Flat towing s2000
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Flat towing s2000
Honda does not recommend flat towing an S 2000. What damage can I expect if Ii flat tow it? I have seen quite a few being flat towed and therefore am confused by Honda's recommendation.
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Re: Flat towing s2000
I'm pretty sure most if not all manufacturers will advise against towing with the drive wheels on the ground for liability reasons. Doesn't necessarily mean it isn't possible.
https://honda-tech.com/honda-s2000-5...coach-2923397/
https://honda-tech.com/honda-s2000-5...coach-2923397/
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Re: Flat towing s2000
It's more than just advice. From your owners manual:
(Emphasis added.)
-- Chuck
The only way you can safely tow
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required
-- Chuck
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I'm pretty sure most if not all manufacturers will advise against towing with the drive wheels on the ground for liability reasons. Doesn't necessarily mean it isn't possible.
https://honda-tech.com/honda-s2000-5...coach-2923397/
https://honda-tech.com/honda-s2000-5...coach-2923397/
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Re: Flat towing s2000
But that's not what we're talking about. What the hell is going on here?
Dolly towing or "flat" towing a 2WD car won't *necessarily* hurt its driveline. Does the driveline break when you coast in neutral?
Dolly towing a S2000, however, will have its own set of problems that I hopefully don't need to explain.
I don't see a reason why one couldn't tow it with wheels on the ground for the DRIVELINE's sake. As long as you don't do anything extremely idiotic like leaving it in gear. I would also tow so its driving "forwards".
The problems I do see:
You may damage the steering lock, however. And...where would you even hook it up to tow it?
Just get a flatbed trailer. Don't drag it behind a motorcoach.
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Re: Flat towing s2000
I think the gearbox oil pump on a S2000, is driven by the layshaft, so if the tailshaft is connected, and the S2000 is being towed, then the pump would not work, and the needle roller beings on the revolving output shaft would not be lubricated by high pressure oil, and NO possibly splashed oil by the layshaft gears, that normally rotate WHEN the engine is running??
On a 2009 Honda S2000, if the tailshaft connection and spacer to the diff is removed, and the tailshaft pulled forward so at least 1" clearance to the diff tailshaft flange, would it be safe to use a tow dolly, with override disc brakes, to tow the S2000 2,000 miles.
Would the Torsen LSD diff be OK, if both rear tyres are identical, with the same tyre wear and air pressure?
On a 2009 Honda S2000, if the tailshaft connection and spacer to the diff is removed, and the tailshaft pulled forward so at least 1" clearance to the diff tailshaft flange, would it be safe to use a tow dolly, with override disc brakes, to tow the S2000 2,000 miles.
Would the Torsen LSD diff be OK, if both rear tyres are identical, with the same tyre wear and air pressure?
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