BMW Roof Bars

[Avtar]

Just got some roof bars from BMW as I wanted to get the roof mounted bike rake later also. I read in the instructions that it recommends removing them when not in use, is this really the way or do you guys tend to just leave them on?

[petert]

On myE53 they did make a bit of noise and of course a bit of difference to consumption, and that taken with the fact they only take a few minutes to remove means I always removed them when not in use. I imagine it will be he same with an E70

Petert

[Avtar]

Thanks

[AW8]

Keep the footpack locked by key to reduce theft risk of same & bars.

I have Thule square bars on mine which aren't quiet but are functional. Importantly they have 360 degree rubberised/plastic covering to entirity of the bars.

I have been keeping bars on but only as using rack regularly of late to transport 2 kayaks.

Your dedicated aerodynamic bars will impact on mpg & noise far less than my functional but bulkier items, ( no rude comments please folks ).

[x555]

I have left mine on lately as we have used the bikes more with the good weather but i usually take them off as it only takes a few mins.I have the thule aero bars.

[jeegnesh]

All you posh folks with Thule's

[ali021205]

Woop Woop I'm posh!! Finally somebody noticed!! lol.

I've got thule bars and box, a must for moving 2 kids, their stuff and a wife who's idea of an overnight bag is a 2 week holiday suitcase to the rest of us!!

Sometimes I leave the bars on, sometimes I take them off, as previously said they dont take any time to whip off if need be but I really dont think that there is a huge mpg reduction if taken off, and no notable noise increase if left on....personal choice, but in my case plain and simple laziness!!!

[Minda]

Dose it not add to the wind noise?

[Avtar]

I have not noticed a difference yet but have not been on a long run as yet with the roof bars on, will report back when I do. That being said it does have little spoilers on the front bar.......

[Avtar]

Going to take it Birmingham tomorrow morning so will see if there is much of a differance?

[x555]

The roof bars on mine do make a bit of noise from the wind,not too much but there is a difference.When the bikes are on top and your doing a decent speed they whistle a bit mind.

[x555]

[quote=""jeegnesh""]All you posh folks with Thule's [/quote]
I have been called many things mate but never posh

[Avtar]

Did not notice any additional noise (perhaps the music was too loud) but there was a difference in MPG so I shall remove them before the next motorway trip and compare.

[lezmtaylor]

I certainly noticed an increase in wind noise, and only fit them when they are to be used.
Lez

[Avtar]

You are right it onlty takes a few minutes so I have removed them until I need them again.