MINI Sessions - How To Install a Roof Rack On A MINI Cooper
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- In this video, we show you how to install a roof rack on a MINI Cooper. Roof racks give you more room to store items such as skis, snowboards, and luggage. They also look cool too! Happy Motoring :)
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Thanks! And you also contributed to the lexicon with installisation!
Outstanding Video! I plan on visiting their store to support Keith!
I just went through an install for the first time and here's what I did a bit different:
1) 2:15 - Plastic Card / gasket removal - when running the plastic card along the gasket - there was clearly an area where you could "push" the card through. At that point - I saw what I thought was the ends but not the perforations. To see the perforations - lever the card towards you a few times - you'll see a dotted horizontal line in the gutter.
2) 4:30 - Install Rack into Slots - I loosened all the allen bolts (aka 6:15) first so I was only working on the foot and not the whole bar. I didn't use the tool to "push" the rack into the gutter gap. I found the palm of my hand created more force and control.
3) 4:45 - Tighten the Bolts - I did use the leverage tool while turning the bolt. After tightening all the Bolts - I tightened all the Allen Bolts (aka 7:10).
Great Video - I read descriptions before - but seeing the process allowed me to push past any doubts I had.
This a a very good primer on how to do this, but it misses a couple of issues.
One, that tabs on the bottom of the rack (that insert into the car) are wider than that slot, so it can be a bear to get one side in and then the other. I found the best tool for this job was not the wonky one they supply, but a rubber mallet! I got one side in, hit the mount to slide it fully left (or right) then wanged the over side and bingo, it was in.
One other note that had me confused initially. The perforations you'll need to find and then remove, are on the VERTICAL part of the gutter seal, not down on the bottom as this seems to indicate. I had almost given up, when I checked the Mini rack manual, which made this clearer.
I hope my experiences might help some other poor soul!
Yes I also found the mallet to be a necessity. Thanks for your post.
Thanks Keith for the great video. Had my base system installed in about 45 minutes by myself.
Thanks for posting this helpful video. It would be good to add how the four plastic hole covers (Sealing Cap 4x) should be installed.
Thanks! The directions that come with the rack are clear, but having your play by play made this project doable :) Roof rack successfully installed on 2013 mini clubman. Thank you!
Your welcome! Please check our TH-cam channel for more tutorials.
Installization!
This is a cool word!
Made up Shinglish
I came to the comments for this. Thanks
@@justicesportsman6020 it just rolls off the tongue
Haha I lol'd
Awesome! Thanks for posting this, Keith. Very thorough and I hope will save me time and the ~$200 my dealer was gonna charge me for the install.
hoagie7980 Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
my dealer quoted 250+taxes!!
Great video ...thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. Please check out TH-cam channel for more tutorials!
Such an awesome and professional video. This was soooo helpful. Thanks!
Great Tutorial. Got it installed in about 45 minutes. Awesome!
Thanks for using our Mini Channel
Excellent video! Thanks so much.
can't wait for my roof rack to come and diy because of your yt, thanks for saving me $$
This is so helpful! Thx you!
Thanks for the video walk through, just got mine delivered today. The instructions that Mini provides with the racks are all over the place, they made a mess of it. I expected better from Zee Germans.
Easy to install. Works well.
Hi what make are the roof bars you are using in the video we have a f56 mini, will these fit?
Thank you for this upload, installing my roof rack now : )
Great information video. Thanx
Great bike rack!!
Never mind! I got the locks out. Inserting the key and a channel lock did the trick.
Nice job! Good handwork man.
Thanks!
Thanks! Great video. Question??? I bought new sealing caps for the factory rack, and I haven't figured out how to remove the locks and put them on the new caps. Any info would help.
will this work with a 2015 mini cooper 4door f55? it's the mini that replaced the clubman. please let me know. i've been searching for a rack but have no roof rails. thanks.
