I folded them in before leaving, so not sure if that helped or not. Didn't have any problems (black car).

 

Would the GT3 be that much different then an O2C2? I've had no problem with that nor the M5 when I towed that to FL and back (and that had been loaded to the gills with household goods! Car 4,000#, HHGs 500# at least).

I drove both right on frontwards. I did move the C2 up about 5" one time when I got some minor fishtailing, but both cars trailered quite well!

 

Interesting. I do get some sway at speeds over 75 mph, but with my old Carrera, and with my son's 951 it is dead straight at 80+. I didn't think that the weight distribution was that far off with the GT3, but I think that it's time to check the tongue weight. Maybe my wing is causing too much downforce!

 

I trailered my 993RS on a Trailex, and had to move the tire stops a long way toward the front to get the balance right. When I got the GT3, I found that I had to move the stops back a bit to keep the nose from hitting the winch brace. Result: Fine when there are tires/wheels on the tire rack, *not* fine otherwise. I mounted a spare trailer tire up front, but find that I still need more weight on the tongue, so I'm going to have to move or remove the winch to get the car forward more. Just inches can make a huge difference in towing characteristics (also, I was towing 2,690 lbs. before, now 2,997 lbs.).

Unswervingly Yours,

Lee in D.C.
'04 RS Clone

 

On the trailer subject, but slightly OT here, I am looking at 16' and 18' open trailers to haul my GT3. Any recommendation on what length to get?

I am also looking at trailers with decking and without; with wood decking or diamond plate. With or without decking?

I tow with an ML55, which has a 5000# towing capacity. The GT3 is right at 3050#, so I need a fairly light trailer, <2000#.

 

I would recommend an all alum. trailer like trailex or featherlite.
You can move both of them by hand with one person and hitching up becomes rather easy.

Don't forget to to get a tirerack and a toolbox.

 

Thanks. Those have been recommended to me. Looking for a used one to no avail so far.

 

I recommend that you consider the major points of a trailer very seriously as you could damage your 'pride and joy', someone elses, and/or risk personal safety if you don't do the following!

- select the correct trailer package

- balancing the load (tongue and axle weights)

- not overload the trailer or tow vehicle

- know how to secure the car and cargo

- know how to tow


I think we need to a new Forum category for trailer topics.

 

I have a Cargo Pro and have been very happy. Cheaper then Trailex and uses torsion bar suspension. Both are aluminum though the trailex is lighter. It has a solid deck. Got the 16' footer and need nothing else. I don't have a tire rack since I have a Silverado to haul with and the tires go in there.

I'd suggest electric rather then surge brakes.

 

For those who trailer their GT3s, how do you tie it down?
Looks like Mini J-Hooks to factory jack points might work?
Straps around tires?
Or other bolt on tie down loops that I have seen for sale?
http://www.autometricsmotorsports.co...96tiedowns.jpg
Thanks!
John

 

I use the AutoMetrics tie downs. Keeps the suspension in mild tension, so no jiggling around. recommended to me by Bob Brooks, aka viperbob.

BTW, bought a used Dargo steel trailer, 1600#. Now that I have the Chevy Silverado Turbo Diesel, I have more than enough towing capacity.

 

The Autometrics hooks work fine on the rear, but the front ones tend to scrap on the ground, wear away and bend. Dougherty Automotive's front hooks work better, they are angled only 45 degrees downward rather than 90, and are made out of thicker steel plate.

 

2nd on the Dougherty Automotive hooks. I use them in the back as well, attached to rear suspension nuts, and the 45 degree angle towards the back is perfect.

 

Haven't had any problem with my fronts scraping, my spoiler, yes, but not the tie downs.

 

Where does one get these Dougherty Automotive hooks? I went to their website (Chester, PA?) and they seem to be an automotive repair place - really nothing to sell.

Am I at the wrong place or just have bad internet nav skills?