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Flat tow or trailer, Towing to WCR |
Dtjaden |
Apr 24 2017, 11:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 25-May 13 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 15,915 Region Association: Northern California |
I will most likely tow to the WCR. What are the opinions on flat towing vs using a trailer?
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jcd914 |
Apr 25 2017, 02:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I use to flat tow my 914 to autocross events all the time.
Since the tires are on the ground and turning there is wear on tire, bearings, shocks, other suspension and steering bits but I think it is much less that if driven. But I did not tow to avoid the wear it was the potential break down and of course to fit all the crap I convinced myself I needed at an autocross. One of the advantages of flat towing is once the tow bar is removed for the car you can stash it in the tow vehicle or your hotel room, try that with a trailer or tow dolly. Braking is of course a concern but I never felt that my tow vehicle was under braked or that the weight of the 914 was even remotely controlling of my tow vehicle. Even with my Ford Aerostar which was the smallest vehicle I ever flat towed the 914 with. With my current Ford truck the 914 doesn't even register as being there especially compared to my 5th wheel trailer. Jim |
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