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> The return of the 914 Flat Tow Bracket! NEW!, * Featured Product *
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post Sep 9 2016, 01:48 PM
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I'm in the process of manufacturing a new version of the very popular & now defunct Flat Tow Brkt.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
I'm updating it and will make it available, alone, or as part of a tow kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Made specifically for the 914. They are now heavy duty steel angle cross bar design rather than flat bar. This provides this version a couple key advantages IMHO:

1st. Strength. An angle is inherently more ridged that a flat piece of the same dimension.
2nd. Geometry. The new x-bar also allows the pin lynch points to be about 1" lower then before (while actually improving its strength).
3rd. Convenience. One of the few complaints I had with the original version was the need to carry its associated hardware independent of the bracket. Now it has mount points to carry the included bolts & spacers.
4th. Features. Offered before only as an add on for additional cost, this version also includes boss'es for safety chains

As I described above, when mounted, due to its tight proximity to the tub, the original location of the pin lynch points was a bit of a challenge because you HAD to remove your front spoiler or risk damaging it when towing.
With my new design if you run one of the various "LE" style FG spoilers, this should no longer be a concern (with properly setup hitch & tow bar geometry!).

*If you still run the OE steel valance it will still be necessary to remove before use.

You can still use either the Beetle or V style adj. tow bar, though the first offered will be for the V style or with my "kit".

The fist batch is limited # of units. I am offering them at the GROUP BUY rate of $100.00 + ship. Once those are sold the standard rate will be $159.00 +ship for the universal bar/bracket.

They are a quality product, that has been fully tested on my own cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)


I owned the original bar since 2006 & cant count the # of times I've used it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Who needs a Bracket? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Sep 9 2016, 02:17 PM
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I have v8 conversion with cut out bumper and wheel wells,Will this work for my car ?
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:24 PM
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As long as the Front A-arm suspension points are intact and you don't have anything protruding BELOW the existing front trunk area between them YES!
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:24 PM
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How about some pics? What will be the final finish be on these?
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Sep 9 2016, 01:24 PM) *

How about some pics? What will be the final finish be on these?

Working on that right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Initial finish will be epoxy paint, & looking at Powder coat dependent on the usual factors: demand & price point (trying to keep it down) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Sep 9 2016, 01:24 PM) *

As long as the Front A-arm suspension points are intact and you don't have anything protruding BELOW the existing front trunk area between them YES!

I'd be in than.
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post Sep 10 2016, 11:39 AM
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post Sep 10 2016, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE(Marty Yeoman @ Sep 10 2016, 10:39 AM) *

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I am in.....pending pictures and confirmation of how it fits and connects.
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post Sep 10 2016, 12:46 PM
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Hey Rich I'd like to see this with the attach points higher. Do you think it would work to have the metal arc up with another attachment point for strength just under the from bumper? It would mean the attached points would have to come through any spoiler. Still I would love to have the bar up higher. Closers to where Mike Bellis mounted his.
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post Sep 10 2016, 01:38 PM
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Who me???

What are we talking about here? The tow bar or the mounting brackets or both? The Super Beetle bar is still available and many of us have them. What the market needs is the mounting brackets that are NLA. Biggest problem with the traditional brackets are they are too low and drag on the ground.

I would like to see brackets that use the SB bar and tie the suspension points to the dog bones and mount the bar just below the bottom of the bumper. That would be ideal.

Sorry if I hijacked this thread...
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post Sep 10 2016, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Sep 10 2016, 12:38 PM) *

Who me???

What are we talking about here? The tow bar or the mounting brackets or both? The Super Beetle bar is still available and many of us have them. What the market needs is the mounting brackets that are NLA. Biggest problem with the traditional brackets are they are too low and drag on the ground.

I would like to see brackets that use the SB bar and tie the suspension points to the dog bones and mount the bar just below the bottom of the bumper. That would be ideal.

Sorry if I hijacked this thread...

Yes I mean the part we bolt onto our car that the tow bar attaches to. I'd like the ear that the tow bar attaches to just under the front bumper. Would get it higher in the air & keep it from scraping like mine does on damn near every driveway under the car now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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here we go again - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=234703

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post Sep 11 2016, 09:46 PM
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Put me down as a maybe. I've never flat towed before. Let me do some homework. What do you do about the tail lights?
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post Sep 11 2016, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Sep 11 2016, 08:46 PM) *

Put me down as a maybe. I've never flat towed before. Let me do some homework. What do you do about the tail lights?



The tow lights are from HF and go on the engine grill (magnetic I thing) and plug into your tow hitch harness.

So this has been on my docket for a while.

So is it custom brackets so the front valance and bumper do or do not need to be removed? Can you use the SB tow bar? Is the Rennmmetal brackets still available?

Just wondering.
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post Sep 11 2016, 10:40 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Sep 11 2016, 09:06 PM) *

QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Sep 11 2016, 08:46 PM) *

Put me down as a maybe. I've never flat towed before. Let me do some homework. What do you do about the tail lights?



The tow lights are from HF and go on the engine grill (magnetic I thing) and plug into your tow hitch harness.

So this has been on my docket for a while.

So is it custom brackets so the front valance and bumper do or do not need to be removed? Can you use the SB tow bar? Is the Rennmmetal brackets still available?

Just wondering.

Rennmetal bracket no longer available. I built brackets into my roll cage so I can use my SB bar. I do have the lower edge of my bumper notched for the brackets but that's OK with me.
I flat towed from the SF bay area to Medford OR without any issues. I bought tow lights from Amazon cheap and ran the cable through the car and out the front hood. Worked well. I even had several cops pass me up along the way.
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post Sep 12 2016, 09:41 AM
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Cool, Rich. Waiting to see some pix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Hmmm, I'm really considering for the 914...might it also serve to flat tow my 912? That would be a clincher.
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QUOTE(eyesright @ Sep 12 2016, 10:03 AM) *
Hmmm, I'm really considering for the 914...might it also serve to flat tow my 912? That would be a clincher.
I didn't even think of that. Great question.
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post Sep 12 2016, 05:32 PM
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I have been talking with Mark at 914 Rubber about making a flat tow kit. Not sure if he will make them if he knows you are going to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Hope to talk with Mark this week, if he is not going to make it you can count me in for one.
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Well sorry for the delay all, i've been scrambling around behind the scene.

I was trying to work out a distribution agreement that might benefit everyone but at this point it doesn't look like that is happening.

I also reached out to the the original producer of the bar to ensure there wasn't any intellectual property concerns, and got his approval to manufacture this update to his design.

So Ive updated the thread revised pricing, and are offering the first run as a GROUP BUY. Once those are gone, pricing will increase (see 1st post in thread)

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