M Performance Tow strap

pdx · 09-29-2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nkr15

My only fear is messing the paint up or chipping the edges, I do have a Dremel though. Exacto knife maybe?

i tried. my towing eye covers were so thick that i think it would have taken me a year to get through them with an X-ACTO knife. so i gave up and used the Dremel: drilled the ends and used a Cut-off Wheel to connect the dots. then used a file to sand the edges.

caution: hot molten plastic goes everywhere and it very much likes to make blisters.

alpinepuggy · 10-12-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kos137

This is a genuine BMW tow strap.

I purchased the long version to fit my G80 M3.

I've been looking everywhere for those OEM BMW tow straps. They don't sell it on the US market if I'm not mistaken...

pdx · 10-12-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinepuggy

I've been looking everywhere for those OEM BMW tow straps. They don't sell it on the US market if I'm not mistaken...

it took a couple of weeks to get, but it was worth it to me:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...3&postcount=26

jmg · 10-12-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rkyan661

Does anyone know whether this fits on a 2018 F80 M3?

No, they changed the thread size between the F80 and G80. However, I'm sure they make one with the F80 thread.

jmg · 10-12-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

Daily driven cars it feels posey but everyone should do what they want.

Posers have ruined running straps and numbers on the public street. Who wants to be associated with shitbox Scions and G35s with drift charms and tow hooks? Now I have to push through my laziness and take them off after a track day. I don't daily the car much, but enough to not want that kind of negative attention.

Hit_Apex · 10-12-2023, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Posers have ruined running straps and numbers on the public street. Who wants to be associated with shitbox Scions and G35s with drift charms and tow hooks? Now I have to push through my laziness and take them off after a track day. I don't daily the car much, but enough to not want that kind of negative attention.

Right? Hilarious 😂

BMWRacer523 · 10-15-2023, 03:48 PM

Super poser to drive on street with tow straps attached. Yes, needed for track. I recommend both front and back. No, you cannot get out of your car on an active track to put hooks/straps on (unless your car is on fire - then bail and get behind a safety barrier asap). You can use the stock tow hook with most clubs but it's a shin breaker while parked in the paddock so I recommend you use straps back and front.

Zirenz2006 · 10-15-2023, 08:44 PM

Whenever I see cars driving around streets with tow straps on I think of people who would keep the lift tags on their ski jackets all the time.

rkyan661 · 10-16-2023, 04:45 PM

Not sure if anyone is interested but got this part: https://paddleshifterz.com/product/o...p-72155a709f6/

It happens to fit my F80 M3.

prostcfc · 02-06-2024, 10:32 AM

kos137 how long are the metal parts of these (NOT including the threaded part)? I ordered two of these for my pre-LCI M340i, without realizing there is a different P/N for the front pre-LCI. While I think these will work without the covers, I'm guessing the front will definitely poke beyond the bumper cover. My plan is to use these for the track only an remove when not on track.

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BMWRacer523 Lieutenant Colonel 2521 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Super poser to drive on street with tow straps attached. Yes, needed for track. I recommend both front and back. No, you cannot get out of your car on an active track to put hooks/straps on (unless your car is on fire - then bail and get behind a safety barrier asap). You can use the stock tow hook with most clubs but it's a shin breaker while parked in the paddock so I recommend you use straps back and front.
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1575 Rep 4,578 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Whenever I see cars driving around streets with tow straps on I think of people who would keep the lift tags on their ski jackets all the time. __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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rkyan661 Private First Class 46 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: tbd iTrader: (1)	Not sure if anyone is interested but got this part: https://paddleshifterz.com/product/o...p-72155a709f6/ It happens to fit my F80 M3.
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prostcfc Private First Class 63 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	kos137 how long are the metal parts of these (NOT including the threaded part)? I ordered two of these for my pre-LCI M340i, without realizing there is a different P/N for the front pre-LCI. While I think these will work without the covers, I'm guessing the front will definitely poke beyond the bumper cover. My plan is to use these for the track only an remove when not on track.
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