Dog owners

jpics80 · 11-11-2016, 05:11 PM

I have a 50lbs Boxer that loves going on car rides. My current car has fake leather but my new M3 has SO leather and I am worried about him jumping in the car and poking wholes in the leather with his paws.

Has this happen to anyone?

RickFLM4 · 11-11-2016, 05:20 PM

No because I use a seat cover when my dogs go in the car.

ando · 11-11-2016, 05:23 PM

No I've had my first 75 lb weim all over the car and it's fine just put down a towel

aitsu · 11-11-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ando

No I've had my first 75 lbs weim all over the car and it's fine just put down a towel

50lb vizsla just hops in the back seat and sits on a towel in both my M4 and X1.
On my E92's I had BMW seat covers that were amazing, but they don't work in the F82 because they attach via the rear headrest which don't move in this gen.

ando · 11-11-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aitsu

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Originally Posted by ando

No I've had my first 75 lbs weim all over the car and it's fine just put down a towel

50lb vizsla just hops in the back seat and sits on a towel in both my M4 and X1.
On my E92's I had BMW seat covers that were amazing, but they don't work in the F82 because they attach via the rear headrest which don't move in this gen.

Vizsla...great dog!

x.shell · 11-11-2016, 05:54 PM

I use this seat cover for the rear.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJ1D13W/

I also use this mechanic's fender cover to protect my door jam. My dog likes to use the rocker panel as a step some times.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-64.../dp/B003904GHG

CreoUCLA · 11-11-2016, 06:08 PM

I just use a towel on the seat.

SD ///M4 · 11-11-2016, 06:09 PM

Check out this post that I posted in the Track / Autocross / Dragstrip / Driving Techniques Forum:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=18

Much cheaper rear seat protector than the one linked to above.

shockin330i · 11-11-2016, 06:11 PM

Chino rides up front no matter what. Never had an issue, never used a towel.

eksigned · 11-11-2016, 06:37 PM

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Chino rides up front no matter what. Never had an issue, never used a towel.

Daaawww he's the best. lol ?

boss2k · 11-11-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eksigned

Daaawww he's the best. lol ?

Love the way he uses the hand rest

MaynardZed · 11-11-2016, 07:35 PM

Keep the nails trimmed so not too sharp, but shouldn't be a problem.

That Chino dog is cute as hell! My Karelian Bear Dog (Thor) doesn't go anywhere near my M4 but he's a little nutty.

EALm4 · 11-11-2016, 08:15 PM

Since the headrest of the front seat is different I got this one from Orvis. Works great and fits like a glove
http://www.orvis.com/p/deluxe-microf...protector/2ecr

shockin330i · 11-11-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

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Originally Posted by eksigned

Daaawww he's the best. lol ?

Love the way he uses the hand rest

That's usually the way he rides haha. Appreciate the love for Chino

'Cane · 11-11-2016, 10:20 PM

I have an Amazon Basics brand cover for the backseat, but I think it may be a bit in the slippery-side. I think I'm going to order another that has a quilted look, something with a bit more grip.

RickFLM4 · 11-12-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

I have an Amazon Basics brand cover for the backseat, but I think it may be a bit in the slippery-side. I think I'm going to order another that has a quilted look, something with a bit more grip.

The back headrests make it more difficult in the back. I got this one and it fits:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a different one for our SUV but the straps won't fit over the rear M4 stationary headrests. If you end up with one that won't fit over those headrests, you may be able to use a carabiner, which someone else suggested to me in another thread.

gramboda · 11-12-2016, 06:55 AM

It took some pushing and shovin, but I got her big butt in there. I use a seat cover from Amazon for the front seat and in my 335, I had a hammock type cover. Obviously, getting Shelby in the back seat is no longer an option.

My very German schnauzer felt right at home in my 335.

NiceGuyEddie · 11-12-2016, 11:38 AM

Elvis just sits on a towel.

SaMaster14 · 11-12-2016, 03:31 PM

He doesn't get too much car time in the M3, but we have a 100lb white lab and he loves driving. Usually put a blanket or sheet down to cover the leather, but I've never had a problem with leather ripping/being damaged.

I think it also depends on how comfortable your dog is with driving. If they are crazy in the car, definitely a bigger chance of something ripping/going wrong. If you have a dog whose used to driving/calm, you should be fine!

duky · 11-12-2016, 04:46 PM

The dog car seat covers work great. Got a cheap one from Petco a long time ago and we have Silverstone. No issues with the leather at all after 10k miles (4K of which was a cross country trip with our dog)

Fast4d · 11-12-2016, 07:31 PM

I put booties on my jack russell. he likes to stick his head out the windows I dont want my tint scratched. 90% of the time I will drive my 325 if he comes along

jpics80 · 11-12-2016, 08:50 PM

Thank you for the options!

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jpics80 First Lieutenant 231 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 - Alpine White Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Dog owners - how do you protect your leather? I have a 50lbs Boxer that loves going on car rides. My current car has fake leather but my new M3 has SO leather and I am worried about him jumping in the car and poking wholes in the leather with his paws. Has this happen to anyone?
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11000 Rep 4,823 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	No because I use a seat cover when my dogs go in the car. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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ando Colonel 2006 Rep 2,154 Posts Drives: F80 and G80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	No I've had my first 75 lb weim all over the car and it's fine just put down a towel Attached Images
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shockin330i Brigadier General 798 Rep 4,784 Posts Drives: 2016 ZCP M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) iTrader: (1)	Chino rides up front no matter what. Never had an issue, never used a towel. Attached Images __________________ ERnie 2016 BSM/f80/ZCP
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EALm4 Colonel 3348 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: SO 16' M4 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (1)	Since the headrest of the front seat is different I got this one from Orvis. Works great and fits like a glove http://www.orvis.com/p/deluxe-microf...protector/2ecr
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gramboda Second Lieutenant 162 Rep 278 Posts Drives: Murdered X4 M40i Join Date: May 2012 Location: NE WI iTrader: (1)	dog It took some pushing and shovin, but I got her big butt in there. I use a seat cover from Amazon for the front seat and in my 335, I had a hammock type cover. Obviously, getting Shelby in the back seat is no longer an option. My very German schnauzer felt right at home in my 335. Last edited by gramboda; 11-12-2016 at 07:09 AM..
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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 4497 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.50] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [10.00]	He doesn't get too much car time in the M3, but we have a 100lb white lab and he loves driving. Usually put a blanket or sheet down to cover the leather, but I've never had a problem with leather ripping/being damaged. I think it also depends on how comfortable your dog is with driving. If they are crazy in the car, definitely a bigger chance of something ripping/going wrong. If you have a dog whose used to driving/calm, you should be fine! Attached Images __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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Fast4d Captain 267 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	I put booties on my jack russell. he likes to stick his head out the windows I dont want my tint scratched. 90% of the time I will drive my 325 if he comes along
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jpics80 First Lieutenant 231 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 - Alpine White Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the options!
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