E36 Towing

[DuaneCollie <drcollie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From: "HENRY ROBERTELLI" <HENRY003@domain.elided>
>Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 08:34:55 -0400
>Subject: towing e36 cars on a trailer.

>from what i can tell.... there looks like there is no place to strap the e36
>coupes down on a trailer.  no hooks, frame spots, etc.  when trailering this
>car, what is the correct way to strap this car down on a trailer?????

Henry,

Here's what I do....

1) Get a minimum of (3) heavy duty racheting nylon strap tie-downs and a 12
pk of Rolling Rock. Don't buy cheap tie downs at Wal-Mart, get commercial
grade from a truck parts dept.,commerical moving supply, or RV trailer
center.  Good ones will cost you $ 15 to $ 20 each.

2) Strap THROUGH the front wheels to the frame of the trailer. Rachet very
tightly.  If the wheels are purrrdy, protect the wheel rim finish with an
old inner tube, etc., 

3) Take a break. Go drink 6 beers. Go Pee.

4) Insert your tie-down hook from the factory trunk toolkit into the
recepticle (pop the panel door) above the rear exhaust.  Hook another tie
down to this point to the trailer frame. Compress the rear suspension of
the car as you rachet - pull it down as far as you can. TIGHT IS RIGHT.

5) Drink rest of beer and go to HOOTERS for eats.

6) Check your tiedowns after 50 miles...you'll probably need to re-rachet
them one time.

Duane Collie
RM3DR1-UUC ///Team Bubba Racing
National Capital Chapter
 

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