help with roof rack
08-29-2008 | 07:44 PM
#16
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From: NYC
The trailer from Trailex was about 1800 complete. Not cheap, but very light aluminum. It includes all of the mounting hardware, bars and trailer and tire rack locks. It comes as a kit so you can arrange things any way you want. The locking toolbox I got from Pep Boys. I got the biggest one that would fit.
Unloaded, the trailer is light enough for me to pick up. With one set of wheels, it still weighs next to nothing. Even with two sets (one set heavy OEM rims), the whole thing is so light that I can easily pull it around the paddock with one hand.
With two sets, I keep the rears in the front so I have enough positive tongue weight. I use tie down straps to keep the tires from wobbling. It takes about one minute to put the hitch on, attach the trailer, electrics, safety lines and lock the trailer (including pulling the trailer around as needed).
I live in NYC and keeping a tow vehicle, trailer and track car just isn't in the cards right now. My building has a garage and they let me keep the trailer on the side with the motorcycles.
Everything except my helmet and clothes stays in the toolbox, so leaving for the track is very easy now.
Driving with it is transparent.
dan
Unloaded, the trailer is light enough for me to pick up. With one set of wheels, it still weighs next to nothing. Even with two sets (one set heavy OEM rims), the whole thing is so light that I can easily pull it around the paddock with one hand.
With two sets, I keep the rears in the front so I have enough positive tongue weight. I use tie down straps to keep the tires from wobbling. It takes about one minute to put the hitch on, attach the trailer, electrics, safety lines and lock the trailer (including pulling the trailer around as needed).
I live in NYC and keeping a tow vehicle, trailer and track car just isn't in the cards right now. My building has a garage and they let me keep the trailer on the side with the motorcycles.
Everything except my helmet and clothes stays in the toolbox, so leaving for the track is very easy now.
Driving with it is transparent.
dan
08-29-2008 | 07:53 PM
#17
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From: Seattle, WA
The trailer from Trailex was about 1800 complete. Not cheap, but very light aluminum. It includes all of the mounting hardware, bars and trailer and tire rack locks. It comes as a kit so you can arrange things any way you want. The locking toolbox I got from Pep Boys. I got the biggest one that would fit.
Unloaded, the trailer is light enough for me to pick up. With one set of wheels, it still weighs next to nothing. Even with two sets (one set heavy OEM rims), the whole thing is so light that I can easily pull it around the paddock with one hand.
With two sets, I keep the rears in the front so I have enough positive tongue weight. I use tie down straps to keep the tires from wobbling. It takes about one minute to put the hitch on, attach the trailer, electrics, safety lines and lock the trailer (including pulling the trailer around as needed).
I live in NYC and keeping a tow vehicle, trailer and track car just isn't in the cards right now. My building has a garage and they let me keep the trailer on the side with the motorcycles.
Everything except my helmet and clothes stays in the toolbox, so leaving for the track is very easy now.
Driving with it is transparent.
dan
Unloaded, the trailer is light enough for me to pick up. With one set of wheels, it still weighs next to nothing. Even with two sets (one set heavy OEM rims), the whole thing is so light that I can easily pull it around the paddock with one hand.
With two sets, I keep the rears in the front so I have enough positive tongue weight. I use tie down straps to keep the tires from wobbling. It takes about one minute to put the hitch on, attach the trailer, electrics, safety lines and lock the trailer (including pulling the trailer around as needed).
I live in NYC and keeping a tow vehicle, trailer and track car just isn't in the cards right now. My building has a garage and they let me keep the trailer on the side with the motorcycles.
Everything except my helmet and clothes stays in the toolbox, so leaving for the track is very easy now.
Driving with it is transparent.
dan
To think I complain about wanting more space in my 2 car garage...
That is a great set up you have.
09-10-2008 | 02:10 PM
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From: NYC
I got the hitch from Willwood systems. He has made hitches for Porsche's for a while, but the design for the 996 GT3 is pretty new. Contact information below:
Willwood Systems
will@willwoodsystem.com
209-772-3399
6739 Pollock
Valley Springs CA 95252
Willwood Systems
will@willwoodsystem.com
209-772-3399
6739 Pollock
Valley Springs CA 95252
09-10-2008 | 02:22 PM
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From: NYC
One word of caution about the trailer and its wheels. The Tire Toter one comes with 8 inch wheels as do most of their small trailers. The wheels are light, but towing at 90mph they are spinning insanely. I was concerned about that and checked the bearings last week after 3K miles. They needed to be replaced. MY fault for doing such speeds in 90+ summer heat and NOT checking the bearing grease more frequently.
I'm keeping a more frequent eye on the bearings for now. It isn't a big deal. I'll check and repack at 1500 mile intervals. I have 9-11 more events left. Next season I will switch to 12 inch wheels. Trailex says they will fit and won't put such a burden on the bearings.
If you get this trailer and plan on towing at speed (behind a GT3 you will
), get it with 12 inch wheels.
Daniel
I'm keeping a more frequent eye on the bearings for now. It isn't a big deal. I'll check and repack at 1500 mile intervals. I have 9-11 more events left. Next season I will switch to 12 inch wheels. Trailex says they will fit and won't put such a burden on the bearings.
If you get this trailer and plan on towing at speed (behind a GT3 you will
), get it with 12 inch wheels.Daniel
