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914World.com _ FS/WTB: 914 Parts _ FS: 914 Flat Tow Bracket - NEW!
Posted by: rdauenhauer Sep 9 2016, 02:02 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=294007&view=findpost&p=2396118 
Posted by: rdauenhauer Oct 25 2017, 09:03 AM
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Posted by: Philip W. Oct 26 2017, 06:47 AM
I am interested in getting one of these, but what type of tow bar do you use for the rest of it? I had a Blue Ox tow bar we used for towing our truck behind a RV- would it be some thing like that?
Posted by: rdauenhauer Oct 26 2017, 09:24 AM
I believe so. Also available from Draw Tite, Reese & others.
Example:
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Posted by: Lucky9146 Dec 4 2017, 02:02 PM
You show a picture of the bar but a picture of it actually mounted on a 914 might really help! Interested.
Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 23 2018, 01:22 AM
Ya its been on my list ... will work on that directly.
Posted by: pilothyer Apr 4 2018, 08:53 PM
How, Exactly, does it attach to the car ?????
Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 5 2018, 08:33 AM
Like this
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Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 5 2018, 08:38 AM
I'm shocked it's still available. I assumed Featured Items sold fast!
They typically do. This is into my 2nd run of these.I never expected this to be a huge sell'er. The rub is as the cars become more valuable
more folks are trailering thier 914's
Posted by: Boomingbeetle Apr 19 2018, 04:22 PM
PM Sent
Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 23 2018, 07:07 PM
WCR is fast approaching
If you are planing on towing ....here's a option!
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Posted by: jkb944t Apr 24 2018, 06:13 AM
How well does it tow using this method? Do you leave the car in neutral and leave the steering wheel unlocked so it finds its center?
Jeff B
Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 24 2018, 10:03 AM
You got it. I logged a LOT of miles with various 914's flat towing.
Pulling with everything from a Ranger to an RV. Current tow rig is a 05 F150
No Problems.
Posted by: strawman May 2 2018, 04:09 PM
What are the three bolts on each side for? And how much shipped to 93401?
Posted by: rdauenhauer May 2 2018, 11:02 PM
Those are the included mounting hardware.
Due to the added dimension of the bracket the bolts need to be longer + the front mount.
There are mounts welded to the bracket so the bolts & spacer don't get lost when not in use.
Posted by: loux951 Jun 25 2018, 09:01 AM
Will it clear a standard front valance? If you can send/post a pic of one on a car with the standard valance you will have yourself a quick sale!
Posted by: 914werke Jun 25 2018, 09:26 AM
If you are asking if you can tow with the OE valance in place, Sorry you can not.
Because the orig. standard valance curves back under the car it actually covers the the suspension pickup points where he bracket mounts.
I had been playing with a way to more easily remove & reinstall any valance.
You have to unscrew 6 fasteners (4 in the Frunk 2 in the wheel wheels) the screws in the front trunk are easy and Dzus fasteners work perfectly there , but the two 8mm bolts that retain the far ends of the valance are tougher as there is very little room there for a quick release mechanism. I currently have a pair of cleco's in those spots which work but dont have the positive locking or small /low profile Im after.
Posted by: loux951 Jun 25 2018, 01:00 PM
If you are asking if you can tow with the OE valance in place, Sorry it will not.
Because the orig. standard valance curves back under the car it actually covers the the suspension pickup points where he bracket mounts.
I had been playing with a way to more easily remove & reinstall any valance.
You have to unscrew 6 fasteners (4 in the Frunk 2 in the wheel wheels) the screws in the front trunk are easy and Dzus fasteners work perfectly there , but the two 6mm screws that retain the far ends of the valance are tougher as there is very little room there for a quick release mechanism. I currently have a pair of cleco's in those spots which work but dont have the positive locking or small /low profile Im after.
Darn it...that thing is awesome. Time to start looking for an aftermarket front valance!
Posted by: 914Toy Jun 25 2018, 01:26 PM
PM sent.
Posted by: a9146luvr Jun 26 2018, 11:08 PM
did this ever sell?
