Does a road bike fit in the back with the seats down?

The Voice of Reason · 02-03-2016, 01:17 PM

Good info - thanks for the clarification.

CalCarNut · 02-03-2016, 06:47 PM

428 Gran Coupe. Fits 2 bikes in it with the seats down. No muss, no fuss

. I do like the Thule carrier. Keeps idiots from tapping your rear bumper when they park.

mfourn20 · 02-04-2016, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

I wouldn't trust it either if it were a suction cup. It's a vacuum cup. You literally pump all of the air out from under the rubber pad. Once mounted, I can move the entire car with the rack. I know it looks scary, but you'd have to see it in person before you write it off as unsafe. I looked at this rack for a couple of years before I committed. They are very well proven at this point.

Does it flex the sheet metal on the roof at all?

Alpine F31 · 02-05-2016, 11:13 AM

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Does it flex the sheet metal on the roof at all?

No, but when I first got it I made the mistake of pushing down too hard on the pads while pumping the air out (it works by vacuum) and I flexed my roof down. It was not a problem, it popped right back. Lesson learned, you don't have to push down really hard (like you would with a suction cup) just put a little pressure on it while the pump takes care of the rest. The grip is unbelievable! I think most of the apprehension of this rack is the fact that it just looks like it shouldn't work. That's part of the reason it took me two years to actually buy one. To be fair, I've only used it a couple of times so far so I can't comment on long term durability. If I have a problem, I'll let you guys know.

Gatte · 07-28-2016, 01:23 AM

Alpine F31 Any damage on the roof or any problems with the suction cups yet ?

I'm thinking of getting them as well but just a little apprehensive.

DanG · 07-28-2016, 10:44 PM

Get the real BMW rack. It just screws into the roof.

raleedy · 07-29-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Get the real BMW rack. It just screws into the roof.

Yes, but where? Internet sources that I searched don't have it at all. I was thinking of having a machine shop cut my 528i crossbars down to the 228i width.

jmwilson125 · 07-29-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

Yes, but where? Internet sources that I searched don't have it at all. I was thinking of having a machine shop cut my 528i crossbars down to the 228i width.

Talk to Brian at sun motors he just got it for me at a great price too

DanG · 07-29-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jmwilson125

Talk to Brian at sun motors he just got it for me at a great price too

Here is Sun Motor's ebay listing for the 2 series rack: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2-SERIES...xSc~Xo&vxp=mtr

DanG · 07-29-2016, 06:06 PM

Also the 2 series and 4 series racks from BMW are identical(ie. same part number).

raleedy · 07-29-2016, 07:33 PM

Great info all around, thanks.

Rayscott · 07-31-2016, 12:28 PM

I got a 228ix vert so no roof rack. I also have an X3 with a bumper hitch which carries 3 bikes. No need to put anything on or in the vert but people.

raleedy · 08-01-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

I got a 228ix vert so no roof rack. I also have an X3 with a bumper hitch which carries 3 bikes. No need to put anything on or in the vert but people.

Also no folding seats nor adequate trunk space for a road bike, I would guess.

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Gatte Major 1193 Rep 1,266 Posts Drives: anything with 4 wheels. Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	Alpine F31 Any damage on the roof or any problems with the suction cups yet ? I'm thinking of getting them as well but just a little apprehensive. Last edited by Gatte; 07-28-2016 at 12:36 PM..
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DanG Major General 10656 Rep 6,936 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Get the real BMW rack. It just screws into the roof.
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DanG Major General 10656 Rep 6,936 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Also the 2 series and 4 series racks from BMW are identical(ie. same part number).
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Great info all around, thanks.
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Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	I got a 228ix vert so no roof rack. I also have an X3 with a bumper hitch which carries 3 bikes. No need to put anything on or in the vert but people.
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