Roof rail mounts

1and0 · 04-29-2023, 03:04 PM

Hey forum!

First time poster. Looking at pulling the trigger on a G80 base in the next couple of days.

I'm likely to be mounting a roofbox / bike mount a couple of times a year, and I've seen conflicting information about whether the mounts exist on different variants of the roof. Does anyone know if the stock mount-points exist on both the carbon and standard roof? The car will be the last of the 2023's if it helps.

Thanks!

DO444 · 04-29-2023, 06:15 PM

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

Reprosal · 04-30-2023, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DO444

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

Why? Because people want to daily their vehicle and use it? Just because it’s a trackable car doesn’t mean it can’t be versatile. Why even get a G80 if you just want a sport car?

astroricardo · 04-30-2023, 12:24 AM

Yes, it looks like they both have them. Mine is CF and for sure I have them.

1and0 · 04-30-2023, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DO444

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

Ah, come on - really? Im sympathetic to a point, and these are amazing cars, but I want to enjoy it with my family. I would take a 600 mile road trip in an M3 with a roof box full of my toddlers bulky crap over a 600 mile road trip in an old pickup simply to save face, surely

1and0 · 04-30-2023, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by astroricardo

Yes, it looks like they both have them. Mine is CF and for sure I have them.

Thanks! This is super useful!

1and0 · 04-30-2023, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Reprosal

Why? Because people want to daily their vehicle and use it? Just because it’s a trackable car doesn’t mean it can’t be versatile. Why even get a G80 if you just want a sport car?

smaglik · 04-30-2023, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DO444

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

Can't disagree with this more. Seeing a car like this actually being used like it should is one of the best things to see, imo. You get a

M4ord · 04-30-2023, 05:31 AM

Drive your M3 the way you want (if you pull the trigger).

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/6...Support-System

ChrisM4 · 04-30-2023, 08:18 AM

They both have them…my M4 with carbon roof had them and my M3 with sunroof have the mounts as well. (Pic attached)

'Cane · 04-30-2023, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by astroricardo

Yes, it looks like they both have them. Mine is CF and for sure I have them.

For what it’s worth, F8X had those covers as well, but there was nothing to bolt to underneath.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1and0

Thanks! This is super useful!

I have a ‘22 G82 and the hardware is there to connect a roof mounted rack.

'Cane · 04-30-2023, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DO444

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

I bet this comment kills on Reddit.

astroricardo · 04-30-2023, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DO444

Just don’t.
Please don’t.

Maybe we can all chip in and get you a cheap pickup.

Think of the children who will see you and the tears streaming down their face.

Be kind.

There are much worse things

DO444 · 04-30-2023, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smaglik

Can't disagree with this more. Seeing a car like this actually being used like it should is one of the best things to see, imo. You get a

Oh no!

RACE M3 · 04-30-2023, 03:44 PM

I had the Thule bars, they were great with the racks on. With both of them over 60 it was miserable. I recently put on a 340i hitch that required trimming my diffuser and I’m much happier now. Zero noise and I’m getting an extra 20-30 miles per tank. If you ride as much as I do and travel I’d highly suggest considering the tow hitch. Currently in AL(700 miles from home) riding at coldwater. The ride up confirmed chopping the carbon diffuser was the right move lol

nomoreaudis · 04-30-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RACE M3

I had the Thule bars, they were great with the racks on. With both of them over 60 it was miserable. I recently put on a 340i hitch that required trimming my diffuser and I’m much happier now. Zero noise and I’m getting an extra 20-30 miles per tank. If you ride as much as I do and travel I’d highly suggest considering the tow hitch. Currently in AL(700 miles from home) riding at coldwater. The ride up confirmed chopping the carbon diffuser was the right move lol

I had a 340i with the BMW bars and a road bike on top and the wind noise + whistle noise was awful. Looking into getting a G80 M3 in the near future and keep wondering if there i a reasonable way to minimize the noise.

DO444 · 04-30-2023, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACE M3

I had the Thule bars, they were great with the racks on. With both of them over 60 it was miserable. I recently put on a 340i hitch that required trimming my diffuser and I’m much happier now. Zero noise and I’m getting an extra 20-30 miles per tank. If you ride as much as I do and travel I’d highly suggest considering the tow hitch. Currently in AL(700 miles from home) riding at coldwater. The ride up confirmed chopping the carbon diffuser was the right move lol

Why’d you buy a g80 to carry around bikes lol. Idk, I’d just get a 340i if I really needed to do that. In fact I did do that, but it pretty much sucked carrying bikes on the 2 carrier kuat. Very different driving experience not for the better. Do what you gotta do, but I’d be lookin at other cars in that scenario.

Do you frequently track your car?

M3-san · 05-02-2023, 01:51 PM

I drive an M3 daily, but I also mountain bike and sometimes need to transport my bike to a trail, so I use the BMW roof rack (I have the carbon roof). The fit is great, but beware of wind noise, its quite noticeable.

