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Toby · Jun 3rd, 2003, 10:33 PM

Dear all,

Finalising spec over the next two weeks and umming & aahing re going for the MINI roof rack or not. I looked at the long thread but couldn't find that many actual pictures of Coopers with roof racks.

Anyone got a few tucked away?

Gracias,

Toby

Jeep-2-mini · Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:23 PM

Toby

Front View

Top view

The little blue mini in the center is optional

Mark

Toby · Jun 4th, 2003, 12:16 AM

Very nice Mark - top colour choice there!

I assume that as you're "sunroof-less" there's no noise problems etc for you?

And do you just leave it on all the time?

Jeep-2-mini · Jun 4th, 2003, 04:59 AM

Toby

There is some wind noise at high spped, only to be expected rearly
I generally leave it off, only putting it on when needed (approx 5 min on my own)
My only wish is for some tie-down points at each end, to stop the load sliding from side to side

Mark

dco43054 · Jun 4th, 2003, 10:08 AM

Toby,

You can check out my gallery. Some pics there of the Aux input cable and my roof rack.

Honestly, if minifini were to actually sell the rack they propose, I would go with them. But I have the factory rack and like it. I bought a Thule bike mount and love that too.

Regards,

Dave

Richy · Jun 6th, 2003, 05:19 AM

MARK

i am very intrested in finding more out abot the rack that you have at the moment i have a tow bar bike rack(tule) for my 206 but i do not want to put a tow bar on my new mc. as i think they look ugly.how much did the mini rack cost and what is left on the roof when it is remooved? any close up pics when remooved would be nice

thanx richy.....

Jeep-2-mini · Jun 6th, 2003, 06:21 AM

Richy

Basically with the rack off you have 4 little roof-coloured -as long as its black or white anyway

- caps

As you see - theyr hardly visable in photos:

Mark

jeepster46 · Jun 8th, 2003, 02:39 AM

Here is a photo of my mini with the factory rack and the thule bike rack. It took some modifications for the bike rack attachment. Let me know if you want to know more. I love the setup. It looks strictly factory installed and is SOLID.

wiggycoopers · Jun 10th, 2003, 04:43 PM

hello all,
mont blanc do a roof rack which I have had on my MCS for 2-3 months, I have attached two thule bike carriers. I have a bike shop and so this has had quite a few different bikes on and it is no problem. Best bit is you don't need to drill 8 holes in the roof

Bilbo Baggins · Jun 12th, 2003, 12:31 PM

Toby,

Go to my gallery and there are several photos.

I find the MINI rack to be very solid and noise free as long as you have something mounted on the cross bars ie: the bicycle carriers or cargo box. Without something mounted there is some wind noise and vibration, not nearly as bad as some other racks that I have owned in the past. You can hear it in the car but you do not have to speak any louder or turn up the stereo to block it out.

The MINI rack is very easy to put on and take off. The bicycle carrier is very solid and easy to use. The bike frame is surrounded by steel and lockable so it is secure.

I'll try and post a picture with a bike mounted soon.

Frodo · Jun 12th, 2003, 01:05 PM

Nice rack!

Bilbo Baggins · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:31 AM

Check out my gallery. I have posted some new photos of a bicycle in the rack and a new cargo box I just purchased.

It fitted easily and rides quietly. Seems well made and wasn't too much of a pain in the @ss to assemble.

Toby · Jun 17th, 2003, 04:31 PM

Like the look of that Bilbo. V smart.

naparish · Nov 12th, 2003, 09:39 PM

I know it's too late to affect Toby's ordering decision, but I couldn't figure out a better thread to post this message in.

I actually like the MINI factory rack. Attached is a pic of my MINI ready to go, with my bike and a Burley trailer (to carry my 4-year old son while I ride) on the roof rack.

Dreamin · Nov 13th, 2003, 08:22 PM

Powercoated my cross-bars black...

Nov 26th, 2003, 03:35 PM

Can someone take an up close picture of the caps that cover the roof when the rack is not in use? I'm not too crazy about the idea of having to drill holes in my roof!

phong13 · Nov 27th, 2003, 12:05 AM

I found that you can easily use many Thule attachments with your MINI roof rack. I bought a VW fit kit for $9 and it came with everything you would need to attach a Thule bike or ski rack to you factory MINI roof rack.

Thanks to the kind people at Sport Rack.
http://www2.sportsrack.com/

Dreamin · Nov 28th, 2003, 05:16 AM

Atomic: Are you looking for pics of just the caps... caps on the roof... frankenstein bolts?
I can take closeup pics of whatever you'd like...

Nov 28th, 2003, 07:08 AM

dreamin: Yes, I'm looking for pictures of what the caps looks like on the roof without the rack in place. I'd like to see how intrusive they are.

Mnoel · Mar 29th, 2004, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wiggycoopers

hello all,
mont blanc do a roof rack which I have had on my MCS for 2-3 months, I have attached two thule bike carriers. I have a bike shop and so this has had quite a few different bikes on and it is no problem. Best bit is you don't need to drill 8 holes in the roof

Howdy! Looking for a bike rack for my mc that will not mean holes in the roof and saw your post. Which model of mont blanc's did you get? (I'm cruising their site)
thanks!
m

Jun 3rd, 2003, 10:33 PM	#1
Toby MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Pictures of manufacturers roof rack please! Dear all, Finalising spec over the next two weeks and umming & aahing re going for the MINI roof rack or not. I looked at the long thread but couldn't find that many actual pictures of Coopers with roof racks. Anyone got a few tucked away? Gracias, Toby Toby

Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jeep-2-mini World Traveler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrow-in-Furness Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 1,200 Offline	Toby Front View Top view The little blue mini in the center is optional Mark Lifes a reach ... and then you gybe

Jun 4th, 2003, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Toby MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Very nice Mark - top colour choice there! I assume that as you're "sunroof-less" there's no noise problems etc for you? And do you just leave it on all the time? Toby

Jun 4th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeep-2-mini World Traveler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrow-in-Furness Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 1,200 Offline	Toby There is some wind noise at high spped, only to be expected rearly I generally leave it off, only putting it on when needed (approx 5 min on my own) My only wish is for some tie-down points at each end, to stop the load sliding from side to side Mark Lifes a reach ... and then you gybe

Jun 4th, 2003, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 646 Offline	Toby, You can check out my gallery. Some pics there of the Aux input cable and my roof rack. Honestly, if minifini were to actually sell the rack they propose, I would go with them. But I have the factory rack and like it. I bought a Thule bike mount and love that too. Regards, Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

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Jun 6th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Richy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Durham Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 7 Offline	MARK i am very intrested in finding more out abot the rack that you have at the moment i have a tow bar bike rack(tule) for my 206 but i do not want to put a tow bar on my new mc. as i think they look ugly.how much did the mini rack cost and what is left on the roof when it is remooved? any close up pics when remooved would be nice thanx richy.....

Jun 6th, 2003, 06:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeep-2-mini World Traveler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrow-in-Furness Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 1,200 Offline	Richy Basically with the rack off you have 4 little roof-coloured -as long as its black or white anyway - caps As you see - theyr hardly visable in photos: Mark Lifes a reach ... and then you gybe

Jun 8th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
jeepster46 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 2 Offline	factory rack and Thule Here is a photo of my mini with the factory rack and the thule bike rack. It took some modifications for the bike rack attachment. Let me know if you want to know more. I love the setup. It looks strictly factory installed and is SOLID. William L Knight Last edited by jeepster46 : Jun 8th, 2003 at 03:59 AM.

Jun 10th, 2003, 04:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
wiggycoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: dorset Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 2 Offline	hello all, mont blanc do a roof rack which I have had on my MCS for 2-3 months, I have attached two thule bike carriers. I have a bike shop and so this has had quite a few different bikes on and it is no problem. Best bit is you don't need to drill 8 holes in the roof

Jun 12th, 2003, 12:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 8,852 Offline	Roof rack photos Toby, Go to my gallery and there are several photos. I find the MINI rack to be very solid and noise free as long as you have something mounted on the cross bars ie: the bicycle carriers or cargo box. Without something mounted there is some wind noise and vibration, not nearly as bad as some other racks that I have owned in the past. You can hear it in the car but you do not have to speak any louder or turn up the stereo to block it out. The MINI rack is very easy to put on and take off. The bicycle carrier is very solid and easy to use. The bike frame is surrounded by steel and lockable so it is secure. I'll try and post a picture with a bike mounted soon. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired) Last edited by Bilbo Baggins : Jun 12th, 2003 at 12:42 PM.

Jun 12th, 2003, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Frodo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Italy Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 1,453 Offline	Nice rack!

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 8,852 Offline	New rack photos Check out my gallery. I have posted some new photos of a bicycle in the rack and a new cargo box I just purchased. It fitted easily and rides quietly. Seems well made and wasn't too much of a pain in the @ss to assemble. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Jun 17th, 2003, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Toby MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Like the look of that Bilbo. V smart. Toby

Nov 12th, 2003, 09:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
naparish MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 97 Offline	Factory rack with bike and Burley trailer I know it's too late to affect Toby's ordering decision, but I couldn't figure out a better thread to post this message in. I actually like the MINI factory rack. Attached is a pic of my MINI ready to go, with my bike and a Burley trailer (to carry my 4-year old son while I ride) on the roof rack. Attached Thumbnails Forget world peace -- visualize using your turn signals! Late 2003 BRG/W MCS from Brian Harris Mini in Baton Rouge, LA now at home in Oakland, CA

Nov 13th, 2003, 08:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dreamin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Calif Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 129 Offline	Powercoated my cross-bars black...

Nov 26th, 2003, 03:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
atomic80 Posts: n/a	Can someone take an up close picture of the caps that cover the roof when the rack is not in use? I'm not too crazy about the idea of having to drill holes in my roof!

Nov 27th, 2003, 12:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
phong13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:14 PM Posts: 133 Offline	thule attachment with MINI rack I found that you can easily use many Thule attachments with your MINI roof rack. I bought a VW fit kit for $9 and it came with everything you would need to attach a Thule bike or ski rack to you factory MINI roof rack. Thanks to the kind people at Sport Rack. http://www2.sportsrack.com/

Nov 28th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dreamin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Calif Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 129 Offline	Atomic: Are you looking for pics of just the caps... caps on the roof... frankenstein bolts? I can take closeup pics of whatever you'd like...

Nov 28th, 2003, 07:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
atomic80 Posts: n/a	dreamin: Yes, I'm looking for pictures of what the caps looks like on the roof without the rack in place. I'd like to see how intrusive they are.

Mar 29th, 2004, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mnoel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 03:14 PM Posts: 1 Offline	mont blanc racks? Quote: Originally Posted by wiggycoopers hello all, mont blanc do a roof rack which I have had on my MCS for 2-3 months, I have attached two thule bike carriers. I have a bike shop and so this has had quite a few different bikes on and it is no problem. Best bit is you don't need to drill 8 holes in the roof Howdy! Looking for a bike rack for my mc that will not mean holes in the roof and saw your post. Which model of mont blanc's did you get? (I'm cruising their site) thanks! m

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