X3M Competition with Stealth Hitch - Photos

MrItaly · 06-01-2020, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

So mine is working well but has a small amount of side to side play (1 mm?) that is amplified by a bike rack/bike that is probably 80 lbs total. Basically it sways more than I like but can't say it's a problem yet. It is definitely coming from where receiver locks into hitch frame.

Anyone else notice this? Normal? Not normal?

Zero play thus far and I've towed multiple 2 ton loads in my trailer.

PhrogFixer01 · 06-02-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

So mine is working well but has a small amount of side to side play (1 mm?) that is amplified by a bike rack/bike that is probably 80 lbs total. Basically it sways more than I like but can't say it's a problem yet. It is definitely coming from where receiver locks into hitch frame.

Anyone else notice this? Normal? Not normal?

I have zero play with my setup (bike rack). Is the play actually the rack in the receiver? I know my old rack had play but my new one uses a tension system for theft purposes that creates a tight fit in the receiver. I have zero play where the receiver attaches to the hitch mount and zero noise from it when "loaded" up.

BrockDM · 06-02-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

So mine is working well but has a small amount of side to side play (1 mm?) that is amplified by a bike rack/bike that is probably 80 lbs total. Basically it sways more than I like but can't say it's a problem yet. It is definitely coming from where receiver locks into hitch frame.

Anyone else notice this? Normal? Not normal?

I can confirm the same exact thing is happening with my S4 hitch and the X3M. I think it's only present when there is a fairly heavy amount of tongue weight so it wouldn't be too noticeable while towing.

With my 50lb bike rack and (2) 50lb bikes on the tongue I get the side to side play you mention. The rack bounces around a little more than I would like but like you said, no problems thus far. I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed.

Transfer · 06-02-2020, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PhrogFixer01

I have zero play with my setup (bike rack). Is the play actually the rack in the receiver? I know my old rack had play but my new one uses a tension system for theft purposes that creates a tight fit in the receiver. I have zero play where the receiver attaches to the hitch mount and zero noise from it when "loaded" up.

Movement comes from stealth hitch receiver connection with main unit (at the locking point). Bike hitch locks tightly without movement to hitch receiver.

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

I can confirm the same exact thing is happening with my S4 hitch and the X3M. I think it's only present when there is a fairly heavy amount of tongue weight so it wouldn't be too noticeable while towing.

With my 50lb bike rack and (2) 50lb bikes on the tongue I get the side to side play you mention. The rack bounces around a little more than I would like but like you said, no problems thus far. I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed.

I'll email stealth hitch at some point and ask them. I will say though that I did a massive tail out slide with bike on back while getting onto the freeway yesterday and it rocked and rolled but stayed put! Can't say the same for my bike gear in the trunk. lol

MrItaly · 06-02-2020, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transfer

Movement comes from stealth hitch receiver connection with main unit (at the locking point). Bike hitch locks tightly without movement to hitch receiver.

I'll email stealth hitch at some point and ask them. I will say though that I did a massive tail out slide with bike on back while getting onto the freeway yesterday and it rocked and rolled but stayed put! Can't say the same for my bike gear in the trunk. lol

Hah! Rock on!

mvinoos · 06-23-2020, 08:48 PM

Which wiring did you guys go for?
I am looking to self install on my G01 x30i.
Did you guys use Bimmercode to code the Trailer Mode in iDrive?

floating.spirit · 06-23-2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhrogFixer01

I have zero play with my setup (bike rack). Is the play actually the rack in the receiver? I know my old rack had play but my new one uses a tension system for theft purposes that creates a tight fit in the receiver. I have zero play where the receiver attaches to the hitch mount and zero noise from it when "loaded" up.

Movement comes from stealth hitch receiver connection with main unit (at the locking point). Bike hitch locks tightly without movement to hitch receiver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrockDM

I can confirm the same exact thing is happening with my S4 hitch and the X3M. I think it's only present when there is a fairly heavy amount of tongue weight so it wouldn't be too noticeable while towing.

With my 50lb bike rack and (2) 50lb bikes on the tongue I get the side to side play you mention. The rack bounces around a little more than I would like but like you said, no problems thus far. I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed.

I'll email stealth hitch at some point and ask them. I will say though that I did a massive tail out slide with bike on back while getting onto the freeway yesterday and it rocked and rolled but stayed put! Can't say the same for my bike gear in the trunk. lol

Was that to find the source of the sway?

