Thule Rack Owners this is a MUST HAVE

joec500 · 08-18-2008, 06:09 PM

I have a thule rack on my E92 and with the provided open end 10MM wrench it takes at least 10 minutes to remove the rack when not in use, but I just bought one of these and I can remove my rack in 5 minutes or less, HUGE time saver.

http://www.aldenwrench.net/

Jobu · 08-18-2008, 07:02 PM

Looks cool. But I can't figure out how that saves time for you. I have a Thule on my wife's 530i and I don't have any nuts to loosen. It has a special hex bolt with a pin in the center

Chowbow · 08-18-2008, 07:04 PM

Not sure what it's for, but a similar (but IMO, a better) tool is the gear wrench. Usually on sale at Sears now.

joec500 · 08-18-2008, 09:42 PM

On my E92, there are little 10mm nuts that hold on the rack and with the trim covers flipped up a standard closed ratchet will not fit. Without this tool you have to use a standard open end wrench which would easily take twice as long

joec500 · 08-18-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chowbow

Not sure what it's for, but a similar (but IMO, a better) tool is the gear wrench. Usually on sale at Sears now.

I agree, but there is a clearence issue with the trim pieces in the way, there is not clearance 360 degrees on the nut that you need to loosen

Jobu · 08-19-2008, 05:46 AM

Photo?

canucklion · 08-19-2008, 07:29 AM

too lazy to click on the link provided in the first post?
http://www.aldenwrench.net/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobu

Photo?

Jobu · 08-19-2008, 08:25 AM

Photo of the nut in question, not the wrench!

328skidpad · 08-19-2008, 08:50 AM

Also, post a pic of the thule rack it self on your bimmer.
thanks

i2iSTUDIOS · 08-19-2008, 09:06 AM

where do you buy a thule bmw e92 rack? I've been trying to find one with no luck

joec500 · 08-19-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by i2iSTUDIOS

where do you buy a thule bmw e92 rack? I've been trying to find one with no luck

ors racks...they sell them online, I am not sure if you guys have "Sport Rack" but it's a chain we have in California that sells them. Any Thule Dealer can get the parts you need, I think there is also a vendor in the "group buy area" that is selling the Thule Racks.

methodtim · 08-19-2008, 01:12 PM

Doesn't REI carry a full line of Thule as well?

joec500 · 08-19-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobu

Photo of the nut in question, not the wrench!

I will get this posted once I get home.

unagi1 · 08-19-2008, 01:45 PM

sometimes you feel like a nut...

oldaccount · 08-19-2008, 02:58 PM

i put my thule rack on last night. this wrench would make things marginally easier, but any 9mm open ended wrench should work just fine.

i2iSTUDIOS · 08-19-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joec500

ors racks...they sell them online, I am not sure if you guys have "Sport Rack" but it's a chain we have in California that sells them. Any Thule Dealer can get the parts you need, I think there is also a vendor in the "group buy area" that is selling the Thule Racks.

Can I order the E90 version? Will it fit my E92?

joec500 · 08-26-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suareezay

i put my thule rack on last night. this wrench would make things marginally easier, but any 9mm open ended wrench should work just fine.

I think it's actually a 10mm....I'll race yah

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joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	On my E92, there are little 10mm nuts that hold on the rack and with the trim covers flipped up a standard closed ratchet will not fit. Without this tool you have to use a standard open end wrench which would easily take twice as long
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oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	i put my thule rack on last night. this wrench would make things marginally easier, but any 9mm open ended wrench should work just fine.
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