I have to tow an NA FC for 400 miles. Its a 5speed. Do I need to pull the driveshaft? I've searched and read conflicting reports. I don't know the guy im getting it from and don't want to spend a lot of time, so If I don't have to drop the shaft. The car is for parts anyways, but I don't want to ruin the tranny. Can I just leave the manual in neutral? I had planned on getting a flatbed but none are available for the time I need it.

 

You can leave the car in neutral and tow it.

From S4 FSM, Chapter 0, Around page 7.

 

put it on the dolly backwards and lock the steering column

 

You can leave a 5-speed in neutral and tow it any distance.

The only situation in which you'd run into problems towing one of these cars would be with an automatic, which you need to take special precautions with (can tow up to either 50 or 200 miles under certain circumstances. Haynes manual says, but I don't recall exact number)

 

We towed a 1st gen this past April, we just put it in neutral. Was about a 6 hour drive.

 

ive done it twice, neutral is fine

 

nice... im lazy, so i was gonna tow it regardless. Going klepto on the s5 bumpers and trim for my s4. Gonna part the rest. I'm one of those wierdos that like the s4 tails better.

 

dude **** the bull **** just get a 4wheel trailer and pull that bitch. done and done

 

You must have missed that part. Two people I know who have them are of the type where the brakes are locked without an electronic trailer brake controller, and Uhaul doesn't have any available for the weekend I need it.

 

I have towed long distances twice with my tow dolly,(400 miles and 300 miles). I have also towed long distance with a tandem axle trailer.

Tow dolly wins hands down for a nice, controllable easy pull. I especially like the part where you get no sway whatsoever.

Just my experiences.

Good luck.