04-15-2014, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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BMW Roof Box
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Do you guys have any experience with the bmw roof box? I am looking to purchase the bigger size one (460 I believe). Can I safely drive with it at 80+ miles per hour? How is the noise and how bad does it effect gas mileage? Also, I was going to get the box in silver, but found a great deal on a black one. I have a black sapphire x1 and think black would look kinda funny on it. Any pictures of a black x1 with a black roof box you can share? Also won't everything cook in a black roof box, especially in the summer? Appreciate your input. |
04-15-2014, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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I used to worry about driving over 90 or so with a bike on the roof, then when I worked in Germany, I saw bikes and roof boxes on cars doing 155 frequently. Don't worry about it. However, even an empty roof rack obliterates mileage, adding a box or bike is brutal.
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04-17-2014, 06:59 AM | #5 |
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I have the THULE roof box and racks, i think they are better than BMW's,
look here if you interested ... http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ighlight=THULE
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04-17-2014, 01:45 PM | #7 |
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about +800€ only the roof box but you got other prices there, find a dealer and ask about it, there is no problem with the heat if you don't have food or other things like lighers, I am always careful even if there is no problem.
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