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fueledbymetal · 11-27-2010, 07:00 AM

I'm seriously considering trading in my Z4 Coupe & GTI for a 1M, but the only way I'd do it is if I could mount a trailer hitch for my bike rack (I don't like roof racks). So, does anybody have any idea from the pictures that have been released so far how similar the exhaust layouts of the two cars are? I want to ensure I could use a 135i hitch on the 1M with minimal modifcation.

Woland's Advocate · 11-27-2010, 01:29 PM

Can you fit a tow hitch on a 135i? I'm sure the dealer here told me that you couldn't?

ND40oz · 11-27-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Woland's Advocate

Can you fit a tow hitch on a 135i? I'm sure the dealer here told me that you couldn't?

I'm not sure if BMW offers an OEM unit, but they do have some aftermarket units.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274124

Dackelone · 11-27-2010, 04:21 PM

I never seen a 1er over here with a trailer hitch on it. I see tons of Golf's and other small cars with trailer hitches. I did a quick search on www.google.de and came up with a few hits.

Here is one hitch for 400 euros.

http://www2.westfalia.de/shops/autoz...r_reihe_coup_/

The German word for Trailer Hitch = Anhängerkupplung.

I think the main problem with the 1M is that the exhaust muffler sits transverse across/under the rear bumper. Right where a trailer hitch would go. I don't know how you would get around that.

Dackel

BrokenVert · 11-27-2010, 04:32 PM

Yes you can put a class 1 hitch on a 135. You can use em for jet skis and track trailers. If the 1M has the muffler ^in the center I don't see how it can easily be done.

M3 Adjuster · 11-27-2010, 06:58 PM

interesting seeing the German hitch ball design as a U shape (as seen in the link below) when I was in Germany. The 1M will have dual exhaust as other M cars.... which likely means the exhaust will be in the center.... don't know if that will preclude adding a hitch though. but I agree with Dackel... it very may....

wow.. what a crazy word for trailer hitch..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I never seen a 1er over here with a trailer hitch on it. I see tons of Golf's and other small cars with trailer hitches. I did a quick search on www.google.de and came up with a few hits.

Here is one hitch for 400 euros.

http://www2.westfalia.de/shops/autoz...r_reihe_coup_/

The German word for Trailer Hitch = Anhängerkupplung.

I think the main problem with the 1M is that the exhaust muffler sits transverse across/under the rear bumper. Right where a trailer hitch would go. I don't know how you would get around that.

Dackel

Dackelone · 11-27-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

wow.. what a crazy word for trailer hitch..

Not as crazy as these....

Bremsflüssigkeit = Brake fluid

Auspuffanlage = Exhaust system

fueledbymetal · 11-28-2010, 06:17 AM

I was planning on using the Curt Hitch:
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2010300528

I'm hoping the 1M mufflers are placed far enough forward for there to be enough clearance for the cross-piece of this hitch.

Dackelone · 11-28-2010, 12:01 PM

^^that looks pretty slick. I bet that might just fit up in there!

treehacker · 11-28-2010, 12:31 PM

I'm also planning to buy the 1M but I prefer to put the bike on the roof as on my current car: http://www.1erforum.de/members/treeh...-bike-mein.jpg

M3 Adjuster · 11-28-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Not as crazy as these....

Bremsflüssigkeit = Brake fluid

Auspuffanlage = Exhaust system

LOL.. actually... the word for exhaust does make sense.. knowing that AUS = out, and puff is like breathing.. but you got me on the brake fluid.

fueledbymetal · 11-28-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by treehacker

I'm also planning to buy the 1M but I prefer to put the bike on the roof as on my current car: http://www.1erforum.de/members/treeh...-bike-mein.jpg

I keep my cars in the garage and load the bikes up at night so I can hit the road faster in the morning, so a trailer hitch is a must for me. Plus, I know I'd be "that guy" that forgets the bike's on the roof and pulls in :0

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

I do not think you are "seriously" considering for what purpose the 1M is designed. Really. Certainly not as a bike caddy!

