[mjollnir19]

i got roof rack for the car (e90) and was wondering do i have to pull the door like hinge off the roof to install or just flip them open and leave em like that?? while installing.. i know it's noob question but i just wanna make sure nothing flies off my roof while driving around

[AngryScientist]

just flip them up.

i've put well over 5k miles on my car with bikes on the roof, this is one of the most stable, quiet and secure rack set-ups ever.

[mjollnir19]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

just flip them up.

i've put well over 5k miles on my car with bikes on the roof, this is one of the most stable, quiet and secure rack set-ups ever.

so no need to pop the hinges off... i really just want to make sure

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by mjollnir19

so no need to pop the hinges off... i really just want to make sure

no, they dont come off, they're just little doors, trust me on this one.

where in NJ are you anyway ?

[Elliott@DetailAddict]

I've popped them off accidentally before but no you just flip up and go as everyone else had said. Enjoy the rack! Don't strip those screws!

[mjollnir19]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

no, they dont come off, they're just little doors, trust me on this one.

where in NJ are you anyway ?

from a town near bergenfield u??

[mjollnir19]

Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

I've popped them off accidentally before but no you just flip up and go as everyone else had said. Enjoy the rack! Don't strip those screws!

damn your making me nervous about putting these things on lol

[Elliott@DetailAddict]

don't be. It's simple. They just use soft metal in those "proprietary" screws in the mounts. Mine started to strip since i take mine on and off. I just never fully torque it anymore and it is solid as can be.

[mjollnir19]

i just tried like 5 times... i couldn't get it on right..i give up i'm going to the casino instead lol

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by mjollnir19

i just tried like 5 times... i couldn't get it on right..i give up i'm going to the casino instead lol

if you're close i'll put it on for you - seriously, it's a breeze.

[AngryScientist]

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[umicheng]

nice! I need to pick up a BMW roof rack asap as the snowboarding season is coming up quick. I can worry about my mtn bike attachment later...

where'd you guys pick up the roof rack? trying to find one used if possible..

[mjollnir19]

Originally Posted by umicheng

nice! I need to pick up a BMW roof rack asap as the snowboarding season is coming up quick. I can worry about my mtn bike attachment later...

where'd you guys pick up the roof rack? trying to find one used if possible..

just got lucky on the classified here...