Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Keep Rack or Lose Rack? Keep Rack or Lose Rack?
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


View Poll Results: Keep the Rack or lose it?
Keep 13 34.21%
Lose 25 65.79%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 03-07-2007, 06:59 PM
6to's Avatar
6to 6to is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Portugal
Posts: 263
6to is on a distinguished road
I've got a very similar rack (thule) plus 2 bicycle holders. yes it's a pain to remove them; since the whole thing is kinda heavy and there is the stigma/fear of scratching the roof in the process.

But I take mine off when not in use, mainly cuz:

- I usually drive with the pano-roof open whenever I possibly can, and the wind noise is HUGE.
- Even with the roof closed, at (European...) Highway speeds, the noise is, again, HUMONGOUS...
- The whole setup adds quite a few inches of height to the SUV, making entrance into some low-height parking lots a frisly affair....

So considering all the minus points stated above, I'd really only keep them if I used them much, much more often than I do.

just my 2cts,
__________________
"Never Confuse a Legacy Improvement with a Vision of the Future"
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #12  
Old 03-07-2007, 07:02 PM
SuperGreg's Avatar
SuperHero
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Good Ol' USA
Posts: 7,800
SuperGreg is on a distinguished road
Lose em'
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-08-2007, 12:02 AM
mdk5623's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 499
mdk5623 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michelle
LOL NO! I was going to say, if you are single, then keep them. If not, lose them. Don't ask my reasoning...I can't explain it!!
....ok, Farm Girl, got any of that pasture reasoning for why I've removed all of my roof rails??...I'm 46 1/2.....
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-08-2007, 12:08 AM
Bill Valley's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 256
Bill Valley is on a distinguished road
Those roof racks can come in awful handy for carrying 2x4's if you are so inclined .
__________________
2004 BMW X5 3.0i - Mine
2011 BMW 328i xDrive - Hers
2002 BMW 325xi - waiting for a new owner
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 03-08-2007, 05:04 AM
xnsf's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Franciscold
Posts: 4,158
xnsf is on a distinguished road
keep them on. matches the titanium trim
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 03-08-2007, 06:56 AM
nedo93's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 53
nedo93 is on a distinguished road
pull them off. Nedo
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 03-08-2007, 07:09 AM
Michelle's Avatar
Admin, Moderator, Premier Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Maryland
Posts: 14,805
Michelle has disabled reputation
Quote:
Originally Posted by mdk5623
....ok, Farm Girl, got any of that pasture reasoning for why I've removed all of my roof rails??...I'm 46 1/2.....
#1 --


#2 -- I think it's a young, single guy thing. The roof racks work for them.
__________________
/ / / Michelle
Administrator, Moderator, and Premier Member

My Bimmer Garage
2018 F15 X5 35i M Sport (Sept 2020 to May 2026)
2012 E70 X5 35d (Aug 2015 to Sept 2020)
2008 E70 X5 3.0si (Aug 2011 to Aug 2015)
2001 E53 X5 4.4i (May 2005 to May 2012)

Support Xoutpost.com & become a Premier Member | Join the BMW CCA

Rest In Peace SuperGreg <3
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 03-08-2007, 10:49 AM
Bill Valley's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 256
Bill Valley is on a distinguished road
As an avid mountain biker, I beg to differ. I used my rack on my Saab regularly during the spring/summer/fall and I am 36 and married .

However, the rack is for utility, not for looks. It does not look that great on the X, so I vote take it off but keep it handy!
__________________
2004 BMW X5 3.0i - Mine
2011 BMW 328i xDrive - Hers
2002 BMW 325xi - waiting for a new owner
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 03-08-2007, 12:28 PM
cpatzer's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Seattle
Posts: 658
cpatzer is on a distinguished road
Okay seems like the offs have it. I could definately live without the wind noise anyways. Thank you all for your opinions.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 03-08-2007, 12:39 PM
dzhoka's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Kentfield,CA
Posts: 205
dzhoka is on a distinguished road
it's only 5-10 min to install or remoove..
definetelly remoove them ...and use when you really see u need them
aerodinamics show extra gas spending when u ride with them..hahaha
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:53 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.