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BMW Z4 Roadster and Z4 Coupe Bike Rack® with Ski Rack and Snowboard Rack Options.       2003+

The Bird Automotive BMW Z4 Bike Rack is shown installed in the Receiver Pipes of the Z4 Roadster in the picture on the right. (Z4 Coupe Racks look the same). The two Pipes serve as receivers for all versions of the Rack in a manner similar to trailer hitch racks seen on SUV's.  They are 1" diameter, painted black and are intentionally inconspicuous.  Nearly invisible in the picture below, they are recessed behind the bumper and tailpipes. The Z4 Bicycle Rack carries one or two bikes. Ski Rack and Snowboard Rack Options are available. When not in use, the Rack is easily removed in a couple of minutes and can be stored in the trunk (boot). 

   

BMW Z4 Bike Rack inserted into Receiver Pipes.

Receiver Pipes are shown at left installed cleanly under bumper, recessed about 3" forward of  bumper face.

Installation requires about an hour, no removal of body components.

Arms are height adjustable to level bikes. 

Arms fold in flat and are individually removable.

Rack easily removed in less than a minute
The Z4 trunk opens without touching the Rack  

 

Two Straps from inside the Trunk attach to the Rack.  Paint is protected.

  

Rack stores easily in the trunk

Installation of the Receiver Pipes requires attaching the U shaped Receiver Pipes under the muffler and battery compartment.  Attachment requires drilling two small holes in the floor of the trunk.  The plastic bumper cover remains in place during installation and is not affected.  Accomplished  in about an hour by anyone of average mechanical ability, installation requires no special tools. Thorough illustrated instructions are provided; at least half our customers install themselves.

           Locking Accessory
As one customers told us, "my bike's worth more than my car so this lock better work!"  An exaggeration perhaps, but we understand.  The Lock Kit consists of two long-shanked padlocks (same keys) and a heavy duty vinyl coated straight steel cable.  The first lock goes through a hole in both the right side Receiver Pipe and the right Leg of the Rack, locking the Rack to the car.  The cable goes through the bikes' frames and one or both wheels of each bike.  The cable padlocks to both ends of the cable and a hole through the right Leg.  The picture on the Bike Racks home page shows the locks and cable
         Ski Racks and Snowboard Racks - the SnowRack
The SnowRack for carrying skis and snowboards is a stainless steel carrier attached to one or both of the Legs of the Rack to hold the tails of the skis or boards. A SnowRack Arm which telescopes into a Leg holds the upper part of the skis or boards with secure clamps. One SnowRack will carry 2-3 pairs of skis or one snowboard. A Second Snowboard Option is available. Two SnowRacks can be carried.  The trunk will continue to open without touching the Rack.  Click here for further SnowRack details.
          Pricing
A Bike Rack or SnowRack for the 2003-2005 BMW Z4 Roadster or Coupe costs $419.  2006+: add $30.  A second Snowboard Carrier costs $35. The Security Kit is $25. UPS Ground freight in the USA is $20-$35.   Multi-sport Racks for 2003-2005 Z4 Roadster and Coupe are priced as follows. Bike+Snow $519. 2006+: add $30.  (Z4 M models are not available).
         A Customer Writes to Say Thanks
"Dear Bird Automotive, I just had to drop you a note to thank you for my Bicycle Rack. I really appreciated the rush order. As promised it was easy to install, and really easy to use. We went on a week long trip and took our 2 mountain bikes, it worked great, didn't use any trunk space and the bikes were safe & secure ( we didn't even have to remove the front tires). On top of all that it looks really cool!!! I couldn't be happier with it. I get envious stares and questions from fellow ..import..owners.. when it's on the car, of course I tell them who to call. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions , my spouse was so impressed with my choice. This way we don't have to hoist our bikes onto the roof after a long ride, and with the bikes attached you don't even know it's there. It's really great! Thank You!! Sincerely," a San Francisco Bay area customer.  Thank you dear customer!  
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