Is there a Z4 (M) Coupe Bicycle Roof Rack?

mdy · 11-12-2007, 04:28 PM

My question is exactly the same as the thread title. I am planning to have an M coupe as an only car and would like to be able to transport my bicycle. I doubt it will fit inside and it seems that the roof is the only option. I have tried searching here and a few other forums and have not found anything to be of help. I'm sure this question does not come up often and I hope some of you can help me with this situation.

killjohnnyforan · 11-12-2007, 05:17 PM

this is not the car for you

pbdm4k · 11-12-2007, 05:25 PM

Unless you condsider those bikes that fold in half and you can stuff that in the trunk...

Otherwise, yeah.. Killjohnnyforan has a point... Z4 is more for driving around rather then driving to a place to bike around.

ricerx1 · 11-12-2007, 05:58 PM

http://www.bikerackshops.com/AL102A.html
You can try something like that.

mdy · 11-12-2007, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the replies. I just thought I would ask as it was something that just came to mind. I currently drive an s2000, so I have the same problem now. With my next car I would like to avoid the same problem. It seems difficult to find a car that is able to be able to transport my road bike and also be able to spend time on the track. It is an odd combination for sure, but I will explore some other cars in the same price bracket to see what they offer. The folding bike is an interesting idea, but I have put so much time and money into my current ride, that it would be a waste not to enjoy.

Feyd · 11-12-2007, 07:12 PM

no way people...

rock a rack... i think they look good on cars they don't belong on. *Dead serious.* I saw a custom roof rack on a porsche boxter once... it was siick!

most roof racks are very easy to remove too.... so just make it part of the regimen when you are headed to the trail head, etc.

all that said, i have never seen one.... doubt we ever will. Low'ish production numbers of cars coupled with the lack of interest in people that actually own them who would want a roof rack has got to be very low. Doubt it would make for a good investment for a company to manufacture a rack system based on those facts.

killjohnnyforan · 11-12-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricerx1

http://www.bikerackshops.com/AL102A.html
You can try something like that.

you're paint might actually come off and punch you in the eye if you do that!

MMMazing07 · 11-12-2007, 08:14 PM

buy a SUV

mdy · 11-12-2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMazing07

buy a SUV

Mmmm yes. I would love to pilot an suv on the track.

Thanks all for the additional help(constructive or otherwise). I am a little disappointed since I enjoyed the mixture of power and driving dynamics of the z4 m. I guess not many owners have similar issues or interests involving cycling. I believe Porsche offers a system for bikes and snowboard that I will ask about at the dealer or perhaps wait to see if something becomes available with the upcoming m3.

Rick Hunter · 11-12-2007, 11:49 PM

Welcome to the forum, mdy.

The Porsche Boxster has perhaps the most versatility with regards to cargo accessories. If you were planning on getting an M Roadster, there's always the trunk rack accessory as a possibility.

I don't believe these cars were meant to be practical. Coupled with low demand for "practical" accessories... well there you have it.

Cheers.

mdy · 11-13-2007, 12:09 AM

Thanks Rick.

I currently drive a Honda s2000 and had my fill of convertibles. I was planning to go to something with a fixed roof and a bit more comfort. I had considered the Cayman S, but the test drive left me wanting more power. Right now I am looking into a CPO 911 c2s which I think would suit my needs.

ricerx1 · 11-13-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdy

Mmmm yes. I would love to pilot an suv on the track.

Thanks all for the additional help(constructive or otherwise). I am a little disappointed since I enjoyed the mixture of power and driving dynamics of the z4 m. I guess not many owners have similar issues or interests involving cycling. I believe Porsche offers a system for bikes and snowboard that I will ask about at the dealer or perhaps wait to see if something becomes available with the upcoming m3.

