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On a BMW 3 Series F30 we fitted a set of Menabo Tema roof bars and a Menabo Mania 460 roof box, in the SuportBicicleta.ro shop at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
In brief
- Car: BMW 3 Series 4-door saloon, with a roof without roof rails.
- Fitted: set of Menabo Tema roof bars and Menabo Mania 460 roof box.
- Compatibility: the bars attach directly to the bodywork, because the roof has no roof rails.
- Fitting: the box fixes onto the roof bars with its own fitting, following the instructions in the package.
About the car: BMW 3 Series F30
The BMW 3 Series F30 is the 6th generation of the 3 Series saloon and was produced from October 2011 to October 2018. The saloon has the code F30, and the long-wheelbase version has the code F35. The car is built on the BMW L7 platform, and the facelift was launched in 2015, for model year 2016.
The car in this post is a 320d xDrive 4-door saloon with a roof without roof rails. For this reason the roof bars attach directly to the bodywork, and the bar set must be chosen for this type of roof. The roof box is then fitted onto the bars.
What we fitted on this BMW 3 Series
On the car we fitted a set of Menabo Tema roof bars and, on the bars, a Menabo Mania 460 roof box. The box fixes onto the bars with its own fitting, and the bar set remains the base for the accessories fitted on the roof.
If you want to choose the right bars for your car, also read the guide to the 8 reasons why roof bars are worth it.
Technical details and what to watch for
- On the BMW 3 Series F30 saloon, a roof without roof rails means the roof bars attach directly to the bodywork.
- Check the type of fitting of each accessory (U-bolt or T-bolt) before you order, so that it matches the bars fitted on the car.
- After fitting, try to move the box by hand. A correctly fitted box must not move on the bars.
- The height of the car increases with the box fitted. Keep this in mind when entering garages, underground car parks or height barriers.
- Every roof box comes with fitting instructions and the tools needed, so follow the steps in the package.
Frequently asked questions
What type of roof does the BMW 3 Series F30 saloon have?
The 4-door BMW 3 Series F30 saloon has a bare roof, without roof rails. For this reason the roof bars attach directly to the bodywork, and the roof box is fitted onto the bars.
Can you fit a bike rack on the roof bars of the BMW 3 Series F30?
Yes, on the roof bars of the BMW 3 Series F30 you can fit a bike rack, if it is compatible with the bars and the car. The differences between a roof-mounted rack and a towbar-mounted one are explained in the guide to roof-mounted and towbar-mounted racks.
What should you check before fitting roof bars on a BMW 3 Series F30?
The most important thing is the compatibility of the bars with the BMW 3 Series F30, because the roof has no roof rails and the bars attach to the bodywork. You will find details on choosing the bars in the blog guide to the 8 reasons for roof bars.
We are waiting for you in the showroom
Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. See roof bars or roof boxes contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
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Sources: BMW 3 Series F30: production 2011-2018, code F30, BMW L7 platform, facelift in 2015 (Wikipedia) · 4-door saloon, roof without roof rails, Menabo bars and box (photo from the post) · the guide to roof-mounted and towbar-mounted racks · guide to the 8 reasons for roof bars · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro
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