Posted by: 914werke Jun 26 2018, 11:13 PM
LMK if you need one
Posted by: AnthonyM Jan 3 2019, 06:50 PM
Rich,
Just received the tow bracket and it looks great!
Thanks,
Anthony
Posted by: 914rrr Jan 22 2019, 12:56 PM
Here's a photo of his flat tow bracket in action. I used it to tow my Turbo'd 914 from Phoenix back to TN with my Passat TDI years ago.
Great (fast) trip, other than hitting a huge skunk on the way home, LOL. 
The most fun was the double takes when we passed folks on the interstate...and then they saw the Passat was towing a 914!!! 
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Jan 22 2019, 02:10 PM
Can a 914 tow another 914 with this hitch? Anyone's estimate of how much weight a 914 can tow?
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=453
Posted by: 914werke Jan 22 2019, 09:40 PM
Ive never tried as I honestly never owned a 914 that was equipped with a hitch setup but my guess is it could with a little effort.
The wimpiest rig Ive flat towed a 914 behind is a 2.0l Ranger 5 speed - gutless!
but handled it with little drama
Posted by: mepstein May 11 2019, 07:51 AM
Can a 914 tow another 914 with this hitch? Anyone's estimate of how much weight a 914 can tow?
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=453
The metal on a 914 is so thin. It's one thing to pull it by it's suspension points. I would never try to pull a 914 with a 914. Even if you could get it moving, you would be doubling what the brakes need to handle.
Posted by: sixnotfour May 11 2019, 11:24 AM
they both have to be running with drivers.... 
Posted by: strawman May 11 2019, 11:26 AM
I just ordered one!
Posted by: 914werke May 11 2019, 01:18 PM
Thx Geoff it'll go out Mon!
Posted by: reno_914 Jun 13 2019, 07:45 PM
Just ordered one!
Posted by: 914werke Jun 16 2019, 10:06 AM
Thank you, on its way! 
Posted by: michael7810 Jun 25 2019, 04:48 PM
Thanks for the reminder. Just ordered one
Posted by: 914werke Jun 25 2019, 06:23 PM
should go out tomorrow!Posted by: 914werke Aug 6 2019, 09:11 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=758 went out yesterday
Thank You
Posted by: loux951 Aug 13 2019, 06:20 AM
I got it and it looks great!
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Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 19 2021, 10:30 AM
Dagnit Rich, Shoulda grabbed one of these yesterday. Don't ever plan on using it, but I do own a 914 so I'll probably need it.
Posted by: 914werke Jan 19 2021, 12:27 PM
No worries. Any time your down this way I keep them in stock or I can ship.
Posted by: forrestkhaag Apr 3 2021, 06:35 PM
Let me tell you a thing or two about this tow bar.
This is the freedom machine for 914 pleasure driving - or track car dragging.
I have some lingering back issues from my days dirt bike racing that have forced alternate racing buckets verses the 914-Mengele torture seats. This tow bar adds another 500 miles of enjoyable driving with 914 pals verses being worn out just to get there.
I have use a similar device to deliver my car to several different specialty shops locally for various things while building my 911 conversion engine.
I have dragged my 914 to the WCR on PCH with the lovely wife steeped in all of the required comforts of a MBZ SUV only to join in on the drives of each day / then hooked up for the return home.
This system makes the actual driving fun again. The beat-down commute to the drive is eliminated and even if one has an unfortunate fuel pump failure or some other obscure part-failure, simply hook up and tow away.
The worst thing about the tow bar concept is how it eliminates the excuses. so many.......
I cant make the drive that far to go on a drive and the car might not even get there......... It is 90 degrees at noon. The 914 will burst into flames.......... The kids can't come to the hotel and play in the pool with the nanny while we go on the drive, open the picnic basket and have a pecky glass of red..........
or.....
I didn't get the car ready in time.
Well. La De Da.
Drag the not-working-in-time-car into the parking lot of a 914 event and learn more about your (car) problems than you ever wanted to know. In that lot, there might be Mark. There might be an Andy. There is always a Jim. There is probably a Keith. There is, in that lot, Larmo.......... no wait....... Clothing is no longer optional. Larmo is a 911 guy now but he will always remain the color of we the average 914 Goober.
