Any further updates on your actual use of the hitch on the iX? Anyone else order or install one yet? (I'm still waiting for the car.) 2022 BMW iX - Rack Only
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iX Hitch Update for the US Owners
Hi Fellow and Future Owners,
Good News for everyone who was reconsidering the car due to lacking a hitch in the USA. For people in the USA StealthHitches will soon have one available (end of September 2022).
For me this was almost a deal breaker when I was looking at the car. I called StealthHitches and discussed the options with them. They said that they would need a donor vehicle to design one. A few emails and phone calls back and forth and I was more than happy to volunteer. Especially, that their reputation precedes them.
Special thanks to Richard and the R&D team over there, it was pleasure discussing this project with him and the transparency that he provided of the overall process. I'm very happy that they accommodated my timelines, as it was a ~950 mile drive for me one way. I finally picked up the car August 2nd, and arranged for trip to Atlanta for end of August.
The trip was fun on it's on, with range anxiety, first electric car etc. I will not waste too much time on this, there are quite a few reviews of people taking much longer drives than this, but all I have to say, it was a real pleasure to do over 2k miles in this car over the course of 6 days (made stops to see friends in NC).
About the process:
I dropped off the car Monday 8am, and picked it up Tuesday afterrnoon. I will post a couple of pics of before and after below.
Richard was very straight forward that electronics part of the hitch creation could be an issue, and unfortunately, it was the case.
They were not able to figure out the "turn signal" signal, as it is most like a COM signal and requires decoding.
Given that, currently there is no towing solution, but that's not what was my priority anyway. For me it was the ability to carry my bikes.
The entire install is AMAZINGLY CLEAN. I'm happy to say that the kick opener works without issues, and one wouldn't even know the hitch is there. The attachment itself is completely solid once attached and really feels like a high quality product. There is no surprise here, their hitches really are top notch.
I will leave a placeholder for additional photos/Q&A for the future.
Here is a few words from the manufacture that I'm posting with their approval, and once again a BIG THANK YOU TO THE WHOLE R&D TEAM and Richard:
Key features of the Hitch.
stealthhitches.com
Before:
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After:
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Good News for everyone who was reconsidering the car due to lacking a hitch in the USA. For people in the USA StealthHitches will soon have one available (end of September 2022).
For me this was almost a deal breaker when I was looking at the car. I called StealthHitches and discussed the options with them. They said that they would need a donor vehicle to design one. A few emails and phone calls back and forth and I was more than happy to volunteer. Especially, that their reputation precedes them.
Special thanks to Richard and the R&D team over there, it was pleasure discussing this project with him and the transparency that he provided of the overall process. I'm very happy that they accommodated my timelines, as it was a ~950 mile drive for me one way. I finally picked up the car August 2nd, and arranged for trip to Atlanta for end of August.
The trip was fun on it's on, with range anxiety, first electric car etc. I will not waste too much time on this, there are quite a few reviews of people taking much longer drives than this, but all I have to say, it was a real pleasure to do over 2k miles in this car over the course of 6 days (made stops to see friends in NC).
About the process:
I dropped off the car Monday 8am, and picked it up Tuesday afterrnoon. I will post a couple of pics of before and after below.
Richard was very straight forward that electronics part of the hitch creation could be an issue, and unfortunately, it was the case.
They were not able to figure out the "turn signal" signal, as it is most like a COM signal and requires decoding.
Given that, currently there is no towing solution, but that's not what was my priority anyway. For me it was the ability to carry my bikes.
The entire install is AMAZINGLY CLEAN. I'm happy to say that the kick opener works without issues, and one wouldn't even know the hitch is there. The attachment itself is completely solid once attached and really feels like a high quality product. There is no surprise here, their hitches really are top notch.
I will leave a placeholder for additional photos/Q&A for the future.
Here is a few words from the manufacture that I'm posting with their approval, and once again a BIG THANK YOU TO THE WHOLE R&D TEAM and Richard:
Key features of the Hitch.
- Not visible until needed
- Does not interfere with foot activated tailgate release
- Connects to the vehicle the same way the BMW hitch connects to the vehicle.
- Lifetime Warranty
- No effect on ground clearance
- Stainless Steel latching block
2022-2023 BMW iX xDrive 50 / 2023 BMW iX M60
Don't settle for an ordinary hitch. Preserve the look of your BMW iX with a Stealth hitch. Our hitches are fully hidden when not in use and customized to match your vehicle's design. No visible cutting. Maintain ground clearance. Made in the USA with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
stealthhitches.com
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Thanks..seems it has good reviews..what i don't like is the way you attached the 2"square attachment. You actually need to screw a big screw compared to just a pushed in.. but $250 more..makes think that i can lay down on the floor and do it....
Plus it has a higher tongue capacity and towing (not that im planning to tow anything but you never know..like having 500+ horsepower and only using 100hp in a day to day driving...LOL)
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