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Date: 5-30-08 02:50
From: ClayW  
Subject: Roof racks....experiences?  
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This one was in another poster's pics..
I'd like to have one just in case, but I'd hate to get one that was too modern or universal looking.
Maybe a more "vintage VW" look:
In the image below, you can see how the VW racks attach to the drip rails. I suppose that if nobody makes one for a reasonable price, I could get to work on custom one.
 _________________ ClayW
1976 Fjord 2002 Sunroof
Project Blog
"Finish the thing, do it right the first time and drive the son of a bitch!"
-Gray Baskerville on hot rod advice
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Date: 5-30-08 03:59
From: AndyS
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Date: 5-30-08 04:20
From: MOESPEED2002 in PLEASANTON, CA
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Date: 5-30-08 04:21
From: MOESPEED2002 in PLEASANTON, CA
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Date: 5-30-08 07:13
From: jmon0261 in Chico California
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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You forget how bubbled the bug roof is. _________________ Joseph O'Neil
73 02 - Polaris - driver
67 2000 TiLux- Chamonix
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Date: 5-30-08 07:21
From: jmon0261 in Chico California
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Then you will have to get one for your bicycle.
http://www.paulcomp.com/
Go into baskets racks _________________ Joseph O'Neil
73 02 - Polaris - driver
67 2000 TiLux- Chamonix
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Date: 5-30-08 10:00
From: c.d.iesel in South West Connecticut - Darien = The Right Coast
Subject: Roof racks....experiences?
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Thule base, with Thule basket, and Thule straps
don't forget - the capacity of any load up on the roof must be less than 120 lbs
theVW racks are great but elevate the load - not good for low center
of gravity. Your goal is to hug the roof line as close as possible
for lower wind resistance
 _________________ 1976 BMW 2002 #2743711(sorry I sold it 12/25/06)
1986 BMW R65 650cc twin 19k miles
1964 BMW R27 250cc single 15K miles
2002 BMW 325xiTouring 29k miles
1984 MERCEDES-BENZ W123 300D Turbodiesel-188k miles fein-DIESEL
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Date: 5-31-08 08:43
From: HarryPR in Puerto Rico
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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| Otis wrote: |
While we're on the topic, someone at V@V had an Isetta-style rack on his/her trunk. T'was a beautiful red car. I kept wondering by, hoping to catch the owner, but I never connected up. I thought that was a pretty cool set-up; looked good IMHO. |
I was thinking about that car this morning while hanging out with the local British car group (they get together every Saturday,mostly to work on their Lucas electrics). One of the MGB's had a similar rack which I thought might work on an '02.
Maybe Moss Motors or one of the other MGB parts places has them. _________________ HarryPR
BMWCCA #19290
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Date: 5-31-08 01:24
From: ScottNC in Winston-Salem, NC
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Here's a link for VW roof racks: http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=roof+rack&Search1=Search
The Flat-4 powder coated one is good. Don't plan on leaving your rack on the car all the time or the wood will deteriorate fast. Might be good to polyurethane the wood or something when it's new for better weather protection. Also don't worry about ruining the silver powder coating after you are done with the modification because Krylon silver matches it exactly.
You want the type-1 (beetle) rack. A little cuttin', a little weldin', a little bendin' of the legs to match them to the drip rail, and there ya go.
Scott _________________ "SAVE 'EM FROM THE CRUSHER !"
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Date: 6-1-08 07:34
From: Otis
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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| ScottNC wrote: | | the wood will deteriorate fast |
We can fix that. I don't know if you know, but I hand-built a sailboat, and have designs on a Chris Craft. There are a lot of wood products for boats that will take care of the problem/issue. Remind me the next time we're together and we'll leaf through the West Marine catalog, or else epoxy coat the wood to protect it (it's a special epoxy coat that a friend of mine markets through Chesapeake Light Craft).
And for the English majors in the crowd, yes, I know the difference between wondering, and wandering. I meant to say about the red car, I kept wandering by - but I wonder who owns it?
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Date: 6-16-08 01:19
From: InkaSteve in Santa Barbara, Ca
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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| SpecRaceM5 wrote: | Where can I get a Thule rack? I'm picking up a 2002 in a week or so and want to get some racks for it. I like the Thule racks the best. I want to get the basic rack and mountain bike adapters for now. Eventually want to get kayak racks and a basket. Any help would be appreciated.
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It appears that most REI, Sport Chalet, etc. carry them. Bike shops, Kayak dealers also carry them. Check the Thule site.. http://www.thuleracks.com/dealer.asp#results Google is your friend! _________________ Steve
1974 Inka 1802 Touring, New Daily Driver
1976 Inka 2002 Original Owner
My Roundies are bigger than yours
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Date: 6-17-08 01:16
From: SpecRaceM5 in Ontario, CA (temp) San Diego, CA (home)
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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I understand how to use google, however when I went on Thule's website, they did not list a fitment available for the 2002. Do you know if this is discontinued, or do you think if I go to REI, they will be able to order it for me? I figured someone on here may know, but it looks like I will just have to go to REI and find out for myself. Can anyone be of a bit more help before I partake on what may be a wild goose chase?
Cheers,
Brian _________________ 1991 M5, 1989 Toyota Pickup 2wd (Old Blue), '72 Deuce coming soon!
AC Schnitzer whore!
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Date: 6-17-08 02:58
From: InkaSteve in Santa Barbara, Ca
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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| SpecRaceM5 wrote: | I understand how to use google, however when I went on Thule's website, they did not list a fitment available for the 2002. Do you know if this is discontinued, or do you think if I go to REI, they will be able to order it for me? I figured someone on here may know, but it looks like I will just have to go to REI and find out for myself. Can anyone be of a bit more help before I partake on what may be a wild goose chase?
Cheers,
Brian |
Good point....my apologies. I have had a set of racks for 30 years, assumed that they still listed 02s. The standard rain gutter mount listed for the 76 BMW 3 series should work fine. (300 Gutter Foot pack/LB 50 load bars $194.00) Looks very similar to mine, just newer version, 5 inch roof clearance.
 
They make taller foot packs, but I don't think that is necessary unless you want the rack to mount up higher. You then have to pick out which bike mounting you want. They have a variety of accessories that attach to the load bars of the basic rack. I believe even Yakima accessories will attach to the load bars.
Hope that helps, good luck.. _________________ Steve
1974 Inka 1802 Touring, New Daily Driver
1976 Inka 2002 Original Owner
My Roundies are bigger than yours
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Date: 6-19-08 07:08
From: SpecRaceM5 in Ontario, CA (temp) San Diego, CA (home)
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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Thanks! I will wait till I get the car and then go to REI and see what they have.
Cheers,
Brian _________________ 1991 M5, 1989 Toyota Pickup 2wd (Old Blue), '72 Deuce coming soon!
AC Schnitzer whore!
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Date: 6-19-08 07:50
From: _z_ in Langlois, Oregon
Subject: Re: Roof racks....experiences?
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I have the thule racks.. they do rule. I've hauled lumber and all kinds of stuff on mine
They have them on http://www.bavauto.com/ but they are kind of spendy there. If you get on bav auto and select your car and year you'll find them. Part 324
I scored a used set from fleabay searching for thule 324
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