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Old 03-28-2009, 03:29 PM
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Thumbs up BMW / Thule Rack Carrier

Got this installed last week, thought I'd share it with you.

BMW OEM cross bars
Thule bike racks (Criterion 598?)
Thule fairing (wind deflector)

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how much did they cost u ?
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Old 03-28-2009, 06:05 PM
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how much did they cost u ?
I got them over period of time, I believe all on ebay

Cross Bars - $170
Bike Racks - ~$120 each
Wind Deflector ~ $70 ?? (dont remember the exact number)
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Old 03-28-2009, 06:06 PM
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One note - the wind deflector had to be custom-fitted to the front tips of the bike racks, kind of DIY job
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Got this installed last week, thought I'd share it with you.

BMW OEM cross bars
Thule bike racks (Criterion 598?)
Thule fairing (wind deflector)

I love it. I was trying to choose between a Thule fairing and the OEM Sun/Wind Deflector but I wasn't sure how it would look. Seeing your X with the cool Thule fairing help with my decision.
Does it reduce wind noise when you have your panoramic roof open? I was also wondering if the E70 BMW OEM Base Support System (part# 82-71-0-404-320 - shown on the right) would fit a E53. I like the looks of the E70's Base Support System much better what's offered for E53's (part# 82-71-0-415-053 - shown on the left):


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Old 03-28-2009, 06:58 PM
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I cant tell you if it will on e53. There is not much play in the width adjustments of the cross bars.

Keep in mind that this was a DYI job - fitting Thule wind deflector. It involved getting a thick 3ft 1/4" stell bar, drilling holes, painting, etc.
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I cant tell you if it will on e53. There is not much play in the width adjustments of the cross bars.

Keep in mind that this was a DYI job - fitting Thule wind deflector. It involved getting a thick 3ft 1/4" stell bar, drilling holes, painting, etc.
Can you take some closer pics on how you have your cross bars & Thule fairing attached so I can try to replicate your set up. A write up on the specifics would be ideal.
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Old 04-15-2009, 11:20 AM
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BTW, I have another set of cross bars for sale:

eBay Motors: BMW 07+ X5 E70 OEM CROSS BARS USED 82-71-0-404-320 (item 180346616445 end time Apr-21-09 09:15:10 PDT)
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I love it. I was trying to choose between a Thule fairing and the OEM Sun/Wind Deflector but I wasn't sure how it would look. Seeing your X with the cool Thule fairing help with my decision.
Does it reduce wind noise when you have your panoramic roof open? I was also wondering if the E70 BMW OEM Base Support System (part# 82-71-0-404-320 - shown on the right) would fit a E53. I like the looks of the E70's Base Support System much better what's offered for E53's (part# 82-71-0-415-053 - shown on the left):


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Part # for E53 (82-71-0-415-053)

Part # for E70 (82-71-0-404-320)

AS X5 Meister mentioned, the photo of the 053 is outdated. Just had a friend at dealer parts counter, confirm. They basically look the same, just different base fitments onto the OEM roof rails.

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Old 04-16-2009, 03:22 PM
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Are you sure about that? They have different part numbers and different prices. BTW, the photo of the -053 kit is not accurate. That photo is of the older style kit. The new kit with p/n -053 looks like this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-question.html

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Yes, the E70 base support will fit on the E53.
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