is the BMW touring bike rack made by thule

ConradConrad · 06-14-2012, 01:04 PM

New to the site!

Picked up a oem BMW roof rack base system with one bmw touring bike holder.
Got a good price because the old lady couldn't find the key to the touring bike rack lock. Looks just like a thule lock with a number printed on it, can anyone confirm the keys will work if I order that number replacement from Thule?

Tried to search but the topic is so general with words like thule and roof rack

Thanks guys!

VMRWheels · 06-14-2012, 01:13 PM

I'm not too sure about that bike rack specifically but there is a special key to remove the lock itself. You can then just buy a replacement lock and pop it right in. That's what I did with my Yakima.

ConradConrad · 06-14-2012, 02:13 PM

Can you elaborate on the best way to remove the old lock core?

ConradConrad · 06-14-2012, 05:03 PM

Nevermind, just realized you said you need a special key to remove the core. That will be plan B.

Anyone else have any inclination that the bmw racks might be rebranded thule's? I know the mercedes ones are!

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ConradConrad Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '08 TiAg 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: s.fla iTrader: (1)	is the BMW touring bike rack made by thule New to the site! Picked up a oem BMW roof rack base system with one bmw touring bike holder. Got a good price because the old lady couldn't find the key to the touring bike rack lock. Looks just like a thule lock with a number printed on it, can anyone confirm the keys will work if I order that number replacement from Thule? Tried to search but the topic is so general with words like thule and roof rack Thanks guys!
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ConradConrad Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '08 TiAg 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: s.fla iTrader: (1)	Can you elaborate on the best way to remove the old lock core?
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ConradConrad Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '08 TiAg 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: s.fla iTrader: (1)	Nevermind, just realized you said you need a special key to remove the core. That will be plan B. Anyone else have any inclination that the bmw racks might be rebranded thule's? I know the mercedes ones are!
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