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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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it's attached to the bumper rebar?


I hope USDM bumper rebar is thicker than the JDM stuff, because I can lift an entire JDM rear bumper rebar with 1 finger.

it probably is though.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Terrh
it's attached to the bumper rebar?


I hope USDM bumper rebar is thicker than the JDM stuff, because I can lift an entire JDM rear bumper rebar with 1 finger.

it probably is though.
It only uses the rebar for vertical travel support. Horizontal travel is connected directly to the subframe. Like this on Damians car...



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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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I should get a hitch for the GTR. It's got lots of torque for towing. lol

where'd you get that kit from?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Its a Uhaul hitch which was discontinued. I bought Damians old one since he doesn't need it anymore.

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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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What would be neat though is making a video of having the trailer hooked up while going around the track.
6-wheel drift?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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6-wheel drift?
6 wheel drift on turn 2 at Mosport would be priceless.

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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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I've thought of doing the same for my Nissan. I might just follow your lead!
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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What do you mean by enclosure?
As in turn it into a rolling enclosed box with a top that is a bit more aesthetically pleasing, rounded corners, polished aluminum perhaps.....a giant toaster.....something fun like that....give us something to cling to, dude!!
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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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I was going to shake my head, but then I saw how little hitch was actually there. Here's a product idea: "Combination trailer hitch differential brace"

Is your turbo rotary too fuel efficient? Are you not spending enough at the pump? New studies have shown that towing a trailler can result in 5-10 MPG losses. Thats right. Bolt on more fuel consumption. Easily assembled in a weekend. Now for only 6 payments of 29.95.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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If the man needs to haul his stuff to and from a place where he needs both the car and the stuff, there's really no other way to do it...
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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wow marco, totally didnt see this at all....lol. Very practical just unexpected. I think you should put racing seats in the back and offer rides to people on track days...lol. ++1 on painting it and throwing matching TEs on it
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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saw you on the highway after cscs on the 403 lol i was in the black fc cleannnn carrr!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Some guys around here built some custom trailers a few years back for towing tires and so on to the track - they used 1st gen Honda Accord rear suspensions, and one guy enclosed his in simple but nice aluminum, and another in fibreglass, both painted to match the cars (a Porsche 911 and a Miata), while a third kept his to the basic metal frame and platform for carrying the tires and tools.

That said - its a utility trailer, no matter how you paint it, it'll look like a Home Depot or Canuck Tire special, so I say put your time and money into the car, not the tire hauler. I would try to remove the ramp, since it's both ungainly and unaerodynamic. I actually kind of wish I had something like this - currently, I have to carefully pack 4 tires, a jack, an air cylinder, a small assortment of tools, rain gear, and food for the day in the car. The trailer would be easy to come by - I'm not too sure about a hitch for an FC.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bwek
saw you on the highway after cscs on the 403 lol i was in the black fc cleannnn carrr!!!
I think I remember that. I think that was about the time I could barely keep my eyes open and then was like, hey another rotary lol.

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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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I can't believe I missed this before. Wow, First impression was this is gay. But, I then thought of the look on the face of a Porsche owner watching a lawnmower blow by him on the highway at 200+km/h on the back of your trailer. Priceless!
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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+1 for making a video of having the trailer hooked up while going around the track!!
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