Great Thule Roof Box Set-Up with Bars

[Jonny 4.4]

I searched this board previously to see if anyone had a good set-up but didn't find a ton of info. Well I finally made a purchase and I think it is a great set-up so I thought I would share. It will probably work on the E70's and my total cost was 20% MSRP for all parts so about $560 total.

I do hear some wind noise with the windows down but when the windows are up and the sun roof cover closed, I don't hear it at all.

It also fits great in my garage with almost 2 feet of clearance. I can open the top in the garage and it doesn't hit the rolled up garage. I live in a 6 year old Lennar home so most new homes will probably fit it the same.

Gas mileage on my last trip was still decent so I don't know how much it affected things.

I also used the Thule Setup that goes over the tire and it worked very well.

Here is the set-up I purchased. I especially like the ease and quickness of the set up and the new Aero style bars that are not square. It fits the length of the roof perfectly.

Rack Attachment - 450R Rapid Crossroad
Rack Bar - RB53 Rapid Load Bars
Roof Box - 689B Atlantis 1600 Black (has the new quick attachment feature and is quite aerodynamic. The company rep told me it was as good as the Spirt which is more expensive)
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