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X6 roof rails.

Post by sapphireblack » Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:50 am

My car doesnt have them but I've started to like the look. They would be purely cosmetic in my case and BMW themselves are offering them 'cheaply' now.

Does an X6 look better with or without?

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Post by marti » Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:12 am

For me....without :D

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Post by X5Sport » Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:27 am

The opposite. I’ve got them and prefer them. I also use a roof box/bars so they’re kind of key to that capability. They don’t make any noise, are low profile and just practical.
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Post by sapphireblack » Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:24 pm

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Post by StuBeeDoo » Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:17 pm

I think it's an "eye of the beholder" thing.

Personally, I don't think roof rails suit the GranCoupe-ish styling of the X6 (or the X4, for that matter), but on the Touring-alike X5/X3/X1 they look fine - necessary, even.
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Post by sapphireblack » Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:01 am

Less is more perhaps?

As they are not a need at the current time, i'll defer a purchase for the time being at least :)

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Post by Raj » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:06 am

I like them personally. I've never used mine other than for holding onto to get to the roof for cleaning lol.

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Post by sapphireblack » Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:37 am

I used to do that until wet hands and footwear allowed me to slip, a painful outcome. I use hop up steps now, old man style :)

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Post by Raj » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:01 pm

sapphireblack wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:37 am I used to do that until wet hands and footwear allowed me to slip, a painful outcome. I use hop up steps now, old man style :)
I've slipped once too but I still do it lol. Just saves time and easier.

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Post by X5Sport » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:09 pm

Being 6’ 4” I just clean the roof standing on the ground ... :P :evil:
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Post by Raj » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:27 pm

X5Sport wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:09 pm Being 6’ 4” I just clean the roof standing on the ground ... :P :evil:
Even at 6'4" there's a mohican of dirt in the middle I bet you haven't got to Richard :rofl:

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Post by sapphireblack » Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:08 am

X5Sport wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:09 pm Being 6’ 4” I just clean the roof standing on the ground ... :P :evil:


OK lofty, ill just bring mine over to yours for a wash and brush up. :wink:

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