R55 Rack on Clubman - Issues??
#126
#127
I sent it back. I gave it another shot but it was going to cause paint damage. I could have forced it on there but if I ever decided to take it off for some reason it would have destroyed the paint. Wasn't worth it. I'm curious on if you got the one for the R56 and its different then the R55. Maybe yours will go on correctly. Please post your findings.
#128
Well I got it installed. It wasn't the easiest thing I did today, but it's on there nice and tight. The manual suggests taking it off when your not using it. No chance of that happening. It was hard enough to get on there, I won't be taking it off. I might need to carry my bike on any given day in the summer, and I'll be carrying snow boards in the winter, so it aint goin nowhere!
It went on just like the one in this post on MINI2: http://www.mini2.com/forum/3414002-post115.html
It went on just like the one in this post on MINI2: http://www.mini2.com/forum/3414002-post115.html
#129
Well I got it installed. It wasn't the easiest thing I did today, but it's on there nice and tight. The manual suggests taking it off when your not using it. No chance of that happening. It was hard enough to get on there, I won't be taking it off. I might need to carry my bike on any given day in the summer, and I'll be carrying snow boards in the winter, so it aint goin nowhere!
It went on just like the one in this post on MINI2: http://www.mini2.com/forum/3414002-post115.html
It went on just like the one in this post on MINI2: http://www.mini2.com/forum/3414002-post115.html
Was it marked for an R56 or R55? Trying to see if there might be any difference between the one I got and yours.
#130
I'll have to look at the box again... I'm not sure. However, in order to make the whole process easier, I removed the cross bar that connects the two brackets. That way, I was able to tilt the bracket in a way that made it easier to get into the slot. Once both brackets were on, I simply reattached the cross bar.
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I'll have to look at the box again... I'm not sure. However, in order to make the whole process easier, I removed the cross bar that connects the two brackets. That way, I was able to tilt the bracket in a way that made it easier to get into the slot. Once both brackets were on, I simply reattached the cross bar.
#135
#136
This may turn out to be wishful thinking on my part but the MY09 MC JCW ordering guide has an option #386 'Roof Rails' (available for the Clubman only). The ordering guide said they only come in Black and are rated for 177 lbs. I visualize roof rails like those on a Honda Pilot or other SUV types. The MC JCW Roof Rail option cannot be paired with the JCW Rear wing, it's one or the other. If this option is what I am visualizing - then all that is left to buy is the cross bars. Perhaps this could be MINI's answer to the Clip on problems. I send an email to MINIUSA asking for more information about option 386 but no response yet. I do not intend to hijack this forum's Clip on rack discussion but thought those reading it may want to research the coming 386 'Roof Rails' - what ever it is. I am assuming that this MY09 MC JCW option will be made available for the lesser MC-s and MC Clubman product.
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#138
This may turn out to be wishful thinking on my part but the MY09 MC JCW ordering guide has an option #386 'Roof Rails' (available for the Clubman only). The ordering guide said they only come in Black and are rated for 177 lbs. I visualize roof rails like those on a Honda Pilot or other SUV types. The MC JCW Roof Rail option cannot be paired with the JCW Rear wing, it's one or the other. If this option is what I am visualizing - then all that is left to buy is the cross bars. Perhaps this could be MINI's answer to the Clip on problems. I send an email to MINIUSA asking for more information about option 386 but no response yet. I do not intend to hijack this forum's Clip on rack discussion but thought those reading it may want to research the coming 386 'Roof Rails' - what ever it is. I am assuming that this MY09 MC JCW option will be made available for the lesser MC-s and MC Clubman product.
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#140
MY09 MC JCW info - note early release MY09 for JCW only! the option packaging may be the same for the MY09 s and cooper models. I read on Motoringfile that the regular models (non JCW) are due on the normal 11/08 - order and 2/08 delivery schedule.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=140100
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=140100
#141
Thule says they have a Clubman rack!!!
Just received this email from Thule:
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#142
Just downloaded the instructions on the Thule web site for the #2145 fit kit --which is indicated for the Clubman and the .pdf document says that it is for the Mini Cooper 3-dr hatchback 2003---.
So it doesn't seem to be specially designed for the Clubman, doesn't take advantage of the slots in the roof, possibly will bend raingutters, and has a lower weight limit (50 kg) than the Mini-branded rack (also apparently from Thule).
Maybe this isn't the greatest solution?
So it doesn't seem to be specially designed for the Clubman, doesn't take advantage of the slots in the roof, possibly will bend raingutters, and has a lower weight limit (50 kg) than the Mini-branded rack (also apparently from Thule).
Maybe this isn't the greatest solution?
#143
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Just got done chatting with a co-worker, who is a Thule dealer. She tells me that the #2145 kit is the same one she just put on her 08 MCS last week. I've looked at it, and suppose that it's possible it would work, assuming the foot pad can swivel far enough. On her MCS it certainly look ssolid enough, and less likely to damage things putting it on and off than trying to put little tabs thru slots in the rain gutter.
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Just got off the phone with Thule. I spoke with a very nice fellow named Fred who was unaware of this update for the Clubman. He explained to me that the 2145 Fit Kit apparently must work for the Clubman, however he did ask me to forward the email to him (which I did), and said that he was going to check on it because I knew about this before he did and he wanted to be sure. He said that if I did not hear back from him, then all the information should be considered to be accurate.
He explained that this fit kit, which is the same as the one for the coupe, clamps on to the roof at the door jams.
He explained that this fit kit, which is the same as the one for the coupe, clamps on to the roof at the door jams.
Last edited by Otra; 10-20-2008 at 02:58 PM.
#150
Well this is partly what my concern was... I would have to see it in real life to know if it would work. I did underscore that the Clubman's roof line was much deeper. The good part is that it is easy to remove...but it sure sounds like they're just plunking on the old roof rack from the coupe.