Bike Rack on M Coupe

InterlagozzE86MCoupe · 07-26-2011, 07:34 PM

UPDATE!!!! ADDED 3 PHOTOS ON PAGE 2 !!

Ok I know I may get a lot of flaming or maybe not. I have decided to add something I don't think ANYONE has done before or atleast I don't think so on our cars. I am a bike rider and I do have a pupose for this not just going for looks like a lot of people now a days. This was on my previous car and I was suprised that it fit on my M Coupe. I had to think like an engineer and it took me literally 3 and a half ours to complete this project. Well I am happy to say that I am happy with the results. It is a YAKIMA roof-bike rack system. Here are the photos I will try and get better pictures later. Enjoy.

BTM · 07-26-2011, 08:02 PM

nice...care to elaborate on "thinking like an engineer" ?

onelove · 07-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Please elaborate.

Been wanting to get another bike, but limited to local rides because of the bike rack. I've seen the suction cup style racks before, but their availability seems limited now, would be nice to have a solution like this! Also is it possible to take it on and off easily?

Twisted Six · 07-26-2011, 10:21 PM

Oddly enough, while developing the new cf and clear poly roofs for the coupes, I noted several points on why BMW engineers didn't offer up a rack slot such as even the 2011 7 series receives . But I'm still working on it. Like an engineer would, lol.

BlackMoupe · 07-27-2011, 02:49 AM

Nothing is better than the official BMW hatch mounted rack.

MC 357 · 07-27-2011, 03:02 AM

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Had this laying around for like 10 years, found it and tired it out and hey it fits!

But i would rather have yours, looks Pimp!

btw what kind of bike do u ride?

ShakyDog · 07-27-2011, 07:51 AM

In the picture you can see my bike rack, it is the black one to the left.

Steve

Edit: since the old photo is gone, here is the current bike rack.

Tonybest · 07-27-2011, 08:29 AM

^^^

Got me going for a while.. thinking you posted the wrong picture... hahaha

azadian2b · 07-27-2011, 08:40 AM

This is one of very few instances that I'm glad I'm short. 43 cm road bike fits in the hatch no problem.

JCz04Bimmer · 07-27-2011, 09:07 AM

Is it drilled in? How is it mounted? I don't ride but I sure would love a Cayman-esque roof rack to place a set of race wheels/tires on!

esqu1re · 07-27-2011, 10:25 AM

Kudos to you for doing it. Hopefully you didn't have to drill or make any permanent changes.

wonton180 · 07-27-2011, 10:46 AM

interested to hear more how this is mounted...

RevsPlease · 07-27-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCz04Bimmer

Is it drilled in? How is it mounted? I don't ride but I sure would love a Cayman-esque roof rack to place a set of race wheels/tires on!

Lol, best use of a cayman... Mule to haul tires for the M to the track

Daemonblitz · 07-27-2011, 08:34 PM

I remember seeing another thread like this a while back about someone putting a roof rack on the M Coupe. It was mounted on with 4 suction cups (I know, doesn't sound very safe), 2 of them were positioned on the back of the roof itself while the other 2 were positioned on the windshield. It looked AMAZING though, and I am not someone who likes the idea of roof racks in general.

Does anyone remember that thread/have a link to it ?

l4zy · 07-28-2011, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCz04Bimmer

Is it drilled in? How is it mounted? I don't ride but I sure would love a Cayman-esque roof rack to place a set of race wheels/tires on!

that is freaking awesome!

BTM · 07-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemonblitz

I remember seeing another thread like this a while back about someone putting a roof rack on the M Coupe. It was mounted on with 4 suction cups (I know, doesn't sound very safe), 2 of them were positioned on the back of the roof itself while the other 2 were positioned on the windshield. It looked AMAZING though, and I am not someone who likes the idea of roof racks in general.

Does anyone remember that thread/have a link to it ?

That was a rack that originated from Lotus Talk a member was able to use on his coupe

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233223

trsbmw · 07-28-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azadian2b

This is one of very few instances that I'm glad I'm short. 43 cm road bike fits in the hatch no problem.

43cm??? That's kid size, are you sure you didn't mean 53?

My 57cm road bike fits fine. and I'm 6 feet tall.

onelove · 07-28-2011, 09:49 AM

I absolutely would love a roof tire rack like that! Though of putting a hitch and tire trailer on the back, but it's a bit on the "bleh" side for me.

azadian2b · 07-28-2011, 09:53 AM

Nope, I'm rather sure. I'm only 5'4". Geometry has a sloping top tube and uses 700s not 650s like a lot of small frame bikes. 2006 Trek 1200. Could be kid size, but it fits which is what's important.

Daemonblitz · 07-28-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

That was a rack that originated from Lotus Talk a member was able to use on his coupe

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233223

That's the one i was talking about !
Thanks for the link.

onelove · 08-04-2011, 09:06 AM

Any update on how you were able to do this and what kit you used ?

