Trailer Hitch and Tire trailer question

track_warrior · 08-19-2013, 10:49 PM

I searched and found nothing only an old 2008 thread that said there was no hitch available for the e92.

Im selling my dedicated track car and trailer so the m3 will be my track/weekend toy. Im thinking of putting in a bolt in roll bar, harnesses and seats so carrying track gear will be an issue when i do this. I know some e36 and e46 carry their gear to the track with a small tire trailer and room to put tools as well but i have never seen an e92 or e90 m3 with this setup. All i have seen for e9x's are tires mounted on a roof rack. Anybody rocking a tow hitch and tire trailer in the m3? If yes what brand are you running and how hard was the hitch install?

For those of you with roll bars how are you hauling gear to the track when not towing the car.

This is the setup im looking for and a friend is selling a harbor freight trailer prepped for tires and a tool box for $350.

Millie · 08-20-2013, 02:22 PM

From what I've searched, you can't mount a trailer hitch on the E9X M3 due to the exhaust and lack of mounting points to the frame. Looks like we are stuck with stuffing them in the rear seats or on the roof.

dmw16 · 08-20-2013, 02:42 PM

This is for an E46, but maybe could translate over to the E92 since the exhaust setup is similar.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=349258

Sleeper519 · 08-20-2013, 11:18 PM

It's very doable. My buddy has one, i've been thinking about getting one installed on my mine. I still pack track tires across the backseat but not if one gets a half cage.

Google "The Hitch House", Atlanta, Ga. Call and talk to them, they can tell you the particulars. The rig is very discreet, only shows a 2 x 2" cutout of the mesh grill in the back where the receiver is hidden once the tongue part is removed. I'll search for photos on my other computer and post for you.

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 12:49 AM

i have an e46 and a cage and still fit 4 275-35 in there and my gear. have to plan ahead with the cage build so things will fit.

Sleeper519 · 08-21-2013, 01:04 AM

^ yeah, but the trailer makes it look like a REAL racecar, plus adds like 15HP.

PrimeBMW · 08-21-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

i have an e46 and a cage and still fit 4 275-35 in there and my gear. have to plan ahead with the cage build so things will fit.

Exactly. The half cage should be custom built with clearance for loading wheels/tires.

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

^ yeah, but the trailer makes it look like a REAL racecar, plus adds like 15HP.

having it on a trailer makes it look like a real race car not towing one!

Sleeper519 · 08-21-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

having it on a trailer makes it look like a real race car not towing one!

I'm talking bout towing the trailer ON the race track! would def intimidate the other drivers, keep them off your bumper. maybe mount some R-comps ON the trailer itself for more grip. total badass.

(what is that 800-number for the support group again?)

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

I'm talking bout towing the trailer ON the race track! would def intimidate the other drivers, keep them off your bumper. maybe mount some R-comps ON the trailer itself for more grip. total badass.

(what is that 800-number for the support group again?)

you try it out and let me know. number is 1-800-nomoremods

rhouck · 08-21-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

i have an e46 and a cage and still fit 4 275-35 in there and my gear. have to plan ahead with the cage build so things will fit.

Full cage? Any pics?

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rhouck

Full cage? Any pics?

Back half cage. Just had the crossbar in the rear set high enough so tires would slide under. Its still tough to fit all my things but works for now until I get that featherlight! The back section will only fit tires then I put my gear bag with hans and helmet and all tools on the passenger seat and jack in the passenger footwell. There are pictures of the cage on my m3 build thread as well.

dex37 · 08-21-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

having it on a trailer makes it look like a real race car not towing one!

You mean like this?

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dex37

You mean like this?

Yep that's the plan towing with x5d though probably.

rhouck · 08-21-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Back half cage. Just had the crossbar in the rear set high enough so tires would slide under. Its still tough to fit all my things but works for now until I get that featherlight! The back section will only fit tires then I put my gear bag with hans and helmet and all tools on the passenger seat and jack in the passenger footwell. There are pictures of the cage on my m3 build thread as well.

Awesome, thanks. Am I correct that in this pic: http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1366255721 you slide the wheels in throguh the trunk, and then have enough room to flip them on their sides? Or do they remain flat?

If you have any pics of it fully loaded up, would be great to see some time as well.

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rhouck

Awesome, thanks. Am I correct that in this pic: http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1366255721 you slide the wheels in throguh the trunk, and then have enough room to flip them on their sides? Or do they remain flat?

If you have any pics of it fully loaded up, would be great to see some time as well.

I do slide 2 wheels thru from the trunk area into the space the rear seats occupied. I don't have room to stand them up however so they remain flat and can barely fit all 4. I have track day next week if I remember I will take a shot of it.

Millie · 08-21-2013, 07:18 PM

Another option...

However instead of the full rack, I'd just do two parallel front/back bars for the tires to rest in.

nullrouted · 08-21-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Another option...

However instead of the full rack, I'd just do two parallel front/back bars for the tires to rest in.

That looks nuts. I think I'd feel kinda silly rolling up to the track with a setup like that (or pulling a little trailer with my M3, for that matter). Maybe I'm just ignorant because I don't track my car yet, but we have $70k+ cars already, if we're gonna race them, can't we afford a $10k F-150 to tow them too? First world problems

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 08:04 PM

Some people don't like that solution. The picture above, guy has truck right next to his car. Me personally it would be a dream to load and unload an already prepared car and if you have mechanical issue at all you can still get home.

