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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:58 AM
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so the nearest track is 500miles north of where i live and i really don't feel like 'riding' that far. i may get there quicker but i'll be a lot crankier..

all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.

towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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if you have coilovers why not just raise it up as far as the coilovers will go then put three dudes in the back seat that weigh about 200lbs a peice to see if it will work that way first...just a suggestion...
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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99 Civic Si + KYB AGX's + Ground Control OTS rates + Single axle trailer and F2 = No problem. It even cleared my at the time Mugen twinloop and JDM ITR 23mm rear bar.

No my car wasn't "slammed". Maybe 1.5" below stock.

Go for it.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Reminds me of my friend who tows his jet ski on his 90 CRX Si.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaCspec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Reminds me of my friend who tows his jet ski on his 90 CRX Si.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Now, that's a kodak moment!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by modulo_s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so the nearest track is 500miles north of where i live and i really don't feel like 'riding' that far. i may get there quicker but i'll be a lot crankier..

all i have is my rsx and no one i know has or wants to loan me their suv/truck. i've been looking around at trailers and found one that fits a single motorcyle and weighs 220lbs + my bike(400lbs)so roughly over 600lbs.

towing is no problem but my car's wheels are just flush with the fenders on coilovers and i'm worried that once i hitch all that weight in the back its going to either blow the shocks or bottom out the back. i'm wondering if anyone here has ever trailered anything on their slammed rsx. worst situation would be for me to re-install the stock suspension and get a new alignment, then re-install the coilovers when the season is over.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. UHAUL is your friend.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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it should be fine. My friend tows his R6 with a '97 M3
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Old May 16, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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why not do this...???


just a thought.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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That is just beautiful ....
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ALL MOTA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not do this...???


just a thought. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Seriously amazing.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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The best thing about having that Civic up there is when he needs to change the oil.

With regards to towing, it can be done with virtually any vehicle. But, I've found it much easier to borrow a friend's truck (or rent one) to haul my bike around. My trailer, though, functional, is a pig to deal with. And, not to condone speeding, but 55 on the highway sucks.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big pete &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it should be fine. My friend tows his R6 with a '97 M3 </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's a freakin' sacrilege.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ALL MOTA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not do this...???


just a thought. </TD></TR></TABLE>

wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high
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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeLiRiOu5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

wtf??? how the hell did they even get it lifted that high</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wheelie onto the hatch and vroooom
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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That's some crazy **** to do man!!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Just look for a cheap running truck. I mean you live in Alaska anyways, it'll come in handy.
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