WTF is this option?

highbrowed · 11-25-2014, 08:35 AM

So saw this 135i in the gym parking lot today with these slits in the back bumper. Anyone seen this before? What are they used for?

IEDEI · 11-25-2014, 09:07 AM

firing holes for the gunman in the trunk?

highbrowed · 11-25-2014, 09:17 AM

looks like there's a bar to latch to in there..

Downeaster1 · 11-25-2014, 09:20 AM

I've never seen anything like that and I see these cars everyday.

MightyMouseTech · 11-25-2014, 09:22 AM

Attachment point for trunk bike rack?

A_Squared · 11-25-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Attachment point for trunk bike rack?

That's what I was thinking too. I wouldn't cut holes in my bumper though. That's why I got a roof rack

MightyMouseTech · 11-25-2014, 09:35 AM

Or maybe they have really annoying kids?!?!?

Biggs07 · 11-25-2014, 09:35 AM

For towing mustangs when they break down.

rps · 11-25-2014, 09:43 AM

Judging from the scratches on the bumper, it's got to be for a bike rack.

Zombie1 · 11-25-2014, 09:51 AM

Maybe its for him to tow his car in his motorhome?

TUN3D · 11-25-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

firing holes for the gunman in the trunk?

+1

ShocknAwe · 11-25-2014, 10:30 AM

special dragging/keel hauling accessory.

motley2012 · 11-25-2014, 10:42 AM

Factory fitting for OEM cycle carrier. Quite rare I would guess.

3002 tii · 11-25-2014, 10:48 AM

AERO DUH

Cutting rear bumper for bike rack is just silly. OEM roof rack FTW.

135ivert · 11-25-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

AERO DUH

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Cutting rear bumper for bike rack is just silly. OEM roof rack FTW.

You should see the X5 M-sport OEM hitch.
http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/...c9c55b5363.jpg

shah269 · 11-25-2014, 01:22 PM

It's to hand a rubber mat for when you park your car in the city. Look into it...actually a very good idea.

angler · 11-25-2014, 02:10 PM

I believe it's for a bike rack. I remeber seeing a thread on this sometime last summer.

128Convertibleguy · 11-25-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Cutting rear bumper for bike rack is just silly. OEM roof rack FTW.

Roof rack has obvious problems for serious bikers, difficult to load/unload, wind resistance, beating the bikes up, chance for disaster. Maybe a winner for some folks, but doesn't qualify for FTW.

This does.

http://www.1upusa.com/product-quikracksilver.html

The deal is that it's all metal, there are NO flexible tiedowns. Slides into tow receiver, fixed with allen bolt expander. Two big arms on ratchets hold the tires. Bizarrely easy to load/unload.

Over the top ratings on bike websites like MTBR.

The main drawback is cost. With the hitch $400+ for one bike, $600+ for two. But function is definitely FTW.

3002 tii · 11-25-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy

Roof rack has obvious problems for serious bikers, difficult to load/unload, wind resistance, beating the bikes up, chance for disaster. Maybe a winner for some folks, but doesn't qualify for FTW.

This does.

http://www.1upusa.com/product-quikracksilver.html

The deal is that it's all metal, there are NO flexible tiedowns. Slides into tow receiver, fixed with allen bolt expander. Two big arms on ratchets hold the tires. Bizarrely easy to load/unload.

Over the top ratings on bike websites like MTBR.

The main drawback is cost. With the hitch $400+ for one bike, $600+ for two. But function is definitely FTW.

Well, the roof rack can obviously be used for other transport purposes, ski/snowboard, cargo, etc so in that regard, it is FTW!

LOL

highbrowed · 11-25-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by angler

I believe it's for a bike rack. I remeber seeing a thread on this sometime last summer.

Dingdingding, we have a winner. Bike rack it is..

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212901

Seems like a lot of work for the retrofit, would just rather use a roof rack myself.

128Convertibleguy · 11-25-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Well, the roof rack can obviously be used for other transport purposes, ski/snowboard, cargo, etc so in that regard, it is FTW!

LOL

Sure. But, as I said, a roof rack not a good option for carrying bikes for most serious bikers. For them, it's not a winner, despite other uses.

If you have the hitch for the 1up, you can get a cargo carrier for it. As cheap or cheaper, more load capacity, far easier load/unload, much smaller gas mileage penalty.

I've had roof racks. Used to carry the race tires on one. I'm now too old for a roof rack, for anything. <smile> Give me hitch mounted carrying accessories, any day.

angrybaker · 11-25-2014, 06:43 PM

Wheelie bar

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