A little traction aid and what I will be towing this winter with my D

335dM · 12-09-2013, 07:13 AM

There you go

r.carson · 12-09-2013, 09:46 AM

Nice sled...going do a little boondocking?

335dM · 12-09-2013, 06:54 PM

Yup

I got a race sled and a mountain sled

Quasimodem · 12-09-2013, 07:43 PM

You are going to tow two snowmobiles and a trailer behind that? That looks crazy. The longer the trailer the more leverage it will have on the car. You start fishtailing and you are in trouble, the tail might start wagging the dog. And the dog in this case isn't that heavy. You might have plenty of power to pull that weight, but to control it at high speeds.

White D · 12-09-2013, 10:01 PM

Since you will be towing up and down mountains, I'd be very careful.
Also, if it is snowing much during your day riding the sled and very much builds up on the ground you may not be able to get your car, with minimal ground clearance, out of the parking lot. The BMW won't be a very good snow plow.
Also when the snow is plowed it can leave a fairly large bump to get over on the edge of the parking lots, or side of the road.
I have a feeling you'r going to regret this decision.
I'm just thinking of issues that may come up, not trying to be rude.

BTW - I grew up in Wyoming and spent years riding sleds in the Mtns. So I do experience.

335dM · 12-09-2013, 10:09 PM

Well, i will be doing Highway only.
I don't plan to drive my car under hard conditions .
That was the main reason to use snow chains in bad conditions then in the parking, go from there.
I do have coilovers and will increase stiffness as well of raising the ground clearance .

335dM · 12-09-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by White D

Since you will be towing up and down mountains, I'd be very careful.
Also, if it is snowing much during your day riding the sled and very much builds up on the ground you may not be able to get your car, with minimal ground clearance, out of the parking lot. The BMW won't be a very good snow plow.
Also when the snow is plowed it can leave a fairly large bump to get over on the edge of the parking lots, or side of the road.
I have a feeling you'r going to regret this decision.
I'm just thinking of issues that may come up, not trying to be rude.

BTW - I grew up in Wyoming and spent years riding sleds in the Mtns. So I do experience.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644236

White D · 12-10-2013, 08:43 AM

Im not saying the car can't tow your trailer.
It will actually tow it very well, as it is a light trailer.
My concerns start when ice, deep snow, and trying to back up or sharp turn the trailer in an icy parking lot.

I've had to put my 2500 duramax into 4wd to get around and out of a few parking lots when covered in deep snow.
Its more of a traction and weight issue you are going to have.
BTW I do love your summit, that's one bad machine!!!

335dM · 12-10-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White D

Im not saying the car can't tow your trailer.
It will actually tow it very well, as it is a light trailer.
My concerns start when ice, deep snow, and trying to back up or sharp turn the trailer in an icy parking lot.

I've had to put my 2500 duramax into 4wd to get around and out of a few parking lots when covered in deep snow.
Its more of a traction and weight issue you are going to have.
BTW I do love your summit, that's one bad machine!!!

Here's for traction

335dM · 12-10-2013, 08:47 AM

There you go

335dM · 12-10-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White D

Im not saying the car can't tow your trailer.
It will actually tow it very well, as it is a light trailer.
My concerns start when ice, deep snow, and trying to back up or sharp turn the trailer in an icy parking lot.

I've had to put my 2500 duramax into 4wd to get around and out of a few parking lots when covered in deep snow.
Its more of a traction and weight issue you are going to have.
BTW I do love your summit, that's one bad machine!!!

http://towcar2013.s3-website-eu-west...kg-1724kg.html

Look at this site…..

Quasimodem · 12-10-2013, 01:39 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRG1r5jEf_Y

TeinBMW · 12-10-2013, 02:33 PM

Ooooo super cool man!

White D · 12-11-2013, 09:00 AM

AS I said before. On dry ground I know you will have no issues.
Your issues will be in a foot of snow on top of ice as your trying to back up or make a tight turn in a parking lot. Didn't see any mention of snow or ice in your links??????
And putting those tire chains on, in a foot of snow after your already stuck will be fun!!!!!

So, no need to show me any more links. I've said my piece. Not we can all just sit back and see how it plays out this winter!

335dM · 12-15-2013, 05:47 PM

Well we just got a big snowstorm today (14" of snow)
Haven't had any issue what so ever even in parking lot with lots of snow ! Didn't even needed my snow chains at all ( Nokian Hakapellita 7 studded)
So this car is amazing even in heavy conditions

))
Voila !!!

jjellyneck · 01-28-2014, 12:59 PM

Nice!! I used to race. Them 20 years ago...so much fun to ride aggressively.

BadBoostedBMWM3 · 01-29-2014, 11:40 PM

Nice!

What summer wheels are those in the OP? The whole setup (didn't want to kill it by saying stance) looks awesome!

335dM · 01-30-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BadBoostedBMWM3

Nice!

What summer wheels are those in the OP? The whole setup (didn't want to kill it by saying stance) looks awesome!

Morr vs8.2
19x9
19x10

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Quasimodem Colonel 158 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	You are going to tow two snowmobiles and a trailer behind that? That looks crazy. The longer the trailer the more leverage it will have on the car. You start fishtailing and you are in trouble, the tail might start wagging the dog. And the dog in this case isn't that heavy. You might have plenty of power to pull that weight, but to control it at high speeds. __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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White D Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States - Houston iTrader: (0)	Since you will be towing up and down mountains, I'd be very careful. Also, if it is snowing much during your day riding the sled and very much builds up on the ground you may not be able to get your car, with minimal ground clearance, out of the parking lot. The BMW won't be a very good snow plow. Also when the snow is plowed it can leave a fairly large bump to get over on the edge of the parking lots, or side of the road. I have a feeling you'r going to regret this decision. I'm just thinking of issues that may come up, not trying to be rude. BTW - I grew up in Wyoming and spent years riding sleds in the Mtns. So I do experience. __________________
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335dM Major 139 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 335d m package Join Date: May 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Well, i will be doing Highway only. I don't plan to drive my car under hard conditions . That was the main reason to use snow chains in bad conditions then in the parking, go from there. I do have coilovers and will increase stiffness as well of raising the ground clearance .
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White D Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States - Houston iTrader: (0)	Im not saying the car can't tow your trailer. It will actually tow it very well, as it is a light trailer. My concerns start when ice, deep snow, and trying to back up or sharp turn the trailer in an icy parking lot. I've had to put my 2500 duramax into 4wd to get around and out of a few parking lots when covered in deep snow. Its more of a traction and weight issue you are going to have. BTW I do love your summit, that's one bad machine!!! __________________
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White D Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States - Houston iTrader: (0)	AS I said before. On dry ground I know you will have no issues. Your issues will be in a foot of snow on top of ice as your trying to back up or make a tight turn in a parking lot. Didn't see any mention of snow or ice in your links?????? And putting those tire chains on, in a foot of snow after your already stuck will be fun!!!!! So, no need to show me any more links. I've said my piece. Not we can all just sit back and see how it plays out this winter! __________________ Last edited by White D; 12-11-2013 at 09:08 AM..
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