I would say, on balance, that a tow bar is not an option for me. It is required. it gets my car to more places where I can use my car.
Unfortunately, the Boxster I just purchased has storage for a week, seat heaters, real lights, real tunes, a real AC and a real heater, no headers, real brakes, 7 gears, leather all over the place the list goes on.... ............ so my lovely wife wants me to take it on the drives.. My 914 goes on the block.
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Posted by: AZBanks Apr 11 2021, 03:18 PM
These are listed as back ordered on your store. Do you have an ETA on when they will be back in stock?
Posted by: 914werke Apr 11 2021, 05:09 PM
Just sold last two is stock. I make them in small batches, so it'll only be a week or so before it would ship.
Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 19 2021, 09:50 AM
Really impressed with this product. Picked up a tow hitch from Harbor Freight for $70 out the door. Everything fits and works as it should.
Posted by: AZBanks May 2 2021, 03:06 PM
Order Placed
Posted by: 914werke Sep 9 2021, 09:59 AM
Surprisingly these still sell quite well.
I assumed with the increase in value we've been experiencing folks would be using trailers more. 
Posted by: RFoulds Jul 2 2022, 09:38 PM
Just used mine to tow 2 hours to Santa Monica for our Malibu Canyon run. Worked perfectly.
Posted by: jim-c Jul 4 2022, 07:39 AM
I bought one a couple of months ago. Nice design and priced well.
Posted by: 914werke Jul 8 2022, 05:26 PM
A bit over a week to WCR.. If your thinking of flat towing, time to order!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jul 11 2022, 07:31 AM
A bit over a week to WCR.. If your thinking of flat towing, time to order!
@914worke
i need one for Okteenerfest in September. Trying to decide what kind of tow bar yoke to use. We used to have a motorhome and i had a blue ox bar to tow our suburban. I dont need something that robust, but they were nice!.
Phil
Posted by: 914werke Jul 11 2022, 09:57 AM
Like that Blue OX I found that there is probably only a couple manufactures of the Adjustable V tow bars you see & can purchase.
They are all most likely relabeled to the various brands : U-Haul Tow-Master Curt Smittybilt
Basically any of the these 5k lbs universal bars & a 2" ball you are golden.
So if you have a Harbor Freight near you, get yourself a coupon
or if you have a Amazon acct you can often get one one with free shipping.
Also important is to get or use the correct drop hitch for your rig so that bar is as
parallel to the road surface as possible.
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Posted by: DRPHIL914 Oct 4 2022, 12:50 PM
Like that Blue OX I found that there is probably only a couple manufactures of the Adjustable V tow bars you see & can purchase.
They are all most likely relabeled to the various brands : U-Haul Tow-Master Curt Smittybilt
Basically any of the these 5k lbs universal bars & a 2" ball you are golden.
So if you have a Harbor Freight near you, get yourself a coupon
or if you have a Amazon acct you can often get one one with free shipping.
Also important is to get or use the correct drop hitch for your rig so that bar is as
parallel to the road surface as possible.
awesome product, Rich thanks so much for getting me mine in time to get to Okteenerfest this month!! i can tell you what a difference towing flat is so much better than a trailer. I tow with my Lincoln navigator which is rated for 10k# towing. Using U-haul trailer or a friends feather light i would get 10-12 mpg towing that way, and with this i got 15.8mpg for the whole trip! compared to with no towing i get 18 straight highway and 14-15 in town. SO even going toand from the mountains!!
really dont even know its there. SO thanks again i highly recommend this product.
Phil
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Posted by: 914werke Oct 6 2022, 09:58 AM
Thank for the kind words
In stock ~
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Posted by: Gint Sep 30 2023, 01:10 PM
That bolt storage idea is fantastic. I wish mine had that. I keep the hardware in a nut can wen I'm not using the bar. I usually have to spend a lot of time looking for the hardware when I need to use the bar again.
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