I knew at least one person would make this ignorant statement. The car is designed as a more performance oriented, but still street leagel, 1 series. If I wanted a track only car, I'd get a dedicated track car. When I'm not driving to or from cycling I enjoy spirited driving which is why I currently have a sports car to fullfill that need. Porsche offers a roof rack for bikes on the 911, so using a perfomance car for more than performance driving isn't that obsurd of an idea.

02fireman · 11-29-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

I do not think you are "seriously" considering for what purpose the 1M is designed. Really. Certainly not as a bike caddy!

I'd also put a hitch on a 1M. I see nothing wrong with that. Plenty of companies make hitches that are virtually invisible. Plus what if you want to take extra tires to the track on a small trailer...
Or lets say, it's the middle of the summer and you want to hit the tail of the dragon but feel like mountain biking while you're up there...

MDORPHN · 11-29-2010, 11:00 AM

Got one on my '99 M Coupe and plan to have one on my 1M!

Neil

Novator · 11-29-2010, 04:42 PM

vlkswagen had one for his 135i track car.

Dackelone · 12-05-2010, 06:28 PM

OE BMW trailer hitch....

This week while at my local German BMW partner I was thumbing my way thru the accessory 1er book. I was kind of shocked when I came upon a factory BMW trailer hitch for the hatch 1er's. I bet one could make his also work on a coupe(e82)!

Then I started to wonder IF RealOEM would list this trailer hitch... sure enough! Here it is....

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...96&hg=71&fg=10

Towing hitch, detachable diagram #1 - BMW part number 71606765340

Hope this helps you guys out!

Dackel

fueledbymetal · 12-06-2010, 07:55 AM

Thanks!

fueledbymetal · 01-11-2011, 09:08 AM

Looking at these new exhaust pictures it appears that the Curt 135i hitch I linked above will work since it drops straight down from the bumper beam. I'd just have a different panel to trim.. Can anybody with a 135i take a look at their exhaust & weigh in on whether on not the clearance is comparable?

MrRoboto · 01-11-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

I do not think you are "seriously" considering for what purpose the 1M is designed. Really. Certainly not as a bike caddy!

Like transporting track tires to and from the track?

02fireman · 01-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fueledbymetal

Looking at these new exhaust pictures it appears that the Curt 135i hitch I linked above will work since it drops straight down from the bumper beam. I'd just have a different panel to trim.. Can anybody with a 135i take a look at their exhaust & weigh in on whether on not the clearance is comparable?
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I think you will be fine. BMW will build a hitch for it like they do for every other car and SUV in EU and someone over here will build it for the US, aftermarket. Heck, I found a hitch for a 335d so you will be able to get one.

Gideon Norbert · 01-20-2011, 09:18 AM

BMW mentions on their Performance Accessories page, the exhaust system invigorates engine output by allowing engine by-products to exit the vehicle more efficiently. Performance is being slightly increased as well

My E90 · 01-20-2011, 12:17 PM

All you'd have to do is take off the front wheel and fold the rear seats for a road bike. My 58cm Specialized fits perfectly and I don't have to worry about it getting abused while on the highway. That said, I also have a roof rack when I'm bring along another cyclist.

11-27-2010, 07:00 AM	#1
fueledbymetal First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	1M vs 135i exhaust layout I'm seriously considering trading in my Z4 Coupe & GTI for a 1M, but the only way I'd do it is if I could mount a trailer hitch for my bike rack (I don't like roof racks). So, does anybody have any idea from the pictures that have been released so far how similar the exhaust layouts of the two cars are? I want to ensure I could use a 135i hitch on the 1M with minimal modifcation. __________________ 2012 A4 Avant SOLD: '07 Z4 3.0si Coupe, '07 e90 328i, '05 545i, '04 MCS
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11-27-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
Woland's Advocate Private First Class Drives: BMW M135i & BMW Z1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London Posts: 132 iTrader: (0)	Can you fit a tow hitch on a 135i? I'm sure the dealer here told me that you couldn't? __________________ ____________________ 2012 BMW M135i 5dr (Sapphire Black) 1991 BMW Z1 (Dream Black)

