Bring on the snow!

[yura]

Snowboarding season is coming up, so I figured what better way to spontaneously blow $740 than to get a Thule roof rack + ski/board attachment and locks?

iPhone pics, so pardon the shitty quality!

http://i.imgur.com/FPf7E.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/GqX58.jpg

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Apparently the rack rails are a 'new design' that is more aerodynamic than before, and doesn't require a fairing to keep the noise down. At least according to the guys at the shop, who told me I don't need the fairing (I was gonna spend another $100 for that). Didn't notice any noise difference driving home, so they must be on to something.

Summertime will see bicycle & kayak attachments!

[SureShot434]

I dislike the snow sometimes >.<

Last winter was the first one with the 325i and also my first winter with a manual car oh and first winter with a rear wheel drive car soooo you can imagine it was kind of intersting hehe

Needless to say I think the car got stuck a total of 6 times :shift

I am going to look into a good set of snow tires...maybe even studed. Any input on this idea?? Thanks

Oh and Love the rack.....how hard are they to install, or does a shop have to do it?

[danewilson77]

Awesome setup....

[zj96sc]

Pretty nice airfoil shape on those rails there. Click the angle of attack down a degree or two and carry your snowboards while rocking major teh downfroce!

;)

[mikeyb74]

My rack will be going back on the car come early November.

[Ryans323i]

Nice setup. Really like the design of the rails.

So what exactly is the max load weight for the Bimmer roof? My Subaru Outback is 100lbs.

[yura]

I dislike the snow sometimes >.<

Last winter was the first one with the 325i and also my first winter with a manual car oh and first winter with a rear wheel drive car soooo you can imagine it was kind of intersting hehe

Needless to say I think the car got stuck a total of 6 times :shift

I am going to look into a good set of snow tires...maybe even studed. Any input on this idea?? Thanks

Oh and Love the rack.....how hard are they to install, or does a shop have to do it?

Winter tires, compared to all-seasons, make world of a difference. You won't believe how much until you try.

Do some research on winter tires before you buy. The places to get tires are http://tirerack.com and http://www.discounttiredirect.com. I'll be (most likely) ordering Hankook iPike W409 tires within a few days from Discount Tire, and will be getting a separate set of winter rims, too (I always do).


Awesome setup....

Thanks! I'm excited!



Pretty nice airfoil shape on those rails there. Click the angle of attack down a degree or two and carry your snowboards while rocking major teh downfroce!

;)

Who needs spoilers, right?


So what exactly is the max load weight for the Bimmer roof? My Subaru Outback is 100lbs.

Well, OEM BMW roof rack (which is $160 brand new on eBay vs. $465 that I paid for Thule) is rated for ~$70lbs. Thule claims 165lbs with this rack on this car.

[mimalmo]

Looks like a very nice rack!

Check this thread:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4928-Winter-Activities.-What-Do-You-Do-To-Keep-Your-Sanity

[M0nk3y]

Blah!

I have a Thule Snowboard/Ski attachment I'm trying to get rid of..it would of been perfect (as it is the same).

Nice though!

And yes, those are different bars. Mine were square and make noise out of the gazoo

[UdubBadger]

nice i still have my bike rack atop mine.... i'll wait till Dec 1st to switch unless we get some good snow before then.

[yura]

Looks like a very nice rack!

Check this thread:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4928-Winter-Activities.-What-Do-You-Do-To-Keep-Your-Sanity

The videos in that thread are insane! :D

Can't wait to hit some powder this year!

[UdubBadger]

I've been wanting to make a winter driving video for a while now... I think I'm gonna make it a "to-do" as soon as we get some decent snowfall.