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      03-27-2017, 04:31 AM   #1
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When I get my M2 in a few months time I'm going to have to transport my Boxer to the office every day. Most car seats / covers are for 4 door cars so may be unsuitable. There's the problem of the folding driver's seat, the 40:60 split folding rear passenger seats, whether it's best to fold them and put the mutt on top or leave them unfolded.... I'd be interested to know if anyone has found a solution. I can't find a specific 2 series coupe item. Thanks !
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My solution for an 85 pound German Shepherd was to buy an X1. No way would she fit in the M2. Barring getting another vehicle, why not get a good cover for the passenger seat and let the Boxer ride up front? Harness her to the seat so she/ he can't jump around. I did that with my Vizsla.
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My solution for an 85 pound German Shepherd was to buy an X1. No way would she fit in the M2. Barring getting another vehicle, why not get a good cover for the passenger seat and let the Boxer ride up front? Harness her to the seat so she/ he can't jump around. I did that with my Vizsla.
Nah, she can't get comfortable on the front seat... not enough room to lie down.
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The M2 is great vehicle, but not great for the daily transport of such a large 4 legged companion. You might need to take out the passenger seat, put down a blanket, and attach a harness to the LATCH points in the back seat on the passenger side for safety.
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I have 2 car seats in the back of my M2 but these are booster style. What are your concerns/goals?

It seems you have (3) challenges:
- Getting your boxer in the back seat easily; the seat will need to be moved back to make room for your dog to jump in.
- Protecting your seat; I'd look for a cover that latches to the rear headrests and lays down across the seat
- The center / 2 seat rear tray; so your dog can lay down, you might was to pad the rear tray or use a flat dog bed (sheep skin)
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DivideBYZero: ha ha, I forgot about that !
M2 Blur: I also didn't think about the rear tray.

Maybe I'd better wait until I have the car before trying to find a solution. Enthusiasm is getting the better of me ! I've transported Megabyte in my Lotus Elise by putting cushions in the footwell to create a flat area with the seat but she couldn't get comfortable at all and I had to put up with a permanent dirty look akin to a mother-in-law who disapproves of one's car but has to put up with it.
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DivideBYZero: ha ha, I forgot about that !
M2 Blur: I also didn't think about the rear tray.

Maybe I'd better wait until I have the car before trying to find a solution. Enthusiasm is getting the better of me ! I've transported Megabyte in my Lotus Elise by putting cushions in the footwell to create a flat area with the seat but she couldn't get comfortable at all and I had to put up with a permanent dirty look akin to a mother-in-law who disapproves of one's car but has to put up with it.
I had a min pin for 14yrs (small but big minded). He's passed on but we clocked a shit ton of miles together and he flew in the pass seat. Anyway, ez to digress.
Here's my idea for you and your big guy:
Remove the pass seat and have your favorite fab/welder make up plates that will allow you to bolt the seat back down to chassis (via the new threaded holes in the fab'd up rails/plate) in a naturally further forward position via the new 'mounts'. If you could start with the seat position 2-4" more forward and then pick up the forward travel from the motors I bet it would be an ez 'hop' into back seats or onto rear folded seats. Just a thought and it's totally reversible come sale time.

Top down view of what I'm describing:
X represents factory mount points.
Y represents the relocated seat mounts. The dots are your fabbed up plate/rail things.

X----Y-----X-----Y

X----Y-----X-----Y


Hopefully this makes some sense. To all that might reply 'omg safety issues, crazy...' please don't. It's a concept, that's all, we're grown ups and can make our own decisions and weigh pros/cons.

Good luck.
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I don't know about the fit of this for an M2, but basically something like this works well:

https://www.chewy.com/plush-paws-pro...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

My friend has been using something like this in the back seat of his Tesla when bringing his dog places. With a 2 door car I guess you'll have to pull one end off the headrest to get your boxer in and out, but it is a secure way to protect the rear seats and to give your boxer a reasonably comfortable place to be.
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I don't know about the fit of this for an M2, but basically something like this works well:

https://www.chewy.com/plush-paws-pro...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

My friend has been using something like this in the back seat of his Tesla when bringing his dog places. With a 2 door car I guess you'll have to pull one end off the headrest to get your boxer in and out, but it is a secure way to protect the rear seats and to give your boxer a reasonably comfortable place to be.
Thanks for that - it looks like a good quality product. Best I've seen so far !
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