Towing with the m3

savaho · 02-09-2011, 03:45 PM

Anyone towing with their m3? If so, what type of hitch do you have, what'd it cost and where did you get it? Have any pics to share of you towing?

This thread isn't about why you shouldn't be towing with the m3 so tow nazis please keep your comments to yourselves.

Looper · 02-09-2011, 04:04 PM

Hi Tow Nazi here, what exactly do you want to tow?

bubblehead · 02-09-2011, 04:38 PM

Says he is from norcal.....most likely fertilizer.

ooowowizstev · 02-09-2011, 04:52 PM

Why would you tow with an M3?

NYCMCBM3 · 02-09-2011, 05:00 PM

like this?

Jaypod · 02-09-2011, 05:00 PM

I was thinking of doing the same thing.

I would like to tow my boat, here is a pic....

j/k OP

A tire trailer to go the track would work though.

frenchM3dreamer · 02-09-2011, 05:04 PM

most people in the US have been brain-washed by domestic automakers that you NEED a 1-ton truck to tow a jet-ski or your daughter's pedal bike... back home in France, people tow all kind of sh** with regular cars... we used to tow a 1-ton (2,200 lbs total weight) trailer full of rocks with a 55hp, 3-speed auto diesel VW Rabbit... sure you gotta go around the big hills, but it can be done... i heard of a place in Ontario that does custom (balanced?) hitches... you might wanna research something similar more local...

Brosef · 02-09-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

most people in the US have been brain-washed by domestic automakers that you NEED a 1-ton truck to tow a jet-ski or your daughter's pedal bike... back home in France, people tow all kind of sh** with regular cars... we used to tow a 1-ton (2,200 lbs total weight) trailer full of rocks with a 55hp, 3-speed auto diesel VW Rabbit... sure you gotta go around the big hills, but it can be done... i heard of a place in Ontario that does custom (balanced?) hitches... you might wanna research something similar more local...

no one here said it can't be done. that's not the point

Radiation Joe · 02-09-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblehead

Says he is from norcal.....most likely fertilizer.

For the cannabis farm, most likely.

Seriously, there is no way to install a hitch with the stock muffler. I figure it would be easy to fab a hitch if you had a Dinan exhaust. This is my plan ...eventually.

Radiation Joe · 02-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

I was thinking of doing the same thing.

I would like to tow my boat, here is a pic....

j/k OP

A tire trailer to go the track would work though.

I have one of those trailers. Mines powered, though. Don't need a tow vehicle. I use it for hauling 1.2 GW electric power transformers.

ManAndMachine · 02-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Oh yea we tow all the time

Stainless 45 · 02-09-2011, 07:51 PM

Never really thought about it- all the girls I've dated fit in the passenger seat...

Richbot · 02-09-2011, 07:51 PM

Seems like you'd need to modify the exhaust or buy an aftermarket one with two canisters to make room for the hitch.

ShadeD1 · 02-09-2011, 07:54 PM

You don't need a tire trailer, I get 4 10x18 with 285/30 on the in the car with my luggage and room for the passenger. I stand 3 upright on the folded down rear seats with one flat in the trunk and a come along strap to the rear cargo net hooks. I even have room for a cooler, my weekend luggage, and a passenger. I love this car

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

I was thinking of doing the same thing.

I would like to tow my boat, here is a pic....

j/k OP

A tire trailer to go the track would work though.

Jaypod · 02-09-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeD1

You don't need a tire trailer, I get 4 10x18 with 285/30 on the in the car with my luggage and room for the passenger. I stand 3 upright on the folded down rear seats with one flat in the trunk and a come along strap to the rear cargo net hooks. I even have room for a cooler, my weekend luggage, and a passenger. I love this car

Oh I agree - what if you want to bring 2 sets of track wheels though? I actually put all 4 wheels in the back seat (Sedan) and still have all kinds of room for a jack, tools and clothes etc. Do that in a GT3

sensi09 · 02-09-2011, 08:19 PM

Brainofjjj · 02-09-2011, 08:26 PM

I put a hitch on my Elise but it took some custom fab work. Put my track tires on it. Got the funniest looks too.

sensi09 · 02-09-2011, 08:30 PM

Tire trailers for smaller two-seater cars is pretty common.

