Wow. I've heard of the term "talking out of your ass," but up until this post I really hadn't experienced a example of it. Thanks SIGNMARK for clearing that up. I will e-mail Webster's to use your statement in their definition. BTW, you win the moron of the month award, hands down.

Hey folks. Just bought a hitch. Is the Euro model only have the funky ball thingy that allows you to install the little trap door back on the bumper when not in use? (this would suck because then I can't use my bike rack)

I'm hoping he's joking..... otherwise I will be adding my first name to the ignore list. I can tell you 100% the curt hitch is not the same as the OEM hitch. Yes it is a similar design, but it does not have all the same bracing and that is what makes all the difference in the world. Also the Curt hitch has a square tube for the main body, not a form fitting round tube. What that means is if you have rear PDC the sensors will contact the hitch body causing you to cut clearance holes in the bumper and buy a pair of new sensors with 90 degree plugs for another application. And the curt hitch does not come with a wiring kit. The OEM BMW wiring is the best and safest way to go hands down. Besides, I actually have the hitch he's pushing installed

If his statement is not joking, I actually might hope that his subframe bends... No, I take that back. I wouldn't wish that on a good vehicle.

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You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot

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2003 4.6is

Ignore list! Man you are freaking brilliant. I just added 7 people to it! I can already feel my blood pressure dropping! Thanks again weasel, where do I send the complimentary bottle of crown royal?

Yep. Another example of US getting the lamer product.

AH HA! CROWN ROYAL! That will help lower my blood pressure from that last comment! (I miss my bottle of XR already )

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"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama)

You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot

You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur.

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.

Examine what is said, not who speaks.

X5 pics

RIP 4.6is.....

2003 4.6is

Well, its actually ok (although it is kind of cool) because I don't know how you would install a bike rack on the European model. Also, I want to get one of those little platforms to load junk on.

If that is the case make sure you get the OEM with the internal bracing. The bouncing load placed that far out from the hitch is what causes most of the horror stories you see all over the net. That is actually worse than a normal trailer which is what people don't know... and they get a false sense of security.

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"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama)

You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot

You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur.

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.

Examine what is said, not who speaks.

X5 pics

RIP 4.6is.....

2003 4.6is

Thanks. Yep, I got the OEM from Bloomfield. (2 miles away from me and hoping they let me pick up!!!) Any need for a tranny cooler or anything?