R56 Hitch on a 2010 MINI Cooper
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TRWXXA: Could you answer three questions for me:
1) That oval hole that the hitch is in - did it have any functional purpose like the light that is in the new 2011 - or was it just a hole?
2) Is that a 2" or a 1 1/4" receiver you put in?
3) Do you have any tips/warnings for removing the clips that hold the bumper cover? That's the part of the process I'm most afraid of screwing up.
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TRWXXA: Could you answer three questions for me:
1) That oval hole that the hitch is in - did it have any functional purpose like the light that is in the new 2011 - or was it just a hole?
2) Is that a 2" or a 1 1/4" receiver you put in?
3) Do you have any tips/warnings for removing the clips that hold the bumper cover? That's the part of the process I'm most afraid of screwing up.
Thanks!
1) That oval hole that the hitch is in - did it have any functional purpose like the light that is in the new 2011 - or was it just a hole?
2) Is that a 2" or a 1 1/4" receiver you put in?
3) Do you have any tips/warnings for removing the clips that hold the bumper cover? That's the part of the process I'm most afraid of screwing up.
Thanks!
2) 1 1/4 receiver.
3) No problems with the bumper clips, but be gentle, yet pursuasive, on the fender clips. I broke one, but was able to replace it. Get some spares from your dealer.
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1) Was just a hole with a small plastic cover over it.
2) 1 1/4" receiver was the largest I could find.
3) Use angle phillips or very short philips as to not have to pull out as far. Also HERE is a good video of the process.
I posted several pics of my install in this thread.
Here is a pic of the finished install:
2) 1 1/4" receiver was the largest I could find.
3) Use angle phillips or very short philips as to not have to pull out as far. Also HERE is a good video of the process.
I posted several pics of my install in this thread.
Here is a pic of the finished install:
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Thank you Slolane - The eTrailer video is a great resource. Now I feel bad I didn't buy the hitch from them. Three questions about your install:
1. Were you able to do it yourself without anyone else to hold the bumper and hitch in place?
2. Did you do the job without jacking up the car and removing the wheels?
3. Any problems removing the fasteners without breaking them?
1. Were you able to do it yourself without anyone else to hold the bumper and hitch in place?
2. Did you do the job without jacking up the car and removing the wheels?
3. Any problems removing the fasteners without breaking them?
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Thank you Slolane - The eTrailer video is a great resource. Now I feel bad I didn't buy the hitch from them. Three questions about your install:
1. Were you able to do it yourself without anyone else to hold the bumper and hitch in place?
2. Did you do the job without jacking up the car and removing the wheels?
3. Any problems removing the fasteners without breaking them?
1. Were you able to do it yourself without anyone else to hold the bumper and hitch in place?
2. Did you do the job without jacking up the car and removing the wheels?
3. Any problems removing the fasteners without breaking them?
No problem, glad to help.
1. Yes, did by myself, easy job just take your time and follow the video.
2. I did the entire job without removing the wheels, was a little tight in the fender wells. Go slow and be careful.
3. No problem at all, I think having an angled phillips or short phillips helped in this. I just followed the video and had no issues.
Anything else just let me know.
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If you have the interest, here's my step by step:
http://thirdraildesignlab.com/forum/...lit=Mini+hitch
http://thirdraildesignlab.com/forum/...lit=Mini+hitch
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I have a 2013 "justa" Cooper with rear fog light. I don't want to give up my rear fog light in order to have a hitch system. Would the minidomore work for me?
If not, anyone see the mini fini sport link setup on a late model R56 non-S like mine?
Im curious as to where exactly the tubes poke out of the rear bumper cover.
If not, anyone see the mini fini sport link setup on a late model R56 non-S like mine?
Im curious as to where exactly the tubes poke out of the rear bumper cover.
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I realize that this an aolder thread, but I'm looking to find a drawbar with safety chain loops like the one in the photo. It would make attaching the safety chains so much easier than having to reach around the hot exhaust to get the cahins undone.
And I'm not interested in the MNI Do More drawbar that costs almost $70.
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And I'm not interested in the MNI Do More drawbar that costs almost $70.
Thanks
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