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Smokey · Jan 3rd, 2002, 02:43 PM

Hello

Has anyone investigated the possibility of a roof rack ? Do BMW make one to fit ? I have never used one before. Unfortunately if you need to pack the car up with people and luggage it really seems to become necessary.

Thanks

BruceK · Jan 3rd, 2002, 03:53 PM

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Basil · Jan 13th, 2002, 09:16 PM

BMW Group Australia has wisely decided against the standard rack that requires holes cut into the roof for fitment. They are looking at other designs from outside suppliers for an alternative method of fitment.

Ibb · Jan 29th, 2002, 09:02 PM

Yeah I asked my dealer, but he kept on telling me to wait until my car arrives, I'm getting a notion that BMW don't want the rack to be used, even though they have advertised it!

I'm only speculating the, anyays I don't want 4 plastic cover stuck in my white roof, wehn I'm not using the rack!

what if someone pinches em? it ranis and your car gets wet duing to water draining down through the drilled holes and seeping out throught the rrof cloth into your car! BAD!!!

Basil · Feb 1st, 2002, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ibb
Yeah I asked my dealer, but he kept on telling me to wait until my car arrives, I'm getting a notion that BMW don't want the rack to be used, even though they have advertised it!

I'm only speculating the, anyays I don't want 4 plastic cover stuck in my white roof, wehn I'm not using the rack!

what if someone pinches em? it ranis and your car gets wet duing to water draining down through the drilled holes and seeping out throught the rrof cloth into your car! BAD!!!

Ummm......yes cutting four holes in the roof of the car seems a little drastic. And far too permanent. I would wait until some of the major rack manufacturers come up with a better arrangement.

R1 · Feb 1st, 2002, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Smokey
Hello

Has anyone investigated the possibility of a roof rack ? Do BMW make one to fit ? I have never used one before. Unfortunately if you need to pack the car up with people and luggage it really seems to become necessary.Thanks

Are you buying the right car?

noahe · Feb 1st, 2002, 01:45 PM

You can be buying the right car, and still want roof racks. I'm buying a Cooper S, and I'll likely get a small receiver hitch fitted when they sort it out for the S.

Our current and future cars get used mostly for single occupant trips, sometimes we both go somewhere, and we drive to the cottage many times a year for mini-vacations.

If I really need space, I'll hitch up the trailer, load up roof racks, and anything else I need to do for a trip. Just because you want to take stuff, dosen't mean you should have to live with a Minivan or a Wagon.

Basil · Feb 1st, 2002, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
You can be buying the right car, and still want roof racks. I'm buying a Cooper S, and I'll likely get a small receiver hitch fitted when they sort it out for the S.

Our current and future cars get used mostly for single occupant trips, sometimes we both go somewhere, and we drive to the cottage many times a year for mini-vacations.

If I really need space, I'll hitch up the trailer, load up roof racks, and anything else I need to do for a trip. Just because you want to take stuff, dosen't mean you should have to live with a Minivan or a Wagon.

Ummmm, yea ok.

baldie · Feb 10th, 2002, 07:28 AM

costs 82 GBP plus 17 GBP for fitting kit - 1 part for black roofs 1 part for white roofs.

Dave

orie's_mini · Feb 13th, 2002, 03:26 AM

yeah, i have been reflecting lots about getting a roof rack that would come in really handy when we do trips and need to carry my bike or skis or luggage.
like it's been said, making permanent holes in the roof is going to be my last option.
i have seen some magnetic ski and snowboard racks, and am sure i will a suitable magnetic roof rack for luggage eventually. just that in my case it gets tricky with the sunroof. as the magnetic surface area are rather large

would appreciate if anyone knows of any other roof rack options without blasting holes
thnx

kjs · Feb 14th, 2002, 12:29 PM

Is it just me, or does that roof rack look like it is riding very high above the roof of the car?? I'm really not keen on the idea of drilling holes in the roof, so I've decided that unless someone comes up with a better idea, I'll put a rack on my girlfriend's car...

I'm surprised Thule haven't got anything on the market yet...

kjs

Richie · Feb 14th, 2002, 12:51 PM

It's a real problem. I called Thule the other week and they haven't managed to fit a roof rack to the new mini as yet (which is nightmare as they are the largest roof rack manufacturer).

Still, whoever does come up with a solution will be quids in.

