dangerous to put 160lbs in trunk?

[ptownTSI]

Could I safely put a 150-160lb v8 transmission in the trunk of an E30? Guy in So-cal wants to buy it and I have friends down there i could make a trip out of it.

[ldsbeaker]

why not?
The weight wouldn't be a big deal, just have to make sure that it doesn't roll around.

[JasonC]

I don't see why not, if my dad's little dodge colt can carry two 727 transmissions. I don't see why an e30 couldn't.

[MR 325]

Of course it's fine. Shit, I guarantee I've had a lot more than that in my car[s].

[bimmer8604]

i put an assembled m20 block and head in my trunk, and i've loaded the car up completely full and driven cross country w/o problems.

[MikeE30325i]

i put two 180 pound kids in my trunk and drove around like a madman once. you should be fine.

[backtrail69]

I hauled my m10 block and head to the machine shop. I will guarantee it will be fine.

[Jscotty]

If you are really concerned about the weight in the trunk then lay that trannie across the back seat with a board and some blankets. Last winter I loaded up my trunk with 6 bags of play sand- 50 lbs each. The car leaned a little bit but the car otherwise drove normally.

[Tree18is]

yeq

make shure it cant slide i doubt you will be doing any nismo lane changes, but that rear quarter panel looks like shit with an outward dent it it!
later.

[Hick]

i stuffed an entire Mk2 8v wth trans in the trunk of my 84 318i years ago.

[BimmerToad]

make shure it cant slide i doubt you will be doing any nismo lane changes, but that rear quarter panel looks like shit with an outward dent it it!
later.

Poor man's fender flare

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

I've put two asian girls in my trunk before and it didn't do any damage, I don't see why a tranny would do any harm if properly stored?

[e30sd]

probably not

[Jscotty]

I took some of the color out of the guy's face and hands to give it more of a realistic effect.

[Mr Deagle]

Of course it's fine. Shit, I guarantee I've had a lot more than that in my car[s].

you have a trailer, with a crane thingy so you dont have to hurt your back

btw, how many lbs can you haul in your trailer?