So, I have made hundreds of these and have many satisfied customers. I flat tow longer distances as it gives me an insurance policy that if it stops running I can always get it back home at minimal expense. It's also the only way the wife will go on the further trips. You don't even notice it's there. I leave mine on all the time. The LE airdam allows for the bracket to be accessed without removing anything.
The assembly bolts to the "frame" at the front A arm mount point and we provide the hardened steel bolts to do so as part of the kit.

The LE airdam is ONLY available at $125 with the purchase of the tow bar. Brackets are optional and not required if a Empi style tow bar is not used.

So, who's interested?

I'll post up more pictures later today.

As you can see from the angle it hides pretty well.
Note that the mounts are actually rounded to act as a skid plate and that the bar is tucked up under the mount point to make it less likely you could "find" something with it.

Just to be clear I need 10 takers to offer this up.

Mark, what else is needed to connect to the tow vehicle?

Currently the VW beetle tow bar that is available on Amazon and other places as well as the tow lights from harbor freight. They often go on sale for $10. Don't bother with LED as I've had my reg ones for 5 years.

The improvement we are working on will add $26 but will allow for use of the cheaper tow bar. often on sale for about $69.
https://www.harborfreight.com/5000-lb-capac...-bar-94696.html

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Here's one for $39.99

https://www.ruralking.com/tow-bar-adjustbl-...ASABEgKgFvD_BwE

The lights are here -

https://www.ruralking.com/max-load-12v-mag-...BSABEgKAuPD_BwE

and here

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magne...-kit-63100.html

Bob Hodgin
Grafiks

Will buy
Grafiks
Bob Hodgin
Banner Elk, NC

I'm not familiar with general towing laws. How much weight can you legally tow without having brakes on the towed vehicle/trailer actuated by the towing vehicle?

may vary in different states, but 3000# is the only thing I've ever seen.

I want the new bar that works with the HF tow bar. I’ve been trying to figure out how to modify my brand new bar that I still haven’t installed because it doesn’t connect with the HF unit. Can I trade you if I pay for a new spoiler too?

Actuall it's an add on so you will just need the new adapter.

Would like to get in on an LE air dam deal but already bought your flat tow bar last year.

Thanks for this, Mark! I'm in for the bar and LE airdam...

Ian

Are the adapters ready?

Mark...…….Looks like an excellent idea. I would be up for the package....Jerry

Will be this week.
Finishing up testing, just need to finalize hardware schedule.
Mark

I'm looking at options to tow my 914 behind my SVX Westy. What's the difference between this one and the one @914Werke has in the Member Vendor section?

Flat tow bar

His is a diferent design. Functionally woud be simular. Im just not a fan of the amgle bracket.
Other than that mine you used to have to buy the super beetle tow bar for mine. With the new adapter, you will be able to use a tow bar that is less expensive and you could pick up localky to save shipping on a heavy part.

Mark, will the air dam work on a BUB car?

Cool I just got a "notification" that I was tagged & could follow the embedded link to this thread.
Thanks Andy!

To address the question Kelty posed... While I dont understand what your issue is with the use of an angle on the construction of my bracket, it looks like you are now intending to adapt your bracket to mimic the function (& price) of one that is already available! HERE
I guess imitation "is" the sincerest form of flattery.

I'm in!

Sorry not getting it, BUB?

No the design of mine has not changed. I've simply made adapters to allow for the customer to use a less expensive tow bar and save some cash.

My problem is that the angle bracket gives you a wider profile to "catch" something with. You invite frame damage should it catch with any force as they do mount to the frame. That's the idea of the rounded protrusion used to mount the bar. My exposed profile is 3/8" looks like yours is at least 1-1/4"

Thanks for jumping on the thread and plugging your product. You don't see me jumping on your classifieds and threads. Just say'n

Here's picture of the new adapter compared to the original HF mount. we used 3/8" steel, they used something less than 1/4" but close to it. We also moved the hole to raise the bracket some giving it a clearance similar to the Empi tow bar.
you can even use the same hardware. More pictures soon. Working today.

I have a Blue Ox tow bar for my motorhome. If your set up works then I am a buyer.