Richie

Jan 3rd, 2002, 02:43 PM	#1
Smokey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Roof Rack Hello Has anyone investigated the possibility of a roof rack ? Do BMW make one to fit ? I have never used one before. Unfortunately if you need to pack the car up with people and luggage it really seems to become necessary. Thanks

Jan 3rd, 2002, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	The search function produced this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=2840 and this image is from Toiler's personal gallery: + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 13th, 2002, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	BMW Group Australia has wisely decided against the standard rack that requires holes cut into the roof for fitment. They are looking at other designs from outside suppliers for an alternative method of fitment. Last edited by Basil : Jan 30th, 2002 at 02:28 AM.

Feb 1st, 2002, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Re: Roof Rack Quote: Originally posted by Smokey Hello Has anyone investigated the possibility of a roof rack ? Do BMW make one to fit ? I have never used one before. Unfortunately if you need to pack the car up with people and luggage it really seems to become necessary.Thanks Are you buying the right car?

Feb 10th, 2002, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
baldie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 113 Offline	costs 82 GBP plus 17 GBP for fitting kit - 1 part for black roofs 1 part for white roofs. Dave First Cooper REJECTED on 29th Jan Solid black with all the white bits. Chili, sunroof, MFSW, ASC&T, heater washers, ISOFIX, Computer, MiniDisc BOOST, CD changer prep - arrived 1st March. www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk

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Jan 29th, 2002, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Yeah I asked my dealer, but he kept on telling me to wait until my car arrives, I'm getting a notion that BMW don't want the rack to be used, even though they have advertised it! I'm only speculating the, anyays I don't want 4 plastic cover stuck in my white roof, wehn I'm not using the rack! what if someone pinches em? it ranis and your car gets wet duing to water draining down through the drilled holes and seeping out throught the rrof cloth into your car! BAD!!!

Feb 1st, 2002, 03:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ibb Yeah I asked my dealer, but he kept on telling me to wait until my car arrives, I'm getting a notion that BMW don't want the rack to be used, even though they have advertised it! I'm only speculating the, anyays I don't want 4 plastic cover stuck in my white roof, wehn I'm not using the rack! what if someone pinches em? it ranis and your car gets wet duing to water draining down through the drilled holes and seeping out throught the rrof cloth into your car! BAD!!! Ummm......yes cutting four holes in the roof of the car seems a little drastic. And far too permanent. I would wait until some of the major rack manufacturers come up with a better arrangement.

Feb 1st, 2002, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 04:26 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	You can be buying the right car, and still want roof racks. I'm buying a Cooper S, and I'll likely get a small receiver hitch fitted when they sort it out for the S. Our current and future cars get used mostly for single occupant trips, sometimes we both go somewhere, and we drive to the cottage many times a year for mini-vacations. If I really need space, I'll hitch up the trailer, load up roof racks, and anything else I need to do for a trip. Just because you want to take stuff, dosen't mean you should have to live with a Minivan or a Wagon.

Feb 1st, 2002, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe You can be buying the right car, and still want roof racks. I'm buying a Cooper S, and I'll likely get a small receiver hitch fitted when they sort it out for the S. Our current and future cars get used mostly for single occupant trips, sometimes we both go somewhere, and we drive to the cottage many times a year for mini-vacations. If I really need space, I'll hitch up the trailer, load up roof racks, and anything else I need to do for a trip. Just because you want to take stuff, dosen't mean you should have to live with a Minivan or a Wagon. Ummmm, yea ok.

Feb 13th, 2002, 03:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
orie's_mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Switzerland Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 48 Offline	yeah, i have been reflecting lots about getting a roof rack that would come in really handy when we do trips and need to carry my bike or skis or luggage. like it's been said, making permanent holes in the roof is going to be my last option. i have seen some magnetic ski and snowboard racks, and am sure i will a suitable magnetic roof rack for luggage eventually. just that in my case it gets tricky with the sunroof. as the magnetic surface area are rather large would appreciate if anyone knows of any other roof rack options without blasting holes thnx

Feb 14th, 2002, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
kjs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dreaming Spires, Oxf Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Is it just me, or does that roof rack look like it is riding very high above the roof of the car?? I'm really not keen on the idea of drilling holes in the roof, so I've decided that unless someone comes up with a better idea, I'll put a rack on my girlfriend's car... I'm surprised Thule haven't got anything on the market yet... kjs

Feb 14th, 2002, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Richie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reading Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Roof rack It's a real problem. I called Thule the other week and they haven't managed to fit a roof rack to the new mini as yet (which is nightmare as they are the largest roof rack manufacturer). Still, whoever does come up with a solution will be quids in. Richie

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