Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

[EXP]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

Very nice what is the price for a 2008 passat 6 Spd manual wagon?
Thank you

[RobG]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

This style will not work on a B6 Passat.

PM Incoming.

I need one of these for my B6 Passat wagon.

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[gaffer]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

Very nice what is the price for a 2008 passat 6 Spd manual wagon?
Thank you

Exactly what I'm looking for.

This style will not work on a B6 Passat.

Drat. They have one on the Westfalia site I was looking at.
http://www.eurohitches.com/passat-b6...kma17n79snuao4



Is there something close? Ive been looking at Hidden Hitches and the like and they are all 1.25" receivers, and I like the hidden look you have here.

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[stefan]

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Drat. They have one on the Westfalia site I was looking at.
http://www.eurohitches.com/passat-b6...kma17n79snuao4

Is there something close? Ive been looking at Hidden Hitches and the like and they are all 1.25" receivers, and I like the hidden look you have here.

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Check the instal procedure on the hidden hitch too... on my passat there was drilling through the spare tire well involved, and fender washers and really bad things....

[gaffer]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

Check the instal procedure on the hidden hitch too... on my passat there was drilling through the spare tire well involved, and fender washers and really bad things....

Yes, the aftermarket ones require drilling on the B6 too.

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[RobG]

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I can make one for a Passat, but it comes down to design time, running the numbers, getting the material and fabrication time. For a one off item, I would be into it for 8-10 hours and I would need the car to work from. With these Audi ones, I had my own car taken apart for a while so I could make sure they all fit properly. The $300 price point I was originally asking is a whisper above the cost of materials.

[stefan]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

I can make one for a Passat, but it comes down to design time, running the numbers, getting the material and fabrication time. For a one off item, I would be into it for 8-10 hours and I would need the car to work from. With these Audi ones, I had my own car taken apart for a while so I could make sure they all fit properly. The $300 price point I was originally asking is a whisper above the cost of materials.

Makes sense. Any other B5/B5.5 wagons out there looking to split design costs? Even for a one off is probably worth it. Might end up the same as a westy hitch, but you can use it with NA racks, which is kind of a big plus.

[RobG]

Re: Audi A4 Hidden Hitch or "Tow-Bar"

There is a chance that the B6/B7 Audi hitch will fit the B5 Passats. The bolt pattern looks similar. I can report back after I have see one built.

Makes sense. Any other B5/B5.5 wagons out there looking to split design costs? Even for a one off is probably worth it. Might end up the same as a westy hitch, but you can use it with NA racks, which is kind of a big plus.

[RobG]

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Painted and ready for Pickup!

[gaffer]

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I can make one for a Passat, but it comes down to design time, running the numbers, getting the material and fabrication time. For a one off item, I would be into it for 8-10 hours and I would need the car to work from. With these Audi ones, I had my own car taken apart for a while so I could make sure they all fit properly. The $300 price point I was originally asking is a whisper above the cost of materials.

That totally makes sense. What your doing for the Audi guys is awesome.

I would be willing to commit & put the money down up front if others looking for a B6 Passat version are willing to come in and offset the design costs and make it worth your time and efforts.

Seeing as we live close I could donate my car for measurements and fittings.

If it helps I found the instalation guide for the Passat one.

Just a thought.

[gotadub]

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hey rob if you need a mk4 golf to use you can use mine it will be down for a bit need a clutch
oh and by the way its blake lol

[idlandk]

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Bump this. How many people would be interested for a mk4 if your still doing it

[Talky]

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I am very interested in one for a Mk4 Golf, I want to order a rat rack and would need a hitch first.

[RobG]

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5 is the magic number. Pricing would still need to be sorted out as well.

[idlandk]

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Well I'm 100% in for a mk4. Would we still be looking at the $300 range for a price? I'm in red deer but can pay up front if there are enough people