X6M - what is this? -

ronald_adi · 03-12-2010, 05:14 PM

Hi,

i was wondering if any X6M owners here could tell me what the cut-out is on the lower rear bumper between the two sets of exchausts? It looks as if you can remove a piece of the panel to fit a tow-hook?? But i thought the X6M doesnt have a Tow-hook?

please explain.

chuck92103 · 03-13-2010, 11:19 AM

All BMWs have a removable cover approximately 1" square which conceals a tow hook female thread.

You will find the tow hook in the rear compartment where the spare tire would normally go.

Without a tow hook, there is no way to put the vehicle on a flat bed, or remove form a ditch without possibly causing damage.

ronald_adi · 03-13-2010, 12:43 PM

Please see the attached picture. The cut-out i am referring to is much much bigger than 1 inch.!

chuck92103 · 03-14-2010, 11:37 AM

If you are referring to the center area beneath the painted bumber, most likely for a trailer hitch. It is hard to tell anything form the photo you posted.

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 02:16 PM

Yes that is the area i was referring to. But i thought the BMW X6M does NOT have a trailer hitch?????

Could someone with an X6M confirm this please?

teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 05:08 PM

It's not unique to the ///M - the X6 has it too - it's there to install an optional trailer hitch. Otherwise you'd have to install a new fascia when you installed the optional trailer hitch.

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teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 05:19 PM

Better view of the X6 ///M cut out

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teagueAMX

It's not unique to the ///M - the X6 has it too - it's there to install an optional trailer hitch. Otherwise you'd have to install a new fascia when you installed the optional trailer hitch.

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Teague, Thanks for the info, though i know that the X6 has it. I was rather interested to know if the X6M had it. Because It was my understanding that the X6M did not have a trailer Hitch.

teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronald_adi

Teague, Thanks for the info, though i know that the X6 has it. I was rather interested to know if the X6M had it. Because It was my understanding that the X6M did not have a trailer Hitch.

That's cool

Here you go!

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=3&subItemId=1

Hope that helps

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ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 05:42 PM

Teague, Thanks for the 2nd picture. I actually should have done this long ago! - go to the BMW web site to the configurator of the X6M.

I therefore did that and just saw that indeed the X6M DOES have an option for detachable tow-bar.

So the case is solved. I could have sworn there was a discussion on this forum that stated the X6M didnt have one. hence my confusion.

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 05:43 PM

cool, we posted that at the same time.

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 05:49 PM

In case you are wondering why i am interested, I plan to put a X6M kit on my car, and I will have the towbar option on my X6 40d.

teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 05:49 PM

It looks like the ///M doesn't have the cut out for the swing away bike rack availability. My guess is it there built into the frame but for some reason BMW decided that guys driving a 550 hp German steamroller don't need a bike rack - go figure.

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teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 05:52 PM

LOL - I was two minutes quicker.

Glad I could help in anyway and the important thing is that you got yur info.

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 05:55 PM

hey! i didnt even know about this Bike functionality! Well, i dont do bikes anymore anyway.

teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 06:20 PM

I have a Bianchi cyclocross bike and at 54 I want to get back into it so I can train for the Paris–Roubaix - l'enfer du Nord (Hell of the North).

Actually, I'd die in the first mile, not to mention riding a cyclocross bike. But I have always wanted to see the race (I watch video recordings).

The good thing about the X6 is if I ever get serious about riding again I can always get a great bike rack for the trailer hitch mount.

Have a good one! Cheers.

PS - be sure and post some pictures after you do the ///M kit. How do you handle the silencers?

ronald_adi · 03-14-2010, 06:27 PM

Nice to hear about someone that fit at your age! Good stuff!

The rear pipes will be custom made. i will post pics, but it will be in July

X6M · 03-14-2010, 06:54 PM

Sorry, do not mean to patronise anyone, but..
The "cut out" you are referring to is called a rear diffuser.

I would think this is a common thing for all M cars not to have a trailer Hitch.
This is a super fast German car and not a caravan puller.

teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X6M

Sorry, do not mean to patronise anyone, but..
The "cut out" you are referring to is called a rear diffuser.

