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Yes I still have the trailer hitch. It does not interfere with the spare tire at all. |  | | | 05-14-2006, 02:57 PM | #17 | | Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 36 |
Does the Msport rear bumper need to be cut for installation? | | | | | 05-14-2006, 03:30 PM | #18 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
where does it bolt up to on the ti? what all does it come close to when it's installed? i have a large case diff and i'm wondering if it would clear. any pics when it was installed by chance? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-14-2006, 03:45 PM | #19 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11 |
I doubt the m sport bumper would make a difference, but I cannot say for sure. The hitch bolts onto the bumper strut mounts and then there is a tail bracket that fits between the spare tire and the exhaust heat shielding that bolts onto a cross member just forward of the spare tire. You will need to drill a hole in the cross member and two holes for additional backing in the bumper strut mounts. Your larger case diff might make the installation more difficult because it'll probably be hard to fit a wrench in there but it should not interfere with the hitch. Edit: I just found the website with the instructions http://www.hitch-web.com/proDescrip....ode=6940&OID=8 | | | | | 05-14-2006, 04:04 PM | #20 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
looking at the pic below, do you still think it would fit? how close to the diff mount does it attach?  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-14-2006, 04:37 PM | #21 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11 |
I don't remember exactly how close it got to the differential, you may want to look underneath the car and see how close your differential is to the cross member. From what I remember the tail bracket (around 20in long) slid up against the cross member between some brake lines and this was several inches before you got to the differential case. | | | | | 05-14-2006, 04:43 PM | #22 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
my diff case is right at the front of the cross member and the diff cover may even extend under it below the cross member. i may have to try sliding under there. thanks for the info! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-14-2006, 05:57 PM | #23 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11 |
just sold it, thanks for all the interest | | | | | |
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