Fitting a towbar that's detachable

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kipsy
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Post Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:19 am

Hi guys, I'm interested in fitting a detachable towbar to my 89 320 coupe. I've done a few searches on here but can't find what I'm looking for. Has anyone fitted a detachable towbar to their e30 and if so is there any available where you don't have to cut the bumper? My car is immaculate to be honest and I dont really want to cut it around if can help it.
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Post Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:27 am

No cutting involved except a small hole in the rear panel for the wiring to pass through.
I have an excellent complete detatchable towbar kit available :)
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Post Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:21 am

Don't suppose you have any pictures of it fitted? Can you see much of the towbar with the detachable part removed? Im still a bit undecided wether to fit one of not??
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Post Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:51 pm

I have a genuine e30 tow bar and I had to deremel bits out of my bumper for it to fit but wasn't noticeable when fitted and the electric hook up folded away up into the bumper when not in use
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Post Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:31 pm

Full fitting instructions for the genuine article are here: http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/imag ... m_9.87.pdf
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Post Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:22 pm

Ok thank you! a‘a