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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-18-2010, 10:33 AM
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Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
So you slide it back in along the channel rather...

So you slide it back in along the channel rather than push it back in from the side like I am showing in my photo?
Thx
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-17-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
OK, took the dremel to the Bumper and trimmed it...

OK, took the dremel to the Bumper and trimmed it up very nicely. Looks good.
Now trying to finesse the Bumper on but do not want to force anything.
Getting the sides in seems tricky. When I popped...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-17-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Good information and I would suppose you are bang...

Good information and I would suppose you are bang on, given the combination of hitches BMW could see on this vehicle.
I see Westfalia even make a hitch for this...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-17-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Correct. From any picture I have seen on the Web,...

Correct. From any picture I have seen on the Web, there is no cutting necessary at all for a Euro hitch (swan neck). That is the part I do not get. If BMW is going to precut the bumper (as shown in...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-16-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Thanks for this. Yes, I bought the diffuser...

Thanks for this.
Yes, I bought the diffuser with the pre-cut piece and bypassed this step as I thought the opening (on the bumper) would accommodate the receiver and wiring connection plate.
I...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-16-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
OK, Installation went without any problems (will...

OK, Installation went without any problems (will post a few pics later) But now I am trying to figure out the diffuser. Thought it would be seamless to install but not so...
When I align everything...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-13-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
I checked with my dealer again and they have...

I checked with my dealer again and they have apparently ordered the right part...
So, on Monday, when the parts arrive, I should have a diffusor which fits nicely around the hitch receiver. The...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-13-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Nice I'm starting the install this...

Nice

I'm starting the install this afternoon, so will take pics along the way.
Will give the dealer a call and try and sort out diffusor part no's.
Cheers
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-12-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Thanks for this Dan, Interesting though as I...

Thanks for this Dan,
Interesting though as I took the schematic in from realoem.com and when the parts girl entered my VIN into the computer it brought up completely different numbers than what the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-12-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,688
Posted By mhouck
Did you install your hitch on Sport Bumpers ? (M)...

Did you install your hitch on Sport Bumpers ? (M)
If so, do you have a part number and also, is the impact absorber you mention necessary or do you use the existing impact absorber in the bumper? My...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-11-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,702
Posted By mhouck
Smile CDV Ordered and on its way...

CDV Ordered and on its way...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-11-2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,702
Posted By mhouck
Just read up a bit more and sure looks like you...

Just read up a bit more and sure looks like you nailed the culprit. I'll see if I can track down a good BMW mechanic in Calgary aside from the dealer.

Murray
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-11-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,702
Posted By mhouck
Your diagnosis sounds bang on, but I'll visit the...

Your diagnosis sounds bang on, but I'll visit the link and do some more reading.
Thanks so much for this. I'll keep you posted!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-10-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,702
Posted By mhouck
Interesting... I recently purchased a 2007...

Interesting...

I recently purchased a 2007 X3 3.0 si ("M" , for what it's worth :) )
with a manual. (about 50,000 kms on the clock)

It is in great shape and my wife and I searched for this...
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