Finally, a hitch solution for the F97/98

MrItaly · 08-31-2019, 07:43 AM

Hey guys,

I've been exchanging some emails with Steve from Stealth Hitches. They make a gorgeous hidden hitch for the G01 which may be compatibile with our Ms. He needs to get an X3M or X4M to swing by his shop to verify. Does anyone live near Atlanta? ( I'd do it myself if it weren't for the fact that I live in Italy at the moment) I'd love to order this for my M if it'll work. If no one lives in Atlanta, does anyone know someone who works at the dealership there that might run one down to him? I've seen several folks here in this forum that love the X3M but are turned off by its lack of a factory hitch. If we found an even better aftermarket solution, it could help the dealerships as well when customers balk at the lack of a factory hitch. So do we have an Atlanta connection?

Here's a link to their G01 hitch......

https://stealthhitches.com/products/..._x3~ly_all-g01

Ciaooooooo........

azlkk · 09-07-2019, 11:33 PM

+1. It's a deal changer for me not to have a hitch. Will go with a Merc GCL63 or X5 M50i otherwise.

stbm5 · 09-24-2019, 08:47 PM

keep us updated! looking at seasucker now for bike rack but would definitely prefer a hitch. i'm in arkansas, if he'd pay shipping one way i'd pay the return... and i'd buy a hitch!

MrItaly · 09-25-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stbm5

keep us updated! looking at seasucker now for bike rack but would definitely prefer a hitch. i'm in arkansas, if he'd pay shipping one way i'd pay the return... and i'd buy a hitch!

Cool. Go to their website and email Steve. He seemed like a nice guy, and if we can prove this works, then we found a solution for our F97/F98?

stbm5 · 09-25-2019, 09:39 PM

emailed. we shall see!

2kaccordocoupe · 09-26-2019, 08:01 AM

Subscribed

I hope they can come up with a simple clean solution as my X4MC will be a lease. Easy bolt on / off with no visible bumper modifications.

MrItaly · 09-26-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stbm5

emailed. we shall see!

Sweet. Keep us posted!

MrItaly · 09-28-2019, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

Subscribed

I hope they can come up with a simple clean solution as my X4MC will be a lease. Easy bolt on / off with no visible bumper modifications.

That's exactly what they developed for the G01. I really think that kit is compatible with our Ms, we just need to test it.

Fast Intentions · 09-29-2019, 01:00 AM

Any update here? Please advise.

ParadigmDawg · 09-29-2019, 08:12 AM

Just for reference, here is the one they did for my AMG.

The first picture is the hitch installed and the receiver unplugged. You can't see anything at all.

Then you insert the receiver, which takes maybe 12 seconds and you are ready to go.

MrItaly · 09-29-2019, 03:33 PM

Sweet. It looks as promised. Thanks for the real world example. Let's hope someone can confirm compatibility with our F97/F98 soon. I may find myself moving unexpectedly back to the US in December. If so, I'd have my X3MC shipped to Dallas and drive it to my my potential new home in the DC area. If no one has been able to confirm compatibitly by Christmas, I'd detour through Atlanta to verify myself. Hopefully, someone will beat me to the punch.

ParadigmDawg · 10-03-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Sweet. It looks as promised. Thanks for the real world example. Let's hope someone can confirm compatibility with our F97/F98 soon. I may find myself moving unexpectedly back to the US in December. If so, I'd have my X3MC shipped to Dallas and drive it to my my potential new home in the DC area. If no one has been able to confirm compatibitly by Christmas, I'd detour through Atlanta to verify myself. Hopefully, someone will beat me to the punch.

If the weather holds up in December, we should run your X3MC against my AMG. It should be a very good race.

I am in Fort Worth.

MrItaly · 10-03-2019, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

If the weather holds up in December, we should run your X3MC against my AMG. It should be a very good race.

I am in Fort Worth.

Stock Engine. No tune? Now THAT would be fun!

ParadigmDawg · 10-03-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Stock Engine. No tune? Now THAT would be fun!

Yes or at least I am trying to stay stock

. This is likely the first car I have ever owned with no plans of tuning it.

I guess we would have to trust each other since there is no way to distinguish an ECU tune....

pluckydks · 10-04-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

Yes or at least I am trying to stay stock

. This is likely the first car I have ever owned with no plans of tuning it.

I guess we would have to trust each other since there is no way to distinguish an ECU tune....

I’ll eventually have to pick up mine in Dallas too. Mine won’t have a tune either

ParadigmDawg · 10-04-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pluckydks

I’ll eventually have to pick up mine in Dallas too. Mine won’t have a tune either

Already, I don't trust any of us 3...lol....

pluckydks · 10-04-2019, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

Already, I don't trust any of us 3...lol....

ParadigmDawg · 10-07-2019, 05:41 PM

If either of you want to meet be out at Texas Motorplex, I would love to do some 1/4 mile runs. I have been trying to set up a run against Scott55501 but I haven't heard back.

Fast Intentions · 10-07-2019, 08:55 PM

Sooooo.... no hitch??

Transfer · 10-07-2019, 11:56 PM

Yeah you can keep your 1/4 miles. I want to see a hitch option.