Great video, so much easier to watch than to try to decipher written instructions. An experience to add ... I had trouble getting one of the brackets to pop in so I loosened the allen bolts to give a bit of flex. However, be very careful because if you do much more than a turn you risk having the bolt come completely out (which happened to me). Then you've got a big headache putting the bolt back on. I was able to get it back on quicker than I thought by using the tweezers to hold the inside "nut" but it was not easy.
Great video. Now where can I buy a mini 2012 cooper clubman Roof rack? I’m in Finland in the EU.
Great video and thank you for explaining the process. The manual isn't as thorough.
good video!!!!
thanks, good video
Won't the roof start rusting due to removal of the rubber seals when the roof rack is removed afterwards?
Should the protective rubber on the inside be touching the roof after installation? It appears that my rack sits a bit off the roof. Thanks for a great video!
Hi Will this work on a 2015 mini cooper 2 door hard top? can you let me know what the part number is
Similiar question to boogs6355. I have a 2015 Hardtop S (2 door) that I have been searching for a roof rack. Will this work on that vehicle?
excelente amigo,, great great bravo bro,,,, bravo
How can I loosen the clamping plates? Mine are stuck in uninstalled/open position on the front bar. In the rear bar I can move them from open to closed with my bare hands.
what about mini clubman 2016 with no roofbars at all?
After Pressing the racks mounting clips into position on my R55, the racks mounting clips have spread apart wider than the diameter of the collar nut. While tightening the nut it doesn't engage the clips, but goes in between the two clips and therfore securing nothing.
How do I draw the clips together to engage the collar nut?
Nice vid. eBay link don’t work no more, what’s part number?
Hallo passt es auch für Mini r56. Muss ich da was Bohren?
Does this work on a 2017 clubman
Awesome! Thanks a lot, I think that metal tool you used to push the clamps in is missing in my set, how much is that part (a wage estimation would make me happy)
Is it compatible with mini One F56?
Thank you！
Do you have to drill any holes in the roof to install the roof racks?
that’s what I want to know too👍
Where can I purchase the rubber strip used to stop the whistling sound.
I bought a 2013 Mini Cooper S with a roof rack which I don't want. How do I remove it without any of those tools?
Hello, do you have the reference of the bars ? Thanks
Will this fit my 2015 Mini 3dr hard top?
Can I still install this roof rack if my mini cooper doesn't have the cleats?
Hey I tried to installed but the backside keeps on popping out on one side please reply ASAP
How much weight can the racks hold
2003 mini cooper is the same roof width with 2008 mini. Im buying a use roofrack for my 2003. Tnx
nice
do you have the how to replace the tailpipes for a cooper S F56? are those fixed with pressure ?
kind regards
while using this vid as a installation guide i notice I'm missing the two black rubber strips for the rack. :/
do you have the name for that roof rack that you are demonstrating with?
I need to take the bike rack off, any idea how and is there a video?
one question when Installing. I have an r56 2013 hardtop and when Installing the roof rack, I noticed that the area where the rack protects the paint, it does not make contact with the roof. is that normal or is it not in place yet
Kishaun Geary that is normal, it will appear to float above the roof.
The same for me, but I think is normal
Will a 2013 Cooper countryman roof rack fit on a 2011 clubman ? JUst curious please help
never full torque once side until you get the other side in position...
Great tutorial. I could do without the music though.
Hey. I have a Mini One R56, trying to attach a mini roof rack. However, I can´t find the pre-cut rubber you remove in the video. Does that mean the mini One doesn´t have them?
It's possible that someone has removed them already.
Will this fit a R53 Hatch.
Will this rack fit a 2014 f56 hardtop 3 doors?
what snowboard racks would be able to attach to this?
im assuming the sun roof wont open fully once this is installed right? sorry if thats a dumb question.
It opens all the way
Great video, I have a 2017 clubman, does mini still sell these roof racks ?
just bought mine on eBay from a Mini dealer. You have to look around a little bit but they are definitely available.
where to buy the tool kit set?