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BrockDM · 06-24-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mvinoos

Which wiring did you guys go for?
I am looking to self install on my G01 x30i.
Did you guys use Bimmercode to code the Trailer Mode in iDrive?

I have the Rack Only option so no wiring

mvinoos · 06-24-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Zero play thus far and I've towed multiple 2 ton loads in my trailer.

Assuming that you installed a Tow Package, what wiring you chose?

nyc_dude · 06-27-2020, 09:22 PM

MrItaly · 06-28-2020, 12:33 AM

Yeah, all that. They hadn't produced that slick video when I pulled the trigger on their product, but I was really convinced by the promise I was behind an M40i two days ago with a factory hitch and still thought my solution looked, invisibly, better. I've raved about this product before here in the forum, I know. But it really is that good and no, I don't get a kickback for sales I'm just thoroughly satisfied with this product

NJ-X3MGuy · 07-06-2020, 10:54 PM

Anyone towing something heavy with the Stealth hitch on an M? Currently tow my 21' boat with my Macan for short trips.

de_Mulles · 07-07-2020, 01:19 AM

I shall get my car by the end of the month, ordered it with the original hitch...will post some pics/vids by then

moff · 07-07-2020, 10:18 AM

I've just got a hitch fitted and it's brilliant - easy to fit / take off when not needed.

HOWEVER.... I'm having a problem with the rear parking sensors not disabling. Yes I know I can switch them all off, but I want the fronts to work and I want the rear camera on.

I've had a look in Bimmercode and can't see anything?

Is there manual coding for a rear camera trailer view?

ChipC · 07-07-2020, 10:29 AM

Did you get just the rack only option or did you option the wiring harness also?

BrockDM · 07-07-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've just got a hitch fitted and it's brilliant - easy to fit / take off when not needed.

HOWEVER.... I'm having a problem with the rear parking sensors not disabling. Yes I know I can switch them all off, but I want the fronts to work and I want the rear camera on.

I've had a look in Bimmercode and can't see anything?

Is there manual coding for a rear camera trailer view?

I am dealing with the same annoyance. If I reverse with my bike rack on and don't disable all sensors it slams on the brakes and won't move. It's kind of a pain that there isn't some sort of trailer/towing option.

Let us know if you find a work around.

Thescout13 · 07-07-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moff

I've just got a hitch fitted and it's brilliant - easy to fit / take off when not needed.

HOWEVER.... I'm having a problem with the rear parking sensors not disabling. Yes I know I can switch them all off, but I want the fronts to work and I want the rear camera on.

I've had a look in Bimmercode and can't see anything?

Is there manual coding for a rear camera trailer view?

I am dealing with the same annoyance. If I reverse with my bike rack on and don't disable all sensors it slams on the brakes and won't move. It's kind of a pain that there isn't some sort of trailer/towing option.

Let us know if you find a work around.

You can deactivate the emergency braking on reverse setting on iDrive - Vehicle settings

BrockDM · 07-08-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

You can deactivate the emergency braking on reverse setting on iDrive - Vehicle settings

Pic? I could not find anywhere to turn it off.

Thescout13 · 07-08-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

You can deactivate the emergency braking on reverse setting on iDrive - Vehicle settings

Pic? I could not find anywhere to turn it off.

My Vehicle - Vehicle settings - parking - active PDC with braking intervention - click it

BrockDM · 07-08-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

My Vehicle - Vehicle settings - parking - active PDC with braking intervention - click it

Huge thanks!!!

moff · 07-09-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChipC

Did you get just the rack only option or did you option the wiring harness also?

Full electrics.

I've investigated further.

Basically unless it's a factory OEM hitch the sensors will go off (unless you manually turn them off). With the OEM hitch the car recognises that you are towing and disables the sensors.

To summarise it you can achieve this through coding (I assume) but it's not covered in the X3/4M Bimmercode (it is for the G01) so must be an E-Sys only change.

I don't have E-Sys so will have to put up with disabling the auto on parking sensors.

moff · 07-09-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

My Vehicle - Vehicle settings - parking - active PDC with braking intervention - click it

My car doesn't brake when I have the bike rack on the hitch so not sure this will make a difference to me. But thanks.

06-23-2020, 08:48 PM	#50
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