jeeper31

I am trailering my car for the first time this weekend and want to know where the best place to attach the tie down straps are?

Pics would be helpful too if you have.

Thanks.

iamgod

the turbo S?

Z-man

I always go through the wheels, using separate axle straps. Front tie downs are straight, rear tie-downs are crossed. If you need more information, I can elaborate.

iamgod: your avatar is making me get ADD / OCD / Epilepsy all at the same time. Oh, and I think I spotted Elvis in there...

-Z-man.

Scootin159

In the front's easy... there's two tie down hooks about 10" behind the front of the car.

In the rear however there's no 'good' factory spots. There's some kits out there which connect to the factory tie down's locations... but the factory hooks which actually mounted to these locations were typically removed by dealers as part of the dealer prep.

One of the common solutions for the rear (without getting one of the kits - which would be the best option) is to use the lower rear shock mount. I'm not sure I'm very confident in this solution though.

hockeydude

i was also interested in this topic. does anone have any pics of their car all tied-down?

jeeper31

Yes.

Z- could u elaborate please?

Wormhole

Get something like this for the rear tie down.
http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/2-Ca...OR-PORSCHE-944

Paddock makes them too if you want something local.

shiners780

I go through the wheels too, using axle straps like these http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...xlestraps.html Put this through the wheel, bring the ends together, then hook your ratchet strap to the two ends of the axle strap. All four corners. I don't cross-cross, I just go straight on all four. Car has never 'walked' sideways even on very bumpy trips.

I just realized this is probably one of the only things I haven't taken a picture of... Next time I load up I'll have to snap a few.

schwank

Axle strap through the wheel. G Force makes one that's perfect. It's a ratcheting tie down with an extra axle strap. They are like $30/each for 8 footers. Check safe racer, etc. I got them from my local trailer shop as many of the racers use them.

Edit: Pretty much what Jim linked...

http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-tie...?productid=926

jeeper31

Do u-haul trailers have a place to connect the rear straps to?

Z-man

Dan - yes.
-Z

jeeper31

What are u saying yes to, expanding on your answer or the u-haul question?