Roof Racks with CF roof?

crypticc · 10-05-2014, 05:51 AM

Lol. Think we have to wait for BMW. I cannot imagine any experimental drilling to see that the roof is simply not designed to take a rack.

Those markings on this photo don't seem to relate to the rack actually so I stand corrected. (See faint dimples all along the roof and actual holes for some reason now missing)

Can someone do a scaled measure of the holes in this photo and see where that would align to the centre of the flaps on an actual car? Purpose would be to see if the holes are there and just hidden because the flaps are in the wrong place, or absent completely.

Going from the mini barcode and the photo of the red car above it would seem to be entirely missing. Maybe BMW had too many roof stress fractures or failures during manufacturing with the holes or something?

DCG · 10-06-2014, 06:46 PM

Ok guys & gals and Bimmer freaks. My mission this year is to have BMW make a AWD version of the M4 & M3 as an option for whom ever desires it. My other mission is to get BMW to remedy the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Roof to have functioning roof mechanisms to mount a luggage rack if so desired as I feel all BMW's should always have that cool feature.

I was able to get BMW to finally make black rims for the M4 & M3 so we don't have to spend our weekends painstakingly washing our wheels and well because I like black wheels. Also another accomplishment was to get BMW to offer as a Special Edition a matte black and gray paint finish. And they did so, it came out better then expected in satin Frozen Black & Silver as a "Factory Custom" option. And also to offer the satin paint finishes in the future as an special individual option.

Boom done, check those boxes off!!!

Now here it is time to get this factory redesigned and production fixed for all that potentially want to install a roof rack so we can do other things just as fast.

By the way guys BMW does read these forums, so we have to keep on them and keep the topic up front and center until it is taken care of for both roof options, I still want a (CFRP) Roof but could live with a metal roof minus the moonroof option but that would be a compromise I don't want to make.

DCG · 10-06-2014, 06:49 PM

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Roof

DCG · 10-06-2014, 08:08 PM

BMW Roof Racks Photos

DCG · 10-06-2014, 08:32 PM

Work it dudes!

seis-speed · 10-07-2014, 05:36 PM

Bump-

Any news? I am ready to order, but I wanted CF roof. I think I might go with the regular roof.

IB M · 10-07-2014, 07:59 PM

Yes what is the latest news?? We need to know if we can mount our dream bikes on our dream cars.

IB M · 10-07-2014, 08:05 PM

Carbon 29 inch wheel goes with M3 carbon roof. BMW please hook us up.

rjpeaks · 10-08-2014, 10:39 AM

surfboard is backwards up there...

Lantern Rouge · 10-08-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rjpeaks

surfboard is backwards up there...

Yeah, but the deer head is mounted perfectly...

brianeck · 10-08-2014, 02:25 PM

I'll supply some liquid courage if anyone is on the fence about getting their drill out

seis-speed · 10-09-2014, 12:58 PM

Drill Baby Drill!!

Would a roof painted black look bad on AW?

M3SSY · 10-09-2014, 02:38 PM

I ordered my car this past weekend with a steel roof, really wanted the CF, but I need to haul my toys around.

kind of bummed they dropped the ball on this.

rubber_ducky · 10-09-2014, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3SSY

I ordered my car this past weekend with a steel roof, really wanted the CF, but I need to haul my toys around.

kind of bummed they dropped the ball on this.

I'm sure that once you get the car, you won't care much about the steel roof. In fact, you might end up loving the extra light & ventilation. But... there might still be a solution. All hope is not lost. Yet anyway.

seis-speed · 10-09-2014, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

I'm sure that once you get the car, you won't care much about the steel roof. In fact, you might end up loving the extra light & ventilation. But... there might still be a solution. All hope is not lost. Yet anyway.

You are probably right.

For me making the order, I am cool with it, I wanted CF, but I can live with the roof, but others that bought and now can not install.... I would be upset about that.

SakhirM4 · 10-09-2014, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

I'm sure that once you get the car, you won't care much about the steel roof. In fact, you might end up loving the extra light & ventilation. But... there might still be a solution. All hope is not lost. Yet anyway.

I really like the sunroof on my M4. The extra light in a black interior is great and the tilt ventilation when parked in the hot Texas sun is a great benefit. It may not be "the cool" solution, but it is a cool solution.

