THULE fairing mounting

[JCAPX5]

Originally Posted by dkl

It looks like JCAP is using the LB50 bars, which would barely fit the X5 (not sure if the end cap would even fit flush on the bar). Unfortunately, the next size up is the LB58, which does stick way too far out, IMHO. I ended up going with the LB58 with 4inches cut off making it a custom LB54 See this thread for more details => http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...endations.html . Post #27 of that thread shows my cut LB58 bar (54inches across)...hope it help answers your question.

Yup, I think you're right. I had a longer set of bars that I thought looked horrible and then got this set (the ones pictured earlier in this thread) from my boss at work. They were from his E46 3 series and thus, "too short" for the X5. Although I do think this looks best and remains functional and safe. Basically the bars are about 1 inch shy of sticking out the end of the Thule "feet". Without them sticking out, it looks sweet but the end caps do not fit on. We'll see...I'd like to try the LB58's and cut them too but these work for now.