Fitting a Drum Set

[markseven]

How did we strike out, us who were unfortunate enough to become both drummers and car enthusiasts? Quite possibly two of the most expensive hobbies one could take up and they don't work well together at all

Haha, yeah. Drummers have to buy the most equipment, lug around the most equipment, set it up, break it down, lug it back to where it takes up the most amount of space when stored... and do the most physically demanding work... sheesh!

[AdamPlaysDrums]

I generally take a 22" bass, 2 rack toms, a floor tom, a set of Rototoms, 2 snares, 9 cymbals, and all the associated stands and such with me, and I have no real issues fitting all that in my 4-door. It takes some careful packing, but it can be done!

Leo and Mark, you both speak the truth. And my bassist complains about lugging just one 4X10 cab around...

[kevmac858]

crazy there is such a big group of us drummers! who would have though we have the most to bring and smallest cars? haha either way thanks for all the responses they have really given me some confidence that i can find a way to fit it all in. @e34john i live in north county and would love to meet up to check the fitment if you wouldn't mind!

[SteveJ]

Full kit in an E30, should be no problem. maybe look for a 4 door.

When we got my son his full kit at Christmas a couple of years ago, we fit it all in our Mini Clubman. 24" bass, 3 toms, snare, cymbals, hardware, and throne. Even had room for the driver and passenger, who had a huge smile on his face after getting his full kit.

[CoelhoSport]

haha ima e30 drummer too never left my house with it tho

[N2MYE30]

Try it this way.

1)Scoot your pasenger seat(PS) all the way forward.
2)Remove the PS head rest.
3)Lay the PS all the way down...i mean so its pressing against the back seat.
4)Tilt the DS forward.
5)Shove the bass drum in to ride in the back seat behind you.
6)reasemble you car.

Another way is just remove the pass seat. :)

[Cletonius]

e30's have fantasically boxy trunks and are larger than the average compact car.

True, the trunk on my e30 is only slightly smaller than the trunk on my SX4. The biggest difference is that it's a bitch to load large things since the opening is only at the top and doesn't carry down between the lights. My wife was surprised to find out all her dildos (she sells adult novelties) fit in the trunk of the e30.