tow bar

mconf · 01-01-2016, 02:56 PM

Hi All, need help!! i need to be able to use a tow bar style bike rack on a 58 plate M3 E90 for the kids bikes. I know you'll all be throwing up at the thought... but the strap on boot version or on roof versions wont do. (wife wont manage to do either of those). I know there are homologation issues but i'm not towing so not too worried about that. Does anyone know if a 330i kit will physically fit? Anyone out there done it? (Dealer just says nothing available...)

thanks

DavS1 · 01-02-2016, 12:11 PM

I doubt because of the exhaust as it takes up the whole rear under the bumper, but im sure miltek exhausts come with 2 sepperate o/s and n/s backboxes so maybe fitting one of those to leave a gap in the middle for a tow bar could be a (far fetched?) option that could be fabricated, if you are desperate...

mconf · 01-04-2016, 07:13 AM

Cool, thanks for reply! had thought about the 'split' boxes!. Looks like it may be an expensive option...

DavS1 · 01-06-2016, 11:00 AM

I'd maybe go for the roof rack option, if it's a couple of small bikes, a step and some "training" and she may be good for it!

crypticc · 01-23-2016, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mconf

Hi All, need help!! i need to be able to use a tow bar style bike rack on a 58 plate M3 E90 for the kids bikes. I know you'll all be throwing up at the thought... but the strap on boot version or on roof versions wont do. (wife wont manage to do either of those). I know there are homologation issues but i'm not towing so not too worried about that. Does anyone know if a 330i kit will physically fit? Anyone out there done it? (Dealer just says nothing available...)

thanks

Google westfalia, they make the OEM foldable towbar and sell the required extra exhaust bracket to get around it for the 335. Maybe will also work on m3?

mconf · 02-09-2016, 04:05 PM

Cheers for the tip. Its down to Westfalia or Witter. They both look like they'll fit and clear the exhaust.... Guess i'll find out once the bumpers off!

crypticc · 03-15-2016, 06:12 PM

Hey. What did you find?

mconf · 05-25-2016, 04:44 PM

Witter detatchable swan neck for the 330i works with a slight mod. (2x2inch cuts) to a piece that hangs down where the swan neck attaches. (non integral).
Only prob is you cant fully fold the electrics out of site as where you'd need to cut the bumper for clearance there's a screw housing attaching the bumper to the exhaust bracket (i think). Also used the witter dedicated electrics pack for 330i. All works a treat no more getting the kids bikes on the roof!

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mconf New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	tow bar Hi All, need help!! i need to be able to use a tow bar style bike rack on a 58 plate M3 E90 for the kids bikes. I know you'll all be throwing up at the thought... but the strap on boot version or on roof versions wont do. (wife wont manage to do either of those). I know there are homologation issues but i'm not towing so not too worried about that. Does anyone know if a 330i kit will physically fit? Anyone out there done it? (Dealer just says nothing available...) thanks
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DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I doubt because of the exhaust as it takes up the whole rear under the bumper, but im sure miltek exhausts come with 2 sepperate o/s and n/s backboxes so maybe fitting one of those to leave a gap in the middle for a tow bar could be a (far fetched?) option that could be fabricated, if you are desperate... __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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mconf New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks for reply! had thought about the 'split' boxes!. Looks like it may be an expensive option...
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01-06-2016, 11:00 AM	#4
DavS1 Major 53 Rep 1,272 Posts Drives: Emfree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'd maybe go for the roof rack option, if it's a couple of small bikes, a step and some "training" and she may be good for it! __________________ Monte Carlo Blue M3 Comp
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02-09-2016, 04:05 PM	#6
mconf New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Cheers for the tip. Its down to Westfalia or Witter. They both look like they'll fit and clear the exhaust.... Guess i'll find out once the bumpers off!
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crypticc Captain 73 Rep 963 Posts Drives: e92 M3 DCT + Comp Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Hey. What did you find?
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05-25-2016, 04:44 PM	#8
mconf New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Witter detatchable swan neck for the 330i works with a slight mod. (2x2inch cuts) to a piece that hangs down where the swan neck attaches. (non integral). Only prob is you cant fully fold the electrics out of site as where you'd need to cut the bumper for clearance there's a screw housing attaching the bumper to the exhaust bracket (i think). Also used the witter dedicated electrics pack for 330i. All works a treat no more getting the kids bikes on the roof!
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