How to Install an OEM BMW Roof Rack - Shown on E90 3 Series 

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying them! A few reasons, really. I sold the F30 to buy a WRX because I wanted a manual car with AWD, knowing that I'd eventually move to Colorado. But right before moving, I found someone who wanted to buy my slightly modded WRX for a pretty high price that I couldn't pass up. I also bought my wife a Lexus GX470 so I could take it off-roading in Colorado occasionally, but since she can't drive stick I needed an auto car for her to drive while I have hers. Lastly, my first car was an E90 328i and I absolutely adored that car. I just wish it had more power. So, I bought the auto E90 335i xDrive to fill every want and need. Plus, they're much cheaper.

@@TheCarEnthusiast Thank you for the detailed reply. I'm myself in the market for a 335i and deciding between F30 and E90.

@@yoyoman9747 If you’re looking for a 335i, you can’t go wrong if you stick with the N55 engine. If you want the 328i, go with E90. The F30 is quicker, but the engine is notoriously unreliable and the timing chain guide can make the engine destroy itself if it fails. Unfortunately those guides are unpredictable, some people have engine failure at 40k and some at 100k while other engines are completely fine for a long time. It’s Russian roulette if you ask me.

I’m trying to figure out which one goes up front the longer or shorter one

If I remember correctly, the longer one goes in the front

It doesn’t click, it starts twisting to show me I’ve reached the torque limit

scanspeak00 the previous owner installed it to carry lumber actually, I’m just keeping it because I love the look. I may use it for something more practical like a cargo box depending on my needs

I have the same racks and for bikes I bought Thule Freeride.

Here's the link for the tool: www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW-Roof-Rack-Torque-Wrench-8-Nm-82790392011/232916852241?epid=1849212749&hash=item363aed1e11:g:QGYAAOSwKStbj4Ta

Better yet, here's a link to the whole thing-roof rack, hardware, and the tool: www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-base-support-system-e91-o-r-e92-82710397227?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&ads_targetid=pla-327620319311&ttv=2&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkVsIqkexe83D0Hdc5axST0vXaQJ2Ga6lVNw9qC3wRh1Tk5ryiJ7XiBoCdrEQAvD_BwE

I'm not sure if these exact ones fit coupes, but I know you can get BMW oem roof racks for coupes.

Not quite, since the E91 has existing rails parallel to the length of the car. They would require different mounts.

Sorry for the delayed response, but the noise wasn’t bad at all with the sunroof shade closed. Definitely noticeable with that shade pulled back though

They only weigh like 20lbs, what are you talking about 🤣

@@ERICK-di1yz aerodynamics

@@kruznharristhank you for this comment. i will now not buy one of these

@@PeteyDoebuy a wind screen and you’ll be fine

Lol why??

Good to know!