Interior/Exterior ECO Hitch w/ Aftermarket Exhaust
ECO Hitch w/ Aftermarket Exhaust
Hello MINI lovers!! I would like to install an ECO Hitch to use with a bike rack on my 2011 MCS w/ JCW bumpers. Has anyone installed this hitch with an aftermarket exhaust? I would like to install a Borla aggressive system at the same time. More info on the hitch: http://torkliftcentral.com/rving-and.../ecohitch/mini
Last edited by bigtermites; Feb 24, 2016 at 01:18 PM. Reason: edit
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They bolt in between the muffler mount and the body so it lowers the muffler the thickness of the hitch. That's all I know other than I want one. I would call the company and ask about the JCW bumper.
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I looked at the ECO out of curiosity and based on my experience with the hitch I have (which is for sale - MINI hidden trailer hitch 1003 with drawbar and wiring kit WH1005), I thought I share a few of my concerns, its just my 2 cents, so take it as you will.
here is an image i found of the ECO hitch installed
My first thought is man that is ugly. It pushes the exhaust down and causes a big gap between the exhaust tips and bumper.
Secondly, because the hitch is mounted really close to the exhaust, if you try to attach a bike rack (or whatever) after driving the car around, the exhaust and possibly the hitch will be hot from the exhaust. Also, because the hitch is so low and close to the exhaust, whatever you put in the hitch will get hot, anything you put behind your car will get hot and has a potential to melt due to the hot exhaust fumes.
here is an image i found of the ECO hitch installed
My first thought is man that is ugly. It pushes the exhaust down and causes a big gap between the exhaust tips and bumper.
Secondly, because the hitch is mounted really close to the exhaust, if you try to attach a bike rack (or whatever) after driving the car around, the exhaust and possibly the hitch will be hot from the exhaust. Also, because the hitch is so low and close to the exhaust, whatever you put in the hitch will get hot, anything you put behind your car will get hot and has a potential to melt due to the hot exhaust fumes.
Last edited by igzekyativ; Mar 9, 2016 at 05:05 AM.
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 327
Likes: 14
From: Bay City, Michigan
I looked at the ECO out of curiosity and based on my experience with the hitch I have (which is for sale - MINI hidden trailer hitch 1003 with drawbar and wiring kit WH1005), I thought I share a few of my concerns, its just my 2 cents, so take it as you will.
here is an image i found of the ECO hitch installed
My first thought is man that is ugly. It pushes the exhaust down and causes a big gap between the exhaust tips and bumper.
Secondly, because the hitch is mounted really close to the exhaust, if you try to attach a bike rack (or whatever) after driving the car around, the exhaust and possibly the hitch will be hot from the exhaust. Also, because the hitch is so low and close to the exhaust, whatever you put in the hitch will get hot, anything you put behind your car will get hot and has a potential to melt due to the hot exhaust fumes.
here is an image i found of the ECO hitch installed
My first thought is man that is ugly. It pushes the exhaust down and causes a big gap between the exhaust tips and bumper.
Secondly, because the hitch is mounted really close to the exhaust, if you try to attach a bike rack (or whatever) after driving the car around, the exhaust and possibly the hitch will be hot from the exhaust. Also, because the hitch is so low and close to the exhaust, whatever you put in the hitch will get hot, anything you put behind your car will get hot and has a potential to melt due to the hot exhaust fumes.
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