 Porsche 914 Tow Bar Brackets, Flat tow that teener |
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| reddog |
 Apr 18 2006, 02:07 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 19-December 05 From: Willits, California Member No.: 5,299  |
QUOTE(shoguneagle @ Apr 5 2006, 08:00 PM)  The tow bar fits into my plans for short range towing while I get the car fixed up, converted, emergency events, and PCA/914 Club events. I have a 16ft. open trailer for long hauls to Oregon, Wash., etc. This bar fits my needs perfectly. If someone breaks down and has to be towed, it can be lent out with very little change over. I really like the versitility and it meets many functions. Reddog, I see you are a "newbie" to the board. Welcome and you will really enjoy all aspects of it. The people are really great. I see you are from Willits, CA. I was born there and did alot of competitive track and basketball there. I went to high school in Kelseyville (LakeCo.) I know you will like the towing adaptor. Steve Hurt Thanks Steve, just saw your welcome...I have 62 acres near Hearst, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) I'll PM later... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Gint |
Jun 4 2006, 02:16 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
As soon as I finish eating my tacos I'll be test fitting David's bar to the zambeziteen. I will be using this setup to get the car to WCC06 with my new/used Nissan Titan. Pics to follow. Stay tuned!
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| Gint |
Jun 4 2006, 04:33 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Gawdamit...
That wasn't much fun. It's pretty hot in my south facing garage with only the overhead door. Maybe my tub is crooked, although it tracks straight as an arrow down the highway, but I had to clearance the inside of the outer tabs AND clearance the bolt holes a bit. It still fits pretty tight, but it's on there. Now I get to go take it off and put the valance back on. I have another 914 (I bought back my first 914 last week) in a dirt storage lot. I'm planning on using this bracket to haul it out of there. I'll snap a few pics and post them later. Back to the salt mines... |
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| DanT |
Jun 4 2006, 06:00 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 4 2006, 03:33 PM) Gawdamit... That wasn't much fun. It's pretty hot in my south facing garage with only the overhead door. Maybe my tub is crooked, although it tracks straight as an arrow down the highway, but I had to clearance the inside of the outer tabs AND clearance the bolt holes a bit. It still fits pretty tight, but it's on there. Now I get to go take it off and put the valance back on. I have another 914 (I bought back my first 914 last week) in a dirt storage lot. I'm planning on using this bracket to haul it out of there. I'll snap a few pics and post them later. Back to the salt mines... Did you get one of the early ones.... Mine was the prototype for super beetle bar and I had to clearance mine a bit also.. I contacted David and he said he was going to open up the holes or slot them a bit to allow for chassis differences on any subsequent brackets. You will like the way it works....I have used mine to tow over 700 miles now with absolutely ZERO problems of any kind.... very sturdy and actually stiffens the front of the car. |
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| Gint |
Jun 4 2006, 10:51 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Jun 4 2006, 06:00 PM) Did you get one of the early ones.... Mine was the prototype for super beetle bar and I had to clearance mine a bit also.. I contacted David and he said he was going to open up the holes or slot them a bit to allow for chassis differences on any subsequent brackets. You will like the way it works....I have used mine to tow over 700 miles now with absolutely ZERO problems of any kind.... very sturdy and actually stiffens the front of the car. Probably. I ordered the first day or two. Don't misunderstand me; it's a beautiful piece. Thanks David for producing these! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I couldn't have created something this nice and I intend to use it a great deal. It looks like it's gonna do a great job. It was just a royal PITA getting it mounted to this car. But better to test fit here in my garage than in a dirt storage lot. Good thing it wasn't 95+ again today like it was yesterday. |
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| DanT |
Jun 4 2006, 11:45 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Yes, it is a very nice piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I was planning on making something similar to the brackets with Davids tow eye base plates...after emailing and PMing back and forth David came up with this basic design and I gave him some input on what I was going to do....this is what he came up with.
I am towing to Sears point from south San Jose tomorrow for a track day... This will be an easy tow... Up and out of the house by 4:30am tomorrow. Car is ready to go just have to hook up the bar to car and Suburban and off we go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| dlee1967 |
Jun 9 2006, 08:31 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
The latest versions all have the larger mounting holes to allow for variances in our hand built cars. Gint....I am sorry that you had to sweat it out with one of the first versions. They now all have 9/16" mounting holes and that seems to have done the trick on all but Garys car and I am convinced that his car in unique. His first bar didn't fit, so I sent another (with 9/16" holes) and it was still not right. The first bar came back and fit both of the cars in my garage and it has since been sold to another owner and fit his car properly.