A267839885568 · 10-11-2014, 09:27 PM

yeah I checked my M4 also, no mounts! Haha I am actually semi tempted to see if I can super/gorilla glue a mount on.... jk

Ill talk to steve Thomas bmw Monday.

anselmw · 10-12-2014, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCG

BMW Roof Racks Photos

Awesome, that is my car in the 3rd pic. I hope this rack issue is resolved by the time I go to upgrade my e90 m3. Would be a big disappointment to have to get the moonroof to get the rack option.

pdudek · 10-12-2014, 01:40 AM

Wish they had a roof rack for the CB roof so I can haul my toys around.

By the way, has anybody considered a hitch mounted rack?

M3SSY · 10-12-2014, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdudek

Wish they had a roof rack for the CB roof so I can haul my toys around.

By the way, has anybody considered a hitch mounted rack?

hitch doesn't work for paddle boards..

can you even get a hitch though?

IB M · 10-12-2014, 05:23 PM

What about the suction type mounts? Has anyone tried them on carbon fiber roofs? I know the work on painted metal.

SakhirM4 · 10-12-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IB M

What about the suction type mounts? Has anyone tried them on carbon fiber roofs? I know the work on painted metal.

There is another thread in this forum that has pics of the suction mounts on the CF roof.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=108

10-05-2014, 05:51 AM	#221
crypticc Captain 78 Rep 966 Posts Drives: e92 M3 DCT + Comp Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Lol. Think we have to wait for BMW. I cannot imagine any experimental drilling to see that the roof is simply not designed to take a rack. Those markings on this photo don't seem to relate to the rack actually so I stand corrected. (See faint dimples all along the roof and actual holes for some reason now missing) Can someone do a scaled measure of the holes in this photo and see where that would align to the centre of the flaps on an actual car? Purpose would be to see if the holes are there and just hidden because the flaps are in the wrong place, or absent completely. Going from the mini barcode and the photo of the red car above it would seem to be entirely missing. Maybe BMW had too many roof stress fractures or failures during manufacturing with the holes or something? Last edited by crypticc; 10-05-2014 at 06:04 AM..
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DCG REBEL 783 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: BMW X4 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Mission: (CFRP) with Roof Rack Ok guys & gals and Bimmer freaks. My mission this year is to have BMW make a AWD version of the M4 & M3 as an option for whom ever desires it. My other mission is to get BMW to remedy the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Roof to have functioning roof mechanisms to mount a luggage rack if so desired as I feel all BMW's should always have that cool feature. I was able to get BMW to finally make black rims for the M4 & M3 so we don't have to spend our weekends painstakingly washing our wheels and well because I like black wheels. Also another accomplishment was to get BMW to offer as a Special Edition a matte black and gray paint finish. And they did so, it came out better then expected in satin Frozen Black & Silver as a "Factory Custom" option. And also to offer the satin paint finishes in the future as an special individual option. Boom done, check those boxes off!!! Now here it is time to get this factory redesigned and production fixed for all that potentially want to install a roof rack so we can do other things just as fast. By the way guys BMW does read these forums, so we have to keep on them and keep the topic up front and center until it is taken care of for both roof options, I still want a (CFRP) Roof but could live with a metal roof minus the moonroof option but that would be a compromise I don't want to make. Last edited by DCG; 10-06-2014 at 08:30 PM..
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DCG REBEL 783 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: BMW X4 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Roof Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Roof Attached Images Last edited by DCG; 01-16-2015 at 01:26 PM..
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seis-speed #savethemanuals 2455 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: 1M \| GT3 \| J392 \| GRc Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Drill Baby Drill!! Would a roof painted black look bad on AW?
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M3SSY Second Lieutenant 174 Rep 245 Posts Drives: E30 M3 / F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW/FL iTrader: (0)	I ordered my car this past weekend with a steel roof, really wanted the CF, but I need to haul my toys around. kind of bummed they dropped the ball on this.
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10-11-2014, 09:27 PM	#237
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10-12-2014, 01:40 AM	#239
pdudek Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Wish they had a roof rack for the CB roof so I can haul my toys around. By the way, has anybody considered a hitch mounted rack?
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10-12-2014, 05:23 PM	#241
IB M Brigadier General 2790 Rep 4,252 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	What about the suction type mounts? Has anyone tried them on carbon fiber roofs? I know the work on painted metal.
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