Cheap e30 roof rack find!

[CW325]

It feels solid

[JA1991]

I want a review as well, i intend on putting 3 20-25lb bicycles on there so let us know how it holds up. Does it shake side to side at all or feel flimsy?

[Sailor37]

I just put a set of Yakima 1A towers in the for sale section, if anyone is interested.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=3053949#post3053949

[MikeDE]

Found an excellent condition OE BMW Rack w/ keys in the back of a Touring in the junkyard...€10

[Joe G]

I thought about getting a roof rack for my cross country voyage, but it scared me to do triple digit speeds with my crap on the roof.

[FunfGan]

I've been considering getting one. I'm also planning on getting a trailer hitch down the road. Because its a race car of course.

[pharow]

Thanks for showing this. I have been thinking about getting one for my auto.

[lambo]

I got my thule rack for 50 bucks with a fairing, bike rack, and snowboard rack. Winning?

[A_Whelan]

Sweet find, going to get one for my car!

[F34R]

I was thinking about the wood plank idea :D I'll definitely consider the nut/bolt setup too.

Replace the metal cross beams with wood too, I am sure the aluminum would collapse from that many holes drilled in it. Or get steel square tubing if you wanna stick with metal braces. I am personally going to build my rack from Teak(strongest wood known to man). Also Teak is water proof by itself alone from the resin in it(contains oils in the wood).

Give you an idea of the grain and amazing color, going with a linseed oil finish.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nBVI3n2gcOw/S_nZ-2kr6TI/AAAAAAAAAnE/mTtFERyKBlY/s1600/woodgrains.jpg

[ZekeTheSneak]

Can you unthread the fasteners all the way out? You could probably find some tamper proof hardware for it.

[CW325]

If you put wooden planks from the front to the back you can haul tons of things. I am planning to move to FL in the fall so mine will be packed up =)

That is the whole point of them, that is my reason for asking OP how sturdy his feels. Only thing I would do for the OP's rack. Is remove the feet clamp tighteners and use a bolt and nut to make sure it does not loosen up from driving.

I was thinking about the wood plank idea :D I'll definitely consider the nut/bolt setup too.

[F34R]

Any uses for a rack other than the obvious snowboard, ski, bike, suitcase? I have thought about buying a Thule just to have one.

If you put wooden planks from the front to the back you can haul tons of things. I am planning to move to FL in the fall so mine will be packed up =)

That is the whole point of them, that is my reason for asking OP how sturdy his feels. Only thing I would do for the OP's rack. Is remove the feet clamp tighteners and use a bolt and nut to make sure it does not loosen up from driving. The feet design looks to me like stamped steel. Guessing steel because it is cheaper than aluminum.

[Chaz]

Any uses for a rack other than the obvious snowboard, ski, bike, suitcase? I have thought about buying a Thule just to have one.

[F34R]

The sticker on it said it's rated up to 50kg. I might get a basket for it or some bike mounts so I'll update once I get some real weight on it.

Good looks =)

This is an amazing design for people that want to make wooden racks. Not to mention in the price range for fucking cheap ass e30 owners.