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Toby
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:10 am Post subject:
X3 Roof cargo carrier/rack |
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I've got a 2005 X3 3.0i with the roof rails. Are they strictly
decoration, or can I use them to hold a roof carrier? I'm assuming
that I don't want anything that's going to rest on/touch the moonroof,
but can I get something held above it by the rails?
Toby
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AdrianHi
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:13 am Post subject:
Re: X3 Roof cargo carrier/rack |
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If memory serves there is an 80kg load capacity for the roof rails on
my 2005 320d Touring, I would assume similar for an X3. This info. is
in the owners manual, I guess you have a company / lease car and no
access to this.
You will need to buy roof bars designed to clamp on to the rails, fix
the box/carrier onto the bars.
http://www.thule.com/ are a well known brand if you don't like what the
BMW dealer has to offer.
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John
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:36 am Post subject:
Re: X3 Roof cargo carrier/rack |
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BMW makes a base roof rack for the X3 to which you can customize anything
from a surfboard rack to a cargo carrier. Get an X3 accessories catalog from
your dealer.
"Toby" <gowings@hargray.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I've got a 2005 X3 3.0i with the roof rails. Are they strictly
decoration, or can I use them to hold a roof carrier? I'm assuming
that I don't want anything that's going to rest on/touch the moonroof,
but can I get something held above it by the rails?
Toby |
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Toby
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:35 am Post subject:
Re: X3 Roof cargo carrier/rack |
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John & Adrian,
Thanks to both. I'll check it out!
Toby
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:36:38 -0500, "John" <Me@myhome.net> wrote:
| Quote: | BMW makes a base roof rack for the X3 to which you can customize anything
from a surfboard rack to a cargo carrier. Get an X3 accessories catalog from
your dealer.
"Toby" <gowings@hargray.com> wrote in message
news:2jbko11lj36d5kvk27fv9hgb2epr00io7l@4ax.com...
I've got a 2005 X3 3.0i with the roof rails. Are they strictly
decoration, or can I use them to hold a roof carrier? I'm assuming
that I don't want anything that's going to rest on/touch the moonroof,
but can I get something held above it by the rails?
Toby
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Dan Krueger
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:01 am Post subject:
Re: X3 Roof cargo carrier/rack |
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Toby wrote:
| Quote: | I've got a 2005 X3 3.0i with the roof rails. Are they strictly
decoration, or can I use them to hold a roof carrier? I'm assuming
that I don't want anything that's going to rest on/touch the moonroof,
but can I get something held above it by the rails?
Toby
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http://yakima.com/choose_my_rack/
Skip the part that asks for the trailer hitch info. |
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