Thanks! Instructions that came with the hitch were good, but not quite for the X5M at times. Your video was referenced many times during my install. I enjoy all your vids.
Thanks again Ed! Used your video to install my Stealth Hitch on my F85. They are great quality, detailed instructions, and was done in 2hrs and 33 minutes!
@@eddiemcars no wiring, just the hitch, so that was likely why! But funniest thing, I chose THE HOTTEST day of the year too to install it. Was sweatin' like a mofo too 😂😂
Thank you so much for the assist. I just installed a hitch on my '18 F85. A couple of the little plastic fascia holders flew off in the process but it's still solid on the reassembly. It takes nerves of steel to do such a thing. Keep up the great vids.
Man I feel you. This kind of stuff always happens when you’re sweatin in that heat. This coming from a TX resident. Always makes you lose your cool quicker. Thanks for uploading. Looking to do this on my 35d next year. A proper setup.
Thanks for posting this Ed! I used your tutorial along with the instructions that came with the Stealth Hitch kit. Definitely easier the third time around lol. Lining up the four clips for the bumper and the electrical was the most time-consuming. Otherwise pretty straightforward project. Great vid!
You probably dont care but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me
@Jonah Finn I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Loved the video! I did one on a 2011, and you just reminded me of all the Bullshit I went through, and forgot about. Now I am really glad my new X5 has a hitch already installed!
Hi. Any idea how to put F15 into trailer mode manually? When I have a bike rack the PDC sensors go crazy in reverse. Also when I pull into my garage forward and get close to front the car gets confused seeing a bike rack on back.
Thanks for the Vid on the hitch installation. Waiting for the Black Gloss Grill and gills vents mod. I purchased mine and I'm waiting for you to do yours.
@@eddiemcars around $400 for the gloss black grills and $170 for the vents or gills as I call them. May be less expensive and less of a hassle to buy them. You can always sell the silver originals to offset the price. The OEM gloss black look really good in person.
@@eddiemcars Get these. They match OEM perfectly, including the clips. If you want to save the X5M emblem, you can snap out the OEM center grille portions and snap them onto the outer rings of the new grille. They're $128 after 5% coupon: autotalent.com/products/autotecknic-aero-glazing-black-dual-slats-front-grilles-for-bmw-f86-x6-m
@@eddiemcars These gills are $24 on Amazon and look better than the IND version because they're all gloss black (not a gloss/matte combo). They fit perfectly: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CBZ9Y66
I buffed the section on the bumper since it was light. The rear diffuser is still noticeable. I’m looking at replacing it or upgrading it to carbon fiber.
The G05 uses new encrypted control units. Very difficult to get them properly coded (you might not want to use carly or else... but get it properly done with the right software). But you have to have the right tools. I use E-Sys for E- and F-series and have not so far programmed G-series. ISTA-P should work, but it's huge (>100GB).
I guess great minds think alike 😏 Thanks in advance. The other thing I would ask is how do you get movies , videos etc to play on the infotainment screen and how to deactivate the doom light from coming on when you don’t want it to. Again thanks for your help
i am sorry seeing you scratched the bumper. dont worry, after a while you wont even notice it anymore. these things happen in all DIYs. we should focus on having the fun of working on our cars. otherwise we all could have asked a technician or dealer to do these.
Oppss...thats a deep scratch sir. Its should have been cheaper if you let bmw install it. So if accident happens you can have them replace it. But its a good vidoe. a lot of x5m owners will learn fron this install. thanks you and i'm sorry for the accident to you bumper.
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Thanks! Instructions that came with the hitch were good, but not quite for the X5M at times. Your video was referenced many times during my install. I enjoy all your vids.
Wow, thank you for your incredibly generous donation! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Dude I just ordered my stealth hitch and this video is PERFECTLY timed. Thanks so much (again) for being the test pilot for us F85 owners!
Thanks again Ed! Used your video to install my Stealth Hitch on my F85. They are great quality, detailed instructions, and was done in 2hrs and 33 minutes!
You’re more mechanically inclined than me! Both times it took it 6+ hours 🤣
@@eddiemcars no wiring, just the hitch, so that was likely why! But funniest thing, I chose THE HOTTEST day of the year too to install it. Was sweatin' like a mofo too 😂😂
Thank you so much for the assist. I just installed a hitch on my '18 F85. A couple of the little plastic fascia holders flew off in the process but it's still solid on the reassembly. It takes nerves of steel to do such a thing. Keep up the great vids.
I’m glad you found it helpful! The first time removing the bumper does take some nerves but it’s a not bad job once’s everything is back together.
Man I feel you. This kind of stuff always happens when you’re sweatin in that heat. This coming from a TX resident. Always makes you lose your cool quicker. Thanks for uploading. Looking to do this on my 35d next year. A proper setup.
Thanks for posting this Ed! I used your tutorial along with the instructions that came with the Stealth Hitch kit. Definitely easier the third time around lol. Lining up the four clips for the bumper and the electrical was the most time-consuming. Otherwise pretty straightforward project. Great vid!
You probably dont care but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?
I somehow forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me
@Corey Carmelo Instablaster :)
@Jonah Finn I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jonah Finn it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account!
