M2 Competition BMW Bike Racks Installed

DanG · 02-22-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ESB

I'm planning on getting a SeaSucker once it gets warmer. Looks super easy to put on and off and doesn't take up any space.

I would be afraid that the suction cups. Wouldn’t hold on a longish drive. I have the BMW rack with two bike mounts.

FrozenGT · 02-22-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

I usually take our bikes on the back of my X5 but I got the BMW racks for my M2C since I love driving it so much. Turned out really good!

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Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

I usually take our bikes on the back of my X5 but I got the BMW racks for my M2C since I love driving it so much. Turned out really good!

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US - how did you get Color Red!

chiromed0 · 02-22-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ESB

I'm planning on getting a SeaSucker once it gets warmer. Looks super easy to put on and off and doesn't take up any space.

I'll have one up for sale in a short bit. Need to find time to take some pics. I used the Komodo on my Cayman. Holds fine---yes, unnecessarily, you stay paranoid thinking the vacuum cups don't hold but they always do. There are some "safe guard" ideas one can implement if you're concerned. SeaSucker racks have been used, abused, all over the world and held up fine. They used them for the team cars with multiple bikes in the Tour de France. VERY hard to find negative accounts on the web of any failing. Just make sure to adhere to the instructions and check the vacuum every so often.

For me, I like the roof racks, I think they look fine and serve multiple purposes...like today I needed some lumber but had to have it cut down to fit the trunk...if I had a roof rack just strap it down and go. I wonder if the attachment is the same as the Porsche roof rack? Looks similar.

Commanderwiggin · 02-22-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FrozenGT

US - how did you get Color Red!

Wrapped it!

tomtea · 02-22-2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chiromed0

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Originally Posted by ESB

I'm planning on getting a SeaSucker once it gets warmer. Looks super easy to put on and off and doesn't take up any space.

I'll have one up for sale in a short bit. Need to find time to take some pics. I used the Komodo on my Cayman. Holds fine---yes, unnecessarily, you stay paranoid thinking the vacuum cups don't hold but they always do. There are some "safe guard" ideas one can implement if you're concerned. SeaSucker racks have been used, abused, all over the world and held up fine. They used them for the team cars with multiple bikes in the Tour de France. VERY hard to find negative accounts on the web of any failing. Just make sure to adhere to the instructions and check the vacuum every so often.

For me, I like the roof racks, I think they look fine and serve multiple purposes...like today I needed some lumber but had to have it cut down to fit the trunk...if I had a roof rack just strap it down and go. I wonder if the attachment is the same as the Porsche roof rack? Looks similar.

+1 for seasuckers. I've been using the talon to haul my gravel bike everywhere. Been on a 2+ hr ride on the freeway going ~85 consistently without any hiccups.

the first few times, I did pull over a few times to double check the suction, but now-a-days, I'm slapping them on and off I go.

brandontrek · 02-23-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpsRider

The red wrap looks soooo good. I'm sure that they had their reasons but I think red was a missed opportunity.

Which hitch rack do you have on your car?

Stealthhitches.com hitch with a KUAT Sherpa rack

Finz · 02-24-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brandontrek

Stealthhitches.com hitch with a KUAT Sherpa rack

How hard was the installation on your stealthhitches rack? One of the comments on their website says you need to cut away part of the diffuser.

bing240sx · 02-24-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

Thanks! It's a wrap: 3M Dragon Fire Red

OMG that color is amazing...

Commanderwiggin · 02-24-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bing240sx

OMG that color is amazing...

Thanks! Just be aware photos have a way with this color for sure; it does have a fire effect in the sun that makes it seem a bit orange and at night a deeper red. When the life on this wrap is expired I will likely find something a bit deeper and similar to Imola Red.

brandontrek · 02-25-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Finz

How hard was the installation on your stealthhitches rack? One of the comments on their website says you need to cut away part of the diffuser.

FINZ! the Guy with the M Coupe? We met at Sebring once.

Not hard, they give you measurements to go by on where to center the hole. I trimmed it out after the job with some rubber U channel trim to give it a more finished look. I cut the 4 corners with a hole saw and used a dremel for the rest. At $90 for a new diffuser I figured there was little to lose if I messed it up.

Finz · 02-26-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brandontrek

FINZ! the Guy with the M Coupe? We met at Sebring once.

Yes, same guy, although I no longer have the Coupe. Sold it in 2019 and did Euro delivery, then US Performance Center delivery, on a 2020 M2C. Sunset Orange, MT.

Thanks for the insights in the rack!

kart driver · 02-27-2021, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

That is BY FAR the best M2C/SC I have ever seen!!!

Why didn’t they offer this color from the factory? That is just epic!

P.S. I had Thule racks before I tried Seasucker. Seasucker is the way to go without any doubt.

DanG · 02-27-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kart driver

That is BY FAR the best M2C/SC I have ever seen!!!

Why didn’t they offer this color from the factory? That is just epic!

P.S. I had Thule racks before I tried Seasucker. Seasucker is the way to go without any doubt.

I feel much more comfortable with a rack screwed into the roof than suction cups. BMW rack all day for me.

AlpsRider · 02-27-2021, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kart driver

That is BY FAR the best M2C/SC I have ever seen!!!

Why didn’t they offer this color from the factory? That is just epic!

P.S. I had Thule racks before I tried Seasucker. Seasucker is the way to go without any doubt.

Doesn't the Seasucker leave fine scratches on the paint?

kart driver · 02-27-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpsRider

Doesn't the Seasucker leave fine scratches on the paint?

My cars have PPF. So I have no idea

Brokenbones · 03-04-2021, 07:08 PM

get a seasucker komodo. you won't regret it.
sat on my s2000 trunk. sits low and behind in turbulent air, decreases wind noise and resistance at speed

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