So yesterday (Easter Sunday) I thought it would be nice to load the bikes on the bike rack on my 2022 M3 and go for a ride on a nearby promenade. So for the first time since I bought the car 2 months ago, I fit the towbar (and what a faff that was), and put on the bike rack on. It was at this point I discovered that the bike rack has a 7 pin plug, and the model 3 has a 13 pin socket... Being easter sunday, there was no-way I was just popping out to halfords and buying one so we gave up and went for a walk. Now I want to sort this problem out but is there anything recommended here? With the socket pointing down, I was wondering if there was a right angle adaptor I could use or something to avoid the risk of cables dragging on the road?
I've seen some pics on google for some nice options but i don't know where to buy any of them? Like right angle adaptors, new cover plates that allow the socket and towbar to be in place etc... any suggestions?
PS. I also need to get a new numberplate fitted as I also realised that it's still got my old plate on it...
PPS. why is the m3 towbar options so clearly an afterthought. it's not even cheap! for far less money to audi or BMW, they'd fit a towbar which deploys electrically, rather than have you lieing on your back in the dirt trying to fit it?
I've seen some pics on google for some nice options but i don't know where to buy any of them? Like right angle adaptors, new cover plates that allow the socket and towbar to be in place etc... any suggestions?
PS. I also need to get a new numberplate fitted as I also realised that it's still got my old plate on it...
PPS. why is the m3 towbar options so clearly an afterthought. it's not even cheap! for far less money to audi or BMW, they'd fit a towbar which deploys electrically, rather than have you lieing on your back in the dirt trying to fit it?