Thanks to all for the support. There are a lot of new items on the horizon. Now the website is up I can start to focus on production of the new goods. Powdercoating of all items is also just around the corner. This will really improve the service life and appearance without an adjustment in price. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| 914werke |
Jun 9 2006, 10:13 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,999 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I guess Ill chime in I had a similar experiance guys, I just chalked it
up to variances in the tub but I had to clearance both the outside mount holes and jack around with it for a good while to get it on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) One trick you might pass on is to jack up the car and unload both arms via jackstants on the front donuts before removeing & replcing the mounting bolts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Wild 6 |
Jun 23 2006, 05:38 PM
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See you at the next autocross. Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,128 |
I want to buy a two bar. Please contat me.
Andy |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jun 24 2006, 12:24 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
send him a PM instead of having him contact you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
rennenmetal.com too |
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| Gint |
Jun 24 2006, 11:14 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I took a 9/16 drill bit to mine today. Cheap POS H.F. chinese bit drilled the first 3 holes pretty well, but the next 3 became a real challenge. A unibit finally finished it off though. Acid test will be next Saturday. I need to haul another 914 from storage to the house.
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| dlee1967 |
Jun 25 2006, 04:10 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
I was on a cruise this week and left the laptop at home, but all emails have now been returned and are up to date. thanks guys....David Lee
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| Gint |
Jul 4 2006, 10:23 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Those 9/16" holes made all the difference. Bolted right up this time. I did add some flat washers since the ID of the lock washers was just a little close with the 9/16" holes. Looks good! Trial fit yesterday went well. Now that everything is all fitted up, I could take this bar and mount it to a 914 and hook everything and be ready to tow from scratch in 30 minutes if I was in a rush.
Pics later... |
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| jimkelly |
Aug 22 2006, 12:30 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
David,
Just paypaled you for my empi style bar with tabs for tow chain. Thanks, Jim |
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| JimSar |
Aug 25 2006, 04:27 PM
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Fill 'er up Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 28-July 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 6,527 Region Association: Northern California |
This is exactly what the Dr. ordered! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'm converting my '75 to an electric vehicle, and designed it to give up range for speed and acceleration. (It's a 914, afterall). This will allow me to tow it to EVents held beyond it's 50-60 mile range. And during the building phase, I can also tow it to a shop if I need to. Wow, local VW performance type stores want more than $100 for the EMPI 3131-7. I can order one from Nevada for $57, no tax, but still waiting for a quote on shipping. I'll PM David with a firm order as soon as I'm sure which tow bar I'll be using. Jim |
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| cobra94563 |
Sep 1 2006, 09:37 AM
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Chris Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 1-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 3,696 |
Got the bar last week and tried it out yesterday.
Bolted up fine. (The front bolt spacer was a little long for me for some reason - I cut it down). Other than, fits great! Towed to the shop to get some work done. Less then 10min on/off. Works great! Thanks for making these! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| dlee1967 |
Sep 4 2006, 06:54 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the support guys! I have more 914 products in the works. The owner of a tail dragger even twisted my arm so I would make a tow bar bracket for 911s. After a few more weeks of beta testing on a local car, those will be available on my site.
I've experimented a bit with a tow hitch for 914s for a small autocross trailer, but I am not yet happy with the design as it passes around the stock muffler. It is no issue with my V8 cars, but I have to consider that the majority of 914 owners still have the four...... Thanks again.....and please spread the word. David Lee |
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| jimkelly |
Sep 24 2006, 06:10 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
just returned from a round trip from VA -to des moines IA - and back to VA with 1975 914 attached to my 1989 van using David's empi tow bar mount - mounted fast and worked perfectly - every car should have one : )
thanks, David Attached image(s) 
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| dlee1967 |
Sep 24 2006, 10:28 PM
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V8Lurker Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Splendora, TX Member No.: 327 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the plug Jim. I am glad to hear that you had an easy tow home. Great find with that 914! Nice condition......
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) The tow vehicle with the fisheye window really completes the '70s look! David Lee |
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| dangrouche |
 Oct 1 2006, 09:42 AM
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dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
Just wanted to add my comments that it is an excellent product and that it bolted it up fine. I had a little trouble and thought my frame was out of whack, but after jockeying around the front of the torsion bars, it bolted it up fine. I have the Special Edition spoiler, so I did not have to cut or remove it for the installation. David even refunded an overpayment I did on Paypal. David, thanks you for an excellent product. My super Beetle bar I got mated up perfectly!!
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