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> Flat towing the 914, Who is amking a tow bar like RenneMetal used to make?
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post Mar 6 2017, 01:04 PM
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Mike I sure will, I have the LE valance up front and according to mikey {914 rubber} I shouldn't have to remove the valance. I will soon find out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Mar 6 2017, 01:06 PM
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post Mar 7 2017, 09:40 AM
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I've had lots of luck flat towing over the years, and one bad experience.
While flat towing Matt's gold 911, I ran over a nipple filler cap at a gas station, and it somehow knocked out the alignment on Matt's car, and the car instantly became un-towable. The front wheels started going from full lock left to full lock right and back again. Damndest thing I've seen. We had to spend several hours finding a tow dolly before the trip could continue and we could make the last 90 or so miles.

As long as the car is in good shape, its not an issue. If the alignment had gone out at speed though for some reason, well, I'm glad it didn't.

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post Mar 7 2017, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 7 2017, 10:40 AM) *

I've had lots of luck flat towing over the years, and one bad experience.
While flat towing Matt's gold 911, I ran over a nipple filler cap at a gas station, and it somehow knocked out the alignment on Matt's car, and the car instantly became un-towable. The front wheels started going from full lock left to full lock right and back again. Damndest thing I've seen. We had to spend several hours finding a tow dolly before the trip could continue and we could make the last 90 or so miles.



Mine does that too every time I make too tight of a turn at lower speeds. Usually in parking lots.
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post Mar 7 2017, 10:45 AM
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My tongue setup arrived. Today I will mount the safety chains.


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post Mar 7 2017, 11:35 AM
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I'm in for one. BTW, I'm a new member but have been on Pelican for a while with same user name.
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:45 AM
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I'm in for one. BTW, I'm a new member but have been on Pelican for a while with same user name.

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post Mar 7 2017, 11:48 AM
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Tow bars in stock ready to ship

http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Flat-tow-Bar...m?categoryId=-1
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:53 AM
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There are two products from two member /vendors represented in this thread.
The one from 914rubber which uses the super beetle bar & the one I produced which can use a drawtite or super beetle bar.
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:56 AM
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Tow bars in stock ready to ship

http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Flat-tow-Bar...m?categoryId=-1

Mark,

Has there been any progress on your making of the actual tow bar (hitch to car)? I thought I remember some conversation about you making that piece similar (but improved) to the EMPI product.
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post Mar 7 2017, 05:20 PM
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Update: Safety chains are mounted, found a great spot for my blackstar decal. Got my lights for on the road today.
BTW the chains don't come with the tongue.


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post Mar 7 2017, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 7 2017, 10:48 AM) *

Tow bars in stock ready to ship

http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Flat-tow-Bar...m?categoryId=-1

Mark,

Has there been any progress on your making of the actual tow bar (hitch to car)? I thought I remember some conversation about you making that piece similar (but improved) to the EMPI product.

We had not made the tow bar as shipping on this seems to be a little spendy so we tried to keep it simple. The idea had been to allow it to be picked up locally for a source like harbor freight (same with the lights). Just like the ones Rich had pictured. Didn't make any sense to have to charge shipping if they could be obtained locally.

A note on the lights- don't upgrade to the LED ones (harbor freight) as the wire will wear out before the bulbs burn out.

I will personally go to check out the Walmart version tomorrow to see if it's substantial and confirm a direct fit.
They run $43.70 and about $20 in shipping if you can't pick up locally. At this price why re invent the wheel?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Big-Roc-Tools-TD...13=&veh=sem


Also the lights are at harbor freight $14.99 I have bought at $9.99 on sale so you just have to watch.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magne...-kit-63100.html

Sure I could buy them on sale and make a few bucks on ya, but with shipping you really do better to get locally.



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post Mar 8 2017, 08:41 AM
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I will personally go to check out the Walmart version tomorrow to see if it's substantial and confirm a direct fit.

They run $43.70 and about $20 in shipping if you can't pick up locally. At this price why re invent the wheel?

Good information - thanks Mark.

I am anxious to see if the fit is good - cheers!
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post Mar 8 2017, 08:05 PM
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I am in the final stages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) of installation of the 6 / so I have to tow my car from my shop to home in Laguna every day that I want to work on the tub w/o the motor.

I could summarize the California codes related to towing, short term public street storage ( 24 hours or less), long term 24 hour + public storage of vehicles w/o powertrain, Vehicles of public concern for hazards, visual impairments of vehicular vernacular,... well, you get the idea... lets leave that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) to the lame politicians and move on... literally.

What I did for towing of the 914 works great.

I fabricated two simple brackets that act as tow bar recievers. they are mounted in the front trunk area and take up no real useable area. My full sized spare remains in place.

My 914-6 oil cooler remains in place with its shroud and cooling fan beneath.

Front trunk storage remains fairly decent as 914's go, with all of this going on.

What works here is that you simply carry the tow bar yoke in the tow vehicle. To that you add the two inserts thru the front bumper of the 914 which binds the 914 frame to the tow vehicle. Add a dash of HFT tow lights and away you go.

The lovely Wife (or Dave) has all the comforts of luggage and stuff in the SUV and we have a 914 effortlessly tagging along to whatever drive is on the agenda.

This tow system is supplemented with the insertion of two driving lights on receiver bars wired as plug-ins to the factory fog light circuit. The fixtures hide the two square holes in the bumper and works cool to light up the forward road.

Then there is chrome..... We, that have black bumpers, rule! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Want pix? PM and I will show you the working detail if you want to see how this works for me.. but i am working daily on the 6 conversion...






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post Mar 8 2017, 09:25 PM
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All stop. That is one stellar pic.
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post Mar 9 2017, 08:44 AM
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Update: Safety chains are mounted, found a great spot for my blackstar decal. Got my lights for on the road today.
BTW the chains don't come with the tongue.

Jimmy - I surprised you aren't playing though Fuchs: http://www.americanmusical.com/Fuchs-Amps

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post Mar 10 2017, 10:26 AM
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Took a good look at these and the Walmart in Harbor Freight version will not bolt up directly. I did find that I could easily make an adapter plate that would allow the new style of these tow brackets to be used. I'm working on that now. It just makes more sense to pick one up at Harbor Freight or Walmart then to have to ship it. Currently the Harbor Freight model is $69 full price and is subject to the 20% discount for their special members Club. So this would put a towbar available for local pickup in the same price as the Walmart bar. I'll keep you posted on the pricing for the adapters but they shouldn't be too bad.


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post Mar 10 2017, 10:33 AM
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I'll keep you posted on the pricing for the adapters but they shouldn't be too bad.

Thanks Mark!
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post Mar 12 2017, 04:47 PM
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I built this to use Mark's Bar a few weeks ago but just now got around to paint. I put about $75 into it. eTrailer has any component you need to build your own. I have the 2" ball, used .125 2" tube, etc.
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post Mar 12 2017, 05:15 PM
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I built this to use Mark's Bar a few weeks ago but just now got around to paint. I put about $75 into it. eTrailer has any component you need to build your own. I have the 2" ball, used .125 2" tube, etc.

Well done! I will give you $76 dollars for it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Seriously - very pro looking work - cheers!
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