[tresbrien]

Does anyone know where the tow hook is supposed to be stored? There's nothing under the trunk floor other than the battery...I currently have it next to the tire inflator bag which feels off?

[Tag]

Page 300 of the Owner's Manual.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by tresbrien

Does anyone know where the tow hook is supposed to be stored? There's nothing under the trunk floor other than the battery...I currently have it next to the tire inflator bag which feels off?

It’s inside the tire inflator kit, bottom zipper.
The information above is inaccurate.

[dagoban]

Exactly in this bag, the one with the tire repair kit. My car came without the hook and I later had to claim it from the dealer.

by dagoban, en Flickr

(I put the same photo that I sent to the dealer)


And here is the hook they gave me:

by dagoban, en Flickr

[DomMuc]

Originally Posted by dagoban

Exactly in this bag, the one with the tire repair kit. My car came without the hook and I later had to claim it from the dealer.

by dagoban, en Flickr

(I put the same photo that I sent to the dealer)


And here is the hook they gave me:

by dagoban, en Flickr

thats the wrong Hook ( only for Transport) the OEM one looks way different and fits perfectly in the bag

[dagoban]

Originally Posted by DomMuc

thats the wrong Hook ( only for Transport) the OEM one looks way different and fits perfectly in the bag

Thanks for the reply!. Do you have any image of the correct hook or the OEM?. It is to claim it at the dealership.

The hook they gave me, despite not being the correct one, does fit in the bag.

[DomMuc]

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzei...03688-223-6021

@dagoban looks like this ( was the fastest i found on google ) just search bmw tow hook

[Bumpinjeep]

If you're looking at a more esthetic option, you can go aftermarket.
IND-Distribution has a few different options for tow straps. These ones match the seatbelts in the car.

[DomMuc]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

If you're looking at a more esthetic option, you can go aftermarket.

not allowed in Germany to drive all day long with these ( only for track use)

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

If you're looking at a more esthetic option, you can go aftermarket.
IND-Distribution has a few different options for tow straps. These ones match the seatbelts in the car.

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How do they attach to the car?

Originally Posted by DomMuc

not allowed in Germany to drive all day long with these ( only for track use)

Why not?

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by DomMuc

not allowed in Germany to drive all day long with these ( only for track use)

Sorry to hear. They look great on, hopefully I never really use them.

Originally Posted by M2siast

How do they attach to the car?

They screw in like a traditional tow hook. Open the cover and screw the strap/hook in. I cut the covers to show the strap. I believe IND sells pre-cut covers if you're interested in not doing a home made chop shop.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

They screw in like a traditional tow hook. Open the cover and screw the strap/hook in. I cut the covers to show the strap. I believe IND sells pre-cut covers if you're interested in not doing a home made chop shop.

Ah gotcha. You made the slit but they sell them like that too, gotcha. Being screwed on is a good thing! Thought it was mostly for show.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Ah gotcha. You made the slit but they sell them like that too, gotcha. Being screwed on is a good thing! Thought it was mostly for show.

These are not only for show. They are designed and manufactured by Fall-Line Motorsport. The tow strap shank screws in just like factory and the strap is meant to tuck in and hide behind the cover.

We produce slotted and painted covers for those that like to show the different colors or tri-color strap off for a little flare.

[WhiteRqbbit]

I technically need it for the track, but I can't get over how expensive these are.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

I technically need it for the track, but I can't get over how expensive these are.

It comes with the car.

[dagoban]

Originally Posted by DomMuc

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzei...03688-223-6021

@dagoban looks like this ( was the fastest i found on google ) just search bmw tow hook

[WhiteRqbbit]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It comes with the car.

Hahaha, I meant the nice clothes.