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      01-23-2019, 01:27 PM   #10671
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Just now seeing this -- this is my 1er! I've got some photos of the towbar setup posted here: https://www.11h.net/blog/towing-with-a-1er/


You're the guy!


Someone snapped a pic of you with the teardrop and no one knew who it was.


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Copying you is my goal this winter. So thanks for sharing a how-to.
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      01-23-2019, 01:37 PM   #10672
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You're the guy!

Someone snapped a pic of you with the teardrop and no one knew who it was.

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Copying you is my goal this winter. So thanks for sharing a how-to.
LOL, this is actually one of my next mods so I can use my 4x8 trailer and use the hitch style bike rack. Nicely done!!
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      01-23-2019, 02:30 PM   #10673
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LOL, this is actually one of my next mods so I can use my 4x8 trailer and use the hitch style bike rack. Nicely done!!
The steelies are a nice touch, too.
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      01-23-2019, 07:24 PM   #10674
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I used to tow my SV650S to the track with my Mk6 GTI. One day, a guy showed up towing a Ducati with his 911. Talk about life goals. It had some major work done to the rear subframe to accept a hitch.

Anyway I would absolutely tow something small with my 1er if I still had something to tow. I bet it would do just fine.
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      01-23-2019, 11:41 PM   #10675
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Living in Florida has its benefits. I got a new windshield installed today. Florida insurance includes window coverage by law w/ zero deductible. My window was pitted really badly which made for poor visibility in low light/low sun conditions.
Were you able to get an OEM BMW windshield?
It's an an OEM replacement. No BMW label but it is clear as the original with no strange sight lines. Has the black around the edges just like the original. They said they will guarantee the rain sensor works but haven't tried it yet.
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      01-24-2019, 02:21 AM   #10676
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Any idea what size ball that euro towbar is?
I can't find any data on that?

Do they make different sizes?


Nearest I can find, button mashing, is 50mm. Which converts to just under 2".

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      01-24-2019, 05:43 AM   #10677
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Found a company that makes an Fxx to Exx steering wheel adaptor for $200 always adding to my damn list of shit to buy lol
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      01-24-2019, 08:31 AM   #10678
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Any idea what size ball that euro towbar is?
I can't find any data on that?

Do they make different sizes?

Nearest I can find, button mashing, is 50mm. Which converts to just under 2".
The on line seller etrailer.com has a hitch that fits these cars. Glad this thread came up because I've been looking at adding a hitch and I see the price has come down on these. This is the Curt hitch, but it's only rated as a class I hitch, so only tows 2000#, which for this car is enough. Price is down to $137 now.

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2013_BMW_1+Series.htm

Last time I installed one of these, you do have to remove the tail lights in order to take the bumper off. There is also a slight modification to the underside plastics, but nothing serious.

I did find that I had to grind just a bit of the mount on the exhaust. As the exhaust gets hot, it grows lengthwise and will start to rub against the hitch. I can say it makes a hell of a noise, scared the crap out of me until I figured out what the problem was...
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      01-24-2019, 12:06 PM   #10679
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Any idea what size ball that euro towbar is?
I can't find any data on that?

Do they make different sizes?


Nearest I can find, button mashing, is 50mm. Which converts to just under 2".
Yes, the euro tow ball is 50mm and fits my US 2" trailer perfectly. If you need other sizes, you may want to go with the Curt setup instead.
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      01-24-2019, 12:24 PM   #10680
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      01-24-2019, 12:33 PM   #10681
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So I just had the M3 front control arms and sway bar installed. The arms added -.5 degrees camber up front on each side. To put it lightly, I'm blown away by the difference the arms/sway have made. Even with my current 16" winter wheels/205 size tires, the difference is substantial. The handling is improved in every way, straight line, turning, and going over bumps even feels better. It's so solid up front now and I also feel like I'm going back down the suspension tuning worm hole bc of this unfortunately....
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      01-24-2019, 04:09 PM   #10683
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      01-24-2019, 04:17 PM   #10684
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Is the car daily driven? Do you park it near a power point?

I drive mine for about 3 hours a week; and after a month or two it depletes enough to give me the battery low warning.

Rather than buying a new battery, I bought a new charger - now I drop it on a c-tek charger for the weekend every few weeks to bring it up to 100% and haven't had a problem since.

I don't know how old the current battery is, it's probably due for replacement; but this strategy has given me an extra year so far.
I don't put faith in those figures; follow what this guy says. Mine is 10½ yrs old but it sits on a Deltran during 4-5 month winter storage.
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Nice! What are the specs? (Brand, size + offset, tire size)
BMW Style 197 (and on the back says BBS RX282)

18x8+34, 225/40/18
18x8.5+37, 245/35/18

Michelin pilot super sport tires, love em.
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      01-24-2019, 06:22 PM   #10686
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Nice! What are the specs? (Brand, size + offset, tire size)
BMW Style 197 (and on the back says BBS RX282)

18x8+34, 225/40/18
18x8.5+37, 245/35/18

Michelin pilot super sport tires, love em.
Those came on E92's, right?

I like them! Your old ones were still better, IMO
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      01-25-2019, 03:09 PM   #10687
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Got some in progress pics of my microforged carbon fiber roundels. I spoke with Steve from NRW and I had originally just wanted nice gloss black embossed emblems. He came up with this. They'll look black in most lighting but if you get up close with direct lighting you can see the forged carbon fiber. Just a small detail that I think adds a nice touch. Keep in mine this is still in progress and needs clear coat/polishing
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      01-25-2019, 04:16 PM   #10688
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Looks so much better. You do nice work!
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      01-25-2019, 07:18 PM   #10690
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The new color looks fantastic. I can't wait to see the car with them on!
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The new color looks fantastic. I can't wait to see the car with them on!
Thanks, I agree. I won't see it for a couple of months, since these are the summer wheels/tires.
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New, darker color will probably hide some brake dust as well.
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