@Corey Carmelo you are welcome xD
Loved the video! I did one on a 2011, and you just reminded me of all the Bullshit I went through, and forgot about. Now I am really glad my new X5 has a hitch already installed!
Yeah. It’s frustrating sometimes for sure! My next one will have OEM hitch hopefully!
Hi, sounds like you dont think the large connector would fit through the hole? My harness came with connector attached.
Thanks!! This helped a lot.
Hi. Any idea how to put F15 into trailer mode manually? When I have a bike rack the PDC sensors go crazy in reverse. Also when I pull into my garage forward and get close to front the car gets confused seeing a bike rack on back.
Now we need to see a video of this beast towing the M3!
Yes, that will be my next towing video!
What did you code for the hitch?
Thanks for the Vid on the hitch installation. Waiting for the Black Gloss Grill and gills vents mod. I purchased mine and I'm waiting for you to do yours.
Hopefully soon. I noticed the grills/side vents are expensive in black. I’m considering removing and wrapping/painting
@@eddiemcars around $400 for the gloss black grills and $170 for the vents or gills as I call them. May be less expensive and less of a hassle to buy them. You can always sell the silver originals to offset the price. The OEM gloss black look really good in person.
@@eddiemcars Get these. They match OEM perfectly, including the clips. If you want to save the X5M emblem, you can snap out the OEM center grille portions and snap them onto the outer rings of the new grille. They're $128 after 5% coupon: autotalent.com/products/autotecknic-aero-glazing-black-dual-slats-front-grilles-for-bmw-f86-x6-m
@@eddiemcars These gills are $24 on Amazon and look better than the IND version because they're all gloss black (not a gloss/matte combo). They fit perfectly: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CBZ9Y66
How or where do you get your car coded?
It was coded remotely. If you get the active harness it will come with coding.
Good educational video. Thanks for sharing
Just got a new x5. Just curios who you had do your coding for the European high beams. That is definitely something I want!
Do you have the LED or HID?
Well Done
Where did u order that Stealth hitch from?.
I ordered direct from stealthhitch.com
Is the coding included in the price of the hitch?
Yes, it’s included! Plus you can add anything else while he’s in there with no additional charge.
How long did it take this time around??
4 hours this time!
Awesome
Don't you push the center of the plastic rivets in to release them?
You can. I had trouble getting a tool in there so I decided to popped it out.
Did you get to buff out the scratches? If not, how will you be repairing it?
I buffed the section on the bumper since it was light. The rear diffuser is still noticeable. I’m looking at replacing it or upgrading it to carbon fiber.
@@eddiemcars keep us posted
For sure!
What year is this? I have a 21 X5M Comp - Not able to get it coded
The G05 uses new encrypted control units. Very difficult to get them properly coded (you might not want to use carly or else... but get it properly done with the right software). But you have to have the right tools. I use E-Sys for E- and F-series and have not so far programmed G-series. ISTA-P should work, but it's huge (>100GB).
Could you please do a video on tire options.please!
That’s interesting you mentioned that. I filmed a video about tires the other day. I haven’t edited yet.
I guess great minds think alike 😏 Thanks in advance. The other thing I would ask is how do you get movies , videos etc to play on the infotainment screen and how to deactivate the doom light from coming on when you don’t want it to.
Again thanks for your help
does this work with bike racks?
Yes. You’ll receive two attachments, one for towing and the other 2” receiver for bike rack attachment.
I'm trying the figure out how to car in trailer mode with bike rack so the PDC sensors deactivate
god damn, I wanted to tower a camper, but this is a lot of work....
I was dumb founded for a moment. Windows software on an iMac. - 36:12.
Oh yeah. I partitioned the drive on the last iMac to run windows. It helps a lot when I get into things like this.
i am sorry seeing you scratched the bumper. dont worry, after a while you wont even notice it anymore. these things happen in all DIYs. we should focus on having the fun of working on our cars. otherwise we all could have asked a technician or dealer to do these.
This was very helpful!
Hey bro can you help me with the coding my X6
The trailer coding?
Can you do the same codes that you did to your x5 50i. I like every code you programmed in your X5 I live in Sacramento
Oppss...thats a deep scratch sir. Its should have been cheaper if you let bmw install it. So if accident happens you can have them replace it. But its a good vidoe. a lot of x5m owners will learn fron this install. thanks you and i'm sorry for the accident to you bumper.
Yes, it’s a horrible scratch. It may need to be replaced with a carbon fiber diffuser.
Thats actually a good option. It will make that dannington grey color more looking agressive. Goodluck
Let me know if you ever need a hand for this stuff, I'm down the street.
Good to know! I’ll have to get your information next time! Hit me up on on IG!
Man if i took any part of my car apart you can rest assured i am not installing it 'cos i don't know how to!
😂
The thought crosses my mind. If this doesn’t work out, I guess I’m driving without a rear bumper.
@@eddiemcars 😀😃😀😃Well i guess we will watch the videos and take lessons.
It needs a 10mm socket?
Crap. :/
It’s always the 10mm 😂
Nope!! I will not be doin this to mines !!
Lol. Just have to be careful!
Bro ur king in this shit 🔥
PS i have wrote in instagram plz answ i need little help for my X
Thanks! Sorry I didn’t see your message! I just replied to you on IG