jammerx7gsl

Well,

It's looking pretty promising that I will be heading back to South Dakota this May to work on a Ranch for about 4 to 5 months.

I am taking my 85 Rx7, and was wondering if anyone has put a hitch on one of these. I have seen a couple miatas with hitches, but no 1st gens. If you know of where I can get one, besides U-Haul, please let me know. Or if you have one, maybe i can strick a deal.

Thanks
ben

nimrodTT

One came on my car when I bought it, but I foolishly eBayed it before I saw it's real value. It was not a Uhaul one but did look mass-produced because it stated information about it on the ball mount. The maximum towed weight was 800 lbs I think, but may have been less.

vipernicus42

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*pulls out original 1984 Mazda RX-7 owner's manual from plastic pouch*

page 4-4, and I quote
"TOWING A TRAILER
We do not advise using this vehicle for trailer towing purposes"

And hell, I agree with them

Matty's first 1st Gen

Here, Here!!!

Keaponlaffen

My 2.5L 4-banger S10 could barely pull a trailor... I wouldn't want to see an RX-7 even try....

Pele

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I've heard of people using small like Class 1 hitches to take tire trailers to track events and such, that's about it... They've gotta be available...

I know I've seen pics of FC's and FD's with them...

Cody

YOU can not pull a trailer with an FB. Sounds like you're moving, so you're probably wanting to rent a Uhaul trailer to pull stuff. Uhaul will not rent you a trailer unless you have a full size pickup, or a full size van as a MINIMUM requirement.

The Rx-7 brakes arent the best in the world for its own weight......imagine trying to stop with another 1000lbs of weight pushing you forward.

I strongly recommend renting a 14" Uhaul, and towing the Rx-7 behind it on a 4 wheels off the ground auto transport.

You will have more than enough room in the Uhaul to move your items you planned on putting in a trailer.

Terrh

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I dunno, my 2.2l cavalier towed a 4000LB buick 40 KM at 120KPH, just fine....

and my 300,000 mile 1985 1.8l honda prelude towed that same car at 110KPH BACK, also just fine... I had to keep it in 3rd, but still...
That was a loud trip, my ears are still ringing

Here's a MUCH better idea.

Rent one of the bigger uhauls, put the fb INSIDE, and pile your **** around it. That's how my 10th AE got here from alberta (2000KM trip). It'll be cheaper than having a hitch made or renting a smaller uhaul and a car trailer.

jammerx7gsl

For those of you trying to downplay my idea of pulling a trailer with my 1st gen, just stop now. My intent of this thread wasn't for that. I have no other choice.

Oh, by the way, U-Haul will rent a trailer to me, I just called them and they qouted me $299.68 for them to install a hitch and give me a 4 x 6 ft. trailer form here to South Dakota.

I have a lot of confidence that my 1st gen can make it fine. I have enough power to basically blow most 1st gens away. I plan on giving it new brakes, oil, coolant, tires, and all other fluids, before I make the 1600 mile journey.

I now know that U-Haul can do it, but they are pricey, so im wondering if anyone has one they would sell to me, or know of where i can find one for less.

I have gotten a couple of leads, and thank you for that

wwilliam54

81Rex6port13b

eh, i dont advise towing any thing with a small car like the 7.

but one of my friends put a hitch on the back of his Geo Metro and used to to get a 2J, 4ag, and a 13b all compleate motors. home. its was a strange sight to see. but the car did it.

Cloud

You need some new rotors, Hawk pads, and stainless brake lines!


There's nothing wrong with the rx7's brakes. Towing a smallish load will be fine. Good luck to the guy looking for a hitch, there should be viable options out there.

Cody

$299?

Man. I just rented a Uhaul and towed my Rx-7 and took all my stuff to North Dakota not too long ago.

I paid $149 for the 14' Uhaul, and $62 for the trailer.

Thats what...$211? And you get more than enough space to put everything, and dont risk your FB.

82transam

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Yea for sure. I thought they blew too, until i had the rotors turned and put a new set of pads on. I can't wait to see how it stops with new rotors, calipers, hawk pads and rear disks.

jammerx7gsl

Cody,

I would also love to rent a 14' U-Haul plus the trailer, but unfortunatly U-Haul has an age restriction. I am only 20yrs old and you have to be 21yrs old to rent the trucks. This is why I need to find a hitch and small trailer. I only need enough space to put my computer, stereo, clothes, gun, and other stuff.

Don't need a really big trailer.

MIKE-P-28

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LOL They also have a lot of things in there they dont advise.. Like slamming the car into 2nd at 8,000 rpms But do we listen to that either>?

Leshrak

I would absolutely love a hitch as well (to bring my dirt bike places) so if you find any good solutions please share them =].

If my car can make it from Vegas to Colorado Springs loaded down to all hell I'm sure it can tow about 600 pounds (guestimate of bike and trailer) on a relatively easy route no problem.

JDuncan

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I have been looking for a hitch as well. I want to set up a small trailer to pull my racetires and tools on to farther events. I am tired of spending hours in the car sniffin' race rubber. It smells good at first, but after about 30 minutes, I'm tired of it. Uhaul has been the only place I have had any luck in turning up one, but they are pricey in KY too. Might just have to break down and do it.

R Lee

I have one and on it its rated for 2000lbs believe it or not. Ben buy it, before someone else does. I was just starting to pull it off the GSLSE. Anyone want to see it ? PM me

jammerx7gsl

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the great ideas. I have decided to sell my car. Many reasons have led up to this, but mostly becasue I will be moving to South Dakota this summer to work on a ranch, and I can't afford to not have a truck. Some other reasons also.
Thanks for all the support and thoughts. I won't probably have another Rx7 until later in life. Time to move on.

Ben

wwilliam54

Get a REPU!!!

hornbm

yeah the thing with towing, is you need lots of low end torque.

and our cars have, well.... zilch in that area.

Jeff20B

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jammerx7gsl, how bad do you want to tow? PM me.

rx7passion

how much are you going to sell it for ben?

R Lee

Hitch is "For Sale" again. Pm me for pics. 1st Gen Hitch 200# tongue and 2000# gross rated.