11-09-2009, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kirkland, WA to Alexandria, VA - Now in Marysville, WA
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It'll work, I'm just hashing out the last of the details. This is my most recent email.
Westfalia: Is an OE product, and therefore no modification, it manages 7716 lbs
Monoflex: Is a sistercompany of westfalia, and you have to modify your rear-bumper where the hook is placed, it manages 5511lbs
I asked for calification of this since they both require removal and disposal of some bumper support bracket to be thrown away for the hitch mounting points. I told him that I'm only interested in the hitch that can be completely hidden once the access panel is placed back on, especially if I can get away w/ it for being almost half the price of a stock BMW hitch. I just happen to be in the trunk this weekend gutting it while doing my sub installation, so I've seen the brackets that are removed and reinstalled as part of the installation. It doesn't seem to be that much work, mostly just taking your time w/ being careful not to scratch the bumper when it's removed.
I just spent some decent coin (right before the holidays  ) to finally do the 6spd conversion in my 7, so if the Westfalia hitch is the only one that I can use that is completely hidden, i'll probably wait till till Spring since I won't be using it till then anyways. You're still welcome to do either hitch using the discount they gave me, so once I get clarification on what they mean by modified, we'll go from there.
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Last edited by m5james; 11-09-2009 at 12:44 PM.
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