Track forum general chit chat.

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

File under — not a great tow setup. :

I'm surprise the rolls aren't reversed in this picture

[rhyary]

Does any one know if the trunk lid among all E92s the same?

Meaning do E92 3 series trunks all the same?

I am looking to buy a trunk to preserve mine.

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by rhyary

Does any one know if the trunk lid among all E92s the same?

Meaning do E92 3 series trunks all the same?

I am looking to buy a trunk to preserve mine.

Yes they are generally all the same. The only slight difference is a pre LCI trunk has a hole for a key/lock while the later years do not.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Yes they are generally all the same. The only slight difference is a pre LCI trunk has a hole for a key/lock while the later years do not.

This is correct.

Be careful when buying a trunk off eBay. The corners of these things almost always bust through the box. I had to buy three trunks before receiving an acceptable trunk. You have to make sure they pack it exceptionally well.

[turbo_joe]

I have a spare trunk if anyone needs one, its in great shape other than glue from the oem wing that was on it. Came off a 335 I think, its alpine white

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

I have a spare trunk if anyone needs one, its in great shape other than glue from the oem wing that was on it. Came off a 335 I think, its alpine white

Any idea on a shipping cost to 32751?

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by Move Over

Any idea on a shipping cost to 32751?

Drive to MD and pick it up?

I really don't want to ship it

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

This is correct.

Be careful when buying a trunk off eBay. The corners of these things almost always bust through the box. I had to buy three trunks before receiving an acceptable trunk. You have to make sure they pack it exceptionally well.

There is one 9 minutes from ACM so it will be easy pickup. But not the right color.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by rhyary

There is one 9 minutes from ACM so it will be easy pickup. But not the right color.

Just get in on the group buy for a carbon one.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Drive to MD and pick it up?

I really don't want to ship it

Haha, yeah fair enough....

[PrimeBMW]

That one time the single car trailer wasn't available and I had to pull the 48 foot gooseneck with my 2017 F350. *No street signs were damaged but I might have run up over a curb. Not that I felt it but I used my mirrors 🤣. (Eddie in the picture helping out)

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Just get in on the group buy for a carbon one.

Won't work with the Hard mounts

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by okusa

My contribution

What length is this trailer? Brand? I'm in the market lol

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

What length is this trailer? Brand? I'm in the market lol

Pretty sure that is a Trailex CT-7541. They are super light ~900lbs. I almost picked one up myself but ended up going with the JimGLO EGO tilt trailer. It's a bit heavier but the bed tilts making it easier to load (no ramps needed).

[slowdown_dan]

Originally Posted by okusa

My contribution

Can you tell me about your experience with the trailex? Would you buy it again? What do you like about it, and what dont you like about it? Have been looking at these myself. Thanks!

[dparm]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Pretty sure that is a Trailex CT-7541. They are super light ~900lbs. I almost picked one up myself but ended up going with the JimGLO EGO tilt trailer. It's a bit heavier but the bed tilts making it easier to load (no ramps needed).

900? Holy crap. Even a Featherlite all-aluminum one is like 1500.

And yeah after using a tilt-back trailer I can't see myself ever using something else.

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Pretty sure that is a Trailex CT-7541. They are super light ~900lbs. I almost picked one up myself but ended up going with the JimGLO EGO tilt trailer. It's a bit heavier but the bed tilts making it easier to load (no ramps needed).

I have been looking at the Aluma tilts and really like them. But am interested in any and all alternatives finding good info on people actually using some of these lighter weight trailer options are hard to find.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Pretty sure that is a Trailex CT-7541. They are super light ~900lbs. I almost picked one up myself but ended up going with the JimGLO EGO tilt trailer. It's a bit heavier but the bed tilts making it easier to load (no ramps needed).

Is this a prelude to some weight reduction on the car?

I'm looking at the JimGLO trailers myself, but I'm looking towards the enclosed trailers.

okusa I'm looking myself at the Cayenne for towing - did you get a base model or spring for a higher trim? I'm debating at getting this to tow an enclosed since the JimGLO trailers are 2600-2700 lbs empty and I think that this is enough, but I need to do some research on tongue weights etc.

[leftfootbr8king]

Going with a tilt deck to end ramp use seems like it's the obvious move, but you have to make sure the approach angle works with your car. Just because it tilts doesn't mean you'll necessarily get away from using ramps.

Race ramps are light, and look to be easily stow-able on the trailex.

For tilt deck I don't know if there's a better trailer than Futura (ducking for cover) but the entry fee on them is no joke.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Is this a prelude to some weight reduction on the car?

Yup. At 3400lbs right now.

Originally Posted by leftfootbr8king

Going with a tilt deck to end ramp use seems like it's the obvious move, but you have to make sure the approach angle works with your car. Just because it tilts doesn't mean you'll necessarily get away from using ramps.

Race ramps are light, and look to be easily stow-able on the trailex.

For tilt deck I don't know if there's a better trailer than Futura (ducking for cover) but the entry fee on them is no joke.

The approach angle on the JimGLO is 11 degrees for the 16' version. I actually used the race ramps calculator to ensure my car would work without the need for ramps. I looked at the Aluma as well but the issue is that the rear edge of the bed is fairly tall so even though the tilt angle is the same (11 degrees), I think my car would bottom out.

[OG Shark]

I like the Featherlite 3110 trailers - specifically the 20'. At 20' there is room to add a tire rack to the front with some locking enclosed storage beneath it - which also can serve as a gravel guard. Their capacity also can make them pretty versatile. Resale is particularly good with Featherlite - but most aluminum trailers seem to carry their value pretty well. Do need race ramps or something similar for loading but still easy on & off.

If the only use for an open trailer is car hauling then can definitely understand the appeal of a tilt trailer. Some of those though still do not have a low enough entry angle on their own to prevent scraping & end up using ramps or boards anyways.

[Move Over]

I really like the 20' aluma trailers, seem really well built and the warranty is great. I was going to get a tilt deck but decided last minute to get a flat with a dove, since I haul around town for friends and customers. I opted for the 20' when I had my camaro but made it easy to add a tire rack and plenty of space.