M3 bike options help

BMWDAD · 09-01-2008, 04:32 PM

I own a 335i coupe, and know all options for racks, truck racks, etc.

I am asking for my friend. He must be able to carry two to three bikes on top of his new M3 coupe.

What are you guys doing?

Thanks in advance.

ferrari6891 · 09-01-2008, 04:40 PM

carrying bikes???....ontop of an M3???

Radiation Joe · 09-01-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

carrying bikes???....ontop of an M3???

Some of us use our cars.

The M3 can easily carry bikes on the roof, and in fact, you can buy all the accessories to do so through BMW. I suspect you can't get three up top, though.

TLud · 09-01-2008, 05:14 PM

The yakima bolt-on rack for the roof of the M3 is awesome (as long as it's the same one I used on my E46). No scratching, comes on and off in only a couple minutes, and locks the bikes on solid.

I'm thinking you could get a third bike on there if you turn the middle tray backwards on the rack.

sayemthree · 09-01-2008, 06:39 PM

depending on what set up you get I bet you could get three. not sure tho. I use the wifey wagon for that.

BMWDAD · 09-02-2008, 05:04 AM

Thanks, and my bike goes in the coupe not outside!

yahtzee · 09-02-2008, 08:48 AM

There is a reason that they put the 4 clips into the roof of the M.

synclastica_86 · 09-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Two bikes on the roof. Have you consider using one of those carries that attach to the trunk? I've been using one, it just attach with nylon straps and folds away in seconds. It is also easier to load bikes on.

apw2607 · 09-02-2008, 11:49 AM

Bikes are not a problem

epoints · 09-02-2008, 12:52 PM

Wow... Bike going 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.

kmarei · 09-02-2008, 01:32 PM

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Wow... Bike going 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.

using only 1 wheel too

lilcow · 09-18-2008, 11:37 PM

having a touch time reseating my roof rack clips. any tips?

JIO · 09-19-2008, 02:19 AM

I want to see a YouTube video of someone actually sitting on the bike on the roof rack while the M3 is going 150 mph. Needs to be filmed by another M3 going 150 along side. Now that would be Mpressive".

luckistryke · 09-19-2008, 03:52 AM

w/ yakima racks and 2 bikes i lost 3-5mpg do to drag. and man....also the wind noise on the freeway

MC444 · 09-19-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

carrying bikes???....ontop of an M3???

Leave the bikes at home

luckistryke · 09-19-2008, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Two bikes on the roof. Have you consider using one of those carries that attach to the trunk? I've been using one, it just attach with nylon straps and folds away in seconds. It is also easier to load bikes on.

tried it on my girls Infinity and it scratched up her trunk. + w/ 2 bikes its very unstable the way i drive.

curveball99 · 04-18-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by luckistryke

w/ yakima racks and 2 bikes i lost 3-5mpg do to drag. and man....also the wind noise on the freeway

Do you know if there are any speed limitations with the bikes mounted on a roof-rack? Part of the reason I purchased my current M-car (E39) was to get to and from the trailhead quickly and, in doing so, I've hit freeway speeds of 110-115mph enroute.

Also, are there any issues with higher g-forces taking a sweeper at, say, 80mph?

Up to now, I've been keeping my mtn bike in my trunk for fear of it ending up as carbon fiber freeway litter. However, I'm now compelled to haul my son's baseball equipment in my trunk much more frequently.

Thx

e92_m3 · 04-18-2010, 11:47 PM

Here you go man:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148419

Thule all the way!

Slpnbyu · 04-19-2010, 06:37 AM

I used the exact same solution pictured in post #9 above on my E46 M3. IMHO, it's the perfect solution becuae the rack goes on and comes off very easily, plus nothing touches the paint!

Recently sold the base rails for the E46 and will be buying new base rails for the E90 in a couple of months when my M arrives home.

Georgeair · 04-19-2010, 07:55 AM

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the reason I purchased my current M-car (E39) was to get to and from the trailhead quickly and, in doing so, I've hit freeway speeds of 110-115mph enroute.

Because............... the squirrels will all be gone? You're a rescue bike? Winter is coming in 8 months??

mkoesel · 04-19-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MC444

Leave the bikes at home

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari6891

carrying bikes???....ontop of an M3???

Couch potatoes.

KINGLEH · 04-19-2010, 08:44 AM

like everyone said.. not a problem..

i used factory bars and rocky mount mounts...

i did a 800mile trip with it.. that saw over 90mph a little bit.. Lots of wind noise and loss of 3mpg.... but it never flew off..

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TLud Colonel 108 Rep 2,279 Posts Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	The yakima bolt-on rack for the roof of the M3 is awesome (as long as it's the same one I used on my E46). No scratching, comes on and off in only a couple minutes, and locks the bikes on solid. I'm thinking you could get a third bike on there if you turn the middle tray backwards on the rack.
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	depending on what set up you get I bet you could get three. not sure tho. I use the wifey wagon for that. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	I want to see a YouTube video of someone actually sitting on the bike on the roof rack while the M3 is going 150 mph. Needs to be filmed by another M3 going 150 along side. Now that would be Mpressive".
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luckistryke First Lieutenant 31 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Very very fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	w/ yakima racks and 2 bikes i lost 3-5mpg do to drag. and man....also the wind noise on the freeway __________________
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e92_m3 Lieutenant Colonel 194 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Here you go man: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148419 Thule all the way!
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Slpnbyu First Lieutenant 11 Rep 305 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2023 BMW X3MC [0.00] 2020 M2 CS [0.00]	I used the exact same solution pictured in post #9 above on my E46 M3. IMHO, it's the perfect solution becuae the rack goes on and comes off very easily, plus nothing touches the paint! Recently sold the base rails for the E46 and will be buying new base rails for the E90 in a couple of months when my M arrives home. __________________ /// '23 F97 X3MC : Montego Bay Blue/Black /// /// '20 F87 M2 CS : Misano Blue/Black /// /// '11 E90 M3 : Space Grey/Fox Red /// SOLD /// '04 E46 M3 : Mystic Blue/Black /// SOLD /// '00 E46 323Ci : Titanium Silver/Grey /// SOLD
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KINGLEH Major 98 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	like everyone said.. not a problem.. i used factory bars and rocky mount mounts... i did a 800mile trip with it.. that saw over 90mph a little bit.. Lots of wind noise and loss of 3mpg.... but it never flew off.. __________________
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