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Luggage Rack?
- M33 LMO
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Luggage Rack?
Right I need some advice on a suitable luggage rack for the Z that I can use when touring.
Google gives me some options most of them give me the fear that the paintwork will get wrecked.
I need to be able to carry an inflatable kayak and all the bits and bobs that go with so trying to ram these in the boot is not an option. Passenger seat is not an option either.
Google gives me some options most of them give me the fear that the paintwork will get wrecked.
I need to be able to carry an inflatable kayak and all the bits and bobs that go with so trying to ram these in the boot is not an option. Passenger seat is not an option either.
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Ooh! You'll be asking for advice on a towbar next..
There are some suction ones I've seen advertised but I'm not convinced myself. The boot lid is already 'heavy' and I for one would not want to stress it any more.
Not sure you'll get any recommendations on this site!
There are some suction ones I've seen advertised but I'm not convinced myself. The boot lid is already 'heavy' and I for one would not want to stress it any more.
Not sure you'll get any recommendations on this site!
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What good is a Z if I can't take it on a multitude of adventures!
Maybe i just need me a more compact Kayak
Maybe i just need me a more compact Kayak
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I have one of these, would it be big enough to fit the kayak in? They do them in different sizes. My daughters paddle board would go in one when it’s deflated and in it’s carry pack
https://boot-bag.com/2/language/en/by-m ... boot-rack/
https://boot-bag.com/2/language/en/by-m ... boot-rack/
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https://boot-bag.com/store/default/bmw- ... k-e89.html
This is quite a good rack, a friend of mine had one for his Zed and used it a few times for big trips across Europe.
He had a strict protocol which included not exceeding 80mph with it on
Not operating the roof with any load attached to it
He had no issues and only one paint mark where he hadn’t cleaned the boot lid properly before fitting it.
This is quite a good rack, a friend of mine had one for his Zed and used it a few times for big trips across Europe.
He had a strict protocol which included not exceeding 80mph with it on
Not operating the roof with any load attached to it
He had no issues and only one paint mark where he hadn’t cleaned the boot lid properly before fitting it.
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Get a 'follow me' sign like they have on airport marshalling trucks, and get your friend to follow in a more suitable vehicle :
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Of course the best route is a trailer...BMW did a Euro certified trailer kit for the E89 enjoy
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=03_3370
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=03_3370
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You could always just leave the wife behind
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That's a pretty gender-specific comment you're making there.
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In this day and age, either or both of you could be wrong! I could potentially be offended...
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That might work actuallyArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:36 am I have one of these, would it be big enough to fit the kayak in? They do them in different sizes. My daughters paddle board would go in one when it’s deflated and in it’s carry pack
https://boot-bag.com/2/language/en/by-m ... boot-rack/
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Could talk to your Autoglym friends to see if there's any more robust ceramic type protection they could put on the boot lid, as an added layer for peace of mind?M33 LMO wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:56 amThat might work actuallyArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:36 am I have one of these, would it be big enough to fit the kayak in? They do them in different sizes. My daughters paddle board would go in one when it’s deflated and in it’s carry pack
https://boot-bag.com/2/language/en/by-m ... boot-rack/
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I'll run it by them tomorrow when I drop the car off. Apparently, the owner's son is obsessed with having a z4 as his first car so hes going to drop down to see it when i drop it offenuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:58 amCould talk to your Autoglym friends to see if there's any more robust ceramic type protection they could put on the boot lid, as an added layer for peace of mind?M33 LMO wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:56 amThat might work actuallyArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:36 am I have one of these, would it be big enough to fit the kayak in? They do them in different sizes. My daughters paddle board would go in one when it’s deflated and in it’s carry pack
https://boot-bag.com/2/language/en/by-m ... boot-rack/
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