X5 45e wrote

First sandstone M I see. I didn't know this used to be available. I thought it was only on x line models. Looks great with the black wheels.

WhereItsAt wrote

What GD Imagine XLS Model is that?

X5 45e wrote

First sandstone M I see. I didn't know this used to be available. I thought it was only on x line models. Looks great with the black wheels.

ADK-X5 wrote

The grill is black, too. Looks sharp!

I ordered mine in August or September of '18 and took delivery in December. I really wanted something in matte, but it wasn't offered. I have to say that I absolutely the Sunstone. My previous car was a '13 528i in Cashmere Silver. My first BMW was an '88 325is in Bronzit Beige. I clearly like this color range!

X5 45e wrote

First sandstone M I see. I didn't know this used to be available. I thought it was only on x line models. Looks great with the black wheels.

Herr wrote

8,6m/28,2ft long, 2,5m/8,2ft wide, 2500kg/5500lbs in the hills of Germany

bforbrian wrote

Dumb question: do you need the trailer hitch option to install one of these? I did not order this option (x40i MSport)....

https://www.weathertech.com/bumpstepxl/

LexxM3 wrote

Finally towed with the X5 for the first time. Was supposed to last summer, but didn't even get the boat out of storage then. Everything went well, no trouble handling the relatively light load (likely around 3000 lbs with trailer). Two observations/annoyances:

- The safety chain loops are way too close to the hitch receiver hole and interfered with a simple anti-vibration clamp I've been using on other cars, so I couldn't use it. The resulting tow bar movements with variable load cause clanking and some push (hence why I use the clamp). I also don't like the impact stress that loose tow bars impart on everything in the setup. How does everyone deal with loose tow bars?

- Trailer Mode disables a lot of stuff; most makes sense, such as LCA, blind spot detect, eTJA, and anything rear/side-rear looking. But why the heck is Steering Assist disabled? I would guess many tow for long distances and that's exactly where you want both ACC and Steering Assist. This function is based on forward facing cameras and forward facing radar, nothing to do with the tow package behind you and any side or rear sensors. And Lane Departure works and full and accurate ADV works, so the system clearly knows where the lanes are and even senses traffic for ADV with a tow. Seems like a major miss.

Below are a couple of pics. Sorry for the dirty boat, this lake stains the hull if you look away for even a minute and no time to cleanup.

LexxM3 wrote

- The safety chain loops are way too close to the hitch receiver hole and interfered with a simple anti-vibration clamp I've been using on other cars, so I couldn't use it. The resulting tow bar movements with variable load cause clanking and some push (hence why I use the clamp). I also don't like the impact stress that loose tow bars impart on everything in the setup. How does everyone deal with loose tow bars?

- Trailer Mode disables a lot of stuff; most makes sense, such as LCA, blind spot detect, eTJA, and anything rear/side-rear looking. But why the heck is Steering Assist disabled? I would guess many tow for long distances and that's exactly where you want both ACC and Steering Assist. This function is based on forward facing cameras and forward facing radar, nothing to do with the tow package behind you and any side or rear sensors. And Lane Departure works and full and accurate ADV works, so the system clearly knows where the lanes are and even senses traffic for ADV with a tow. Seems like a major miss.

Marty in NY wrote

LexxM3 wrote

Finally towed with the X5 for the first time. Was supposed to last summer, but didn't even get the boat out of storage then. Everything went well, no trouble handling the relatively light load (likely around 3000 lbs with trailer). Two observations/annoyances:

- The safety chain loops are way too close to the hitch receiver hole and interfered with a simple anti-vibration clamp I've been using on other cars, so I couldn't use it. The resulting tow bar movements with variable load cause clanking and some push (hence why I use the clamp). I also don't like the impact stress that loose tow bars impart on everything in the setup. How does everyone deal with loose tow bars?

- Trailer Mode disables a lot of stuff; most makes sense, such as LCA, blind spot detect, eTJA, and anything rear/side-rear looking. But why the heck is Steering Assist disabled? I would guess many tow for long distances and that's exactly where you want both ACC and Steering Assist. This function is based on forward facing cameras and forward facing radar, nothing to do with the tow package behind you and any side or rear sensors. And Lane Departure works and full and accurate ADV works, so the system clearly knows where the lanes are and even senses traffic for ADV with a tow. Seems like a major miss.

Below are a couple of pics. Sorry for the dirty boat, this lake stains the hull if you look away for even a minute and no time to cleanup.

Beautiful pix! Is that lake Ontario or Erie? Its a shame when winter comes. Next time, post some pix with your car in them.

Ninefourteener wrote

I used a standard pin + cutter pin to pull, and didn't notice the same jarring you did. Perhaps a little, but not much. My motorcycle plus trailer is considerably less weight though. What is this anti-vibration clamp you mentioned? How does it work.

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I was disappointed that I couldn't lower the suspension to sport setting when towing though. Yours is sitting very low in that picture. How?

JonnyCrash wrote

Too funny . Now I wish they had those decals in a colour that would work with black. They look great!

radmjk wrote

I see your roof looks black! Honestly thought it was just the moon roof and shadowing from the adjacent tree.

LexxM3 wrote

Finally towed with the X5 for the first time. Was supposed to last summer, but didn't even get the boat out of storage then. Everything went well, no trouble handling the relatively light load (likely around 3000 lbs with trailer). Two observations/annoyances:

- The safety chain loops are way too close to the hitch receiver hole and interfered with a simple anti-vibration clamp I've been using on other cars, so I couldn't use it. The resulting tow bar movements with variable load cause clanking and some push (hence why I use the clamp). I also don't like the impact stress that loose tow bars impart on everything in the setup. How does everyone deal with loose tow bars?

- Trailer Mode disables a lot of stuff; most makes sense, such as LCA, blind spot detect, eTJA, and anything rear/side-rear looking. But why the heck is Steering Assist disabled? I would guess many tow for long distances and that's exactly where you want both ACC and Steering Assist. This function is based on forward facing cameras and forward facing radar, nothing to do with the tow package behind you and any side or rear sensors. And Lane Departure works and full and accurate ADV works, so the system clearly knows where the lanes are and even senses traffic for ADV with a tow. Seems like a major miss.

Below are a couple of pics. Sorry for the dirty boat, this lake stains the hull if you look away for even a minute and no time to cleanup.