See what Denis found beside the highway during the yearly scrap-metal pickup: a "like new" set of Yakima canoe racks that (marvel of marvels) fits his 1987 Beamer!
What a great find. The rain gutters are the strongest part of the car too. On my 1980 three series I bolted a T bar to the front license bracket for more support yet. that was another strong part on mine.