E90 Tow Hitch Help.

stew4now · 07-22-2010, 10:19 AM

ok so i have looked everywhere I know... and I need help or info on installing a tow/trailer hitch on my 06 325i. apparently no-one makes these so it looks like whatever i buy will have to be modified.. which is fine.. I just need to know where to start.. Any help would be nice.
as far as weight.... max towing that will be done is 400lbs... which is nothing.

Britter · 07-22-2010, 12:13 PM

I purchased a Curt Mfg, hitch for my 330i for a bike rack. I did some searches on this site, I think in DIY section has a whole write up on the hitch. Went on with out too much trouble. The rear has some plastic sections under the car that need to be cut for the receiver to drop though. One thing i did experience is that the vacuum valve for the exhaust vibrated against the hitch only at idle. Super annoying on the drive home. I gave it a slight bend with a wrench and never experience it again.
Good luck.
-mb

stew4now · 07-22-2010, 04:24 PM

how does the 330i chassis differ from the 325i.... idk much about the body styles with the new cars... LOVE E36

would i have to do the same modifications as you did?

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stew4now New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 325i white Join Date: May 2010 Location: raleigh, nc iTrader: (0)	E90 Tow Hitch Help. ok so i have looked everywhere I know... and I need help or info on installing a tow/trailer hitch on my 06 325i. apparently no-one makes these so it looks like whatever i buy will have to be modified.. which is fine.. I just need to know where to start.. Any help would be nice. as far as weight.... max towing that will be done is 400lbs... which is nothing.
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Britter Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno iTrader: (0)	I purchased a Curt Mfg, hitch for my 330i for a bike rack. I did some searches on this site, I think in DIY section has a whole write up on the hitch. Went on with out too much trouble. The rear has some plastic sections under the car that need to be cut for the receiver to drop though. One thing i did experience is that the vacuum valve for the exhaust vibrated against the hitch only at idle. Super annoying on the drive home. I gave it a slight bend with a wrench and never experience it again. Good luck. -mb
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stew4now New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 325i white Join Date: May 2010 Location: raleigh, nc iTrader: (0)	how does the 330i chassis differ from the 325i.... idk much about the body styles with the new cars... LOVE E36 would i have to do the same modifications as you did?
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