The Center Front Jack Point PICS

M3ti Compact · 11-09-2007, 01:00 AM

I did a search and no one really seems to know where the front center jack point is. I came accross these pictures, from the oil change thread, and this other thread.

Now looking at the pics, wouldn't this be the center jack point?? Can anyone confirm???

ironic · 11-09-2007, 02:30 AM

great sig

i don't know about the jack point tho. i've seen it in person but i don't know enoguh about cars to say. i do know it's hollow tho.

lkn · 11-09-2007, 02:45 AM

I wouldn't trust that point; neither would I trust the existing 4 plastic jack points...

Leesi · 11-09-2007, 02:53 AM

Me neither

HyperM3 · 11-09-2007, 10:07 AM

Looks good to me, its part of the subframe. That being said, you need a really long flat jack to get to it.

livnlegacy · 11-09-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lkn

I wouldn't trust that point; neither would I trust the existing 4 plastic jack points...

+1

I have the LT rear one completely missing (ie, fell off or something), the RT front is crushed from the first time I used it, and the RT Rear also slightly crushed from first use. weaksauce.

3er BMW · 11-09-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkn

I wouldn't trust that point; neither would I trust the existing 4 plastic jack points...

It IS the center jack point - and the 4 other points are in the same
positions as on the E46. DO NOT JACK ANY OTHER PLACES.

fragadellic · 11-10-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by livnlegacy

the RT front is crushed from the first time I used it, and the RT Rear also slightly crushed from first use. weaksauce.

That sucks. I had a friend make a couple of these jack point adapters out of 3" dia. stock 6061 aluminum for use with the stock plastic jack points. Got the dimensions from the forum member who was selling them back in April/May.

nagge · 11-10-2007, 05:33 AM

fragadelic: what are the dimensions of the adapter if you dont mind sharing?

Max_! · 11-10-2007, 06:48 AM

That's one clean jack!

I'm impressed!

scottp999 · 11-10-2007, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the pics, that looks like a winner. I don't know if I can get my jack under there and then use the handle? maybe put it up on ramps, secure the back wheels and then use the jack to get the car up higher and place stands at the front/side jackpoints?

fragadellic · 11-11-2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagge

fragadelic: what are the dimensions of the adapter if you dont mind sharing?

PM sent...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max_!

That's one clean jack! I'm impressed!

Thanks Brother! I think that was the day I got it....

scooby9 · 11-11-2007, 03:30 AM

Is there a similar jacking point on the rear of the car? On my WRX I could jack it from the rear differential. I'm not sure if the E90 can be jacked there also?

scooby9 · 11-12-2007, 05:00 PM

I checked in my TIS system and it confirms the front jacking point. However, the rear differential is NOT safe for a trolley jack.

halB · 11-12-2007, 08:33 PM

To jack properly from the side without breaking anything you need this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42387

Or this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...09&postcount=8

Size of the lifting head is 55mm L X 30mm W, 20mm high is more than sufficient.

The plastic shroud is there to prevent the jack from slipping so don't try to jack it without something that fits inside properly.

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ironic Major General 267 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	great sig i don't know about the jack point tho. i've seen it in person but i don't know enoguh about cars to say. i do know it's hollow tho. __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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scottp999 Brigadier General 136 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Thanks for the pics, that looks like a winner. I don't know if I can get my jack under there and then use the handle? maybe put it up on ramps, secure the back wheels and then use the jack to get the car up higher and place stands at the front/side jackpoints?
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scooby9 Major 62 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	Is there a similar jacking point on the rear of the car? On my WRX I could jack it from the rear differential. I'm not sure if the E90 can be jacked there also? __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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scooby9 Major 62 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	I checked in my TIS system and it confirms the front jacking point. However, the rear differential is NOT safe for a trolley jack. __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	To jack properly from the side without breaking anything you need this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42387 Or this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...09&postcount=8 Size of the lifting head is 55mm L X 30mm W, 20mm high is more than sufficient. The plastic shroud is there to prevent the jack from slipping so don't try to jack it without something that fits inside properly. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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