trailer hitch for FD?
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trailer hitch for FD?
Need to tow a tire/tool trailer this year as I'm going to be running *serious* track tires (R1-S instead of NT01s I ran last year).
I did a search and found old threads showing a pretty neat-o U-Haul hitch that doesn't require any butchery of bodywork, but apparently it is no longer available. https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...l-pics-337174/
Anybody have one of these lying around? Other options?
TIA!
I did a search and found old threads showing a pretty neat-o U-Haul hitch that doesn't require any butchery of bodywork, but apparently it is no longer available. https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...l-pics-337174/
Anybody have one of these lying around? Other options?
TIA!
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A far more difficult route but wayyyyy more practical is to talk the wife into letting you use her mini van:
Better yet bring her and the kiddies along! Throw in the BBQ and blowup kiddie pool and every event is a family vacation!
I do have to warn you there is a major draw back to this plan. Notice in the picture who is putting their driving shoes on.
Better yet bring her and the kiddies along! Throw in the BBQ and blowup kiddie pool and every event is a family vacation!
I do have to warn you there is a major draw back to this plan. Notice in the picture who is putting their driving shoes on.
Last edited by mdp; 02-18-15 at 10:08 AM. Reason: spelling
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The U-Haul was a good set-up, I used it for years with a little trailerette from harbor freight.
If you can't locate a used one (I sold mine), it really wouldn't be too difficult for a good fabricator to just build you a similar replica. It bolted through existing holes on the subframe, and then you needed to drill four holes in the AL bumper support and fish u-bolts through in the rear.
If you can't locate a used one (I sold mine), it really wouldn't be too difficult for a good fabricator to just build you a similar replica. It bolted through existing holes on the subframe, and then you needed to drill four holes in the AL bumper support and fish u-bolts through in the rear.
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I just went to the U-Haul website and plugged this info and there it is.
And they can shipped to you and all.
U-Haul: 1995 Mazda RX7 Rear Wheel Drive trailer hitch components
Hitch receiver
Hitch $179.95
Sportframe 1 1/4 inch Rec (Powder Coat)
Class 1 hitch
Max weight: 1,500 lbs,
Part number: UHI24930CH
Hitch image shown is for display purposes only and may not reflect the actual hitch for this vehicle.
Please note:
U-Haul is the only known company with a hitch that will fit your vehicle. However, these trailer hitches are built as ordered, so please allow 20-30 business days to complete the manufacturing process.
And they can shipped to you and all.
U-Haul: 1995 Mazda RX7 Rear Wheel Drive trailer hitch components
Hitch receiver
Hitch $179.95
Sportframe 1 1/4 inch Rec (Powder Coat)
Class 1 hitch
Max weight: 1,500 lbs,
Part number: UHI24930CH
Hitch image shown is for display purposes only and may not reflect the actual hitch for this vehicle.
Please note:
U-Haul is the only known company with a hitch that will fit your vehicle. However, these trailer hitches are built as ordered, so please allow 20-30 business days to complete the manufacturing process.
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I don't think it weights 35 pounds and I have one installed.
And unless you are at the professional level of racing, I doubt you will feel or notice the difference.
It also serves as a reinforcement for the rear sub-frame assembly and I like driving and only swapping tires, it's easier and faster.
Only drawback is, if you break down at the track.
IMHO
And unless you are at the professional level of racing, I doubt you will feel or notice the difference.
It also serves as a reinforcement for the rear sub-frame assembly and I like driving and only swapping tires, it's easier and faster.
Only drawback is, if you break down at the track.
IMHO
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I sent an email and got a reply that they will fab it, so I'm gonna order one up.
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COMSCC (the club I do time trials with) recently went to a points system, and to be able to run in the fastest "touring" class (T100) with the tires I want to run this year I need to add about 40-50 lb. of ballast (and that's with 3/4-tank of fuel). Otherwise I get bumped into the fastest "super" class, which is for race cars on slicks.
The hitch puts the weight as far back and as low as possible, even better than putting weight in the spare tire well!
I'm also putting a 99+ wing on it for modest rear downforce to help put the power down. Figure that weighs another ~20 lb maybe?
Car is going to be a porker at 2900 lb. empty and needs to be 3159 lb. with fuel and me in it to be legal in my class. But at least weight distribution will improve to 49F/51R
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