Vert hard top roof rack DIY (really fits...)

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  • vvaughn
    E30 Addict
    • Aug 2015
    • 550

    #61
    maybe when you get the car back you can take a pic so i get an idea. going to buy the bit tomorrow thanks again bud

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    • 325_e30
      R3VLimited
      • Jan 2008
      • 2492

      #62
      Originally posted by vvaughn
      maybe when you get the car back you can take a pic so i get an idea. going to buy the bit tomorrow thanks again bud
      Not getting the car back anytime soon man. It's been in the shop for 6 months with little progress. and I'm leaving the country for 2 years before the end of the month.
      Looking for a 3.46 or lower LSD. Lets make a deal.
      LSx e36TI coming soon
      Originally posted by s0urce
      Man, she'd be so easy to rape

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      • vvaughn
        E30 Addict
        • Aug 2015
        • 550

        #63
        got my car back today

        got it back from a fresh paint job and had the body shop mount the landing pads for me. he told me it took him 3 mins to do. im sure it would have taken me 3 sun rizes to get them on . heres a pic . its a bit far away but you can zoom in and see them up there. tomorrow ill take close ups
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        • vvaughn
          E30 Addict
          • Aug 2015
          • 550

          #64
          not sure why the pic is posting sideways but there it is lol

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          • vvaughn
            E30 Addict
            • Aug 2015
            • 550

            #65
            done !!

            So I got the car back from paint today and i mounted the rack I love it!!!













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            • 325_e30
              R3VLimited
              • Jan 2008
              • 2492

              #66
              What big pictures you have. haha

              Looks good though. I dig the painted bumpers and the color matched top too(oddly because i usually don't).
              Looking for a 3.46 or lower LSD. Lets make a deal.
              LSx e36TI coming soon
              Originally posted by s0urce
              Man, she'd be so easy to rape

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              • vvaughn
                E30 Addict
                • Aug 2015
                • 550

                #67
                I know I apologize about the big pics I have no idea what I'm doing lol. Thank you I'm glad you like it .

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                • mr2peak
                  R3VLimited
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 2388

                  #68
                  Here's a nice hidden detail.

                  Use these studs, they go from the roof bolt diameter to the roof rack bolt diameter, no need to drill out the #4 pads! The holes need to be SLIGHTLY elongated to fit, but you can do that by simply rubbing the bolt on the plastic for a few seconds. The fit it really, really good! Just need matching lock nuts, and some washers.

                  I also chose to cut a rubber pad to go between the landing pads and the roof to help with scratches.



                  Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


                  Convertible Technical & Discussion
                  A Topless Memorandum

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                  • Mike36
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Mar 2011
                    • 1077

                    #69
                    Bump because I've trying to find this exact post for a month now!
                    Last edited by Mike36; 12-02-2019, 11:37 AM.
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                    • Aerton
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 729

                      #70
                      Originally posted by mr2peak
                      Here's a nice hidden detail.

                      Use these studs, they go from the roof bolt diameter to the roof rack bolt diameter, no need to drill out the #4 pads! The holes need to be SLIGHTLY elongated to fit, but you can do that by simply rubbing the bolt on the plastic for a few seconds. The fit it really, really good! Just need matching lock nuts, and some washers.

                      I also chose to cut a rubber pad to go between the landing pads and the roof to help with scratches.



                      And where did you find this stud? Looks like a Home Depot scan but I can't seem to find it on line.
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                      WTB-Strut Bar

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                      • Aerton
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 729

                        #71
                        Hey guys, can you tell me if this is the one to buy plus the #4 landing pads?

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                        WTB-Strut Bar

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                        • dayleet
                          Noobie
                          • Nov 2015
                          • 1

                          #72
                          finally getting around to doing this… help me clarify before i order everything.

                          i’ll need
                          4 yakima landing pad 4 (#00224 on yakima)
                          4 yakima control towers (SKU: #8000214 on yakima)
                          the 2 bars and the fairing? please correct me if i’m wrong. i’m on instagram more than r3v, so feel free to message me if you feel the need. @antftp any help is appreciated!

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