[Thackers]

Hi all....Advice please.

I have been looking at the F30 jacking adaptors on ebay so I can buy a half decent trolley jack since obviously the car comes without...The adaptors are 75mm base though which don't seem to match the trolley jack saddle I've looked at..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...item3a87cf82f3

Just been on Halfords website..

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255207


Anyone using a different adaptor..

[jakeb1]

cut a thick piece of ply to fit in the rectangular hole and then use a regular trolley jack.......

[kitster]

I'm using a similar jack adapter but I never felt 100% using the adapter with the small head trolley jacks; I brought one of these Liftmaster low profile trolley jacks, which accommodates the entire base of the adapter.

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by kitster

I'm using a similar jack adapter but I never felt 100% using the adapter with the small head trolley jacks; I brought one of these Liftmaster low profile trolley jacks, which accommodates the entire base of the adapter.

Thanks for the advice..
Where did you purchase and how much?

Is the diameter of the saddle bigger than 75 mm?

[RichardM]

Who does the jack adapter base need to match the trolley jack? Mine doesn't and I've not had any problems.

[kitster]

Originally Posted by Thackers

Thanks for the advice..
Where did you purchase and how much?

Is the diameter of the saddle bigger than 75 mm?

Just so happens I have an image! The Jack was about £100 from Liftmaster Store on eBay. Its a touch more expensive than the regular joe jacks from Halfords. I had a few problems with my old jack getting it under my E91 and F31, this one has no issues and that includes the adapter in place.

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by RichardM

Who does the jack adapter base need to match the trolley jack? Mine doesn't and I've not had any problems.

I don't suppose it has to.

Just seems strange why you would manufacture adapters that don't fit within the average jack saddle....

I take it the OD of your adaptor is bigger?

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by kitster

Just so happens I have an image! The Jack was about £100 from Liftmaster Store on eBay. Its a touch more expensive than the regular joe jacks from Halfords. I had a few problems with my old jack getting it under my E91 and F31, this one has no issues and that includes the adapter in place.

Thanks for the photo..!

Did the adaptor come with the jack...is it the exact size of the sill inserts?

[kitster]

The adapter you will have to buy separately; fits the F3X and E9X perfectly.

[Thackers]

Will a 1.5 tonne suffice ?...or any thoughts on the others.?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-A.../dp/B002QO8E7E


Or this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-M.../dp/B002QO3W7Q


Or this


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-P.../dp/B00521RGXG

[Thackers]

Originally Posted by kitster

The adapter you will have to buy separately; fits the F3X and E9X perfectly.

Where did you get the adaptor from....It looks a perfect fit inside the jack cup!!

[kitster]

Originally Posted by Thackers

Where did you get the adaptor from....It looks a perfect fit inside the jack cup!!

I brought the adapter from ebay, paid about 15 quid for (based off current ebay prices....looks like I paid too much). The chap I brought from doesn't appear to selling them at the mo.

As for you other post, I'm reckon 1.5 tonne would be fine because your not jacking up the entire weight of the car. I went for the 2 tonne model because thats I could find at the time, but price wise it has hardly anything in it.

If you want something that is flat and supports the entire base of the adapter, you'll need something like the first Amazon link.

[teaston]

Here's adapter for up to 55mm saddle diameter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-55mm-B...-/161086883979

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by teaston

Here's adapter for up to 55mm saddle diameter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-55mm-B...-/161086883979

I take this suits the 2013 model years?