Large items on roof racks

Chili_Palmer · 05-08-2017, 11:02 AM

I've seen discussion on using the BMW roof rack for bikes but I was wondering if anyone has used the roof rack for any large items such as surfboards or standup paddle boards?
I'm curious how stable the load is or if it is even advisable?
Thanks in advance.

Le frog · 05-08-2017, 01:53 PM

no problem for surfboards.

Rayscott · 05-08-2017, 07:45 PM

SUP's may be a problem. I put mine on my Jeep Wrangler with no problem but would never put it on a 2 series. They are long (11-12') and the roof is short.

MartyMcFly88MPH · 05-08-2017, 11:35 PM

I have pics of mine with a cargo box around this forum somewhere. No issues at all. Can't imagine surf boards being much different.

Maynard · 05-09-2017, 08:01 AM

I haven't put a rack on the 228, but in my past experience with those, the big issue was weight (I suppose real long stuff like boards would also require some way to keep them from becoming an airfoil too, since I doubt the racks are that secure from lifting if there is real up-force on them. If you haven't driven with weight up high before you should take some time to get used to it - it is no accident that you pay a thousand bucks for a suspension that lowers center of gravity by less than an inch; moving it the reverse direction, with that high moment of inertia, can provoke some 'interesting' handling behaviors - may want to wrap the doorhandles with painters tape

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Chili_Palmer Enlisted Member 25 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Estoril Blue 6MT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Large items on roof racks I've seen discussion on using the BMW roof rack for bikes but I was wondering if anyone has used the roof rack for any large items such as surfboards or standup paddle boards? I'm curious how stable the load is or if it is even advisable? Thanks in advance. __________________ As long 3-pedals are an option, I will exercise my right to suffer the handicap and indignity of slower shifts and reaction times. Estoril Blue and Terra 230i Track Handling and Lighting Package w/6 speed manual
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Le frog Private 31 Rep 99 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	no problem for surfboards.
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Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	SUP's may be a problem. I put mine on my Jeep Wrangler with no problem but would never put it on a 2 series. They are long (11-12') and the roof is short.
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MartyMcFly88MPH Private First Class 74 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M235ix Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	I have pics of mine with a cargo box around this forum somewhere. No issues at all. Can't imagine surf boards being much different.
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Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	I haven't put a rack on the 228, but in my past experience with those, the big issue was weight (I suppose real long stuff like boards would also require some way to keep them from becoming an airfoil too, since I doubt the racks are that secure from lifting if there is real up-force on them. If you haven't driven with weight up high before you should take some time to get used to it - it is no accident that you pay a thousand bucks for a suspension that lowers center of gravity by less than an inch; moving it the reverse direction, with that high moment of inertia, can provoke some 'interesting' handling behaviors - may want to wrap the doorhandles with painters tape .
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