).I do have one question if anyone can help. I am looking at fitting a fixed flanged tow bar as I want to fit a motorcycle rack, will this upset the rear parking sensors? I will be purchasing the dedicated wiring to go with it.
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Matthew1974
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Newbie X5
Hello and thank you for letting me join in. Worked for BMW for a few years and always wanted an X5 and have now come to that time in my life I can afford to own and run one. Bought my in November last year and I have to say what a car. I have had many cars but this one is by far the most comfortable and fun to drive, even the wife enjoys driving it ).
I do have one question if anyone can help. I am looking at fitting a fixed flanged tow bar as I want to fit a motorcycle rack, will this upset the rear parking sensors? I will be purchasing the dedicated wiring to go with it.
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).I do have one question if anyone can help. I am looking at fitting a fixed flanged tow bar as I want to fit a motorcycle rack, will this upset the rear parking sensors? I will be purchasing the dedicated wiring to go with it.
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Don Coffey
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Re: Newbie X5
Welcome along.
As for the tow bar question. I'm no expert but would say it shouldn't be an issue if fitted/wired correctly as whether fixed or removable when in place a tow bar is a tow bar and the sensors no no different.
Don
As for the tow bar question. I'm no expert but would say it shouldn't be an issue if fitted/wired correctly as whether fixed or removable when in place a tow bar is a tow bar and the sensors no no different.
Don
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X5Sport
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Re: Newbie X5
Check the maximum nose weight limits as a motorcycle may exceed it. The weight capability will reduce as you move away from the normal tow ball position. Standard tow bar is a detachable Westphalia from somewhere like PF Jones. They do other choices and they come with dedicated electrics high should take care of the parking sensors.
Which version of the X5 do you have, there are three models plus all the trim variants.
Which version of the X5 do you have, there are three models plus all the trim variants.
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Welcome along and dont be shy with the piccys 
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Richard137
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Re: Newbie X5
Welcome to the forum, Being relatively new myself you'll find a wealth of information on here.
Re towbar, I have a FF and no problems with sensors on my 3.0d Sport, everything runs/works like dream.
Re towbar, I have a FF and no problems with sensors on my 3.0d Sport, everything runs/works like dream.
2006 BMW E53 Titanium Silver (Facelift)
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Remapped
LED Angel Eyes
LED Reverse Lights
B-Pillars Wrapped in Carbon Black
Rear Wiper E70 Conversion
Winter Wheels (18" 255/55).
------ To Do ------
CREE Driving light set.
Steering wheel to be Carbon Wrapped.
Running Boards to be polished.
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graemeX5
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Re: Newbie X5
Hi and welcome to the forum.
Hope you enjoy your X5 they are a good card to drive.
The forum has a lot of members who are able to help and provide great knowledge about these cars
Graeme
Hope you enjoy your X5 they are a good card to drive.
The forum has a lot of members who are able to help and provide great knowledge about these cars
Graeme
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Re: Newbie X5
Welcome
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