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guw
Anyone know if the iX will allow a roof rack cross bar option? I looked at the configuration website and it looks like there are no roof rails.
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Jon Shafer
guw said:
Anyone know if the iX will allow a roof rack cross bar option? I looked at the configuration website and it looks like there are no roof rails.
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If there are no rails then you can absolutely bet that some sort of integrated roof rack system accessories will be offered.

Guaranteed.
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Welcome to the forum @guw.

It looks like we're getting an integrated system, as @Jon Shafer stated:

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guw said:
Anyone know if the iX will allow a roof rack cross bar option? I looked at the configuration website and it looks like there are no roof rails.
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Welcome @guw! Have you placed a reservation for the iX?
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Question ... pics depict rails and cargo container. will there be an option for just the "crossbars" for those that already have a cargo container that attaches to any SUV crossbar?
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Question ... pics depict rails and cargo container. will there be an option for just the "crossbars" for those that already have a cargo container that attaches to any SUV crossbar?
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It looks like that will be available to buy, this is from the Swedish BMW site. €330

www.bmw.se

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Det multifunktionella lasthållarsystemet kan kombineras med alla BMW Takrails och takboxar och har en design som passar perfekt till bilen. Det är mycket lätt att montera och har ett stöldskyddande låssystem.
www.bmw.se
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Odopt said:
It looks like that will be available to buy, this is from the Swedish BMW site. €330

www.bmw.se

BMW lasthållare

Det multifunktionella lasthållarsystemet kan kombineras med alla BMW Takrails och takboxar och har en design som passar perfekt till bilen. Det är mycket lätt att montera och har ett stöldskyddande låssystem.
www.bmw.se
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Also Available in Belgium for the iX.
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It's too early for Thule, but as I noticed on the car, it will probably be composed by a "Thule Rapid System 754" and specific "kit" for the car.
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hans.olbrecht said:
Also Available in Belgium for the iX.
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It's too early for Thule, but as I noticed on the car, it will probably be composed by a "Thule Rapid System 754" and specific "kit" for the car.
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Thule just posted their solution...
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hans.olbrecht said:
Thule just posted their solution...
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Thanks! Been checking and had missed it being added. Ordered, although bit of lead time in UK but should come before car.

Anyone with their iX happen to have the measurements between fixing points and also the distance from back fix point to boot join? My iX looks like might come just before a holiday trip is planned so need to sort a roof box before comes.
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Thanks! Been checking and had missed it being added. Ordered, although bit of lead time in UK but should come before car.

Anyone with their iX happen to have the measurements between fixing points and also the distance from back fix point to boot join? My iX looks like might come just before a holiday trip is planned so need to sort a roof box before comes.
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With some luck, there is one in the showroom of your dealer...
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Jamezola
guw said:
Anyone know if the iX will allow a roof rack cross bar option? I looked at the configuration website and it looks like there are no roof rails.
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Yes, they have the same mounts as bmw saloon cars… little flaps that pop up and then the mounts attach
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In case helpful, Yakima just released their roof bar solution for iX: https://www.yakima.co.uk/vehicle-fi...022/variant/151659/combination/276909/type/Y/

Thule option hasn’t been in stock so went for Yakima myself.
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Apologies for the ignorance: I've never used roof rails before on any vehicle. Can I mount them myself and are they easily removable after use?
I tho roof rails were permanent fixtures fitted by the factory but this thread suggests otherwise.
Thanks!
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estate said:
Apologies for the ignorance: I've never used roof rails before on any vehicle. Can I mount them myself and are they easily removable after use?
I tho roof rails were permanent fixtures fitted by the factory but this thread suggests otherwise.
Thanks!
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Easy.
There is a clips that you have to switch away.
Turn in the bolt and put the rack over it.
Fix with the nut.
To remove, just the opposite.
release the nut.
Unscrew the bolt
Swap the clips again on his place.
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hans.olbrecht
hans.olbrecht said:
Easy.
There is a clips that you have to switch away.
Turn in the bolt and put the rack over it.
Fix with the nut.
To remove, just the opposite.
release the nut.
Unscrew the bolt
Swap the clips again on his place.
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as the example for thule systems... it looks like this.
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PhilV
New to the forum. Does anyone know how/where the kayak tie down ropes would attach to the iX? It appears that lifting the hood on the iX can only be done by a BMW mechanic, so roof latches for the tie downs don't seem to be an option?
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New to the forum. Does anyone know how/where the kayak tie down ropes would attach to the iX? It appears that lifting the hood on the iX can only be done by a BMW mechanic, so roof latches for the tie downs don't seem to be an option?
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I mean HOOD latches!
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For those of us in the US, here is the cheapest place I found the BMW cross bars.

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