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Old 08-13-2014, 09:49 AM
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After trailer hitch installation..............Am I too bored?
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this is where a 3D Printer would come in handy. A legit trailer hitch cover could have been engineered and printed for the group.
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Old 08-13-2014, 10:34 AM
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Interesting, cuz I was just thinking of that after I install my hitch
Would like a perfect cut though
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Sounds a pretty good idea. I was wondering if Ebay would have anything similar for sale.

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this is where a 3D Printer would come in handy. A legit trailer hitch cover could have been engineered and printed for the group.
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I wante dto do the same with one of my two tow hitch area covers, BUT how do you access the 7 pin port to install trailer wiring?
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:48 PM
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Pull the cover off when you connect. I've seen a parked E53 X5 with perfect cut-out and looked much clearer from the rear. I'm surprised BMW didn't offer cover with factory hitch.

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I wante dto do the same with one of my two tow hitch area covers, BUT how do you access the 7 pin port to install trailer wiring?
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No cover at all looks just bad...I wonder what to use to get a perfect cut
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No cover at all looks just bad...I wonder what to use to get a perfect cut
A Dremel tool should do the trick
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I've been looking for an OE hitch. Anybody know where I can order one?
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I've been looking for an OE hitch. Anybody know where I can order one?
Called the dealer today
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Has to be ordered...it was on back order ..."should "be in on the 28th of August but they're not sure ...
So pretty much what they're saying is that they have it for sale but don't know when or even if they can get it..gotta call around more dealerships
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