Do those go on oem R55 roof rails?
Will work on an 04 mini??
Has anyone tried this system on a r50 cooper (2005)?
Can you show how to remove it too?
Cannot find any perforations on my 2010 Clubman's roof seal. Any tips?
Is it possible they've already been removed? The removed trim rubber is only about 2mm and can be hard to spot.
It can help to lube the rubber with some silicone lubricant when sliding the card along to locate the perforations.
I need roof rack for a sr53 and a video please
Very nice video !!! I have a cooper s 2015, (f56) this is possible in that version too? I asked on my mini distributor and thay said it cannot be made. ( im sure they dont know your triks).Please help , i want for put my bike on it, that can be made ?? Thanks for sharing !!
+Gino Bxzjak did you ever find an answer to this? I have an f56 as well.
no ;(
+Gino Bizjak Yakima do a roof rack for the new F56 Cooper and Cooper S. new.minimania.com/part/G3NMA1170/Mini-Cooper-Roof-Rack-Base-Carrier-Yakima
my 2008 minis roof seals perforations have melted , the tweezer tool doesn't pull the rubber away easily. any ideas?
Can a. Rof rack fit on a caliver 2007
Did you get a solution? Mine seems to have done the same thing?
Where do I buy these roof kits?
If you are local, give our parts department a call: 703-461-6250. If not, you can order them here: www.shopminiusa.com/MINI-ACCESSORIES/?CENTERID=3378401!
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do you have to remove the roof seal?
Judah Bartch not al all, you just need to remove the little pre-cut of the roof seal
@@adrianguajardo8458 what if I don't have any pre cut perforation on my roof seal? (and definitely have a compatible mini)
My clip doesn't pop the nut only becomes impossible to turn.
What did you end up doing mine doesn’t pop out either
@@jenniferoakley6910 Returned it and didn't bother installing it
My rubber is now plastic 😂
My local dealership wants to charge me $3.5k for this?? F that I’m going to do it myself
Not installation but installization. :)
That rack can fit 2005 mini?
Hey Daniel! Unfortunately this rack only will work on 2006 models and up.
@@Passportauto will it work on a r50??
Be much better if you hadn’t background music!!!!!
hey how much are the and how can I get them
and well the fit an 07 mini
Hey please check our online store! Link below:
www.shopminiusa.com/JOHN-COOPER-WORKS-ACCESSORIES/?CenterId=3378401
'Instalization' ffs.
Does this works on a Mini One 2003 ? Thanks
So were you able to install? I have the same mini as you
@@ronin97 no, I’ve gone to a SeaSucker bike transport system
@@pbls43I'm sorry but is it the mini 2003 that doesn't support roof bars or is it you who failed? Thank you
@@ronin97 the mini didn’t failed, I failed when didn’t do my homework
@@pbls43 so I can mount the roof bars! I just wanted to know if it supports, thank you.
Hey , I’m really close to this place. Would you do mine ? I would pay you of course …. Please
Don’t damage your roof gutter trims.. £400 to purchase and only available from BMW!!
Lol! installisation ?!?
Good video but PLEASE can the damn crappy music..Very distracting.
no way hahah
Unprofessional. Mini Authorise Dealer when doing task will put down their tools on vehicle.
hello, would this also fit for a Mini F55 5 doors? my dealer gave me an expensive quote with installation of also the roof rails, left and right, which means drilling the roof, etc, more labour costs etc. please let me know thank you
this rack will fit my 2015 cooper 4drs ?
Will this roof system fit a 2013 R56 coupe?
Will this rack system work on a 2015 mini cooper s 4 door?
No, your looking at a different system on that vehicle
Ok thank you so much for your help Deacon Yates.
How much weight can the rack hold
75 kg
Thanks
it's OK for mini cooper R50?
Does this rack fits for my Cooper s F56 hardtop?