Some photos of my E30/2002 specific custom roof racks

[82eye]

Hey i know this thread is almost 4 years old now (i think im lazy and didn't count) but i love the rack, it's amazing. i really want to put one on my E30 that will be a drift build. I was wondering if i could contact you to commission one and how much that would be. it's a great product and the concept is very cool

he posted on the 16th so is still active

[Synr]

Thanks man! I actually don't have any pics of a bike mounted to my roof racks but there is a really nice E30 rocking the black framed rack in the pictures above. Here are a few examples:

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Hey i know this thread is almost 4 years old now (i think im lazy and didn't count) but i love the rack, it's amazing. i really want to put one on my E30 that will be a drift build. I was wondering if i could contact you to commission one and how much that would be. it's a great product and the concept is very cool

[Bimmerguy91]

This is absolutely beautiful work! This is a rack I WOULD put on my car. I need one for biking but can't bring myself to put one on the car.

[stonea]

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Jesus this car is gorgeous. A little to stanced for my taste, but still a clean car none the less. I've always wanted one of your roof racks, but I know they can't be cheap.

[CubbyChowder]

Sorry to hijack a two year old thread, I have a few questions for you. First off, it's evident that you put an insane amount of time and thought into this design/build. They're truly beautiful! Any chance of seeing some pics of a rack on the E30? Maybe even with a bike hooked up to it?

Basically, I'm looking for a suggestion or two from the problem solving MacGyver of E30 roof rack world.

Thanks man! I actually don't have any pics of a bike mounted to my roof racks but there is a really nice E30 rocking the black framed rack in the pictures above. Here are a few examples:






Also, I did make one other custom rack last year for a special 2002 which is still being built but will hopefully debut soon. Has a basket and custom ski mounts for 3 sets of ski's:

[fakeplstctrees]

Sorry to hijack a two year old thread, I have a few questions for you. First off, it's evident that you put an insane amount of time and thought into this design/build. They're truly beautiful! Any chance of seeing some pics of a rack on the E30? Maybe even with a bike hooked up to it?

Basically, I'm looking for a suggestion or two from the problem solving MacGyver of E30 roof rack world.

[CubbyChowder]

NICE RACK!!! sorry couldn't help myself.;D

haha thanks!

Possibly a dumb question but would ever consider outsourcing the design and doing a large run of these? They are seriously one of the best looking racks I've ever seen.

Thanks man. I probably won't outsource these, but I'm debating doing a minor redesign for the future that will hopefully make these a little easier and faster to build. We'll see what happens, for right now I just don't really like the idea of having China recreate my work, even though I know it could be good money.

^^ I'd definitely buy one. They look sooo good.

Thanks dude

[austinwaller21]

^^ I'd definitely buy one. They look sooo good.

[Nick_S]

Possibly a dumb question but would ever consider outsourcing the design and doing a large run of these? They are seriously one of the best looking racks I've ever seen.

[binnavert]

NICE RACK!!! sorry couldn't help myself.;D

[CubbyChowder]

Things of beauty

That's an amazing rack! Added you on IG.

good lord man, those look fantastic.

looks pretty sweet!

Fantastic...wish it was a little more affordable!

Thanks guys!

Two comments...

1) No way to lock them?
2) It might be a good idea to coat the drip rail mount in rubber or something to protect the paint on the car.

They look nice though. I think the black frame might look better with a lighter wood for more contrast. The silver frame with dark wood looks great.

Yeah there is no way to lock these up, you could replace the main bolt with a security bolt with a unique style head but that wouldn't be too much protection. I would definitely suggest putting a strip of thin rubber in between the drip rail and the mount.

I only have two E30s in my long term plans, and while I don't think one of these would suit the M3, it might look amazing on my girl's touring. :D

What would you estimate the load rating of this roof rack to be?

Would you consider making another one that's longer and better suited to the proportions of the touring's long roof, or are they just too complicated to build to make it worthwhile to sell them?

Thanks for the request but I am not really looking to build more at this time. I did get another order for the silver one pictured but I think I'm going to stop it there. There is a lot of work involved and I have several other projects going on in the shop right now. I will let you know if I ever consider building a longer one though, I'd love to see one of these on a touring! These could easily handle 200lbs

Thats a work of art.

Thank you!

[aintnothang]

Thats a work of art.

[Shock(/\)ave]

I only have two E30s in my long term plans, and while I don't think one of these would suit the M3, it might look amazing on my girl's touring. :D

What would you estimate the load rating of this roof rack to be?

Would you consider making another one that's longer and better suited to the proportions of the touring's long roof, or are they just too complicated to build to make it worthwhile to sell them?

[rturbo 930]

Two comments...

1) No way to lock them?
2) It might be a good idea to coat the drip rail mount in rubber or something to protect the paint on the car.

They look nice though. I think the black frame might look better with a lighter wood for more contrast. The silver frame with dark wood looks great.

[plotfi]

Fantastic...wish it was a little more affordable!