http://search.cartserver.com/search/search.cgi?cartid=s-4351&bool=AND&category=b_product&maxhits=1&keywords=c0050&GO=GO%21

Does it require any bumper trimming/modification? I read about another one (Master Lock, I think) that required some bumper trimming which I am not willing to do.

Also, how complicated is the wiring install (the instructions on that page do not open up for me)?

i have the oe bmw accesory tow bar for my M5. It also works on any e39 sedan, just need a different bumper cover with the cut out, and trim plate. bmw also has a wiring harness to go with it. Works as you'd expect from german engineering. Here's a pic.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=38123&d=1174533266
Mike

how much is that OE towbar?

i came across it used, well, purchased but never installed, for $400 on m5board.com. I needed to get a new valance (mine is the silver car) with the 'trap door' for the tow bar to go thru. The hitch kits are now available at the dealer however, don't know the costs.
Mike

Boy... that tow thing sure makes your car look "male" looking. :)

Boy... that tow thing sure makes your car look "male" looking. :)

:rofl :rofl

It sure does.......

lol- the one with the red tip must have an infection.
:shifty

:rofl

Or it was that time of.....well.....ya know :nono

that pic is just begging to be photoshopped :)

ok I've had my fun.

lol- the one with the red tip must have an infection.
:shifty


various colors for your pleasure...:eyebrows

fwiw, the phallus attatchment is removable, so we dont drive around like that usually, but it was a special occasion...

We should post the pic in OT......:rofl

yeah I know about the tow hook- I guess theres a oem kit now for the non m e39s too.

I used a delan hitch for my 530 iT, some modifications necessary, nothing major. Haven't finished car yet though, so haven't used it. Specs. say 150lb max tongue weight and 1500lb max tow weight.

What can we tow with that? I've been thinking about buying a jet ski or two. You guys think I can pull it with my 540i?

I have an Aluma (all aluminum) single bike trailer, which we are air bagging as we did the 530iT, to pull my Titan painted black with Harlequin trim, matching paint on iT. The trailer without suspension weighs about 300#, bike 680#, so well within limits adding compressor, small air tank, spindles, wheels, and tires.

PS: How'd you get your 540 laid out? Looks good.

I do not see why you couldnt tow a boat with a 540i. Ive pulled my dads boat (lake) with a 4runner 2rw drive and that doesnt have that much hp...I dont see any reason you wouldnt be able to tow alot with a 540 besides the issue of the car being low.

I want to see a slamed 540i pulling a BigAssBoat

Ouch! Tow hitches on sedans make me hurt.