PROFILE 2000
 

The part number seems to have changed on this item, BMW had it as 82710005998. Does anybody know the current part # for this Base Support System? If you have this part on your X, kindly post some pics....Thanks

I need your expertice on this weasel....

If the part# has changed, you would need to call the parts counter guys at the local dealer for the new part#... or try the almighty google!

Pulled this search: http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+p...ient=firefox-a

and clicked this link: http://bmw.dealerfit.com/store/bmw-x...1389_13913.php

tambalolong, see this thread...

http://www.xoutpost.com/parts-accesso...ight=roof+rack

part # 82 71 0 399 453 is the correct one. I ordered it today for $183 minus my 10% discount and will get it on Tuesday. Thanks a lot though :thumbup:

Are you sure about that. My understanding is that the 453, 998 and 053 are all older versions and the latest one is 82-71-0-415-056. Can you post pictures of your 453?

The 453 is the 998 it just superceeds it as the new part #. Why BMW changed the part# we'll never know.

Okay, but I've seen numerous different pictures of different styles. It would be interesting to see part numbers matched with photos.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0049_large.jpg
453

Thanks for the pic. That is a very old style rack. So if that's definitely the 453 and based on what Tambalolong said it would also be the 998 rack then there is no way that is the current style rack. BTW, the Profile 2000 in general is an old style rack, the current racks are not called Profile 2000.

Current as to for the E53 or E70? the 453 is the latest OEM, sure there are more choices (yakima,thule) but i prefer OEM.:thumbup:

We are talking about the E53 racks. In the latest accessories catalog there is a different rack then the silver 453 rack. It looks much better and has a nice aerodynamic profile. The 'profile 2000' racks look like they were designed in, well, the year 2000.

Many options for OEM racks as well...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...48&hg=82&fg=51

Finally got here. Just fininshed installing it. Will post pics soon.

Cool, I'm gonna need to get this sometime before summer...

Hmm..sez Max 100 Kg on each bar. That's only 220 lbs. Is that enough? Or is that per bar for a combined max of 440 lbs? :confused:

if it says that on each individual bar, then I'd think thats max load per bar... Either way I'll not likely come close to that with a kayak...

http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...jpg?424922-013
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...jpg?424922-013
Sorry about the poor quality pics (nitepic), i'll post better 1's tomorow.

That's the 453? Because it looks nothing like the picture you posted previously from the catalogue.

is it lockable?

Nice RACK, Tambalolong!
Just being curious, what are you going to be carrying on your rack?

It's the older style, but I love my rack, especially this time of year!... haha

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/...bc726700_b.jpg

Thanks, I would have settled for those like you have. As long as its OEM.
Puttin' Camping gear and bikes in it.:thumbup:

hey tambalolong, is it lockable? also, can you post daytime pics... im liking it, i will need it for long drives up to canada...

Here you go
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...jpg?264918-014
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...0064_large.jpg

YES its lockable:thumbup:
Hey how did you pst the larfge pics, i can only do the link, is it pixel size?

thanks for the pics, and good to know they are lockable...
they look much better than the older version... :thumbup:

and yes, check the size of your pic so you can attach it, im not sure about the limit ...

I just use photobucket to get an IMG code to post pics.

Looks good Tambalolong!

Whether old or new, the BMW rack designs are awesome; all the different attachments simply slide into the railings. Other non-oem rack systems seem to stick out the sides too much.

I appreciate your complement. I have 1 more trick up my sleeves not ready to post it until next Friday, i have not seen anybody do it yet so far so you guys might like it, if not it's ok too. :thumbup:

Let me guess... you're gonna install the MATTRAX system on all 4 wheels and go driving over deeeep snow and in the swamps! :rofl:

FYI. I have these same racks. You can remove those two extension pieces at the ends of each crossbar. I did that with mine and it sits lower on the roof.

Which part number is that older rack style? I actually kinda like it better than the newer one. I even like the idea that you can have it sit lower if you remove the base part. Thats more of what I'd like.

Looks like the current rack PN is: 82 71 0 415 053