BMW Jack Pad Adapter

davieE91 · 11-01-2008, 02:47 PM

I have been looking at forums regarding possible problems with the plastic jacking points on E9* cars not being up to the job. Some say they are, and it is the type/position of the jack being used. I have also seen an America adverts for these Jacking Pad Adapters. Can anyone tell me if you can buy these in the UK and if so from where as I have not been able to find them.

Thanks Davie

SixDegrees · 11-01-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davieE91

I have been looking at forums regarding possible problems with the plastic jacking points on E9* cars not being up to the job. Some say they are, and it is the type/position of the jack being used. I have also seen an America adverts for these Jacking Pad Adapters. Can anyone tell me if you can buy these in the UK and if so from where as I have not been able to find them.

Thanks Davie

Can't help with the request [for info] but can confirm that they are pretty weak in some places. I snapped a wee piece off the other day. So now I have a wee piece of wood (6" end of fence plank) that I keep in the garage to act as a flat surface under the jacking point.

When I switch to non-RFTs I'll keep one in the car as well in case I need to jack it up when away from the house.

no need to spend ££s on something when a piece of wood does the job just fine.

SoYank · 11-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Exactly. I have a piece of wood, too, cut to fit inside and taller than the recess. I wonder why BMW chose to fit those pieces of plastic shaped like that.

tmarshall57 · 11-01-2008, 07:22 PM

I bought a length of planed wood from B&Q which fits perfectly when cut to length (width and height are already the correct size).

Tony

davieE91 · 11-02-2008, 10:17 AM

That sounds like a plan, did think about that but wondered if anybody had gone down that road.

Cheers

- Paul - · 11-02-2008, 12:12 PM

I bought my adapter off a chap on the US forum.

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davieE91 New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire iTrader: (0)	BMW Jack Pad Adapter I have been looking at forums regarding possible problems with the plastic jacking points on E9* cars not being up to the job. Some say they are, and it is the type/position of the jack being used. I have also seen an America adverts for these Jacking Pad Adapters. Can anyone tell me if you can buy these in the UK and if so from where as I have not been able to find them. Thanks Davie
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Exactly. I have a piece of wood, too, cut to fit inside and taller than the recess. I wonder why BMW chose to fit those pieces of plastic shaped like that. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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davieE91 New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire iTrader: (0)	Good Idea That sounds like a plan, did think about that but wondered if anybody had gone down that road. Cheers
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	I bought my adapter off a chap on the US forum. __________________ My Photos
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