Echo M3 · 02-09-2011, 08:32 PM

I admit, I thought this was pretty cool. If he can do it, so can you OP!

Gearhead999s · 02-09-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeD1

You don't need a tire trailer, I get 4 10x18 with 285/30 on the in the car with my luggage and room for the passenger. I stand 3 upright on the folded down rear seats with one flat in the trunk and a come along strap to the rear cargo net hooks. I even have room for a cooler, my weekend luggage, and a passenger. I love this car

Yes I do the same but for a 3 day track weekend 4 tires are usually not enough.If I could figure out a hitch I would have a tire trailer to make my life easier.

BMRLVR · 02-09-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

Oh I agree - what if you want to bring 2 sets of track wheels though? I actually put all 4 wheels in the back seat (Sedan) and still have all kinds of room for a jack, tools and clothes etc. Do that in a GT3

No Doubt! I got my enclosed car hauler now and I even had the optional tire rack installed on the wall. All I need is the GT3

4-5 years and I should be able to buy my GT3!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Yes I do the same but for a 3 day track weekend 4 tires are usually not enough.If I could figure out a hitch I would have a tire trailer to make my life easier.

Gonna have to get a car hauler now that you got the 6.2 to pull it with

arter · 02-09-2011, 09:23 PM

Have to attach the hitch outside the mufflers using a crossbar.

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1296522768

02-09-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
savaho Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 216 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Towing with the m3 Anyone towing with their m3? If so, what type of hitch do you have, what'd it cost and where did you get it? Have any pics to share of you towing? This thread isn't about why you shouldn't be towing with the m3 so tow nazis please keep your comments to yourselves.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-09-2011, 04:04 PM	#2
Looper BEAST 2 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fabulous Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Hi Tow Nazi here, what exactly do you want to tow?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 04:38 PM	#3
bubblehead King shit of turd mountain. 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2010 AW E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Says he is from norcal.....most likely fertilizer.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 04:52 PM	#4
ooowowizstev Brigadier General 141 Rep 4,903 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Why would you tow with an M3? __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 05:00 PM	#5
NYCMCBM3 Colonel 167 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: 2012 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Ozone Park,NY iTrader: (13)	like this? __________________ 2012 MCB///M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 05:00 PM	#6
Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	I was thinking of doing the same thing. I would like to tow my boat, here is a pic.... j/k OP A tire trailer to go the track would work though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	most people in the US have been brain-washed by domestic automakers that you NEED a 1-ton truck to tow a jet-ski or your daughter's pedal bike... back home in France, people tow all kind of sh** with regular cars... we used to tow a 1-ton (2,200 lbs total weight) trailer full of rocks with a 55hp, 3-speed auto diesel VW Rabbit... sure you gotta go around the big hills, but it can be done... i heard of a place in Ontario that does custom (balanced?) hitches... you might wanna research something similar more local...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 07:48 PM	#11
ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	Oh yea we tow all the time
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 07:51 PM	#12
Stainless 45 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: Last of the V-8 Interceptors Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Never really thought about it- all the girls I've dated fit in the passenger seat...
	Appreciate 1 commedeschatons134.00 Quote

02-09-2011, 07:51 PM	#13
Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,484 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Seems like you'd need to modify the exhaust or buy an aftermarket one with two canisters to make room for the hitch. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 08:19 PM	#16
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 08:26 PM	#17
Brainofjjj Astronaut 64 Rep 670 Posts Drives: car Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (5)	I put a hitch on my Elise but it took some custom fab work. Put my track tires on it. Got the funniest looks too.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 08:30 PM	#18
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Tire trailers for smaller two-seater cars is pretty common.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 08:32 PM	#19
Echo M3 Major 123 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I admit, I thought this was pretty cool. If he can do it, so can you OP!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2011, 09:23 PM	#22
arter collecting toys 41 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny iTrader: (1)	Have to attach the hitch outside the mufflers using a crossbar. http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1296522768 __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten 2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote