Bike Rack for E89

Otago · 07-12-2011, 02:13 AM

I am looking for bike rack for e89, bmw dealers do not have it.

Appreciate for your help!

ZheHbKa · 07-12-2011, 07:27 AM

None, u can't mount anything on the roof or the trunk, it can damage the folding mechanism. Check the manual for more info

Mick70 · 07-12-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

None, u can't mount anything on the roof or the trunk, it can damage the folding mechanism. Check the manual for more info

That is not exactly the truth concerning bike racks for the E89... There is even an oem part from BMW (but frankly speaking - are you REALLY sure you would like to spoil your car with this):

ZheHbKa · 07-12-2011, 12:20 PM

I guess that's possible but tow hitch on the Z? Not sure I would want to see that

mstevens · 07-12-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

I guess that's possible but tow hitch on the Z? Not sure I would want to see that

You wouldn't see it. Europeans do not tend to use the "receiver-style" hitches favored in the US. I strongly suspect the e89 hitch is pretty much like the e85 hitch was. That one is invisible unless you're under the car. The ball is on a long, cantilevered machined arm that hooks up under the rear bumper.

Jordanpryce · 07-12-2011, 03:55 PM

http://www.seasucker.tv/

Problem solved. I'm going to make a fork mount rail rack using a thule rail and mount it to the trunk. On and off in 5 minutes.

ZheHbKa · 07-12-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordanpryce

http://www.seasucker.tv/

Problem solved. I'm going to make a fork mount rail rack using a thule rail and mount it to the trunk. On and off in 5 minutes.

Wow haven't seen this before, post some pics when in stall it

ZheHbKa · 07-12-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mstevens

You wouldn't see it. Europeans do not tend to use the "receiver-style" hitches favored in the US. I strongly suspect the e89 hitch is pretty much like the e85 hitch was. That one is invisible unless you're under the car. The ball is on a long, cantilevered machined arm that hooks up under the rear bumper.

In that case it can be quite useful

Jasper53 · 07-12-2011, 07:28 PM

Take a look at this one...

http://www.birdautomotive.com/Bike%2...20BMW%20Z4.htm

Much cheaper than the one from BMW (but still not cheap) and almost invisible when not in use.

Otago · 07-13-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasper53

Take a look at this one...

http://www.birdautomotive.com/Bike%2...20BMW%20Z4.htm

Much cheaper than the one from BMW (but still not cheap) and almost invisible when not in use.

i like that!

Otago · 07-13-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordanpryce

http://www.seasucker.tv/

Problem solved. I'm going to make a fork mount rail rack using a thule rail and mount it to the trunk. On and off in 5 minutes.

Those sucker things look very unsafe on road.

Otago · 07-13-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick70

That is not exactly the truth concerning bike racks for the E89... There is even an oem part from BMW (but frankly speaking - are you REALLY sure you would like to spoil your car with this):

Too big, too large for me.

Jordanpryce · 07-13-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Otago

Those sucker things look very unsafe on road.

They are totally safe. each sucker has a 200lb capacity. They are nothing like the suction cups most people know, they are driven with a small integrated hand pump.

I've seen four bike versions. Totally stable and trustworthy.

As for rear mount racks, I'd never put my road racing bike on anything that hangs on the frame. They can damage the bike and the car. For me it's fork mount only.

ZheHbKa · 07-13-2011, 08:50 AM

can it dent the trunk?

Darbs330 · 07-13-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordanpryce

http://www.seasucker.tv/

Problem solved. I'm going to make a fork mount rail rack using a thule rail and mount it to the trunk. On and off in 5 minutes.

Thanks for bringing this product to my attention... it may be the solution I was looking for as well!

BTW... Costco.com has some SeaSucker products in their catalog...

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

Rather than buying one of SS Bike mount specific products... you might modify one of these to work with your rail system. Just an idea...

In any case... be sure to shoot us a pict of your solution!

Jordanpryce · 07-14-2011, 07:44 AM

Yeah that was my thought, to use a single Thule rail with two sets of two suckers, on the trunk. So the rail and rear wheel of the bike would be cantilevered over the trunk.

ca11z4 · 07-15-2011, 02:45 PM

I heard that the bike rack will disable the hardtop going down into the truck.

Jordanpryce · 07-15-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ca11z4

I heard that the bike rack will disable the hardtop going down into the truck.

I'd never put the top up or down with racks on the trunk...

Otago · 07-17-2011, 11:39 PM

After consideration, i chose seasucker for a try, hope it works!

From: SeaSucker(seasucker@mac.com)
Amount: $331.99 USD
Status: Paid
Date Requested: 18 Jul 2011
Subject: PayPal money request from SeaSucker
Note: Talon - $262.99
Delta Bike Hitch Pro upgrade - $15.00
US Priority Mail to Hong Kong - $54.00

Darbs330 · 07-18-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Otago

After consideration, i chose seasucker for a try, hope it works!

I love the simplicity of this system.

On & off in 5 min... throw in your trunk when not in use... nothing left attached to the car... Man!, that's perfect.

Of course, if I installed a hitch mount... I could always get that airstream I've always wanted

Please post some pictures once installed!

BugsBunny · 01-26-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Otago

After consideration, i chose seasucker for a try, hope it works!

From: SeaSucker(seasucker@mac.com)
Amount: $331.99 USD
Status: Paid
Date Requested: 18 Jul 2011
Subject: PayPal money request from SeaSucker
Note: Talon - $262.99
Delta Bike Hitch Pro upgrade - $15.00
US Priority Mail to Hong Kong - $54.00

Otago, did it work ? Can you post pictures ? Thanks.

az34 · 01-26-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Otago

Those sucker things look very unsafe on road.

+1

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Jordanpryce Private 8 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 30i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (0)	http://www.seasucker.tv/ Problem solved. I'm going to make a fork mount rail rack using a thule rail and mount it to the trunk. On and off in 5 minutes. __________________ 2013 Boxster - 2000 BMW Clownshoe M Coupe - 1998 BMW M3 E36 2015 Macan S Black/Black Gone: 93 RS America, 75 Carrera, 71 914-6, 65 356C among others
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Jasper53 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 E89 Z4 sDrive35s Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Another bike rack option Take a look at this one... http://www.birdautomotive.com/Bike%2...20BMW%20Z4.htm Much cheaper than the one from BMW (but still not cheap) and almost invisible when not in use.
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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 78 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	can it dent the trunk? __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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Jordanpryce Private 8 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 30i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (0)	Yeah that was my thought, to use a single Thule rail with two sets of two suckers, on the trunk. So the rail and rear wheel of the bike would be cantilevered over the trunk. __________________ 2013 Boxster - 2000 BMW Clownshoe M Coupe - 1998 BMW M3 E36 2015 Macan S Black/Black Gone: 93 RS America, 75 Carrera, 71 914-6, 65 356C among others
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Otago Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive 30i manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	After consideration, i chose seasucker for a try, hope it works! From: SeaSucker(seasucker@mac.com) Amount: $331.99 USD Status: Paid Date Requested: 18 Jul 2011 Subject: PayPal money request from SeaSucker Note: Talon - $262.99 Delta Bike Hitch Pro upgrade - $15.00 US Priority Mail to Hong Kong - $54.00
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