OEM Roof Rack install issue

rz-jacks · 05-17-2016, 02:44 AM

Hey guys,

So I purchased an OEM BMW roof rack for my '12 135i (part #82 71 0 433 991).

I tried installing it but when I adjusted the crossbars to the right width, I found that one of the bolts that hold the cross bars becomes obstructed by the aluminum in the cross bars... Did they send me a defective rack or is there something I'm missing?

Any input from people with roof racks would be great! Did you guys have to adjust your mounts at all? Did you have a similar issue?

Thanks!!

Matticus91 · 05-17-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rz-jacks

Hey guys,

So I purchased an OEM BMW roof rack for my '12 135i (part #82 71 0 433 991).

I tried installing it but when I adjusted the crossbars to the right width, I found that one of the bolts that hold the cross bars becomes obstructed by the aluminum in the cross bars... Did they send me a defective rack or is there something I'm missing?

Any input from people with roof racks would be great! Did you guys have to adjust your mounts at all? Did you have a similar issue?

Thanks!!

Check the numbers on the rack and look for a sticker, should look like this:

rz-jacks · 05-17-2016, 05:07 PM

Yup that's what it says. Could it be that the front and rear bars are different and they mixed them up?

I'll try to post a picture tonight!

rz-jacks · 05-18-2016, 11:41 PM

Well so I went to the dealership to pick up a new roof rack base straight from the source and still the same issue. Could it be that it was a bad batch or roof racks? or did they change the roof rack mount points after 2012 on the 1 series??? I'm stumped

Here's a pic of where the bolts end up when you space the mounts correctly.

Alow · 05-19-2016, 06:13 AM

I have the same issue but I thought it was because I am using the roof rack from an e90 , which in 2009 when I got my car had the same part number for the roof rack. I looked a few years ago and I thought they had changed the part number and fixed it. Are you sure you have the right part number?

I just deal with it. I tighten up that screw as much as I can but still allowing movement and then bolt the thing to the car. Haven't had a problem.

Matticus91 · 05-19-2016, 11:09 AM

Huh... that's super weird. Have you asked the dealer about it? If you're nice and seem frustrated I can't imagine they would mind walking out to take a look for you.

rz-jacks · 05-19-2016, 05:58 PM

I've quadruple checked the part number on realOEM, at the dealer, online BMW website etc and it is indeed the right part number...

I think I might just have to deal with it. Luckily I have a machine shop at work and might be able to do a nice job of modifying it but still... kind of a bummer. I guess it beats paying $400 for a Yakima or Thule system

e36addict · 05-20-2016, 07:20 AM

I didn't even know those adjustments existed. I pulled mine right out of the box and it installed perfectly with no adjustment.

Gangplank · 05-20-2016, 07:23 AM

Have you sure you are using the right ones front & rear? I believe that our Mini the front bar is the one with the little wind deflectors on the underside. I'll check this AM when I go to work.

rz-jacks · 05-20-2016, 12:23 PM

Yup front ones have the little rubber wind deflectors. double checked the stickers as well.

e36addict: When did you get yours? maybe they updated the design and missed that detail? If you have a part number from yours it would be sweet.

I'm going to try and post more pics this weekend.

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rz-jacks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	OEM Roof Rack install issue Hey guys, So I purchased an OEM BMW roof rack for my '12 135i (part #82 71 0 433 991). I tried installing it but when I adjusted the crossbars to the right width, I found that one of the bolts that hold the cross bars becomes obstructed by the aluminum in the cross bars... Did they send me a defective rack or is there something I'm missing? Any input from people with roof racks would be great! Did you guys have to adjust your mounts at all? Did you have a similar issue? Thanks!!
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rz-jacks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yup that's what it says. Could it be that the front and rear bars are different and they mixed them up? I'll try to post a picture tonight!
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rz-jacks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Well so I went to the dealership to pick up a new roof rack base straight from the source and still the same issue. Could it be that it was a bad batch or roof racks? or did they change the roof rack mount points after 2012 on the 1 series??? I'm stumped Here's a pic of where the bolts end up when you space the mounts correctly. Last edited by rz-jacks; 05-18-2016 at 11:45 PM.. Reason: image link
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	I have the same issue but I thought it was because I am using the roof rack from an e90 , which in 2009 when I got my car had the same part number for the roof rack. I looked a few years ago and I thought they had changed the part number and fixed it. Are you sure you have the right part number? I just deal with it. I tighten up that screw as much as I can but still allowing movement and then bolt the thing to the car. Haven't had a problem.
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Huh... that's super weird. Have you asked the dealer about it? If you're nice and seem frustrated I can't imagine they would mind walking out to take a look for you. __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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rz-jacks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I've quadruple checked the part number on realOEM, at the dealer, online BMW website etc and it is indeed the right part number... I think I might just have to deal with it. Luckily I have a machine shop at work and might be able to do a nice job of modifying it but still... kind of a bummer. I guess it beats paying $400 for a Yakima or Thule system
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e36addict Captain 137 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 35iX Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tim @ BMW of Dallas iTrader: (5)	I didn't even know those adjustments existed. I pulled mine right out of the box and it installed perfectly with no adjustment. __________________ 13 X1 35iX, 98 Z3 2.8, 01 M Coupe, 96 Z3 1.9 DASC, 95 318ti, 13 smart fortwo
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Have you sure you are using the right ones front & rear? I believe that our Mini the front bar is the one with the little wind deflectors on the underside. I'll check this AM when I go to work. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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rz-jacks New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yup front ones have the little rubber wind deflectors. double checked the stickers as well. e36addict: When did you get yours? maybe they updated the design and missed that detail? If you have a part number from yours it would be sweet. I'm going to try and post more pics this weekend.
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