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...Just make sure you don't search Google for that term as I'm sure you'll get quite a bit of off topic [and off-color] materialOriginally Posted by genphreak
Grand Master
~6 speed~ Rear Fogs ~ Shadowline ~ Tow Package ~ OEMMM///S38B38
Grand Master
I think my tow rating is 1750kg which might be 3500lbs (?)
It's more than enough for towing a small track car and/or yard mulch, atv's, etc
As long as you don't drive like a fool, you won't ruin anything. For the touring, not driving in the highway gear (5th) is best, so keep it in S mode and you'll be fine.
~6 speed~ Rear Fogs ~ Shadowline ~ Tow Package ~ OEMMM///S38B38
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If the owners manual says its OK, then it is. I personally would not tow because i have access to other vehicles which are more suited to it, and i would worry about my transmission. If i had a manual transmission, i would have no second thoughts.
Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
southwest WA
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A bit OT - but this did remind me of when I borrowed a 5 ton truck, had it fully loaded with firewood and it broke down a couple of blocks away. I got my unregistered Jensen Interceptor out and hooked a rope onto the truck. The Jensen had the rear tyres smoking at 60kph coming up the hill - but did the job with ease. Nothing like a 7.2 litre tow car.
Wanna buy the Jensen?
Ian
'90 E34 M5
'89 E34 535i
'74 R90S
MB 560SEC
'74 Jensen Interceptor
'54++ VW Subaru Turbo hybrid
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Have a go, carefully
assuming the m5 is manual, if auto use 4th or sport mode, not 5th
use level-riders to support the rear end as the loaded weight of the trailer will increase the camber on back tyres. low profiles on the m5 can generate quite a bit of heat on the inside corners esp. when the back end is pushed down more, increasing the camber. you dont want a rear tyre blowout
1994 540i Auto
live fast; die sideways
13.3 @ 104mph (not in the 540)
15.4 @ 150 Kph in the 540 (24/9/07)
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If the M5 has SLS, adding trailer tongue weight will not change the rear camber up to the weight limit of the system. If the system weight is exceeded, there will be a camber warning on the dash.
I'm thinking about getting a hitch for mine so I can pull a utility trailer to and from the Home Despot for bulky purchases...
Anthony
03/64 production
'91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.
Grand Master
my friend will tows all kinds of goodies behind his 5 speed 525. Told me that he is in the market for a tds tourer for added pulling power
use it if you got it I say
~6 speed~ Rear Fogs ~ Shadowline ~ Tow Package ~ OEMMM///S38B38
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STX, all e34 M5s are manual.
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