Roof rack delete options?
 

Who has done a roof rack delete here? Did you use X5M roof rails? Or another supplier?

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Rack-cros...53.m1438.l2649

Im confused.

"Delete" means 'get rid of' or 'take them off' or 'no longer have roof rack'

but you link to a Chinese counterfeit of possibly an M style rail...As if 'delete' means 'change roof rails'...


Anyway...

Do you know HOW to change roof racks? or install them? Or delete them?

ALL involve completely dropping the headliner... its a BEAR

I wish to remove the regular style rails that e70 comes with and install a set similar to e70 X5M. Thus the link I provided.

Yes I know how to change roof rack, Ive dropped headliner before. Just curious if many people have done x5m rails or have used the china rails.


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Ah, the 'delete' confused me. My first X5 had a delete, which was no rails at all, just a trim strip where the rails mount.

I dont think Ive see a rail change posted here or on bimmerfest, but I might have missed it.

Report back if you try them...I'm ok with $10 Chinese parts, $350 not so much. ;)

You would be better off finding a parts E70 with the Msport pack or a junked X5M and get them.

Even the factory ones are plagued with the ghosting of stains on the surface after a while. I can only assume the Wing Wang parts will rust in a few months.

The funny thing is that my x5 does have the M sport pack, but this one was ordered with roof rails as it has a charge for them on the original window sticker.

Buying new X5M rails is a pricey avenue, I havent been able to find an X5M for part out, thus my question about the china rails. I was concerned about them rusting as well but I would get them powdercoated black before installing which would alleviate any issues with coating that they come with.

Any thoughts?


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Having the M Sport pack doesn't necessarily mean the Satin roof rails. Your build code is missing the 3MA option code.

I would try looking on LKQ website and see if they have any on there. I would keep scouring ebay for parts cars with what you are looking for. I bet if you find a parts car with the rails you want, they will end up being the same price as the chinesium counterpart.