I would think this is a common thing for all M cars not to have a trailer Hitch.
This is a super fast German car and not a caravan puller.

True, it may have the general shape of a rear diffuser, but you don't seriously think it has anything other than superficial value, right? Don't get me wrong I love the X6 and especially the ///M, but as you would know, ground effects is a package of ducts, tunnels and body elements that create downforce and the X6 ///M doesn't have any of the other pieces.

On the other hand, I think the Ferrari pictured below has a true ground effects diffuser compared to the ///M below it. The ///M basically fits the category of a standard rear bumper fascia.

Also, read the entire post and you'll see the the OP mentioned that he's going to be installing a ///M kit on his non-///M X6. Frankly, I'm not that religious about it anyway. Remember BMW labeled the X6 ///M a SAV, i.e., Sports Activity Vehicle. Depending on what you're towing, it may be a very sporty thing to do with a X6 ///M. Don't mean to patronize.

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teagueAMX · 03-14-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronald_adi

Nice to hear about someone that fit at your age! Good stuff!

The rear pipes will be custom made. i will post pics, but it will be in July

Actually I'm pretty fat right now. But I do want to see you pics in July!

Have a good one!

ronald_adi · 03-15-2010, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X6M

Sorry, do not mean to patronise anyone, but..
The "cut out" you are referring to is called a rear diffuser.

I would think this is a common thing for all M cars not to have a trailer Hitch.
This is a super fast German car and not a caravan puller.

We are talkiong about the cutout WITHIN the rear diffuser !

teagueAMX · 03-15-2010, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronald_adi

We are talking about the cutout WITHIN the rear diffuser !

I consulted the BMW Parts Catalog and it appears they call it a hitch flap and a cover, as noted below.

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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	All BMWs have a removable cover approximately 1" square which conceals a tow hook female thread. You will find the tow hook in the rear compartment where the spare tire would normally go. Without a tow hook, there is no way to put the vehicle on a flat bed, or remove form a ditch without possibly causing damage. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	If you are referring to the center area beneath the painted bumber, most likely for a trailer hitch. It is hard to tell anything form the photo you posted. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Yes that is the area i was referring to. But i thought the BMW X6M does NOT have a trailer hitch????? Could someone with an X6M confirm this please?
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	It's not unique to the ///M - the X6 has it too - it's there to install an optional trailer hitch. Otherwise you'd have to install a new fascia when you installed the optional trailer hitch. . Attached Images
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	Better view of the X6 ///M cut out Attached Images
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Teague, Thanks for the 2nd picture. I actually should have done this long ago! - go to the BMW web site to the configurator of the X6M. I therefore did that and just saw that indeed the X6M DOES have an option for detachable tow-bar. So the case is solved. I could have sworn there was a discussion on this forum that stated the X6M didnt have one. hence my confusion.
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	cool, we posted that at the same time.
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	In case you are wondering why i am interested, I plan to put a X6M kit on my car, and I will have the towbar option on my X6 40d.
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	LOL - I was two minutes quicker. Glad I could help in anyway and the important thing is that you got yur info.
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	hey! i didnt even know about this Bike functionality! Well, i dont do bikes anymore anyway.
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	I have a Bianchi cyclocross bike and at 54 I want to get back into it so I can train for the Paris–Roubaix - l'enfer du Nord (Hell of the North). Actually, I'd die in the first mile, not to mention riding a cyclocross bike. But I have always wanted to see the race (I watch video recordings). The good thing about the X6 is if I ever get serious about riding again I can always get a great bike rack for the trailer hitch mount. Have a good one! Cheers. PS - be sure and post some pictures after you do the ///M kit. How do you handle the silencers?
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ronald_adi First Lieutenant 39 Rep 399 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Nice to hear about someone that fit at your age! Good stuff! The rear pipes will be custom made. i will post pics, but it will be in July
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X6M Private 5 Rep 80 Posts Drives: BMW X6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry, do not mean to patronise anyone, but.. The "cut out" you are referring to is called a rear diffuser. I would think this is a common thing for all M cars not to have a trailer Hitch. This is a super fast German car and not a caravan puller.
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