Hi, anyone try this roof rack, does it fit tight?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150811583815...S:1123&vxp=mtr

 

this looks a lot like the one I have for my Clubby (made by Thule europe). But the rail system on the Clubman vs the one on the Countryman is quite different. IIRC, the bars on the CM are flush-mounted to the roof, but are elevated for the Clubman. Maybe contact the seller. It does say it is Countryman compatible in their ad...

 

I did email them here is response:
Fitment : Universal Fit For Vehicles With An Existing Roof Side Rail System ( Please measure your vehicle Tower Distance Is Not Over 42 Inches Before Purchasing )

Install the cross bars onto your side bars is fast & easy. Each rubber coated foot grips onto the side bar & with a twist of a ****, the roof rack cross bar secures itself to your vehicle. Side bars need to have a clearance of 1¾" from the roof of the vehicle and also be 1¾" wide or less in order to securely attach the cross bars.

thanks,

proexhaust


Basically still does not answer the question

 

well, in a way, you have your answer

"Side bars need to have a clearance of 1¾" from the roof of the vehicle"

On your Countryman, do you have a space of 1¾" between roof and bottom of the roof rails?

I don't think so. Aren't the roof rails flush with the roof? Go to your car. Can you fit your fingers under the roof rail?

 

Ya on the inside it is only 1.5 clearance. Distance is 41"

 

from the picture i don't think it would work, as you have no space between our roof and the factory rail

 

The compatibility section of the auction shows:

This part is not compatible with 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4

an there is no option to check for a 2012.