Anything to worry about when getting towed on a flatbed?

OLEK135i · 09-24-2019, 02:57 PM

Need to get my 135i towed to a mechanic, do I need to worry about the front of the car when it is being put on the flatbed? Is there enough clearance or do I need race ramps?

Shortedaman · 09-24-2019, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEK135i

Need to get my 135i towed to a mechanic, do I need to worry about the front of the car when it is being put on the flatbed? Is there enough clearance or do I need race ramps?

my 128 went on one fine. those flat beds can get pretty low when they need to.

ejm3 · 09-24-2019, 07:14 PM

When you drive these cars you'll get used to having it on a flatbed more often than you would like.

So far I haven't had any issues .

JimVonBaden · 09-24-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ejm3

When you drive these cars you'll get used to having it on a flatbed more often than you would like.

So far I haven't had any issues .

beattiecj · 09-24-2019, 09:18 PM

Car tied down🙂?

JimD · 09-25-2019, 09:09 AM

AAA did a fine job with my 128i with sport suspension the one time it has been towed (in over 10 years). The guy knew he needed the eye that screws into either the front or back bumper and kept an eye on things to be sure it wasn't scraping. I would locate the eye for them and make sure they use it, not wrap around the suspension or something.

Tommm · 09-26-2019, 02:58 PM

Make sure they don't scratch the roof.

OLEK135i · 10-02-2019, 03:43 PM

so he ended up using some boards. Glad I was there to help out as one was out of position. OverallI am satisfied with the service, but if he didn't have the boards there would have been problems. So if anything, I learned to be present when getting towed.

OLEK135i · 10-02-2019, 03:47 PM

so he ended up using some boards. Glad I was there to help out as one was out of position. Overall I am satisfied with the service, but if he didn't have the boards there would have been problems. So if anything, I learned to be present when getting towed.

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OLEK135i Private First Class 27 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	Anything to worry about when getting towed on a flatbed? Need to get my 135i towed to a mechanic, do I need to worry about the front of the car when it is being put on the flatbed? Is there enough clearance or do I need race ramps?
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ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	When you drive these cars you'll get used to having it on a flatbed more often than you would like. So far I haven't had any issues . __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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09-24-2019, 09:18 PM	#5
beattiecj First Lieutenant 128 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2012 135i 2017 x5 35i 1988 e30 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC, Baltimore iTrader: (3)	Car tied down🙂?
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09-25-2019, 09:09 AM	#6
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	AAA did a fine job with my 128i with sport suspension the one time it has been towed (in over 10 years). The guy knew he needed the eye that screws into either the front or back bumper and kept an eye on things to be sure it wasn't scraping. I would locate the eye for them and make sure they use it, not wrap around the suspension or something. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Tommm Driven Crazy 190 Rep 505 Posts Drives: his wife nuts 128i 6m Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Mile High iTrader: (1)	Make sure they don't scratch the roof. __________________ '08 128i 6M
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OLEK135i Private First Class 27 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	so he ended up using some boards. Glad I was there to help out as one was out of position. OverallI am satisfied with the service, but if he didn't have the boards there would have been problems. So if anything, I learned to be present when getting towed.
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OLEK135i Private First Class 27 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	so he ended up using some boards. Glad I was there to help out as one was out of position. Overall I am satisfied with the service, but if he didn't have the boards there would have been problems. So if anything, I learned to be present when getting towed.
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