Luckily, I am usually within range of the AAA Premium, so anything that renders the car non-rolling, I will use that avenue. I have rented both the UHaul dolly and the trailer. I saw no use for the extra weight of a dolly bouncing around back there, and the trailer with a car on top sways too much in the wind for my comfort. I set cruise control at 72mph flat towing and the Van seems to break the wind up. I also tow with the Rally tires to AutoX events, then swap out.
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Originally posted by Gary Horneck View PostBrackets are bolted on.
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Originally posted by Gary Horneck View PostI neutral tow it. Bentley gives an OK for that. All my OT venue's are about 100 miles away.
Originally posted by etxxz View PostTire wear who cares, i tow at most 3hrs each way. Tire wear is minimal with respect to wear at the track.'84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
Turbo: 221whp/214ftlbs, MS3x flex @ 17psi
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Originally posted by Jaxx_ View PostKeep in mind that the transmission is lubricated through the input shaft. basically the fluid that is still floating around from moving the car should be okay for 100 miles, otherwise you need to start the car and get some oil moving around.
Originally posted by Dave View PostI've kicked around the idea of a tow dolly - and this actually has the same disadvantages, with maybe a little less PITA factor.
If you get a mechanical, sure you are fine, but any kind of incident that renders the car non-free rolling, and you are fooked.
And as far as tires, I'd rather not subject my R compounds to the potholes, risk of nails, debris, etc. If you are rolling on balloony snow tires like the OP, that is different. Works a little better for a rally car, though I suppose the chance of damamge maybe is greater?
So, for me, I'd still be having to swap tires at the track.
Mid Ohio is a little under 3 hours from me and Putnam is a little over two.
I'll stick with my "little red wagon" HF trailer until I can do it right. No disrespect to the thread starter. I applaud his work.
Originally posted by Jaxx_ View Postthat really depends on your alignment. I have 2 degrees of toe out, I wouldn't want to do anymore (even if it might be beneficial) if I was driving or flat towing to events.No more e30s for me.
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take bumper off. adapter on the shocks.. or on the frame if you remove the 4-bolts on the shocks.
being a track car, i'm getting rid of them shocks. making my own (lighter) bumper mounts.. will keep this in mind if the transmission lubrication is not an issue (ZF e36 tranny in my case)No more e30s for me.
88 black BMW OBDII 332is dedicated track [sold]
88 BMW OBDII bronzit 332is [RIP 03/08]
91 BMW 325i [sold]
86 Corolla 'Ae86' HB 20v trd [sold]
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Originally posted by etxxz View PostMore info on this please... this could be the show stopper 0.o'84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
Turbo: 221whp/214ftlbs, MS3x flex @ 17psi
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well its good to know..! def plan to get back on the track more next year since i moved to norCal. i'd rather not disconnect driveshafts or get fancy. for that sort of distance i think a proper trailer is best.
thanks dude.No more e30s for me.
88 black BMW OBDII 332is dedicated track [sold]
88 BMW OBDII bronzit 332is [RIP 03/08]
91 BMW 325i [sold]
86 Corolla 'Ae86' HB 20v trd [sold]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pTj7Hn9v5Rs
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Originally posted by Jaxx_ View PostJust remember reading threads about it, it's the reason the manual says 100 miles max. You could have the car idle and it will re-lubricate the transmission. Other than that, you could disconnect the driveshaft or something. the diff is going to be internally lubricated without issue, so that's whatever.sigpic
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Originally posted by Gary Horneck View PostWhat manual says 100 miles? Not the Bentley Service Manual, the only one I go by.'84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
Turbo: 221whp/214ftlbs, MS3x flex @ 17psi
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sweet trailer set up. I may have to look into this95 7.1L 16V E36 M3
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