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BMW M2 Hidden Hitch Option
FYI, found this while searching for a different vehicle and thought it might be of interest for some.
https://stealthhitches.com/products/bmw-m2-2016-present |
02-14-2019, 05:08 PM | #2 |
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After a fair bit of research I rolled the dice and ordered a Stealth hitch for my 2018 M2. I put it on last weekend and I am pleased with the quality of the product, ease of installation, and overall results.
One thing to note is that there is significantly more cutting of the heat shield than the directions show (directions are for a 2 series but are otherwise correct) and you must also cut the stock diffuser to make this work. It isn't bad, and the cuts are nearly invisible unless you are laying on the ground, but you do need to cut nonetheless. The hitch is nearly invisible when not in use as well so I am very pleased with the results! |
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02-14-2019, 08:43 PM | #6 |
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I have a small trailer that I use to haul radio control airplanes to the flying field. I’ve also seen people with track trailers that carry a set of track tires, fuel, tools, etc. There are also people who have bikes they may want to transport.
I choose this option over a second vehicle like a truck because I don’t want to buy a second vehicle and I have no place to park one. This is a common approach in Europe (where the M2 has a tow rating and a tow package)...but not in the States. |
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02-15-2019, 04:24 AM | #9 |
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Yes...you definitely need to be aware of what your doing and think ahead...but only while the tow bar is actually in place. It pops out in seconds so it will only be on the car when it is being used, and removed at all other times.
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02-15-2019, 04:24 PM | #10 |
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I have been thinking of getting a hitch for some time now to haul a Leroy Track Trailer for my Track Tires. Was considering a Curtis Hitch which is much less expensive. On this hitch do you have to splice into the wiring system for the electrical wiring? Overall, how difficult was it to install?
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Difficulty level: it is definitely not a job for a beginner or someone not somewhat familiar with how modern cars are assembled. You do need to remove the entire back bumper and then get it back in place, running the wiring from the battery bay to the rear is a challenge, trimming the heat shield and the diffuser takes some patience, and while the wiring directions are very clear, you should be able to use a multi-meter to verify which wire to splice just in case wire colors are different than the directions. There was nothing that was hard, it just takes some patience and knowledge. It took me about 6 hours total...I could do it a second time in 3. |
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I am always afraid of long term effects of towing (plebeian thoughts I know) it destroys the rear suspension and puts strain on transmission
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If the trailer is loaded correctly, I personally do not see any significant risk and I prefer this to owning a second vehicle, but that’s just my view. I respect someone who chooses not to tow with their car. |
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Because I went on the bmw germany website and found zero info about this on the technical specs portion.
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So no one has any info on the m2's towing capacity in any region/market of the world?
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