[knali8]

I have a 2021 x3m and got mine from the dealer in Aus (oem). It cost AUD500.

[X4MComp]

Originally Posted by kozzi

It takes a lot of research to get it right and everyone has different needs and expectations but here is the set-up on my X3MC. Will work on a X4MC (all G01/G02/F97/F98) as well.

Purchased this in early 2021. Prices have gone up considerably since then and the wait time was brutal (almost 3 months). Initial set-up is straight forward and adding/removing the cargo box is a breeze.

Thule Motion XT
https://www.rackattack.com/cargo-box...n-xt-xl-black/

Thule Bar EVO Wing (pair_127 cm / 50")
https://www.rackattack.com/roof-rack...in-black-pair/

Thule EVO Fit Kit 6007
https://www.rackattack.com/roof-rack...-fit-kit-6007/

Thule EVO Flush
https://www.rackattack.com/factory-r...ule-evo-flush/

Thule 544 4-pack Lock Cores
https://www.rackattack.com/rack-lock...ck-lock-cores/

My F98 doesn't have the roof rails or even the 4 pop up sections to bolt the rack too. Has anyone figured out what I would need ? Any help would be great

[satx_yas]

I use the oem BMW support bars w/ Thule upright bike mounts.

I got the BMW parts from the local dealer but got the Thule parts from the RackAttack.com retail showroom in Austin, TX.
They had everything in stock plus the counter guys there helped me get locks sorted out and even helped me get the Thule racks adjusted properly for Driver & Passenger side!
The BMW x Thule mix works perfect; And they been tested at 90+mph with bikes upright, Zero issues!!

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by X4MComp

My F98 doesn't have the roof rails or even the 4 pop up sections to bolt the rack too. Has anyone figured out what I would need ? Any help would be great

Not sure if it's possible to add roof rails. I remember threads with people looking to remove them but not add. Good luck.

[X4MComp]

Originally Posted by kozzi

Not sure if it's possible to add roof rails. I remember threads with people looking to remove them but not add. Good luck.

Interesting tho cause if ppl are removing them then they are out there to buy which means I should be able to add them

[Mnfamilyguy2020]

This summer I was searching for the roof carrier system and found a good bit of information about rails....

Here is what I found:

Rails:

Right https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D

Left https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D

A very impressive, detailed DIY installation on an F97. I have to imagine it would be very similar on our F98's.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1829656

[X4MComp]

Man BMW just quoted me 1219.00 for labour to install the roof rails lol are you kidding me they think it will take 12 hours

[Mnfamilyguy2020]

Originally Posted by X4MComp

Man BMW just quoted me 1219.00 for labour to install the roof rails lol are you kidding me they think it will take 12 hours

It is a serious job:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1829656

[X4MComp]

Originally Posted by Mnfamilyguy2020

It is a serious job:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1829656

Definitely not saying it's not a few hours maybe 5 hour max but to say 12 hours to remove interior parts and pull down a headliner is crazy