tow bar

[nick young]

Hi, quick question - does anyone know if it's possible to fit a detachable towing hook to an E45 M3 Convertible?

[juliann]

I guess you mean E46 M3 - if so, the answer is no as the back box gets in the way. It can however be done on an E39 M5 (although some dealers will try to tell you otherwise)

[gavstrad]

juliann said:

the answer is no as the back box gets in the way.

Bit confused on this one as I would agree that the rear exhaust box would get in the way.

But when you look at the E46 M3 Digital Brochure - check out page 10! It advertises a detachable towing hitch for the M3 Convertible... Maybe it’s just generic accessories?

www.bmw.co.uk/apm/new_bmw/choose_brochure_index/0,3136,1156_14311__bs-TQ%253D%253D%252Bbb-TTNfQ0E%253D,00.html

[juliann]

gavstrad said:

juliann said: the answer is no as the back box gets in the way. Bit confused on this one as I would agree that the rear exhaust box would get in the way. But when you look at the E46 M3 Digital Brochure - check out page 10! It advertises a detachable towing hitch for the M3 Convertible... Maybe it’s just generic accessories? www.bmw.co.uk/apm/new_bmw/choose_brochure_index/0,3136,1156_14311__bs-TQ%253D%253D%252Bbb-TTNfQ0E%253D,00.html

That brochure is incorrect - above the towbar it also offers 16" & 17" wheel options. Std fitment is 18" and option is for 19".