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> Tow Dolly or Trailer?, can't decide.....
Bruce Allert
post Nov 10 2004, 03:12 PM
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I wanna go to the 2005 WCC but can't trust drivin' Punkin all the way so it's either tow or trailer. Need input for which y'all think is best. I know the tow dolly is cheaper and the trailer is heavier but that's about it.

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post Nov 10 2004, 03:34 PM
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Trailer if you have the cash! Better for the car.

or for that $ you could just fix you 914 so it will make it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Nov 10 2004, 03:39 PM
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or for that $ you could just fix you 914 so it will make it!

That is just too damn funny. I towed my new project car on adolly from Atlanta to Gautier with my Explorer. 65 MPH 70 down hill. The only thing I was concerned with was the trailer high siding the rocker panels. It was close on one gas station fill up.
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post Nov 10 2004, 03:43 PM
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friends don't let friends use a dolly ...

trailer her!
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post Nov 10 2004, 03:44 PM
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If there is no scheduling conflict with local AXs, I can loan you my trailer. My shitbox is gonna become a trailer queen. We won't know anything about the local schedules for a few months, tho.
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post Nov 10 2004, 03:50 PM
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trailer bruce
i got mine at trailer city in portland new for only 1250.00
but for 1250.00 you can mak it run right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
if you need more info on the trailer pm me
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:22 PM
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Having towed many miles with a dolly, there is nothing wrong with them.

A good dolly will cost you almost as much as a trailer.

Con: a dolly is hard to back up if you get into a tight spot.

Pro: a dolly dosen't take up much space when parked empty.

Pro: a trailer can be used to move other things or different size cars.

Con: dollys come in 3 sizes, you have to match the dolly to the size of the car. Can't put a full sized car on a small dolly. (you can put a small car on a big dolly, but it's a matter of lineing it up right.)

Having had a dolly untill it was stolen on Fathers Day, I'm going to replace it with a trailer. Why? Because I can park the trailer with a unregister car on it and not get hasseled by my stupid neibour (calling the city saying he saw rats around the porsche) same idiot called the city on several other home owners with the same complaint. He's a prime example why relatives shouldn't marry.

For the few $$ more trailer
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM
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I had an open trailer made locally. It is not super heavy duty but it doesn't have to be for a <2000 lb car. Get double axels though, less sensitive to balance and of course blowout.

I had them do a drop axle so the bed would be real low and just wide enough for a 914. Its exactly 70" between fenders so I have a couple inches each side and it fits in my garage.

The outer dim of the fenders is 96" and the overall length is just less than 20'


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post Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM
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I currently use a tow dolly to haul my car to every a/x event.
I used a trailer to go to Reno.
The dolly is bit shaky...I'm always afraid it's going to come loose some how. Although I've logged 1000's of dolly miles with no issues. I check the straps every hour or so.

The reason to tow:

914's are not comfortable for long rides.
Tell me they are and your just fooling yourself.
Not enough room for all my, ( and wifes ) stuff.

My truck has tons of room for *EVERYTHING*.
Room for tools, jack, tires, parts.
Inside I put food, luggage. Anything I might need.

A/C, heat, CD/stereo, cruise control, smooth and quiet.
When I get to the event I can drive like a maniac without a care in the world. That little " what if " in the back of my head is GONE, because I'm towing.

I may even tow to Sears Point on Sunday. 20 mins from home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Nov 10 2004, 07:42 PM
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 10 2004, 08:40 PM)
The reason to tow:

914's are not comfortable for long rides.
Tell me they are and your just fooling yourself.
Not enough room for all my, ( and wifes ) stuff.

My truck has tons of room for *EVERYTHING*.
Room for tools, jack, tires, parts.
Inside I put food, luggage. Anything I might need.

A/C, heat, CD/stereo, cruise control, smooth and quiet.
When I get to the event I can drive like a maniac without a care in the world. That little " what if " in the back of my head is GONE, because I'm towing.

I may even tow to Sears Point on Sunday. 20 mins from home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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I always used to drive to events, even used to fit a full set of race tires and wheels in the car with me.

Even though its a PIA to load the trailer etc, its great having the truck at the track. Tons of room for all my gear, somewhere to get out of the heat. And of course if the car breaks or worse, can just haul her home.
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:51 PM
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post Nov 10 2004, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM)

914's are not comfortable for long rides.
Tell me they are and your just fooling yourself.

I may even tow to Sears Point on Sunday. 20 mins from home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

KT

I've driven mine from Tulsa to San Diego, and back. Twice! I was very comfortable. If I can get the time off work (i'm planning now), I'll do it again to the WCC with a few others behind me. 20 minutes to the track is not a long trip! Napa Valley to Reno is not that long a trip.

Bruce, make the car road ready and meet me there!
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:00 PM
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Like I said...You're just fooling yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

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post Nov 10 2004, 08:11 PM
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Bruce when I get you are welcome to come over to CAMP and try out my tow dolly.
Jim and I purchased it new for $900, we have towed 914s to and from LA to PDX a couple of times. I also towed my 914-6GT replica to WCC 2004, it was never any problem.

I had a dual axle trailer, to big, hard to store and just a PITA.
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:12 PM
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That's exactly the response I was expecting. Comfortable is a relative term. What's comfortable to you, may not be to me, and visa-versa. Your track prepared car does not have the ride of my street car. 14 hours on the open road in a street 914 is exciting and exilirating. Five 20 minute sessions of DE in one day wore my ass out. Apples and oranges.
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Nov 10 2004, 07:12 PM)
Apples and oranges.

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i drove sean's car some 2000 miles to the MUSR lascht year.
no problem at all and we only stopped (and slept for a few hours) once ...

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post Nov 10 2004, 08:19 PM
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The only thing wrong with a trailer is you need a place to store it.

You could rent one for a long trip.

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post Nov 10 2004, 08:28 PM
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I think it is what is confortable for you. I took mine at almost the border (Chula Vista), and brought it all the way to Bakersfield (250 Miles) without a problem. I think it depends on how far you have to go. If it was me I would go with the dolly. Put the car, front first so you don't pull the top off and go for it! But then again, I am only a member in training!!! Good luck in whatever you decide to do
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:39 PM
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Don't get me wrong. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

Also, many of our State maintained roads are not the best examples of comfortable. ( don't hijack political style )

My car is set up for the smooth stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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