Roof racks....experiences?

[SpecRaceM5]

Where can I get a Thule rack? I'm picking up a 2002 in a week or so and want to get some racks for it. I like the Thule racks the best. I want to get the basic rack and mountain bike adapters for now. Eventually want to get kayak racks and a basket. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Brian

[InkaSteve]

Where can I get a Thule rack? I'm picking up a 2002 in a week or so and want to get some racks for it. I like the Thule racks the best. I want to get the basic rack and mountain bike adapters for now. Eventually want to get kayak racks and a basket. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Brian

It appears that most REI, Sport Chalet, etc. carry them. Bike shops, Kayak dealers also carry them. Check the Thule site.. http://www.thuleracks.com/dealer.asp#results Google is your friend!

[SpecRaceM5]

I understand how to use google, however when I went on Thule's website, they did not list a fitment available for the 2002. Do you know if this is discontinued, or do you think if I go to REI, they will be able to order it for me? I figured someone on here may know, but it looks like I will just have to go to REI and find out for myself. Can anyone be of a bit more help before I partake on what may be a wild goose chase?

Cheers,

Brian

[InkaSteve]

I understand how to use google, however when I went on Thule's website, they did not list a fitment available for the 2002. Do you know if this is discontinued, or do you think if I go to REI, they will be able to order it for me? I figured someone on here may know, but it looks like I will just have to go to REI and find out for myself. Can anyone be of a bit more help before I partake on what may be a wild goose chase?

Cheers,

Brian

Good point....my apologies. I have had a set of racks for 30 years, assumed that they still listed 02s. The standard rain gutter mount listed for the 76 BMW 3 series should work fine. (300 Gutter Foot pack/LB 50 load bars $194.00) Looks very similar to mine, just newer version, 5 inch roof clearance.

They make taller foot packs, but I don't think that is necessary unless you want the rack to mount up higher. You then have to pick out which bike mounting you want. They have a variety of accessories that attach to the load bars of the basic rack. I believe even Yakima accessories will attach to the load bars.

Hope that helps, good luck..

[SpecRaceM5]

Thanks! I will wait till I get the car and then go to REI and see what they have.

Cheers,

Brian

[_z_]

I have the thule racks.. they do rule. I've hauled lumber and all kinds of stuff on mine

They have them on http://www.bavauto.com/ but they are kind of spendy there. If you get on bav auto and select your car and year you'll find them. Part 324

I scored a used set from fleabay searching for thule 324

[vwsone01]

Here's a link for VW roof racks: http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=roof+rack&Search1=Search

The Flat-4 powder coated one is good. Don't plan on leaving your rack on the car all the time or the wood will deteriorate fast. Might be good to polyurethane the wood or something when it's new for better weather protection. Also don't worry about ruining the silver powder coating after you are done with the modification because Krylon silver matches it exactly.

You want the type-1 (beetle) rack. A little cuttin', a little weldin', a little bendin' of the legs to match them to the drip rail, and there ya go.

Scott

hello!

how much: "A little cuttin', a little weldin', a little bendin' of the legs to match them to the drip rail..." did you have to do?

[rc02]

Thule base, with Thule basket, and Thule straps

don't forget - the capacity of any load up on the roof must be less than 120 lbs

theVW racks are great but elevate the load - not good for low center

of gravity. Your goal is to hug the roof line as close as possible

for lower wind resistance

Thule rules!! there OG gutter racks have always been the goods!!

Anybody check Autohome dot com Rooftop tents.

I wander what they look like on top? The rooftop tent on some thules?

Photos or Photoshop anybody?

cd your car is like the 02 mad max. I love it!!

[vwsone01]

What kind of rack is this? seems a lot lower than the "vw" racks...closer to the roof line.

if it is for sale...hit me up!

thanks.

nelson