Trailer hitch and new Tips at last.

[X5Ghost]

Thx Avonside. Sorry but one last Q:
How did you secure the made up ring to the OEM muffler after cutting off the pipe if the clamp was used to secure the made up ring to the tip?

[dkl]

Originally Posted by avonside

Thanks Ken,
I know I cant believe how the rear looks so much better, I am not a great fan of the look of the trailer hitch, but it is quite subtle and at least it is all in black.But I want to get a bike carrier and Thule make a great new box carrier which also fits the hitch , its like having a secound trunk, with two small boys on any trip extra space is VERY usefull.
I am now desperate for my 20", but the company in San Diego called the other day to say it will now be april before the 4.8 replicas are in again.I just have to be a bit more patient again.

Awesome...can't wait to see it with the 20s! Hey...April is only ONE month away

[avonside]

Originally Posted by X5Ghost

Thx Avonside. Sorry but one last Q:
How did you secure the made up ring to the OEM muffler after cutting off the pipe if the clamp was used to secure the made up ring to the tip?

The ring was made to be a tight friction fit over the stump of the OEM pipe that was left.I pushed that on first and then pushed the new tips on and tightened up the hose clamp.
The nice thing about doing it this way is that it is ultimately adjustable to get the exact position you want and that no welding is needed.

[X5Ghost]

NICE. Thx much Avonside.

[withidl]

For what it's worth, you can split/trim the cosmetic insert to fit around the hitch receiver. Its tedious, but can be done, and once done R&R of it is very easy.

And, yes I know the receiver cosmetic "BMW" insert is 90 degrees off; its the only way I can get a tight fit with the receiver.

[avonside]

Originally Posted by withidl

For what it's worth, you can split/trim the cosmetic insert to fit around the hitch receiver. Its tedious, but can be done, and once done R&R of it is very easy.

And, yes I know the receiver cosmetic "BMW" insert is 90 degrees off; its the only way I can get a tight fit with the receiver.

Thanks David,

That is exactly what i was doing this morning at work in my break.
Looks great, you did a good job of fitting around the reciever.

Steve