Jaypod · 08-21-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Some people don't like that solution. The picture above, guy has truck right next to his car. Me personally it would be a dream to load and unload an already prepared car and if you have mechanical issue at all you can still get home.

Just because you have a truck doesn't mean you want or have the room to store a trailer. I have a 20' enclosed trailer that I store offsite, even though I have a large driveway I really don't want it sitting there all the time, I don't put my M3 in it to go to the track either, like to be able to drive the M3 to and from the track as well as I don't drive it as much as I should.

1MOREMOD · 08-21-2013, 08:43 PM

Yep everybody has there own idea about what to do and that's cool with me. I don't have storage on site for a trailer either but still want one and will figure something out. Already have another trailer stored off site as well. I'd rather unload and then hang out and bs instead of changing tires and pads.

track_warrior · 08-22-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nullrouted

That looks nuts. I think I'd feel kinda silly rolling up to the track with a setup like that (or pulling a little trailer with my M3, for that matter). Maybe I'm just ignorant because I don't track my car yet, but we have $70k+ cars already, if we're gonna race them, can't we afford a $10k F-150 to tow them too? First world problems

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Some people don't like that solution. The picture above, guy has truck right next to his car. Me personally it would be a dream to load and unload an already prepared car and if you have mechanical issue at all you can still get home.

This is my current setup for the FR-S and i can tell you its a pain in the ass to load and unload plus i have to drive 30 mins to my ranch to pick up the trailer since the HOA does not allow trailer parked in our driveways. My current tow vehicle is a 2007 Ram 1500 hemi and she sits in my driveway all month long until i need it to tow the track car which is basically money sitting in my driveway plus im paying insurance for something i dont drive. My fr-s is not streetable its loud, caged, stiff, and brakes squeal because race car. Since im selling that car and the m3 is street/track i really dont need a trailer so shes up for sale. This is why i need to find a simpler solution to get to and back from the track.

If anybody is interested in my trailer its up for sale:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=879025

08-19-2013, 10:49 PM	#1
track_warrior Captain 98 Rep 728 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Merida, Yucatan iTrader: (1)	Trailer Hitch and Tire trailer question I searched and found nothing only an old 2008 thread that said there was no hitch available for the e92. Im selling my dedicated track car and trailer so the m3 will be my track/weekend toy. Im thinking of putting in a bolt in roll bar, harnesses and seats so carrying track gear will be an issue when i do this. I know some e36 and e46 carry their gear to the track with a small tire trailer and room to put tools as well but i have never seen an e92 or e90 m3 with this setup. All i have seen for e9x's are tires mounted on a roof rack. Anybody rocking a tow hitch and tire trailer in the m3? If yes what brand are you running and how hard was the hitch install? For those of you with roll bars how are you hauling gear to the track when not towing the car. This is the setup im looking for and a friend is selling a harbor freight trailer prepped for tires and a tool box for $350. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...
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08-20-2013, 02:22 PM	#2
Millie Lieutenant 120 Rep 595 Posts Drives: a bmw. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saskatchatoon iTrader: (1)	From what I've searched, you can't mount a trailer hitch on the E9X M3 due to the exhaust and lack of mounting points to the frame. Looks like we are stuck with stuffing them in the rear seats or on the roof. __________________ 2022 Nissan Armada (big couch) 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Gone 2008 SSII E90 6MT - Gone 2009 SG E92 DCT - Gone
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dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	This is for an E46, but maybe could translate over to the E92 since the exhaust setup is similar. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=349258
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08-20-2013, 11:18 PM	#4
Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	It's very doable. My buddy has one, i've been thinking about getting one installed on my mine. I still pack track tires across the backseat but not if one gets a half cage. Google "The Hitch House", Atlanta, Ga. Call and talk to them, they can tell you the particulars. The rig is very discreet, only shows a 2 x 2" cutout of the mesh grill in the back where the receiver is hidden once the tongue part is removed. I'll search for photos on my other computer and post for you. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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08-21-2013, 01:04 AM	#6
Sleeper519 Captain 68 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	^ yeah, but the trailer makes it look like a REAL racecar, plus adds like 15HP. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / BFG R1S / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:39.70 / VIR Full 2:10.87 / Barber 1:42.20
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Millie Lieutenant 120 Rep 595 Posts Drives: a bmw. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saskatchatoon iTrader: (1)	Another option... However instead of the full rack, I'd just do two parallel front/back bars for the tires to rest in. __________________ 2022 Nissan Armada (big couch) 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Gone 2008 SSII E90 6MT - Gone 2009 SG E92 DCT - Gone
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Some people don't like that solution. The picture above, guy has truck right next to his car. Me personally it would be a dream to load and unload an already prepared car and if you have mechanical issue at all you can still get home.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Yep everybody has there own idea about what to do and that's cool with me. I don't have storage on site for a trailer either but still want one and will figure something out. Already have another trailer stored off site as well. I'd rather unload and then hang out and bs instead of changing tires and pads.
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