Mark - thanks for the detailed update and images.

I don't think I have time to order these and get delivered before Rennsport - but it is exactly what I need - well done.

Is anyone from 914Rubber coming to Rennsport that can hand deliver? I plan on driving the car both ways from Durango - but it is nice to have a plan B.

Matt is planning on being there. I can send him with some stuff. We have all the hardware you need to change out (as the 3/8" steel adds length to the requirement for the hardware, as well as spacer tubes for the front bolts.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that we include the mounting hardware you need to install these so you will not need to make a trip to the hardware store looking for bolts.

If your front end has any tweaked you can add a washer or two.

Once again - you guys are the best.

I look forward to having these adapters on hand in case something happens on the 1000 mile return trip!

Can I still order one?

Yes this is just starting to get rolling, Scott actually packaged them all up and they are ready to ship.

Is my car a good candidate (see pic)?

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YES, I'd say you are 1/2 way there. No need to remove the air dam as you have the clearance.

Hey Mark...…..I received the Tow Bar, The Adapters, and that beautiful LE Air Dam. What a well made group of products...….Thanks...………..Jerry

Are the adapters for the HF tow bar on the website now? Also - are the spacers listed?

Totally agree.
Most importantly.... it works!!
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hard to tell from that shot but it looks like its attached kinda crooked?

Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

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Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

You are right. You think I have received the wrong adapter, for the HF bar?

Compare yours to the ones Mikey posted earlier. Looks different to me.

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[quote name='Chris914n6' date='Oct 17 2018, 09:00 PM' post='2658317']
Looks like your adapters were welded wrong. That's a double pivot and not the way to do it.

You are right. You think I have received the wrong adapter, for the HF bar?
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Compare yours to the ones Mikey posted earlier. Looks different to me.
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2 many adapters...both wrong

Actually the HF end needs to be removed and the new part replaces it. I'll see if I can drop a pic shortly. It can use the bolt and nut that attaches the HF end piece that it comes with. I made them so you didn't have to go buy hardware.
Mark

Thanks for the reply Mark,
Scott mentioned that I accidentally received some parts that were meant to be scrapped, and that the correct parts are being mailed.

I never gave it a thought. Our friends on in this community, with 20/20 vision, pointed it out.

Thanks for looking after me guys.

Installed the LE airdam today. Looks good.
And received the new adapters for the towbar.
All seems good (will test later this week).
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Adapters are good.
Thanks guys.
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Nice!

I need those adapters for my HF tow bar. Did you use the spacers for the mount as well?

I have never towed a 914 or any car this way before and will likely not ever but how does the car turn corners? Do you just leave the steering wheel unlocked?

yes. tracks fine

Ive flatowed at least 20 different 914s ,,,only had one that the steering wheel needed to be locked straight...be cause it would not stay centered waving side to side.

Curious, do you disconnect the battery and leave the keys in the ignition to prevent the steering from locking?

No need to disconnect the battery. Just turn the key enough to unlock the wheel. If you are not towing very far I have turned on the headlights to get the running lights (key off) for extra visibility at night.

Nice!

I need those adapters for my HF tow bar. Did you use the spacers for the mount as well?
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Not sure which spacers you are referring to. It bolts directly to the car (after removing the cover that protect the torsion bars) with 3 bolts on each side.

I probably have to lower the tow-hitch a few inches, to avoid the bar from pointing upwards too much (which could damage the airdam).

My flat towbar and the harbor freight unit both arrived today. Do I also need to separately order the adapters referenced in this thread? Are those on your website?

Mark has mentioned he has spacers to achieve the correct geometry - they might be what you need.

All the discussion about adapters and spacers has me confused.

I bought the flat tow bar kit. I bought the harbor freight towbar. Both just came in. Do I need to buy more stuff and from where?

See below picture.
If you have this adapter in your stash, you are good to go.
Otherwise, call 914Rubber or send this picture to them.
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I have an older tow bar. Will the adapters fit a 1"x2" box tube?

Just completed universal tow bar brackets that allow you to use the EMPI bar without them or you can use HF, Walmart towbars with the adapter brackets. You can see how my adapters allow you to simply trade out the originals and that the steel we used was thicker than than the actual tow bar.

The bar with the hardware to mount it is $99 and the adapter brackets are $25
New brackets shown on a Walmart bar.

My tow bar is barely visible from the front We're doing another run who's in ?

I've been using this in testing for the last 6 months probably should sell these eventually so GB is on

I bought mine a year ago but same question. I don’t remember anything about adaptors.

If you bought my bar you might need the adaptors. You can see the end that I took off that would allow a bolt to go through. The adaptors are shown attached to the Walmart bar.
You should take a look and see what you have as the bars I made were designed for the Empi tow bar. Post up a pic of what you have I can let you know.
Mark

I have an older tow bar from Pepboys circa 2000ish. Will the adapters fit a 2" box tube?
Or... what size is the HF C-channel bar?

@Mikey914

Should opening is 2-1/8"