Roof Bars

[nickyboy2013]

Purchased a roof box and set of Whisperbars for X3. Nice fit and a Quieter ride than standard bars.

[Benstan]

Thanks for posting - it looks like a smart set-up.  I had some standard Thule bars on my E60 and they made a terrible racket even at low speeds (reminds me that I could sell them, now I've got rid of the car).  I thought about roof boxing the X5 when we go camping, but I think it's too high for me at 5 11) so I'll pull a trailer instead. 

Friends of mine are very happy with their Thule Easy Box, which sits on a towbar mounted bike carrier.  Looks unusual but seems effective.

[Raj]

Nice additions. Never realised standard bars made so much noise.

[Ranger 6]

My roof bars are OEM and with the right fittings for the box they're not what I'd call noisy - but those do look good.

[nickyboy2013]

[quote="Benstan"]
Thanks for posting - it looks like a smart set-up.  I had some standard Thule bars on my E60 and they made a terrible racket even at low speeds (reminds me that I could sell them, now I've got rid of the car).  I thought about roof boxing the X5 when we go camping, but I think it's too high for me at 5 11) so I'll pull a trailer instead. 

Friends of mine are very happy with their Thule Easy Box, which sits on a towbar mounted bike carrier.  Looks unusual but seems effective.
[/quote]
I looked at the easy box and realy liked it but Her indoors would not let me spend the extra on fitting a towbar.

[nickyboy2013]

[quote="Raj"]
Nice additions. Never realised standard bars made so much noise.
[/quote]
Square bars, sticking out bars past bodywork, 60-70-80mph = wind noise and wind whistle,

[Benstan]

True story.


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