bmw jacking puck question
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Roseville CA
Like the rotisserie guy on TV, "Set it and forget it." No twisting is necessary. I have the rectangular BMW ones, look great, work well. The only problem is an occasional parking lot driveway that goes up and then down, like a hump, but crested/pointed at the top. have heard a little scraping, no harm done.
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
A note about towing, any C6 should be held on the flatbed with wheel straps not through the frame. The problem is that most towing companies do not have the straps either due to cost, damaged or lost. Try to confirm this before the truck comes. This information comes from AAA's towing guidelines, so AAA should back you on this.
I was under the impression (from reading many other posts) that the preferred way to secure a C6 for long distance trailering was to secure the vehicle with T-hooks or J-hooks into the frame slots ....the tie-downs secured in the criss-cross "X" pattern (and possibly augmented with a couple wheel-straps).
I recall debate on whether or not to rachet-down the body to compress the suspension so as to prevent a shifting load. I also recall someone mentioning to leave your ACC on with the F55 suspension to keep the suspension active, however, I don't know how this would work with long distance trailering. I can't imagine C6s with F55 suspensions shipping from the factory with all the ACCs left on.
I could be wrong (I often am) but I'll go back and search out some old posts and check the FAQs....I thought for sure using the frame slots was the preferred way to secure a C6 for towing.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Dallas Texas
