04-28-2014, 11:47 AM | #23 | |
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04-28-2014, 02:38 PM | #24 |
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I have Invisihitch on both of our X5's. Superior product for towing compared to BMW's own design IMO. I used to have the Curt on our 2010, but didn't like it sticking out plus it is rated lower towing weight (6,000 lbs vs 7,700 lbs) compared to Invisihitch. Here's good info on towing and hitch for our E70
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=666918 |
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04-28-2014, 03:12 PM | #25 | |
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04-28-2014, 08:08 PM | #26 | |
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04-29-2014, 10:35 AM | #27 | |
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No real cutting of the bumper if I remember. Some of it may have been trimmed underneath if that makes sense - but it's not at all visible. |
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04-30-2014, 11:34 AM | #29 |
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04-30-2014, 11:40 AM | #30 |
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you can see where they had to trim a bit of the bumper where it is unexposed to fit around the receiver. And the installer cut a hole into an adjacent area to stealth-mount the 7 pin socket. I'm very happy with it, much, much better than the OEM setup.
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04-30-2014, 08:19 PM | #31 | |
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05-27-2014, 06:44 AM | #32 |
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Finally got around to posting pix of mine. I've towed my car to the track and shop multiple times without issue. Not bad for $375. The bumper cover was a pain but once you figure it out it's cake. I could do the install now in under 2 hours.
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05-30-2014, 09:40 PM | #33 |
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OEM hitch with "BMW" brake controller (trailer is currently surge). Trailer is 950lbs, car is 3K, tires a little more. Should be about 500lb tongue weight.
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06-01-2014, 08:27 AM | #34 | |
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06-05-2014, 08:10 PM | #36 |
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Tow Hitch Hack Job from the dealer!
I just went to pick up my car from the dealer and was horrified to see what they did!
Apparently this is the hitch and the recommended way according to BMW, although I cannot see how this is possible. I am waiting to hear back from them to see how they are going to fix this. I thought I would get it done professionally by the dealer instead of going elsewhere but boy was I wrong! |
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06-05-2014, 11:55 PM | #42 |
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I'm still in shock...the pain will come soon.
They are looking to see what they can do to fix it - they agree it looks like ass but I don't know what they can do... I paid half of the $1625 for the job and wi pay the rest once they find an adequate solution. |
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06-06-2014, 05:29 AM | #43 |
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06-06-2014, 08:29 AM | #44 |
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Damn sorry man, that looks bad. Hopefully they can fix the bumper or maybe modify it someway to look more factory installed.
I have an M and had the dealer install my hitch, looks just the way it should from the factory. Maybe ask another dealer their opinion. |
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