BXroof rack

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:11 pm

Silly question alert! where does the roof rack fit on the BX roof? Is it one of the ones where the edge hooks under the top of the door seals?

I have one for the CX but it uses the gutters on the roof and I need to find the BX type

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:14 pm

Getting a roof-rack onto a BX hatchback isn't easy. There are no mounting points to speak of. I've yet to see any "universal" on that would fit, so I think it's a "genuine BX" one, or nothing.

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:36 pm

-bloody Citroens

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:18 pm

I bought a genuine Thule BX one for £14 off eBay (and I still have it NFS). I had also a new Paddy Hopkirk one from Halfords that fitted and although it cost £60 it wasn't at all bad but I sold it on...

The 'bay is a good place to start.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:04 am

Philip Chidlow wrote:I bought a genuine Thule BX one

I bought the Thule roof bars with the genuine BX fitting kit. A Thule roof rack then clamps to the Thule roof bars when also needed.

As a bonus, when the roof bars are on the car the forward bar positioning is able to alter the airflow in such a way that the sunroof can be open and there is little or no wind buffeting from this when driving normally or at speed.

demag · Post by **demag** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:27 pm

Graeme I have a Paddy Hopkirk one you can have. I took it off my Bx when I bought it. Its taking up room here. Its had a slight bash over the years but fits perfect and its bloody big. I think it will break into component parts. You can have it for the postage whatever that will be. I'll have a look at it over the weekend just let me know if you want it. I almost put it on the bay. Glad I didn't if it's of use.

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:18 pm

Thanks Dave, sure you don't need it?

We will be down in Bradford on Sunday afternoon (at Stan Platts's place) Is this far from you?

We're picking up a CX rear subframe and bonnet which unbelievably appear to both just fit in the BX boot! (unless I made an error in my measurements) so the roof rack may no longer be essential but if there's one up for grabs....

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:13 pm

Aerodynamica wrote:We're picking up a CX rear subframe and bonnet which unbelievably appear to both just fit in the BX boot! (unless I made an error in my measurements)

A CX bonnet.... I doubt it will even go through the BX's boot opening, although I can prove this either way for you, as I have a loose CX bonnet here, and a BX. I'll let you know in the morning.

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:13 pm

Please do! otherwise it's getting strapped to the roof!

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:43 pm

Will you be popping in via M1 J29?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:43 pm

I remember when I was about 7, my Dad managing to find a mint GSA bonnet to replace his rusty one...only it was green and not the orangy red to match the rest of the car. So he took it to his mate who ran a paint shop, and had it sprayed nicely to match.
Then to bring it back from the paint shop he strapped it to the roof rack, only not well enough. Wind got underneath it and loosened the straps, off it flew and landed some distance down the road. Not in quite as good condition afterwards! So be careful...

demag · Post by **demag** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:35 am

Hi Graeme,

Definitely up for grabs but I've got no chance of making Bradford I'm afraid. It's about 70 miles north of us. But I'm sure it will strip down and fit in a box if you still want it.

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:19 am

sorry just got in from bonkers party now have to be in work in a few hours

OK if it'll fit for post then that's great, Ill be in touch later in the week