Mr M · 08-04-2011, 02:30 PM

Looks great! Can we get some pictures of the coupe with a bike on it?

07-26-2011, 07:34 PM	#1
InterlagozzE86MCoupe Private 7 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	UPDATE!!!! ADDED 3 PHOTOS ON PAGE 2 !! Ok I know I may get a lot of flaming or maybe not. I have decided to add something I don't think ANYONE has done before or atleast I don't think so on our cars. I am a bike rider and I do have a pupose for this not just going for looks like a lot of people now a days. This was on my previous car and I was suprised that it fit on my M Coupe. I had to think like an engineer and it took me literally 3 and a half ours to complete this project. Well I am happy to say that I am happy with the results. It is a YAKIMA roof-bike rack system. Here are the photos I will try and get better pictures later. Enjoy. Last edited by InterlagozzE86MCoupe; 01-10-2012 at 10:02 PM..
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	nice...care to elaborate on "thinking like an engineer" ?
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onelove Track Head 24 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Please elaborate. Been wanting to get another bike, but limited to local rides because of the bike rack. I've seen the suction cup style racks before, but their availability seems limited now, would be nice to have a solution like this! Also is it possible to take it on and off easily? __________________ 2004 Porsche GT3 \|White HRE R40 Monoblocks \| KW Clubsport Suspension \| RSS Lower Control Arms and Suspension Links \| GT3RS Wing and Front Bumper \| Cup Car Lip \| Euro GT3 Seat \| GMG Half Cage \| Europipe Exhaust \| EPL Tuning
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Twisted Six CarbonFiber Engineer @ ZeroMassMotorsports 40 Rep 1,481 Posts Drives: Z4si-coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -Laguna Beach Ca. iTrader: (6)	Oddly enough, while developing the new cf and clear poly roofs for the coupes, I noted several points on why BMW engineers didn't offer up a rack slot such as even the 2011 7 series receives . But I'm still working on it. Like an engineer would, lol.
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MC 357 Private 17 Rep 81 Posts Drives: R53 Cooper S/I3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Uploaded with ImageShack.us Had this laying around for like 10 years, found it and tired it out and hey it fits! But i would rather have yours, looks Pimp! btw what kind of bike do u ride?
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ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	In the picture you can see my bike rack, it is the black one to the left. Steve Edit: since the old photo is gone, here is the current bike rack. Last edited by ShakyDog; 11-24-2020 at 10:47 AM..
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Tonybest Enrollment Officer 114 Rep 5,014 Posts Drives: 997.2 Porsche C4S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc. iTrader: (2)	^^^ Got me going for a while.. thinking you posted the wrong picture... hahaha
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azadian2b Private First Class 6 Rep 102 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	This is one of very few instances that I'm glad I'm short. 43 cm road bike fits in the hatch no problem.
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JCz04Bimmer Captain 32 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City iTrader: (2)	Is it drilled in? How is it mounted? I don't ride but I sure would love a Cayman-esque roof rack to place a set of race wheels/tires on! __________________ \|www.onehotlap.com\|Real People\|Real Cars\|
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Kudos to you for doing it. Hopefully you didn't have to drill or make any permanent changes. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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Daemonblitz Commander 221 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Z4MC/M5/640iX/M1000RR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, ON, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [9.50] 2006 Z4M Coupe [8.77] 2010 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	I remember seeing another thread like this a while back about someone putting a roof rack on the M Coupe. It was mounted on with 4 suction cups (I know, doesn't sound very safe), 2 of them were positioned on the back of the roof itself while the other 2 were positioned on the windshield. It looked AMAZING though, and I am not someone who likes the idea of roof racks in general. Does anyone remember that thread/have a link to it ?
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onelove Track Head 24 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	I absolutely would love a roof tire rack like that! Though of putting a hitch and tire trailer on the back, but it's a bit on the "bleh" side for me. __________________ 2004 Porsche GT3 \|White HRE R40 Monoblocks \| KW Clubsport Suspension \| RSS Lower Control Arms and Suspension Links \| GT3RS Wing and Front Bumper \| Cup Car Lip \| Euro GT3 Seat \| GMG Half Cage \| Europipe Exhaust \| EPL Tuning
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azadian2b Private First Class 6 Rep 102 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Nope, I'm rather sure. I'm only 5'4". Geometry has a sloping top tube and uses 700s not 650s like a lot of small frame bikes. 2006 Trek 1200. Could be kid size, but it fits which is what's important.
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onelove Track Head 24 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Any update on how you were able to do this and what kit you used ? __________________ 2004 Porsche GT3 \|White HRE R40 Monoblocks \| KW Clubsport Suspension \| RSS Lower Control Arms and Suspension Links \| GT3RS Wing and Front Bumper \| Cup Car Lip \| Euro GT3 Seat \| GMG Half Cage \| Europipe Exhaust \| EPL Tuning
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Mr M New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Looks great! Can we get some pictures of the coupe with a bike on it?
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