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I've never used jack pads in the 38 years I've owned my 81 528i. Now, all of a sudden, I think I need a Jack Pad for my Floor Jack. Am assuming that the pad would have to fit in the same rocker panel location where all 4 factory Spare Tire Jack ports are located. That box which has a pinch weld to it and is about 3.75in wide. Most pads I see out there are round and 3 in. wide. Looking for recommendations. I find it hard to believe that I would simply cut a 3 inch round Schwaben biscuit to size on my band saw? But I have no problem doing just that if that is the answer. Thanks for weighing in.

I've been meaning to get a 'hockey puck pad' from RaceGerman, I don't know if these fit but I'd imagine they're close, and if not they're cheap.

https://racegerman.com/products/e30-jack-pad

I bought a set identical to these, so it appears. they do not fit as is. I decided to modify them on a band saw and will post pictures when I do so others can possibly benefit.

Thanks for the info, good to know! If they can be easily modified that would be useful, because e12s are technically not supposed to be raised in the back from the subframe or the diff so these would be a good solution.

will do. btw... did you go to 5er fest, 2005 in Carolina? I seem to recognize your car from your photo.

Not me, sorry. I've been meaning to get to one but something always gets in the way!