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      06-23-2011, 05:30 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by DUH CAR View Post
I have a bike carrier that has two lower straps. However the bumper is not sturdy enough to hook onto.

I got the bright idea of using the tow hook, but the dealer wants $50 Cdn for another one!

I might have to use the two rings inside the trunk/boot, but don't like the idea of the straps coming out and around the lower edge of the trunk/boot lid.

Suggestions welcome...........
No,no DC, get one off eBay, I found quite a few for sale. I did exactly the same thing for my bicycle rack, ie use two tow hooks. Works really well. I think the hook is fairly standard across the smaller BMW's. I got a whole toolkit, with the hook, from a 1-series and it's identical. Paid around £12 for it.
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