You gotta remember even people with suv's get bike racks, since no one wants a dirty tire inside their car. I hope you find a solution and remember to at least take the bike rack off when you go to the track.

mdy · 11-13-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricerx1

You gotta remember even people with suv's get bike racks, since no one wants a dirty tire inside their car. I hope you find a solution and remember to at least take the bike rack off when you go to the track.

Of course the rack will come off. It's not especially something I am looking forward to, but rather a dirty compromise that will allow me to have the best of both worlds.

Alpine M · 11-13-2007, 01:23 AM

mdy,

I am in the same predicament as you.

I'm just jumping in here to subscribe to see if anyone has anything good to add that I haven't found yet. I still can't understand why some here tweak and get rude when we ask about adding a rack to the car ... simply b/c it is sporty, we are now banned from being functional?

Keep us posted with your search.

Jim

1q2w3e4r · 11-13-2007, 04:17 AM

You can install them on the E46 M3, I just drop the rear seats in mine to carry my bike around.

There is no inserts in the roof on the M Coupe though for a bike rack, was one of the first things I checked.

Dammmittt · 11-13-2007, 08:47 AM

There is an "OEM" rack that doesn't go on the roof. It's more of a tail rack, that requires some holes drilled in your rear bumper...not a great option but it's out there.

Check out this thread. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...highlight=rack

Hawkeye · 11-13-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricerx1

http://www.bikerackshops.com/AL102A.html
You can try something like that.

Does anybody else notice that this "bike rack" has no way of fastening down your bike... Might as well just tape the bike onto the back window!

Furstration · 11-13-2007, 08:04 PM

No problem for me...

Wheels in first, then the rest.

MMMazing07 · 11-13-2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdy

Mmmm yes. I would love to pilot an suv on the track.

Thanks all for the additional help(constructive or otherwise). I am a little disappointed since I enjoyed the mixture of power and driving dynamics of the z4 m. I guess not many owners have similar issues or interests involving cycling. I believe Porsche offers a system for bikes and snowboard that I will ask about at the dealer or perhaps wait to see if something becomes available with the upcoming m3.

u take ur bike to the track??????

mdy · 11-13-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furstration

No problem for me...

Wheels in first, then the rest.

Thanks! I'm glad to see there are other cyclists here. This hadn't even crossed my mind. Nice bike by the way. My current ride is a Litespeed Tuscany.

pbdm4k · 11-16-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdy

Thanks! I'm glad to see there are other cyclists here. This hadn't even crossed my mind. Nice bike by the way. My current ride is a Litespeed Tuscany.

I DID say in the 3rd post you could consider getting a folding bike.... They do make those you know...

Nice to know someone is paying attention.

RCNet · 11-17-2007, 12:38 PM

mdy,

I was wandering around realoem.com and stumbled across this roof rack system for the Z4 coupe from BMW and thought of you. I don't know anything about it, but it might be worth asking a dealer/parts guy about. It looks a little more stable compared to the aftermarket one shown here already and has bike or ski/snowboard adaptors for it.

Here's a link to it.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...58&hg=82&fg=51

If the link doesn't work (realoem is a little funny about embedding links, pictures, etc), after you select the M coupe (E86 Z4 M3.2....), I found it in the "82 UNIVERSAL ACCESSORIES" group. There is a sub-group 82 51 for the roof rack systems.

RCNet

PS. It looks to be the same one Dammmittt was referring to, and looks like it does support the M Coupe. Oh, and it does come with covers to fill the mounting holes in the bumper when you aren't using it.

