Aero Kit & Towbar

[watrob]

Hi, I will take some more shots tomorrow and post the info.

[X5SA]

Thanks for the info. I will show the pics to my dealer - as usual they have no idea that it can be done.

[buschy]

Watrob,
did you talk to the guy that did the install? or did you just drop it off at the dealer? This is exactly what I and I am sure a few others have been waiting for. Do you think that you could possible get in touch with the guy that did it and see if he can give us a write up, and maybe some pics of the install? I would venture to guess that if he can or will do that, we can get several people that are interested to throw a few dollars his/your way.
most important info I would like would be.
What did he cut the bumper and aero kit with?
What extension he used for the hitch?
How he lined it up for cutting?
any help is truely appreciated, I will be attempting this myself soon.

[buschy]

Originally Posted by Denalio

That looks fantastic. Would it be possible to take a couple of closer pics up underneath so we can see where they cut the rear piece?

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...ps-towbar.html

[bimmerfan]

bump. Can you post some pics of any modifications needed for the rear bumper aero kit piece to get it around the tow bar?

Also, does anyone have a pic of the euro tow bar installed and is there a way for us to get in the US.

[buschy]

please note:
no disrespect intended, but this is not a OEM tow hitch, BMW Aust has them custom made cause the oem hithc is to robust to fit as shown.

[SpeedR]

I believe the hitch in watrob's pictures is the same one I ordered for my E70. It is manufactured by Draw-Tite and the receiver opening sits lower and extends outward slightly further than the BMW set-up. Because of this, it works better with the Aero kit, and I believe it would even look better on E70's without the Aero kit.

I have attached a picture and installation instructions. BTW: I ordered the trailer wiring kit from BMW.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by SpeedR

I believe the hitch in watrob's pictures is the same one I ordered for my E70. It is manufactured by Draw-Tite and the receiver opening sits lower and extends outward slightly further than the BMW set-up. Because of this, it works better with the Aero kit, and I believe it would even look better on E70's without the Aero kit.

I have attached a picture and installation instructions. BTW: I ordered the trailer wiring kit from BMW.

No, that hitch is different to watrob's. Look at the "loops" on the side of the hitch receiver opening. I'm not saying that it won't work with the Aero Kit.

[buschy]

his is custom made per the lips(fingers) of the people that put it on his x.
also his I believe is placed perfectly to fit in between the two aero peices so that they can be cut and slipped onto the hitch portion with out needed a full circle. haing a full cirlce would not yield the results he has because it would not fit precisly around the hitch.

but that drawtite looks like it fits underneath the bumper which is cool, no cutting, wonder how it looks. looks like it would be a better fit then oem, however, might be a bit low.

[SpeedR]

Originally Posted by buschy

...but that drawtite looks like it fits underneath the bumper which is cool, no cutting, wonder how it looks. looks like it would be a better fit then oem, however, might be a bit low.

This is the reason I went with the Draw-Tite over the OEM, since it doesn't require (visible) cutting of the rear fascia. I hate the look of the OEM hitch, it is the worst looking set-up of any designed by the OEM. It's a shame, since the last generation X5 had a great set-up.

I agree, it does appear low, but since it's only the receiver opening showing, I don't beleive it will be that noticable. Sure beats a big, unfinished hole in my rear bumper with the muffler showing.

I'll post pics once mine is installed.