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Thank you very much. I don't have to like the answer, but... it is what it is. What a friggin pain! But... thank you very much, you have ended a long search! -Chuck

I did find this for the Mazda 3, wondering if anyone knows if it is similar on a M5 - the rail is not exactly the same (narrower, metal), but.. http://**************************/forum/f33/how-replace-your-roof-rails-roof-rack-use-53600/

Well, after considerable emoting and investigating, I have acquired some Ford Edge bars, and want to solidly attach them to the car - but without messing up the curtain airbags, etc which are in the area. So investigating making a custom metal strip supports the tapped receptacle for the rack...

Does anyone here know how to remove (in a replacable way) the stock strip? Do you remove an end cap first, does it slide off, peel up, or break beyond repair if removed? I want to see some details beneath it (want to install roof rails, don't like Mazda's offerings...) Thanks, Chuck

Hello all, In pursuit of roof rails that are both attractive enough and work, I am investigating placing a set of Ford Edge rails on the Mazda 5. As I want a solid attachment, etc, it is going to take some engineering and understanding of the underlying structure. As a first part in doing...

Hello all, After considerable debating, I am preparing, or at least considering embarking on installing Perrycraft rails on my M5. In talking with a professional installer, he warned that the stock hardware did not provide sufficient backing plate against the roof, but then told me that he was...

Thanks, good answer! -Chuck

Thanks, that answers it perfectly.

Repost: What exactly does the car do if no TP sensors Sorry for the repost, the topic got a bit misdirected. But I'm sure someone, anyone who is using winter tires with no TPMS included will know the exact answer to this post - could someone help me out please? When no TPMS sensors are...

What exactly does the car do if no TP sensors OK, ready to consider using the steel rims and ignoring the light. I looked in the manual and it mentioned two things, which leads me to two questions, both related to operation when there are not sensors on the rims: The manual mentions a 3...

A simple question - based on limited research (Tire Rack), I cannot seem to find 16 inch steel rims that also work with TPMS. The claim is that the shape of the TPMS unit does not work in the steel rims, I think due to the thickness of the rim itself. I don't really want to get aluminum rims...

More findings on Perrycraft on M5 Today I talked to a professional installer, who talked me out of installing a Perrycraft, or any other type of rack on the M5. He was being safe and conservative, but here were his points: Perrycraft bars are solid, but the M5 roof metal itself is not - it is...

Excuse the cross post, but as this is the most active thread on this topic.... Has anyone had an experience with installing the perrycraft roof rails on a M5? These do not use the manufacturer holes, but the styling seems pretty reasonable... just wondering if anyone has done it. I think the...

Has anyone had an experience with installing the perrycraft roof rails on a M5? These do not use the manufacturer holes, but the styling seems pretty reasonable... just wondering if anyone has done it. I think the model of choice would be the AVXX58-B. Here are several links...

Mazda5 roof rails (not rack), north america Hello all, My wife and I have researched cars, and decided that, unlike most Americans it seems do not want the standard large mini-van, as it drives like something "big", and none have standards, which is something we have enjoyed for years. We...