Click to view attachment

Post up the dimensions for the gaps I will measure off and confirm.
-Mark

Sorry but all you are doing now is spreading inprobable FUD about a product whos features that in your own words, are an improvement over the version you now offer .
Lets be Real...If your car has functioning suspension (& you have to assume it does if you plan on towing it) there is no way to "catch" the crossbar on anything.
I know you understand that a 914 is a unitbody design so Ill let the "frame" comments slide...but if you are dragging a 914 over anything that would impact the tow brackt... that is the least of your worries.

Hmm so when URO makes what you believe are derogitiory comments about your products in a thread its fair game to repsond, but when you are the one slinging the about another members vendors parts its not? Wow!

Last I checked Mark this isnt the Classifieds, its the Garage. Have you forgotten the distinction?

I never compared my product top yours, I will answer questions, but I believe it to be better in that the clearance is greater.

Regardless, I don't jump on your thread that you keep bumping and try to sell my stuff on it. Hoped you might have the same courtesy, but I guess not.

Mark, I'll take one.

I'm thinking it would be cheap insurance to have on a car while I'm testing things out. It's a lot easier to find a friend with a pickup and hitch than wait for a flatbed.

Might take awhile as it’s buried in my storage unit...... Put me down for one anyway....

I'm in, I have a trailer but as others have said it is a lot easier to get the wife to drive the truck over with the hitch in the cab if I break down on shake down runs.

I know mine has paid for itself several times over.

If the adapters are ready soon - can Matt bring a set to Red Rocks? I will pre-pay!

PS: What are the "stand-off spacers" referenced on the website? I don't think I got those and might need them as well. (I haven't installed mine yet - but plan to before Rennsport....)

BUB is Big Ugly Bumpers - late car. Are the spoilers available by themselves?

Yes the BUB can use the LE, and the tow bracket. I have yet to picture what the LE would look like on the late as I never did it and backdated my 75 bumpers.
The spoilers are available alone, but are priced better with the bar.

https://shop.914rubber.com/LE-replica-airda...m?categoryId=-1

Parts are actually done, just doing some testing to assure QC and things work as intended.

I'm in for a bar.

I'm in for a bar for my BUB car. Bit ugly bumpers they may well be.

Looks like we hit 10 I'll get the package put together and PM all.
Thanks,
mark

One the Blue Ox to your bar there are adapters out there to cross convert systems. Harbor freight most likely "based the design" off an existing system. That allows worse case for the end user to purchase a proper adapter for the tow bar base your selling.

Thats what I was thinking too

Been a little busy, just finishing these up. The ones closest are pretty much done, they will all be in the finished pile tonight.

Powder next week.

Wow that is allot of work for a super cheap price. I am impressed as it looks high quality.. Great job on this and that is someone that's specialties are welding and fabrication.. .

These look closer to the old Renn-metal products. He made one with his trailer tie down brackets on the front that I have been thinking of duplicating. I love his tie downs on the front, the rear is a different story, but I just welded my one set to the arm.

The design error was not due to his design I used it for my own rear swayer mount for the rear drop links.

I prefer to tie down via the chassis and keep suspension movement to a minimum. I have wheel wraps, suspension wraps. But just hooking to the tie downs was fast and easy and reduced the unintended mileage added to the shocks.

I may be crazy.

Pat and I thank you. Yes lots of fabrication and architectural projects.

For those that want the GB price use the coupon code "towGB18" at checkout
I will have these in hand Tuesday with fresh powder on them.

I didn't like the adapters I made so, I'm working on the adapters and will have ready in about 10 days.

The new ones will be $25 when ready and I will keep the GB open until They are complete + a week or two. If you want them you can wait.


BUT the good news is I will GIVE you the ones I made. no charge. Will cost more to rework them than bend up new metal.


They work but need the hole located up a little more (in my opinion) You be the judge, may save you $25

Thanks for your patience,
mark

I have one from the last group but, thing works awesome . Thanks 914rubber.

Hi Mark,

Do you have a picture of the adapters?

I have your bracket attached to my car and the Harbor Freight Tow Bar. I leave Tuesday (early AM) for California and would like to have something in case of catastrophic failure...

I arrive at Rennsport Thursday in the 914 Corral.

Thanks!

Here's the adapters mounted on the harbor freight bar. Mine are the big ones if you can't tell. You can use the bolts that come with the bar to mount these.

Just picked up from powder today and will be packing up to be ready to ship tomorrow. I have a few LE air dams left in stock and will have more end of next week.