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      02-24-2016, 06:25 PM   #1
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X5M Towing???

Thought I would share with you all that the X5M does a great job towing. Pulled my 86 930 to the shop to get tuned up before track season.. didn't even notice it was there..



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Ah, nice! You're local too. Details on what hitch you went with and where you had the install done?
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Thought I would share with you all that the X5M does a great job towing. Pulled my 86 930 to the shop to get tuned up before track season.. didn't even notice it was there..



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Ah, nice! You're local too. Details on what hitch you went with and where you had the install done?
I don't tow anything as big or impressive as that, I use mine for a bike carrier currently.

I waited patiently for Invisihitch to finally come out with one for the F85/86 and I'm so glad I did, it was worth the wait.

We all got our BEASTS for the clean lines and amazing looks and when not in use I didn't want to see the receiver unit and Invisihitch sure delivered what they advertise. No one knows I have a tow bar installed unless it's being used or they are told.

First pic is with tow bar installed without the receiver unit attached

Second pic is with the receiver unit attached

Third is with my bike carrier
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      02-25-2016, 09:48 AM   #8
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Ah, nice! You're local too. Details on what hitch you went with and where you had the install done?
I will get info on the Hitch (bought through BMW Parts counter. Got it installed at BMW NW in Fife.) 6K max with 600b tongue weight.

Not bad 1100+HP between the two!! the 930 has a fully built twin plug EFI engine by TurboKraft with a mild tune 501WHP...
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Well thanks!! Love them both!!
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after seeing your picture, i wanna tow something too!!!!!!
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Nice combo!

I have some towing pics as well. As I didnt have my F85 last track season still with my old F15 infront my closed trailer.
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Will post pics from the upcoming track season with my 2016 F85 infront. Trips planned to Red Bull Circuit (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Mugello (Italy) so far. Good thing with the F85 infront: with bad, rainy weather the GT3 with the semi slicks may stay on the trailer and I'll take the M to the track...
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Nice combo!

I have some towing pics as well. As I didnt have my F85 last track season still with my old F15 infront my closed trailer.
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The other day we rented a larger trailer with room for two cars: a friend's 964 and my 997:
Attachment 1370969

Will post pics from the upcoming track season with my 2016 F85 infront. Trips planned to Red Bull Circuit (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Mugello (Italy) so far. Good thing with the F85 infront: with bad, rainy weather the GT3 with the semi slicks may stay on the trailer and I'll take the M to the track...
Love the cars!! Next car in the stable is a GT3... My 930 does great against the new GT3's on the track... most guys come up and say, "How the hell do you drive that thing so fast around the track..."

Your setup looks great!!
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Nice combo!

I have some towing pics as well. As I didnt have my F85 last track season still with my old F15 infront my closed trailer.
Attachment 1370968

The other day we rented a larger trailer with room for two cars: a friend's 964 and my 997:
Attachment 1370969

Will post pics from the upcoming track season with my 2016 F85 infront. Trips planned to Red Bull Circuit (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Mugello (Italy) so far. Good thing with the F85 infront: with bad, rainy weather the GT3 with the semi slicks may stay on the trailer and I'll take the M to the track...
Oh my god install some lower tow anchors on that car!! Strapping though the spokes of a car is sad to look at!!
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Thought I would share with you all that the X5M does a great job towing. Pulled my 86 930 to the shop to get tuned up before track season.. didn't even notice it was there..



I assume your trailer has electronic brakes?? If so, did you put a brake controller in the M or are you using a wireless controller? Also, any issues with the M sensing the LED trailer lights?
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Oh my god install some lower tow anchors on that car!! Strapping though the spokes of a car is sad to look at!!
Trust me, trackdays wear harder to the rims than these straps could ever do.
Its not a show & shine car to me. I see my GT3 as its intended to be:
a tracktool.
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Trust me, trackdays wear harder to the rims than these straps could ever do.
Its not a show & shine car to me. I see my GT3 as its intended to be:
a tracktool.
Uh....OK.
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      02-29-2016, 09:16 AM   #17
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I assume your trailer has electronic brakes?? If so, did you put a brake controller in the M or are you using a wireless controller? Also, any issues with the M sensing the LED trailer lights?
Yes electronic breaks. I did not put a break controller in the M. No issues with the M sensing the LED trailer lights. Works like a charm. Under heavy breaking (did a test stop) you can feel the trailer breaks kicking in helping stop.
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Nice combo!

I have some towing pics as well. As I didnt have my F85 last track season still with my old F15 infront my closed trailer.
Attachment 1370968

The other day we rented a larger trailer with room for two cars: a friend's 964 and my 997:
Attachment 1370969

Will post pics from the upcoming track season with my 2016 F85 infront. Trips planned to Red Bull Circuit (Austria), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Mugello (Italy) so far. Good thing with the F85 infront: with bad, rainy weather the GT3 with the semi slicks may stay on the trailer and I'll take the M to the track...
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Let's not forget about the X6M! It is also a good tower!
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All very nice "tow photos." I don't know if it's just me, but I have an irrational fear that whatever I tow will fall off and create a scene. I'd be too nervous driving with something hooked to the car. I'd love to get an ATV and take it to an open space or something. Oh well, someday!
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      04-19-2016, 04:39 PM   #22
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Thanks for sharing your picks of towing your toys!! Glad I'm not the only one using this rig as a tow rig!!
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