Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

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


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-17-2008, 06:06 AM
awesomejun's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: D.C.
Posts: 196
awesomejun is on a distinguished road
Snowboard carrier(from Thule) + base support system(OEM accessory)

Are the snowboard carriers from Thule compatible with the BMW base support system(OEM accessory, not standard roof rails)???
Thanks.
__________________

2008 X5 4.8i Black Sapphire/Black perforated int./Dark Bamboo wood trim, [w/ all factory options except rear DVD system]
+ aerodynamic kit/stainless pedals/illuminated door strip/3M Color-Stable tint/LED license plate light/Thule's 91726 snowboard carrier.
2006 X5 4.4i, Titanium Silver/Black int./Anthricite Maple(traded)
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 12-17-2008, 11:59 AM
golfer4life's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 542
golfer4life is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by awesomejun
Are the snowboard carriers from Thule compatible with the BMW base support system(OEM accessory, not standard roof rails)???
Thanks.
If you're referring to the BMW crossbars, yes. The Thule Snowboard carriers should work. They work with most crossbars.
__________________
2007 E70 3.0
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-17-2008, 12:48 PM
JCL's Avatar
JCL JCL is offline
Premier Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 11,853
JCL will become famous soon enoughJCL will become famous soon enough
I would just go with the Thule load bars, they mount directly to all of the BMW roof rails I have had and work very well. Benefit is you can use one key for all the locks.

If you do get the BMW load bars, make sure you get the locking ones (other posters have reported that they come both ways, with and without locks).
__________________
2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver

2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-17-2008, 01:37 PM
awesomejun's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: D.C.
Posts: 196
awesomejun is on a distinguished road
Thanks for advices, Golfer4life and JCL!
Well then, what kind of rack do you have?? and how do you like it?
They are tons of them on the web. and I'm kinda lost..
__________________

2008 X5 4.8i Black Sapphire/Black perforated int./Dark Bamboo wood trim, [w/ all factory options except rear DVD system]
+ aerodynamic kit/stainless pedals/illuminated door strip/3M Color-Stable tint/LED license plate light/Thule's 91726 snowboard carrier.
2006 X5 4.4i, Titanium Silver/Black int./Anthricite Maple(traded)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-17-2008, 01:51 PM
chilliwilli's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: International member
Posts: 2,202
chilliwilli is on a distinguished road
I recently ordered the Thule 91726 Universal Ski / Snowboard Rack...it didn't work as the OEM cross-members I have were too thick. So I removed the cross-members and purchased the Thule 5401 Snowcat Ski-Snowboard Rack. It locks onto the OEM roof rails and worked perfectly. Member brian5 hooked me up with the below link:

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-...ard-racks.html

A rep from Inno says theirs will fit the X5 cross-members but i went with the Thule Snowcat instead.

Last edited by chilliwilli; 12-17-2008 at 10:29 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-18-2008, 02:22 AM
awesomejun's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: D.C.
Posts: 196
awesomejun is on a distinguished road
This website is great! Well, I'm thinking about getting the same one as yours(#91726)
By the way, I just got an email from a guy at the Thule said that the 91726 and two other carriers will fit the BMW base support system with a Xadaptor 7.
__________________

2008 X5 4.8i Black Sapphire/Black perforated int./Dark Bamboo wood trim, [w/ all factory options except rear DVD system]
+ aerodynamic kit/stainless pedals/illuminated door strip/3M Color-Stable tint/LED license plate light/Thule's 91726 snowboard carrier.
2006 X5 4.4i, Titanium Silver/Black int./Anthricite Maple(traded)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-18-2008, 04:09 AM
golfer4life's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 542
golfer4life is on a distinguished road
I'm using Yakima crossbars mounted on the BMW OEM rails with Yakima towers. They seem to work well with Thule also. I have a Thule Cascade Cargo box.

You can't go wrong with either Thule or Yakima. If you haven't bought the crossbars yet and thinking of getting the Thule snowboard rack, just stick with the entire Thule system and as mentioned from previous post, try and get the same locks for the whole system.
__________________
2007 E70 3.0
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-18-2008, 09:07 AM
chilliwilli's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: International member
Posts: 2,202
chilliwilli is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by awesomejun
This website is great! Well, I'm thinking about getting the same one as yours(#91726)
By the way, I just got an email from a guy at the Thule said that the 91726 and two other carriers will fit the BMW base support system with a Xadaptor 7.
You'll be happy with the 91726...it holds a good mix of boards/ski's. Just be sure that whichever adapter/cross-member you use is thin enough for the Thule tie-down to lock onto. The Snowcat holds the same amount of equipment and was only $25 dollars more. Installation was very simple. Safe travels and enjoy the season...
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-18-2008, 05:45 PM
awesomejun's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: D.C.
Posts: 196
awesomejun is on a distinguished road
Will 47'' aero crossbars(450R) fit my E70?
or would it be too short? I don't like bars sticking out at all...
__________________

2008 X5 4.8i Black Sapphire/Black perforated int./Dark Bamboo wood trim, [w/ all factory options except rear DVD system]
+ aerodynamic kit/stainless pedals/illuminated door strip/3M Color-Stable tint/LED license plate light/Thule's 91726 snowboard carrier.
2006 X5 4.4i, Titanium Silver/Black int./Anthricite Maple(traded)
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-18-2008, 06:51 PM
brian5's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 2,939
brian5 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by awesomejun
Will 47'' aero crossbars(450R) fit my E70?
or would it be too short? I don't like bars sticking out at all...
I would think that they would be too short. I have the (Thule recommended size) RB53 (53") bars and don't remember them sticking out excessively. I haven't had them on for 8 months so I can't remember exactly what it looked like.

This thread had pictures of the RB53 on an E53 http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...t-up-bars.html
The E70 is bigger...
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

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





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:46 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, 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.