Interior/Exterior Roof Rack Quote
#26
Want to BET on that? Plenty of lousy workmen in MINI dealers and everywhere else out there, I doubt if any one gets a new car. One reason I started doing some of my own work is that I am a terrible mechanic, but still better than some of the folks who expect me to PAY them for their shoddy work.
#27
Willymcd,
You're my hero! I'd prefer to do the work myself, but I just couldn't bring myself to taking a drill to the roof. I did, however, retrofit Thule fork-mount bike attachments to the MINI OEM rack. Since my '03 conversion, I noticed that MINI wised up and now offers a fork-mount (probably Thule) bike rack system.
You're my hero! I'd prefer to do the work myself, but I just couldn't bring myself to taking a drill to the roof. I did, however, retrofit Thule fork-mount bike attachments to the MINI OEM rack. Since my '03 conversion, I noticed that MINI wised up and now offers a fork-mount (probably Thule) bike rack system.
#28
If you want racks then I think you should get racks that go with the MINI, as in MINI racks. They work and look great. If you can measure and can drill holes without drilling through your headliner, then you should be able to do it yourself. I have them for surfboards and I love mine. I hate the look of retrofit gutter racks on such a beautifully designed car. I also average 33 mpg with my racks.
check my gallery on how I customized mine for carrying boards.
check my gallery on how I customized mine for carrying boards.
#29
Want to BET on that? Plenty of lousy workmen in MINI dealers and everywhere else out there, I doubt if any one gets a new car. One reason I started doing some of my own work is that I am a terrible mechanic, but still better than some of the folks who expect me to PAY them for their shoddy work.
And for the record, the SA/MA put it in writing on the work order that errors in installation would result in them "repairing/replacing my car to factory condition at their expense". I've dealt with enough a-holes to get it in writing from now on.
#30
I bought the Mini Cooper fit kit for my Thule rack and it works great. I have both ski and bike racks that bolt on to the Thule rack.
Check out the Thule rack pictures in my gallery.
Also take a look at this earlier thread for instructions on how to mount the rack:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=66217
The nice thing is when I'm done with the rack, I take it off and hang in from the ceiling in the garage with four ladder hooks. Another advantage is there are no holes in the roof and the whole set up is way cheaper than the Mini factory rack. Also when you eventually sell the Mini, you can keep the Thule rack and buy another fit kit for your new car.
Check out the Thule rack pictures in my gallery.
Also take a look at this earlier thread for instructions on how to mount the rack:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=66217
The nice thing is when I'm done with the rack, I take it off and hang in from the ceiling in the garage with four ladder hooks. Another advantage is there are no holes in the roof and the whole set up is way cheaper than the Mini factory rack. Also when you eventually sell the Mini, you can keep the Thule rack and buy another fit kit for your new car.
Last edited by garyklee; 10-21-2006 at 10:37 PM. Reason: To add Link to previous forum thread
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