E30 Roof Racks

[kevinator9 57]

Anyone out there have anything suitable? Prefer local but I am going up to Auckland, Coromandel and Tauranga late next week so if it's on the way then I can do that.

If roof racks are too hard to come by I would go for a towbar with wiring. Found a TradeMe auction in Fielding for a towbar but no wiring. Is the wiring available separately?

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Anyone out there have anything suitable? Prefer local but I am going up to Auckland, Coromandel and Tauranga late next week so if it's on the way then I can do that.

If roof racks are too hard to come by I would go for a towbar with wiring. Found a TradeMe auction in Fielding for a towbar but no wiring. Is the wiring available separately?

I have a tow bar with wiring and plug sitting round the back of the house if you are interested. Edited October 4, 2011 by E30 325i Rag-Top

[sascha 17]

I think you can just use any gutter mount roof racks? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, this is just what I heard

[kevinator9 57]

I have a tow bar with wiring and plug sitting round the back of the house if you are interested.

Thanks, PM'd.

[kevinator9 57]

I think you can just use any gutter mount roof racks? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, this is just what I heard

Any that are gutter mount? I have heard Thule are a good brand but don't know of any specific. Hopefully someone chimes in saying whether or not all gutter mounts work or not.

EDIT: Well, managed to find some gutter mount on TradeMe close enough so going for a test fit tomorrow. Hopefully it fits.

Edited October 5, 2011 by kevinator9

[sascha 17]

Sweet, let us know if they fit!

Cause I've seen Thule gutter mount ones going for $20 on trademe, but then when someone sells them as "e30 roof racks" they want $150!

[dubman 39]

if the width of the mount can be adjusted, should be fine, and as for towbar wiring, Narva (sp.) sells harness/plugs, just use some wiring clips and make sure the wires are connected to the correct tail light wires

[Neal 544]

Used gutter mount roof racks on my old e30. Came in handy for carrying long things when we built a house years back. Remember reading something about max weight for roof was arond 60 kg.

I think the roof rack might be sitting in the garage somewhere. Can't remember brand (nz generic)but if any Wgtn members would like it (free) then pop me a pm.

[kevinator9 57]

Got the roof racks they fit mint. Just thought I'd let you know.

Prorack PR20.

Edited October 6, 2011 by kevinator9

[sascha 17]

Used gutter mount roof racks on my old e30.

Got the roof racks they fit mint. Just thought I'd let you know.

Prorack PR20.

Sweet as! Cheers for that.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

Used gutter mount roof racks on my old e30. Came in handy for carrying long things when we built a house years back. Remember reading something about max weight for roof was arond 60 kg.

I think the roof rack might be sitting in the garage somewhere. Can't remember brand (nz generic)but if any Wgtn members would like it (free) then pop me a pm.

Width adjustable or E30 only? give you a doz or whatever if adjustable

[Neal 544]

Width adjustable or E30 only? give you a doz or whatever if adjustable

They are adjustable and will probably go another 25 cm wider than the E30 rails. Just had a look in the garage and need to find one of the brackets to complete .Will try and find them over the weekend and they are yours.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

They are adjustable and will probably go another 25 cm wider than the E30 rails. Just had a look in the garage and need to find one of the brackets to complete .Will try and find them over the weekend and they are yours.

my man. PM'd