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| underdog |
 Sep 29 2012, 02:30 PM
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Guys, Is it safe to tow a teener with a two wheel dolly? If so do the front wheels go on the dolly or do you tow backward? 'preciate the help.
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| john rogers |
Sep 29 2012, 10:31 PM
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The original owner of the 914-6 that I raced flat towed it for over 24 years to various race tracks in the CA, OR and AZ areas. I did the same for the 1st year I owned it. Several things to note:
- Unhook the batt and turn on the key so the front wheels can turn. - Use road wheels and very cheap tires, not the race wheels and tires. - Get a very solid "A" tow bar and remove the front bumper and have a very strong hitch. - A air wrench, hose and bottle make switching wheels very easy. Use a torque wrench. - Do not try to back up. - Hook in a wire splice for brake and turn signals or use magnetic ones on the car trunk. - Have a very strong chain in case of a break away. - Make sure it is out of gear and e-brake is off. - Use one of the side mirrors to watch the towed car in case of smoke or weaving, etc. - Check local laws on towing as some places require a permit. |
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underdog towing Sep 29 2012, 02:30 PM
Randal
Guys, Is it safe to tow a teener with a two wheel... Sep 29 2012, 03:00 PM The Cabinetmaker I've done it. tow it backwards, but secure the... Sep 29 2012, 04:16 PM Dave_Darling I know people who have flat-towed (all 4 on the gr... Sep 29 2012, 05:06 PM larryM forward - else you have to secure the front wheels... Sep 29 2012, 05:46 PM quadracerx So when you flat tow...all four on the ground, do ... Sep 29 2012, 07:59 PM
jcd914
No, the steering wheel needs to turn with the car... Sep 29 2012, 08:36 PM 914itis Just flat towed one from NY to GA (1000 miles) no ... Sep 29 2012, 10:18 PM Dave_Darling Remember to take it out of gear before you set off... Sep 29 2012, 09:47 PM Drums66
The original owner of the 914-6 that I raced flat... Sep 30 2012, 05:37 AM hot_shoe914 Just put the damned thing in neutral, run the fron... Sep 29 2012, 11:20 PM DBCooper I've flat towed (Texas to California and back)... Sep 30 2012, 08:31 AM |
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