[Schantin]

The answer is yes, you need a low profile jack. A block of wood or adapter to space out the lift pressure is a good idea. Keep in mind this jack point is not marked and the subframe is under the plastic aero cover that you're using as the jack point, so you have to take your time and ensure that everything is aligned nicely.

Here's a couple pics to show you where to do it. Also pictured is the low profile Harbor Freight Daytona jack I used. Very little free space to work with when the car is on the ground.

[nightbreaker]

Originally Posted by a.summers86

You can buy the proper rubber jack point adapters. I got 4 from ebay for under £10. Easier than making your own and avoids damaging the jack points.

You can use old brakepads instead of those cost 40gbp and they are free and will do the same job safely. Works for me since 15 years.

[nightbreaker]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I have included 3 pictures. I cannot link it because it is not a free service. First is to show it is from BMW's official NewTIS instructions and is for the G20. Second is the text about the central jacking point. Third is a closeup of the picture so you can see the little arcs that outline the area. Keep in mind that sometimes BMW uses a photo or illustration from a slightly different model, but the instructions are always valid.

Thank you so much for the valuable info but for some reason I still do not feel comfortable and will probably keep using the 4 jack points only which is very uncomfortable.