X1 All Black Roof Rack

[Nova Rounder]

Any suggestions on all black roof rack for our X1? Preferred top of the line brand good quality, meaning no cheapo! Thanks in advance...

[Red Bread]

Aside from the OEM one (which is made by Thule) aren't they all black? Yakima, Thule and Saris come in Model T colors. I very slightly prefer my Thule to my Yakima, but they're both quality.

[Nova Rounder]

correct me if I'm wrong, isn't it OEM X1 roof rack comes with silver color cross bars?

also forgot to mention I want low profile and square bar...

[Iowa]

google search finds black versions of thule roof racks at rack outfitters:

http://www.rackoutfitters.com/roof-r...eatured&page=4

[Nova Rounder]

Thanks Iowa, I think I found the right one I want...

BMW X1 Thule BLACK AeroBlade EDGE Base Roof Rack '11-'15

[Red Bread]

Yeah, if you want non aero, square bars, Thule is your answer.

[Gunric]

I like the Thule you chose. I had a Yakima on my 05 WRX and I have Yakima on my wife's 10 forester. The thing I don't like about them is the wind defector is a must or you get horrible vibration. Over time the wind deflector pads rub the roof paint as well.

[Nova Rounder]

Thanks Red Bread...

I was undecided for a couple of weeks and all I have to do is post a thread in this forum, you guys are awesome!!

BTW, I do a lot of outdoor activities especially fishing and have some big investments on fishing rods and Thule got ski/fishing rods clip attachments that is exactly what I need...


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HD...+rod+roof+rack

[Red Bread]

As noted, if you run a wind fairing, use the included clear bra discs under where the supports sit. It's also a good idea to clear bra the whole roof rail to keep it from getting scuffed. You can get 3M clear bra on Amazon and install it yourself.

I'm a biker, skier and snow boarder and can't live without a roof rack.