Trailer hitch diffuser or removal?

AllBlackBimmer · 04-06-2022, 07:40 PM

Does anyone make an aftermarket diffuser with cutouts for the Trailer hitch?

Or, can you “cover up” the trailer hitch with a regular rear diffuser WITHOUT removing the hitch completely?

I am undecided what I want to do - nice feature to have but I’ll probably never use it.

Ideally be nice to find a diffuser that is made for the hitch and makes the rear look a little more sporty. The OE grey diffuser is odd to me with the color.

jikhead · 04-06-2022, 10:28 PM

https://stealthhitches.com/products/...bmw~md_x3-m40i

Perhaps you should go with this aftermarket hitch that is hidden underneath the rear diffuser. It also retains the kick to open function. On the other side, it does cost more and you'd also have to consider your time to install it. Their wiring hookup is extra. I've opted to go with the factory hitch as my time is money, and I don't want to take the time to do the installation. Factory $550 hitch is worth it to me.

prototyp · 04-08-2022, 12:35 PM

Surprised there's no aftermarket cover to fit in the hitch with a bit of diffuser styling yet. Has been on my to-dos to mock up since I got the car but ... haven't yet.

Tempted to have the lower bumper panel wrapped in gloss black. Will likely be enough to 'hide' the hitch as well as bring some contrast back against my dark gray paint. '22 X3's have gone gloss-black for their bumper trims and it looks ace.

Also, ALLBLACK, hang on to that MT e90... regret selling mine

AllBlackBimmer · 04-08-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by prototyp

Surprised there's no aftermarket cover to fit in the hitch with a bit of diffuser styling yet. Has been on my to-dos to mock up since I got the car but ... haven't yet.

Tempted to have the lower bumper panel wrapped in gloss black. Will likely be enough to 'hide' the hitch as well as bring some contrast back against my dark gray paint. '22 X3's have gone gloss-black for their bumper trims and it looks ace.

Also, ALLBLACK, hang on to that MT e90... regret selling mine

Yea I searched and was surprised I couldn’t find a nice looking diffuser with cutout for the trailer hitch.

I’ll never get rid of my e90 (until wheels fall off) … the car still literally drives like the day I got it. Still is fun to drive on the backroads and I still get compliments on how it looks.

AllBlackBimmer · 08-21-2022, 05:14 PM

Bumping this up - still looking but haven’t seen anything. Probably isn’t going to happen unfortunately.

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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 818 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	Trailer hitch diffuser or removal? Does anyone make an aftermarket diffuser with cutouts for the Trailer hitch? Or, can you “cover up” the trailer hitch with a regular rear diffuser WITHOUT removing the hitch completely? I am undecided what I want to do - nice feature to have but I’ll probably never use it. Ideally be nice to find a diffuser that is made for the hitch and makes the rear look a little more sporty. The OE grey diffuser is odd to me with the color. __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710 Last edited by AllBlackBimmer; 08-21-2022 at 05:13 PM..
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04-06-2022, 10:28 PM	#2
jikhead Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Carbon Black Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (0)	https://stealthhitches.com/products/...bmw~md_x3-m40i Perhaps you should go with this aftermarket hitch that is hidden underneath the rear diffuser. It also retains the kick to open function. On the other side, it does cost more and you'd also have to consider your time to install it. Their wiring hookup is extra. I've opted to go with the factory hitch as my time is money, and I don't want to take the time to do the installation. Factory $550 hitch is worth it to me.
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prototyp Lieutenant 228 Rep 456 Posts Drives: '19 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 40i MSport [0.00]	Surprised there's no aftermarket cover to fit in the hitch with a bit of diffuser styling yet. Has been on my to-dos to mock up since I got the car but ... haven't yet. Tempted to have the lower bumper panel wrapped in gloss black. Will likely be enough to 'hide' the hitch as well as bring some contrast back against my dark gray paint. '22 X3's have gone gloss-black for their bumper trims and it looks ace. Also, ALLBLACK, hang on to that MT e90... regret selling mine __________________ 2019 X3M40i DGM/black vernasca, 2T4, 2VF, ZPX, ZPP, ZDA, DWS06+, etc, etc. Since July'19. 2021 X540i MSport CBM/black merino, 337, ZMP, ZPP, ZPK, etc. Since Dec'20. 2006 330i SGM/black, ZSP, ZPP, 217, HuberOps, M Splits, K Lines, AS 3 on EC-7. Sep'08-July'19.
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08-21-2022, 05:14 PM	#5
AllBlackBimmer Colonel 818 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	Bumping this up - still looking but haven’t seen anything. Probably isn’t going to happen unfortunately.
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