Luggage Rack

bax008 · 03-29-2012, 09:17 AM

Since I have regular tires on my Z4, I decided to order the BMW spare tire, jack and lug wrench. I feel much better knowing I have a spare now. However it takes up some room in the trunk. I would like to install a luggage rack on my 2005 Z4. I don't like the removable one offered for the Z4. What I'm looking for is a permenant rack. I was wondering if anyone has installed a rack from another car, such as,MG, Triumph, Austin healy, Jag, etc, that they found worked just fine. Or know of any web site that offer other racks for the Z4.

Thanks, Ken

ZStig · 03-29-2012, 10:13 AM

I like they 2 metal mounting bars that come with the oem kit. U can attach anything to that

Walkurie · 03-30-2012, 08:15 AM

I originally used a removable rack. It was okay, never had a problem. Then went to the non-removable BMW rack. As you might imagine, it is heavily engineered and designed to accomodate all of the attachments. yes, it does use two streamline-styled bars that can be painted body color, and then the rack itself is detachable from the bars. I do not remember a problem with clearance (to the window) for the removable rack, but there is a clearance issue for the BMW rack. You need to make sure to install the limiting strap that should come with the BMW rack.

Seems the BMW hard luggage case is NLA. Used the same concept as the cases installed on BMW bikes.

03-29-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
bax008 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edgewater, FL iTrader: (0)	Luggage Rack Since I have regular tires on my Z4, I decided to order the BMW spare tire, jack and lug wrench. I feel much better knowing I have a spare now. However it takes up some room in the trunk. I would like to install a luggage rack on my 2005 Z4. I don't like the removable one offered for the Z4. What I'm looking for is a permenant rack. I was wondering if anyone has installed a rack from another car, such as,MG, Triumph, Austin healy, Jag, etc, that they found worked just fine. Or know of any web site that offer other racks for the Z4. Thanks, Ken
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	I like they 2 metal mounting bars that come with the oem kit. U can attach anything to that __________________
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Walkurie Lieutenant 9 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA iTrader: (2)	I originally used a removable rack. It was okay, never had a problem. Then went to the non-removable BMW rack. As you might imagine, it is heavily engineered and designed to accomodate all of the attachments. yes, it does use two streamline-styled bars that can be painted body color, and then the rack itself is detachable from the bars. I do not remember a problem with clearance (to the window) for the removable rack, but there is a clearance issue for the BMW rack. You need to make sure to install the limiting strap that should come with the BMW rack. Seems the BMW hard luggage case is NLA. Used the same concept as the cases installed on BMW bikes. __________________ Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
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