Update: Yakima racks for naked roof MINIs

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Aug 29, 2017 | 03:34 PM
  #1  
If you don't have the roof rails for your F56, your choice is to go with Yakima Q-Towers and their Q128 clips.

Yakima is discontinuing the Q-Towers/clips for an updated version. I don't think the updated version will be compatible with naked MINIs. I didn't find the Q-Towers/clips locally. I did find them on Amazon.

Be prepared.

FYI, Thule won't have anything for MINIs without roof rails. I asked some of their factory reps and they checked for me.
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Sep 3, 2017 | 02:10 PM
  #2  
Quote: If you don't have the roof rails for your F56, your choice is to go with Yakima Q-Towers and their Q128 clips.

Yakima is discontinuing the Q-Towers/clips for an updated version. I don't think the updated version will be compatible with naked MINIs. I didn't find the Q-Towers/clips locally. I did find them on Amazon.

Be prepared.

FYI, Thule won't have anything for MINIs without roof rails. I asked some of their factory reps and they checked for me.
Thanks for the info.
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Sep 4, 2017 | 11:31 AM
  #3  
fwiw, i have a full yakima set which includes q towers, bars, 2 bike racks, and a rocketbox. i haven't used it in over a year and wonder if i ever will. would consider selling it.

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Sep 4, 2017 | 06:50 PM
  #4  
If the price (including shipping) is right, I could happily help you part way with the the towers and bars.
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Sep 5, 2017 | 05:09 PM
  #5  
I'm interested as well. I live in CT so I may take a drive to NY if the price is right. Can you PM me with the price?

Thanks
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Oct 16, 2017 | 02:19 PM
  #6  
I have this setup for sale also, with a basket. sorry shameless plug. But feel free to post here with any questions about it. I'm in LA, CA, and open to separating the basket and bars.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...condition.html
















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Oct 17, 2017 | 11:38 PM
  #7  
Are you able to open your sunroof with the rack on?


Quote: I have this setup for sale also, with a basket. sorry shameless plug. But feel free to post here with any questions about it. I'm in LA, CA, and open to separating the basket and bars.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...condition.html
















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Oct 18, 2017 | 09:44 AM
  #8  
I don’t have a sunroof, but yes, the bars are designed to be taller enough to clear. Let me know if you’re interested in a test fit.
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Oct 19, 2017 | 04:42 PM
  #9  
If you were in Florida, that'd be my most impulsive accessory ever. That sunroof clearing does look tight as ever though. I'd be interested in seeing it fit over a sunroof. *Open the sunroof first!
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Oct 19, 2017 | 05:28 PM
  #10  
Hmmm... you know, I had been assuming that the sunroof would still open with the crossbars on. But actually I don't know. My car has no sunroof. Maybe it opens fine if it's just the crossbars, no lengthwise accessory like a bike holder or roof box. I see a review on another car that says it's not recommended, due to 1) wind noise, and 2) chance of something falling on your head.

Does anyone with a sunroof know for sure? Or anyone in LA area want to test fit with me?
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Oct 19, 2017 | 05:40 PM
  #11  
I can imagine wind noise, but I'd just leave the sunshade shut. I'll post a pic of my open sunroom tomorrow and we should judge!

Other than this, I never really judge..
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Oct 19, 2017 | 05:46 PM
  #12  
Haha agree, being judgmental is not a good quality.

Take a sequence of pics- the glass may come out at a steeper angle before it settles down. Or maybe it can open 90% of the way and we can see that. Try to be level with the highest point of the roof. Straight from the side, a good 25 feet away so there's no distortion (zooming in is fine).

Unless someone else out there has experience... hah
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Jul 2, 2019 | 06:02 PM
  #13  
clips
Hey you still have those yakima q128 clips for sale
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Apr 17, 2021 | 03:30 PM
  #14  
Measurements
Those who have done this any chance you guys have the measurements for setting up the roof rack, as in the M1 M2 M3 M4 measurements. Yakima doesn't provide the measurements anymore. Id appreciate any help
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Mar 18, 2022 | 04:56 AM
  #15  
Quote: Those who have done this any chance you guys have the measurements for setting up the roof rack, as in the M1 M2 M3 M4 measurements. Yakima doesn't provide the measurements anymore. Id appreciate any help
In case you didn't find it, here it is:


And would anyone happen to be selling 4 sets of q-clips? I found some online in Ohio but the guy wants $180/4 clips + Shipping...
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