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[Sthomson1984]

I've been researching roof bars & roof rack options for days for my 97 Mini Cooper. I've come across the Thule Black WingBar package 9512 & 7112B:

 

https://www.roofbox....kcmGXAYRREmxnRc

 

Has anyone already made the purchase and used these bars on their own Mini? They seem to be the ideal option for a simple roof box, bike carrier etc.

 

 

 

[Steam]

Is there a specific reason those fit your needs as generic gutter mount bars would be heaps cheaper.

[MatthewsDad]

The Thule bars will be compatible with their bike racks and kayak carriers - depends what you're planning to put on top of your mini 😁

[stuart bowes]

I figure the expensive thule ones are nicely shaped and better for aerodynamics, less mpg loss, etc..  but on a car with the aerodynamic coefficient of a brick wall I'm not sure the extra expense is worth it 

 

with the possible exception of compatibility as mentioned above, and I suppose they look nicer if you're into that kind of thing

 

on my volvo I have budget versions and they do wail like a cartoon ghost over 70-80 or so which is partly amusing and partly annoying depending on the situation and if I'm allowed to turn the music up

Edited by stuart bowes, 29 December 2024 - 01:30 PM.

[GT Jimmy]

They would work on the mini, I have a thule set similar I used to roll my mini over during its resto. Check eBay out, only paid a few quid for them