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Old 08-17-2009, 10:29 PM
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Default Tire trailer to tow with 997S

I'm just back from a couple of track days in Oregon, driving down from Vancouver BC. (ORP is spectacular!) For these trips I am dependent on others' good nature to haul my track wheels down for me.

Over the years I have thought about getting a small utility trailer to pull behind my Porsche -- originally a Boxster S, now a 997S.

Questions ...
1. does anyone have experience doing this with a 997?
2. if so, what are you using for a trailer? Resources and sources are appreciated.
3. what is your hitch set-up? I have seen hitches bolted into the frame behind the bumperettes on the rear of a Boxster, but haven't seen anything on a 997. It needs to be removable at the track.
4. any issues, in terms of driving experience?

Thanks for your collective input and advice.

Lorne @ YVR.
Old 08-17-2009, 10:49 PM
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I dont know about a 997 but you might PM mooty he is the track master. I THINK he towed tires to the track OR knows someone who did. The only guys I knew towed their GT2 to the track with a Cayenne TT,
lucky bastards.
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We have a tire hauler who drags this rig behind his PCCB-equipped Boxster.
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This is the nicest "Tire toter" I have seen. Fred Pack, one of the Instructors with NY Metro PCA has one that he pulls behind his GT3.

http://www.trailex.com/Literature/AllProdBrochure.pdf
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is that really a strap holding the 2 pieces together?
Old 08-18-2009, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
is that really a strap holding the 2 pieces together?
No, there is a big bolt visible inside the upper bar. I'd bet the strap is providing tension relief for the electrics or something.
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The strap appears to be holding the chain up so it doesn't scratch the bumper of the car.



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