11-12-2007, 04:28 PM	#1
mdy New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Honda s2000 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Is there a Z4 (M) Coupe Bicycle Roof Rack? My question is exactly the same as the thread title. I am planning to have an M coupe as an only car and would like to be able to transport my bicycle. I doubt it will fit inside and it seems that the roof is the only option. I have tried searching here and a few other forums and have not found anything to be of help. I'm sure this question does not come up often and I hope some of you can help me with this situation.
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killjohnnyforan First Lieutenant 30 Rep 339 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	this is not the car for you
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pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 75 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	Unless you condsider those bikes that fold in half and you can stuff that in the trunk... Otherwise, yeah.. Killjohnnyforan has a point... Z4 is more for driving around rather then driving to a place to bike around.
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ricerx1 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tustin, CA iTrader: (3)	http://www.bikerackshops.com/AL102A.html You can try something like that.
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mdy New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Honda s2000 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. I just thought I would ask as it was something that just came to mind. I currently drive an s2000, so I have the same problem now. With my next car I would like to avoid the same problem. It seems difficult to find a car that is able to be able to transport my road bike and also be able to spend time on the track. It is an odd combination for sure, but I will explore some other cars in the same price bracket to see what they offer. The folding bike is an interesting idea, but I have put so much time and money into my current ride, that it would be a waste not to enjoy.
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Feyd Major 350 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	no way people... rock a rack... i think they look good on cars they don't belong on. Dead serious. I saw a custom roof rack on a porsche boxter once... it was siick! most roof racks are very easy to remove too.... so just make it part of the regimen when you are headed to the trail head, etc. all that said, i have never seen one.... doubt we ever will. Low'ish production numbers of cars coupled with the lack of interest in people that actually own them who would want a roof rack has got to be very low. Doubt it would make for a good investment for a company to manufacture a rack system based on those facts.
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 182 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	buy a SUV
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Welcome to the forum, mdy. The Porsche Boxster has perhaps the most versatility with regards to cargo accessories. If you were planning on getting an M Roadster, there's always the trunk rack accessory as a possibility. I don't believe these cars were meant to be practical. Coupled with low demand for "practical" accessories... well there you have it. Cheers. __________________
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mdy New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Honda s2000 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks Rick. I currently drive a Honda s2000 and had my fill of convertibles. I was planning to go to something with a fixed roof and a bit more comfort. I had considered the Cayman S, but the test drive left me wanting more power. Right now I am looking into a CPO 911 c2s which I think would suit my needs.
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Alpine M Private First Class 12 Rep 118 Posts Drives: Silver/Red Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach iTrader: (1)	mdy, I am in the same predicament as you. I'm just jumping in here to subscribe to see if anyone has anything good to add that I haven't found yet. I still can't understand why some here tweak and get rude when we ask about adding a rack to the car ... simply b/c it is sporty, we are now banned from being functional? Keep us posted with your search. Jim
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	You can install them on the E46 M3, I just drop the rear seats in mine to carry my bike around. There is no inserts in the roof on the M Coupe though for a bike rack, was one of the first things I checked.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	There is an "OEM" rack that doesn't go on the roof. It's more of a tail rack, that requires some holes drilled in your rear bumper...not a great option but it's out there. Check out this thread. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...highlight=rack __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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Furstration NOGGIN WATCHER 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 11 135 and X3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	No problem for me... Wheels in first, then the rest.
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11-17-2007, 12:38 PM	#22
RCNet Woof!! 5 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SW Washington iTrader: (0)	I found this BMW unit on RealOEM mdy, I was wandering around realoem.com and stumbled across this roof rack system for the Z4 coupe from BMW and thought of you. I don't know anything about it, but it might be worth asking a dealer/parts guy about. It looks a little more stable compared to the aftermarket one shown here already and has bike or ski/snowboard adaptors for it. Here's a link to it. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...58&hg=82&fg=51 If the link doesn't work (realoem is a little funny about embedding links, pictures, etc), after you select the M coupe (E86 Z4 M3.2....), I found it in the "82 UNIVERSAL ACCESSORIES" group. There is a sub-group 82 51 for the roof rack systems. RCNet PS. It looks to be the same one Dammmittt was referring to, and looks like it does support the M Coupe. Oh, and it does come with covers to fill the mounting holes in the bumper when you aren't using it. __________________ 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe 2009 Deep Sea Blue 535i xDrive Sports Wagon Last edited by RCNet; 11-17-2007 at 12:56 PM..
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