).
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      03-07-2011, 06:15 PM   #17
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Adjustment work well? They're locking, yes?

Nice lookin' dogs!
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      03-07-2011, 06:23 PM   #18
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Yes they are locking but one that I tried to move more toward the back would not relock so they took it back and ordered another. Said it must be defective.
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      03-07-2011, 07:30 PM   #19
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I had cross bars ($275) installed and here are a few photos plus I also got the mud flaps (not very noticeable at all).
mud flaps are what I want to get too! How did you order it? Did they do it @ the dealer or did your car come with it installed?
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I ordered these items when I ordered the vehicle but had to wait until after it arrived for the dealership to install them.
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Is there an option somewhere? I didn't see it in the options list. And how much were they?
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      03-07-2011, 09:03 PM   #22
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Flash3 they were $129.50 plus labor of $130.35 and here is the link http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...ProductId=3278. It is under accessories and not packages.

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