11-27-2010, 04:32 PM	#5
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,431 iTrader: (0)	Yes you can put a class 1 hitch on a 135. You can use em for jet skis and track trailers. If the 1M has the muffler ^in the center I don't see how it can easily be done. __________________

11-28-2010, 06:17 AM	#8
fueledbymetal First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	I was planning on using the Curt Hitch: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2010300528 I'm hoping the 1M mufflers are placed far enough forward for there to be enough clearance for the cross-piece of this hitch. __________________ 2012 A4 Avant SOLD: '07 Z4 3.0si Coupe, '07 e90 328i, '05 545i, '04 MCS

11-29-2010, 04:42 PM	#15
Novator Captain Drives: '04 E46 M3, '11 MINI Cooper S Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 714 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.00]	vlkswagen had one for his 135i track car. __________________

11-27-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,048 iTrader: (0)	I never seen a 1er over here with a trailer hitch on it. I see tons of Golf's and other small cars with trailer hitches. I did a quick search on www.google.de and came up with a few hits. Here is one hitch for 400 euros. http://www2.westfalia.de/shops/autoz...r_reihe_coup_/ The German word for Trailer Hitch = Anhängerkupplung. I think the main problem with the 1M is that the exhaust muffler sits transverse across/under the rear bumper. Right where a trailer hitch would go. I don't know how you would get around that. Dackel

11-28-2010, 12:01 PM	#9
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,048 iTrader: (0)	^^that looks pretty slick. I bet that might just fit up in there!

11-28-2010, 12:31 PM	#10
treehacker Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: worldwide Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	I'm also planning to buy the 1M but I prefer to put the bike on the roof as on my current car: http://www.1erforum.de/members/treeh...-bike-mein.jpg

11-29-2010, 11:00 AM	#14
MDORPHN Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC Posts: 1,789 iTrader: (0)	Got one on my '99 M Coupe and plan to have one on my 1M! Neil

12-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#16
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,048 iTrader: (0)	OE BMW trailer hitch.... This week while at my local German BMW partner I was thumbing my way thru the accessory 1er book. I was kind of shocked when I came upon a factory BMW trailer hitch for the hatch 1er's. I bet one could make his also work on a coupe(e82)! Then I started to wonder IF RealOEM would list this trailer hitch... sure enough! Here it is.... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...96&hg=71&fg=10 Towing hitch, detachable diagram #1 - BMW part number 71606765340 Hope this helps you guys out! Dackel

12-06-2010, 07:55 AM	#17
fueledbymetal First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! __________________ 2012 A4 Avant SOLD: '07 Z4 3.0si Coupe, '07 e90 328i, '05 545i, '04 MCS

01-11-2011, 09:08 AM	#18
fueledbymetal First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	Looking at these new exhaust pictures it appears that the Curt 135i hitch I linked above will work since it drops straight down from the bumper beam. I'd just have a different panel to trim.. Can anybody with a 135i take a look at their exhaust & weigh in on whether on not the clearance is comparable? __________________ 2012 A4 Avant SOLD: '07 Z4 3.0si Coupe, '07 e90 328i, '05 545i, '04 MCS

01-20-2011, 09:18 AM	#21
Gideon Norbert Registered Drives: Santro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: US Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	1M vs 135i exhaust layout BMW mentions on their Performance Accessories page, the exhaust system invigorates engine output by allowing engine by-products to exit the vehicle more efficiently. Performance is being slightly increased as well __________________ MySpace Layouts

01-20-2011, 12:17 PM	#22
My E90 Captain Drives: '11 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Floorida Posts: 741 iTrader: (2)	All you'd have to do is take off the front wheel and fold the rear seats for a road bike. My 58cm Specialized fits perfectly and I don't have to worry about it getting abused while on the highway. That said, I also have a roof rack when I'm bring along another cyclist. Last edited by My E90; 01-20-2011 at 01:19 PM.

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