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my custom trailer hitch
decided to go with R compound this year and got a set of Kumho v710 over the winter. i was looking at getting the Chase hitch but didn't like the heim joint because they look kinda weak. so decided to make my own and it was also cheaper.
here are some pics.
here are some pics.
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what a wonderfully hand crafted improvisation you have there!
i love your ingenuity
you are a motivation to us all
next time i need to tow my yacht, i'll just use this write up
in fact, forget buying that 1 ton dually
towing with the S is a proven success!!
you = genius
i love your ingenuity
you are a motivation to us all
next time i need to tow my yacht, i'll just use this write up
in fact, forget buying that 1 ton dually
towing with the S is a proven success!!
you = genius
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (rice4life)
Nice! I'm looking to do a custom trailer hitch myself, I'm just waiting for my exhaust to get here so I can make sure it fits.
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (GRAF-FITI)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GRAF-FITI »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what a wonderfully hand crafted improvisation you have there!
i love your ingenuity
you are a motivation to us all
next time i need to tow my yacht, i'll just use this write up
in fact, forget buying that 1 ton dually
towing with the S is a proven success!!
you = genius
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haha, go JABBAWOCKEEZ. glad they won, cause i'm viet also.
i love your ingenuity
you are a motivation to us all
next time i need to tow my yacht, i'll just use this write up
in fact, forget buying that 1 ton dually
towing with the S is a proven success!!
you = genius
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haha, go JABBAWOCKEEZ. glad they won, cause i'm viet also.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rice4life »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
haha, go JABBAWOCKEEZ. glad they won, cause i'm viet also. </TD></TR></TABLE>
sweet i'm white
haha, go JABBAWOCKEEZ. glad they won, cause i'm viet also. </TD></TR></TABLE>
sweet i'm white
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (rice4life)
Looks good . Is the angle the trailer sits at going to be ok or should you get a different hitch that will sit higher? - I see you already have it flipped.
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (jmm96gsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jmm96gsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks good . Is the angle the trailer sits at going to be ok or should you get a different hitch that will sit higher? - I see you already have it flipped.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't think the trailer being lowered in the front is going to be any problem. i could get a lower receiver if it does become a problem. 2" drop was all they had at the store.
i don't think the trailer being lowered in the front is going to be any problem. i could get a lower receiver if it does become a problem. 2" drop was all they had at the store.
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actually it's probably better that it sits a little lower, especially with the tires in the rear, some tongue weight is good.
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (Chris.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice fabrication, although im not a fan of towing with the s (since honda doesnt approve of it)</TD></TR></TABLE>
True, but with a well-engineered hitch, it's not a problem. I have a couple thousand miles towing a tire trailer on my S2000 and have no issues. Also have a few thousand miles of towing with a Miata too. Again, there's no issue if you drive conservatively and have a well designed hitch.
rice4life: that's is a very nice piece of work. The best I've ever seen, commercial or DIY.
True, but with a well-engineered hitch, it's not a problem. I have a couple thousand miles towing a tire trailer on my S2000 and have no issues. Also have a few thousand miles of towing with a Miata too. Again, there's no issue if you drive conservatively and have a well designed hitch.
rice4life: that's is a very nice piece of work. The best I've ever seen, commercial or DIY.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marks_lude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good, is that an HF trailer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes
yes
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice fabrication, although im not a fan of towing with the s (since honda doesnt approve of it)</TD></TR></TABLE>
it's no worse than them fat chicks you drive around with
Modified by ReddotsS2K at 12:37 PM 4/3/2008
it's no worse than them fat chicks you drive around with
Modified by ReddotsS2K at 12:37 PM 4/3/2008
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Looks great! I've been researching hitch solutions for a while now and will probably get the Chase Race, but still not sure. Wish I had the skills you had so I could make my own.
Need to bring my mountain bike to some trails. Plus I have a 30% of ANYTHING coupon for Harbor Freight that I would like to use on one of their expensive trailers. It expires in November 2008.
Need to bring my mountain bike to some trails. Plus I have a 30% of ANYTHING coupon for Harbor Freight that I would like to use on one of their expensive trailers. It expires in November 2008.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks great! I've been researching hitch solutions for a while now and will probably get the Chase Race, but still not sure. Wish I had the skills you had so I could make my own.
Need to bring my mountain bike to some trails. Plus I have a 30% of ANYTHING coupon for Harbor Freight that I would like to use on one of their expensive trailers. It expires in November 2008. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i'll give you $5 for that coupon if you're not going to use it.
is this a real coupon or one of those fake on float around the internet.
Need to bring my mountain bike to some trails. Plus I have a 30% of ANYTHING coupon for Harbor Freight that I would like to use on one of their expensive trailers. It expires in November 2008. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i'll give you $5 for that coupon if you're not going to use it.
is this a real coupon or one of those fake on float around the internet.
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (rice4life)
yo man how close r u to philly??? and not that this is on topic iether but how are those megan coilovers treating you????
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rice4life »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'll give you $5 for that coupon if you're not going to use it.
is this a real coupon or one of those fake on float around the internet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hah, yeah it's a real one, not an online one. Definitely gonna use it for something, if it's not a trailer.
is this a real coupon or one of those fake on float around the internet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hah, yeah it's a real one, not an online one. Definitely gonna use it for something, if it's not a trailer.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black S2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yo man how close r u to philly???</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can go from carlisle to philly in under 2 hrs if traffic is moving after the valley forge exit.
OP what class do you run?
You can go from carlisle to philly in under 2 hrs if traffic is moving after the valley forge exit.
OP what class do you run?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black S2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yo man how close r u to philly??? and not that this is on topic iether but how are those megan coilovers treating you????</TD></TR></TABLE>
carlisle to philly is about an hour and half.
i have no complaint with the Megan coilovers. these are street series but i think i might switch up for the track series. i had the track series when i had the evo and they were great. i don't mind the harsh ride at all.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marks_lude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
OP what class do you run?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i run in BSP because of 17" wheels and suspension mod.
carlisle to philly is about an hour and half.
i have no complaint with the Megan coilovers. these are street series but i think i might switch up for the track series. i had the track series when i had the evo and they were great. i don't mind the harsh ride at all.
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OP what class do you run?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i run in BSP because of 17" wheels and suspension mod.
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hey man if ur ever gona come down shoot me a pm well meet up there are acouple other s2k owners around here we can go cruise or somehting.
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i might be doing some autox events in the Philly region this year. they have some of the best course in the area.
i might be doing some autox events in the Philly region this year. they have some of the best course in the area.
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Re: my custom trailer hitch (rice4life)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rice4life »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i might be doing some autox events in the Philly region this year. they have some of the best course in the area. </TD></TR></TABLE>
They also do some at maple grove as well on occasion. Its about and hr east of you (off the morgantown exit). Not sure how well they are set up as i havent made any of them, but my friend went to them frequently. I was always in pittsburgh which is a bit too far of a haul for just a race, and never brought my Rcomps home (morgantown/downingtown) to race when i was there.
off topic: but theres some sweet hill climbs out near reading as well
i might be doing some autox events in the Philly region this year. they have some of the best course in the area. </TD></TR></TABLE>
They also do some at maple grove as well on occasion. Its about and hr east of you (off the morgantown exit). Not sure how well they are set up as i havent made any of them, but my friend went to them frequently. I was always in pittsburgh which is a bit too far of a haul for just a race, and never brought my Rcomps home (morgantown/downingtown) to race when i was there.
off topic: but theres some sweet hill climbs out near reading as well