Roof Racks

[Alkasquawlik]

What are the part numbers for the newer/older mounts, and where can I get them?
Can you order them for me?

[Trucidatio]

Ya those are the univeral ones that they used for a while, but they stopped. Mainly due to the fact that they suck.

You can replace them with newer ones, or even the older style will work better.

But what I would do is tear out all of that grey plastic stuff on the bolt, and just use a regular bolt with a washer should be able to get it alot tighter. Also try getting rid of the rubber blocks.

[Alkasquawlik]

Here are the mounts, are they universal?

Is there some specific way I should be putting them on?

[Alkasquawlik]

I'm trying to find a camera.

More or less ya, but it's hard to describe it. I tried putting it on, and I don't feel like it was a tight fit. It has those 4 little square things in between the "teeth", that you can move around and stuff.

[Trucidatio]

Well that should fit. I actually never got to see what mounts you had on there.



Does it look like part "B"?

http://www.thuleracks.com/product_spare2.asp?dept_id=9&sku=91725

[Alkasquawlik]

It's that one I showed you, a Thule Universal Flattop 6

[Trucidatio]

Is the rack universal? If so, what is the brand?

or is snowboard rack universal? If so, what brand?

[Alkasquawlik]

hey Trucidatio,

could you post a picture of a universal rack mount?
I got all the parts I need for the whole setup, but I'm not totally sure that the snowboard rack fits on the load bars, or if I'm just doing it wrong. so I dunno if I have a Universal mount or a rack specific one.

I'll try to get a camera and post a picture of what I have too.

[Trucidatio]

This one is for the people who visit this thread.

This is not my trailer, but we just finished this job and had to get a shot of it.

[Alkasquawlik]

Trucidatio helped me out an insane amount when I was looking at shit for the Thule rack for my car.
mucho thanks, he knows what he's talking about.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

The pics I am talking about are for vehicles that are not E30s.

Just random cars that someone might own, or be interested in buying, and a rack is something they would be interested in buying.



As far as the old school racks go, you would pretty much have to custom fab it. I have not come across any racks that would fit directly onto an E30 and would give you the look you desire. I will do some research tonight and see what I can find.

Sounds good, I couldn't really find anything so I think I may have some work ahead of me.

[Trucidatio]

If you want pics, SEARCH.

The pics I am talking about are for vehicles that are not E30s.

Just random cars that someone might own, or be interested in buying, and a rack is something they would be interested in buying.



As far as the old school racks go, you would pretty much have to custom fab it. I have not come across any racks that would fit directly onto an E30 and would give you the look you desire. I will do some research tonight and see what I can find.

[scabzzzz]

If you want pics, SEARCH.

Otherwise, nice info OP.
I actually just bought a used universal rack. It fit fine and never moved.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

are you looking for something that would fit onto your bug, or onto your E30?

Onto my e30. Kinda inspired my my late grandfather's old bug, had a backyard built rack, 356 speedster suspension and drivetrain, and fuchs with cream two tone pink paint. I wish I had a pic or two of it.

[Trucidatio]

are you looking for something that would fit onto your bug, or onto your E30?