RACE M3 · 05-02-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DO444

Why’d you buy a g80 to carry around bikes lol. Idk, I’d just get a 340i if I really needed to do that. In fact I did do that, but it pretty much sucked carrying bikes on the 2 carrier kuat. Very different driving experience not for the better. Do what you gotta do, but I’d be lookin at other cars in that scenario.

Do you frequently track your car?

I travel 25k a year around fl and ga with my bike for work. M3 < 340. At least you didn’t say get a truck. Haha manual makes life more fun!

harperium · 04-08-2024, 02:25 PM

The thread is a year stale, but I'm about to pull the trigger on the BMW rails.

I can't believe the heat the OP took lol. Just because I drive an M3 means I can't go on a road trip with my bike? Jeez people... I did try to see how my gravel bike would fit inside the car.... yeah no, not gonna happen. It technically fit, but the risk of damage to all the precious parts is way too high.

I don't want to leave the rails on all the time - it would only be for trips when I need one of my bikes. I assume the rails come on and off in less 5 minutes?

Vernmeister · 04-08-2024, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by harperium

The thread is a year stale, but I'm about to pull the trigger on the BMW rails.

I can't believe the heat the OP took lol. Just because I drive an M3 means I can't go on a road trip with my bike? Jeez people... I did try to see how my gravel bike would fit inside the car.... yeah no, not gonna happen. It technically fit, but the risk of damage to all the precious parts is way too high.

I don't want to leave the rails on all the time - it would only be for trips when I need one of my bikes. I assume the rails come on and off in less 5 minutes?

Haters can suck it. I got this car to enjoy it. Nothing I love more than taking weekend biking trips in the mountains and driving the roads.

I’d love to do a hitch for my hitch rack but haven’t found a convincing install thread.

My Thule rack does make some noise at 40mph. I’ve been thinking about removing them and storing and mounting just for my weekend bike trips. I think it would take 10-15 min to remove/install.

Each tower has a bolt to back out that clamps the tower to the fit kit piece then the hex screw into the mount point.

jummo · 04-08-2024, 09:16 PM

One of the best things about this car is its ability to be so many different things.
The fact that it can carry bikes or skis or a kayak or even (gasp) a box on the roof only furthers its versatility.
Don't get the hate at all.

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1and0 New Member 42 Rep 22 Posts Drives: G80 Manual Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Roof rail mounts Hey forum! First time poster. Looking at pulling the trigger on a G80 base in the next couple of days. I'm likely to be mounting a roofbox / bike mount a couple of times a year, and I've seen conflicting information about whether the mounts exist on different variants of the roof. Does anyone know if the stock mount-points exist on both the carbon and standard roof? The car will be the last of the 2023's if it helps. Thanks!
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astroricardo Captain 882 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2022 M3Cx TR/Tartufo Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Grove Street iTrader: (0)	Yes, it looks like they both have them. Mine is CF and for sure I have them. Attached Images
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ChrisM4 Captain 1626 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Comp X-Drive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 Competi ... [7.62]	They both have them…my M4 with carbon roof had them and my M3 with sunroof have the mounts as well. (Pic attached) Attached Images __________________ 2024 Dravit Grey M4 Competition X-Drive
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RACE M3 Lieutenant 546 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 02 S2k, 04 Rx8, 22 M3P, 23 m3 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I had the Thule bars, they were great with the racks on. With both of them over 60 it was miserable. I recently put on a 340i hitch that required trimming my diffuser and I’m much happier now. Zero noise and I’m getting an extra 20-30 miles per tank. If you ride as much as I do and travel I’d highly suggest considering the tow hitch. Currently in AL(700 miles from home) riding at coldwater. The ride up confirmed chopping the carbon diffuser was the right move lol Attached Images
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M3-san Second Lieutenant 253 Rep 284 Posts Drives: M3xD, 535xi Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I drive an M3 daily, but I also mountain bike and sometimes need to transport my bike to a trail, so I use the BMW roof rack (I have the carbon roof). The fit is great, but beware of wind noise, its quite noticeable. __________________ 2022 ///M3 COMP XD BKG Last edited by M3-san; 05-02-2023 at 01:52 PM.. Reason: Grammar
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harperium Major 1313 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: G80 M3cx Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The thread is a year stale, but I'm about to pull the trigger on the BMW rails. I can't believe the heat the OP took lol. Just because I drive an M3 means I can't go on a road trip with my bike? Jeez people... I did try to see how my gravel bike would fit inside the car.... yeah no, not gonna happen. It technically fit, but the risk of damage to all the precious parts is way too high. I don't want to leave the rails on all the time - it would only be for trips when I need one of my bikes. I assume the rails come on and off in less 5 minutes?
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jummo Second Lieutenant 544 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2022 M3CX 2023 x1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	One of the best things about this car is its ability to be so many different things. The fact that it can carry bikes or skis or a kayak or even (gasp) a box on the roof only furthers its versatility. Don't get the hate at all.
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