MrItaly · 10-25-2019, 01:28 PM

Hey, BrockD12 here in the forums posted that Stealth Hitch finally has our solution. I called them up to confirm and spent nearly an hour on the phone with one of their techs that worked on F97 solution. I also confirmed it is slightly different than their G01 offering. It's exactly what I needed, and I ordered the last one they had in stock shipping out tomorrow. Thanks, BrockD12, for the great news! It'll be good to get my tow on again!

OH, and they have a Halloween deal going now at 10 percent off!

MrItaly · 11-09-2019, 06:12 PM

Stealth hitch arrived this week, and I promptly installed it. Did it take 2.5 hours as they esitamed? No, double that actually for my first time. Did it meet my expectations in every way? Absolutely! Phenomenal product, and coming from an X3M40i with a factory hitch, I can now tow again! Seriously, this stealth hitch seems even better than my factory hitch on my previous X3M40i.....

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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	Finally, a hitch solution for the F97/98 Hey guys, I've been exchanging some emails with Steve from Stealth Hitches. They make a gorgeous hidden hitch for the G01 which may be compatibile with our Ms. He needs to get an X3M or X4M to swing by his shop to verify. Does anyone live near Atlanta? ( I'd do it myself if it weren't for the fact that I live in Italy at the moment) I'd love to order this for my M if it'll work. If no one lives in Atlanta, does anyone know someone who works at the dealership there that might run one down to him? I've seen several folks here in this forum that love the X3M but are turned off by its lack of a factory hitch. If we found an even better aftermarket solution, it could help the dealerships as well when customers balk at the lack of a factory hitch. So do we have an Atlanta connection? Here's a link to their G01 hitch...... https://stealthhitches.com/products/..._x3~ly_all-g01 Ciaooooooo........ Last edited by MrItaly; 10-25-2019 at 01:29 PM..
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azlkk New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 1988 E28 M5 (departed) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Phoenix Arizona iTrader: (0)	+1. It's a deal changer for me not to have a hitch. Will go with a Merc GCL63 or X5 M50i otherwise. __________________ Past BMWs: '66 1800A (parents), '73 2002 Tii, '76 630 CSi, '78 320i, '78 635 CSi (#002 Motor Sport tuned), '88 M5 Others: '19 AMG E53 Cpe, '15 Volvo XC60 T6 RD, '35 Ford 5w Cpe, '53 MG TD, '58 MG ZB Magnette and others
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stbm5 Lieutenant 261 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 DG Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 72211 iTrader: (0)	keep us updated! looking at seasucker now for bike rack but would definitely prefer a hitch. i'm in arkansas, if he'd pay shipping one way i'd pay the return... and i'd buy a hitch!
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ParadigmDawg Captain 610 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 AMG GLC63s Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Just for reference, here is the one they did for my AMG. The first picture is the hitch installed and the receiver unplugged. You can't see anything at all. Then you insert the receiver, which takes maybe 12 seconds and you are ready to go.
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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	Sweet. It looks as promised. Thanks for the real world example. Let's hope someone can confirm compatibility with our F97/F98 soon. I may find myself moving unexpectedly back to the US in December. If so, I'd have my X3MC shipped to Dallas and drive it to my my potential new home in the DC area. If no one has been able to confirm compatibitly by Christmas, I'd detour through Atlanta to verify myself. Hopefully, someone will beat me to the punch.
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ParadigmDawg Captain 610 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 AMG GLC63s Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	If either of you want to meet be out at Texas Motorplex, I would love to do some 1/4 mile runs. I have been trying to set up a run against Scott55501 but I haven't heard back.
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Fast Intentions RELAPSED MOD ADDICT 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: F10 F80 202 F97 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Staten Island NY iTrader: (0)	Sooooo.... no hitch?? __________________ Vehicle : 2016 /// F80 M3 DCT / Executive / M Adaptive Suspension Mods: Evolution Racewerkes Downpipes / Maximum PSI Front Mount Intakes / Active Autowerkes Mid Pipe / JB4 Stage 3 (Bluetooth) / BMS Meth Kit / AKRAPOVIC CF Tips / VORSTEINER VFF101 Wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12.2's / BMS 12/15MM Spacers Mode Carbon Spoiler / M Performance CF Lip / RW DTM CF Diffuser / RW CF Mirrors / RW CF Fender Inserts / RW CF Grills
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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	Hey, BrockD12 here in the forums posted that Stealth Hitch finally has our solution. I called them up to confirm and spent nearly an hour on the phone with one of their techs that worked on F97 solution. I also confirmed it is slightly different than their G01 offering. It's exactly what I needed, and I ordered the last one they had in stock shipping out tomorrow. Thanks, BrockD12, for the great news! It'll be good to get my tow on again! OH, and they have a Halloween deal going now at 10 percent off! Last edited by MrItaly; 10-25-2019 at 01:39 PM..
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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	Stealth hitch arrived this week, and I promptly installed it. Did it take 2.5 hours as they esitamed? No, double that actually for my first time. Did it meet my expectations in every way? Absolutely! Phenomenal product, and coming from an X3M40i with a factory hitch, I can now tow again! Seriously, this stealth hitch seems even better than my factory hitch on my previous X3M40i.....
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