Snowboard + skiis + 4 people = ??

shamoo · 01-13-2011, 10:10 PM

So I'm driving to Hunter Mountain, NY for some skiing/snowboarding on Saturday. A lot of people going and I'm one of several people driving.

Driver: Me
Passenger 1: Cousin w/154cm snowboard
Passenger 2: Friend w/full sized skiis
Passenger 3: Friend with no equipment

How can I make this work? I can't fold the seats down. Any ideas?

And here's a random picture of what my M looked like after the last drive to/from Hunter. ~300 miles.

ersin · 01-13-2011, 10:12 PM

OEM roof rack?

Cheers.

GOLFFRR · 01-13-2011, 10:15 PM

What other cars are in the convoy? maybe you can haul some of the groups smaller items and they in turn can take the skis, and larget items?

shamoo · 01-13-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersin

OEM roof rack?
Cheers.

I wish. Don't have one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

What other cars are in the convoy? maybe you can haul some of the groups smaller items and they in turn can take the skis, and larget items?

We are all basically coming from different parts of the state, to meet up near the mountain. I'm the only one coming from my area.

I wonder if I can "squeeze" the snowboard and skiis flat between the two seats in the small space where they split. Is that even possible? Obviously I would protect the leather in that spot.

GOLFFRR · 01-13-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shamoo

I wish. Don't have one.

We are all basically coming from different parts of the state, to meet up near the mountain. I'm the only one coming from my area.

I wonder if I can "squeeze" the snowboard and skiis flat between the two seats in the small space where they split. Is that even possible? Obviously I would protect the leather in that spot.

bummer, here i thought i had it all figured out for you haha.

GregW / Oregon · 01-13-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

OEM roof rack?

Cheers.

Assuming yhou have the ski pass-through, you can fit a couple pair through there. But, you'd need at least some kind of roof rack for the board. You could fit all on the roof with a snowsports carrier or box. Thule has some options, but not inexpensive.

http://www.thule.com/en-GB/US/FitGuide.aspx#

Or, sell one of those Asian cars and get an SUV!

sensi09 · 01-13-2011, 10:26 PM

I don't think it's going to work. Even with fold down seats, I'd bring 3 people plus gear.

donsgolf2012 · 01-13-2011, 10:29 PM

show board would be easier. just bag it. put between the seats like front and passenger. and through to the back. only if ur DCT though not Manual

WillC310 · 01-13-2011, 10:37 PM

Rent a car.

shamoo · 01-13-2011, 10:41 PM

I do have another car I can use....but dammit I really want to drive my M! Half the excitement of going anywhere for me is being able to drive my car.

ES_TRADER · 01-13-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

Rent a car.

+1, exactly what i will be doing before heading out to bear mountain this weekend...no way im putting all that shit in the M....dirt, grime, scuff marks everywhere

kaykay · 01-13-2011, 10:51 PM

+1000 on renting a car

Would never take my M to anywhere remotely close to where you're going in those conditions. Packed full of people, gear, skis through the middle, boots and bags, in an E92 that sounds like absolute hell and can't be fun one bit.

Thankfully we have 82 degree days coming up tomorrow and on so my car doesn't see that putrid weather.

Rent a nice Suburban and enjoy the drive in comfort and peace.

bunnn · 01-13-2011, 10:56 PM

It's really not going to work. I was up snowboarding with a bunch of friends last week. I dropped off my car and borrowed my folks X5 ...the E92 cannot fit people AND gear. Either or, it will not fit both. If you absolutely must drive your car, your best bet is to pick up roof rack + box.

Timothy J · 01-13-2011, 11:04 PM

Or take less people

Gkap · 01-14-2011, 10:48 AM

rent a car or dont go lol.

gixxer_kidd · 01-14-2011, 11:56 AM

I'm heading to Camelback tomorrow with my car as well. I'm sure you can find a way to fit the gear but it's going to be real tight and you risk damaging the interior of your car. If you plan on taking your car to the mountain more this season just get a rack.

bkwon327 · 01-14-2011, 01:03 PM

Have your friend drive and let them solve this problem. You should get your M washed up and tuck it in the garage in the meantime while your friends battle out who's gonna have to take their car. Problem solved...

ihyln · 01-14-2011, 02:33 PM

trade in for an E90?

shamoo · 01-14-2011, 02:52 PM

Well I just went to Circle BMW in my area and bought the full roof rack.

I'm so bad haha. As I'm putting it in the trunk, I realize I have that ski passthrough in the rear seats. Good for skiis, but I wonder if it would ALSO fit a snowboard.

I do need the rack for my bikes, should I keep it? I mean it was $550 for everything (including the all weather trunk mat).

James T. Kirk · 01-14-2011, 03:20 PM

Rent a van.
The wear and tear you're putting on your car is immoral!!

persian54 · 01-14-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kaykay

coming up tomorrow and on so my car doesn't see that putrid weather.

perfect for drop top weather hehe

SoCal weather FTW

New_m3 · 01-14-2011, 03:44 PM

The ski passthough probably has enough height to fit a snowboard. If not, make your cousin ski!

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shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	Snowboard + skiis + 4 people = ?? So I'm driving to Hunter Mountain, NY for some skiing/snowboarding on Saturday. A lot of people going and I'm one of several people driving. Driver: Me Passenger 1: Cousin w/154cm snowboard Passenger 2: Friend w/full sized skiis Passenger 3: Friend with no equipment How can I make this work? I can't fold the seats down. Any ideas? And here's a random picture of what my M looked like after the last drive to/from Hunter. ~300 miles. __________________
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I don't think it's going to work. Even with fold down seats, I'd bring 3 people plus gear.
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donsgolf2012 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	show board would be easier. just bag it. put between the seats like front and passenger. and through to the back. only if ur DCT though not Manual
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shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	I do have another car I can use....but dammit I really want to drive my M! Half the excitement of going anywhere for me is being able to drive my car. __________________
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kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	+1000 on renting a car Would never take my M to anywhere remotely close to where you're going in those conditions. Packed full of people, gear, skis through the middle, boots and bags, in an E92 that sounds like absolute hell and can't be fun one bit. Thankfully we have 82 degree days coming up tomorrow and on so my car doesn't see that putrid weather. Rent a nice Suburban and enjoy the drive in comfort and peace. __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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01-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#13
bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	It's really not going to work. I was up snowboarding with a bunch of friends last week. I dropped off my car and borrowed my folks X5 ...the E92 cannot fit people AND gear. Either or, it will not fit both. If you absolutely must drive your car, your best bet is to pick up roof rack + box. __________________ Cheers Ben
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Timothy J Captain 49 Rep 752 Posts Drives: Too much Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (1)	Or take less people
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bkwon327 Enthusiast 10 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray M3 DTC ZPC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Have your friend drive and let them solve this problem. You should get your M washed up and tuck it in the garage in the meantime while your friends battle out who's gonna have to take their car. Problem solved...
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shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	Well I just went to Circle BMW in my area and bought the full roof rack. I'm so bad haha. As I'm putting it in the trunk, I realize I have that ski passthrough in the rear seats. Good for skiis, but I wonder if it would ALSO fit a snowboard. I do need the rack for my bikes, should I keep it? I mean it was $550 for everything (including the all weather trunk mat). __________________
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New_m3 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 246 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The ski passthough probably has enough height to fit a snowboard. If not, make your cousin ski!
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