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sharkfan
05-26-2006, 01:15 PM
Hi,

I've been searching through the previous posts on roof-rack/roof bar questions.

I have a 1995 E34 touring with the 'roof rack preparation' slots/mounts in the roof - I have some Thule bars from a previous car - is there a definitive answer on whether Thule made or make a foot pack for these slots, or whether a foot pack can be modified and by whom?

If they don't, are there any other manufacturers that make a system to fit these slots?

Many thanks in advance for any info, opinions, leads, threads or just good ideas :)

Cheers,

Sharkfan
Scott H
05-26-2006, 01:21 PM
Using a TKI base and 430 tower kit.

http://www.hersted.org/Thule/Profile%20view.JPG

call and ask for Marty. He has a 95 touring and can give assistance with this. I gave him my business since he was kind enough to mod the feet for me and explain the setup.
http://www.martyscycle.com/


Hi,

I've been searching through the previous posts on roof-rack/roof bar questions.

I have a 1995 E34 touring with the 'roof rack preparation' slots/mounts in the roof - I have some Thule bars from a previous car - is there a definitive answer on whether Thule made or make a foot pack for these slots, or whether a foot pack can be modified and by whom?

If they don't, are there any other manufacturers that make a system to fit these slots?

Many thanks in advance for any info, opinions, leads, threads or just good ideas :)

Cheers,

Sharkfan
Spasso
05-26-2006, 01:53 PM
The P/O of my Touring also said Thule would fit.
Check these guys out, very popular in these parts. I see them on everything being used for just about everything.
http://www.yakima.com/

http://www.yakima.com/Consumer/Step1.aspx
sharkfan
05-26-2006, 03:12 PM
You CAN fit a Thule rack and it WILL support substantial loads. Proven by Marty @ Martys Cycle and Geoff with his heavy coffin on his 530iT

Great - but what are the details of the Thule fitting ........

Sharkfan
Scott H
05-26-2006, 03:38 PM
I put the info in there along with a picture...


Great - but what are the details of the Thule fitting ........

Sharkfan
sharkfan
05-27-2006, 12:07 AM
I put the info in there along with a picture...
Sorry Scott, the whole message didn't open up the first time I clicked on the message - I'll definately get in touch with this guy - Cheers
Jjcarr
05-28-2006, 04:21 PM
Sorry Scott, the whole message didn't open up the first time I clicked on the message - I'll definately get in touch with this guy - Cheers

Definitely give Marty a call. He grinds the sides of the 430 feet down, and trims the mounting bolts so that they fit in the factory mounts. It's a perfect fit for the 525it, I've been very happy with the results.