Okay, so I finally got the tire trailer.
03-10-2012, 01:10 PM
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I have these coming, they are OEM shocks that were used instead of the bumper supports. Since they are OEM I have a little more confidence in them working and surviving a 5mph test... 
If you go to the NASA weekend at Sebring end of March we can discuss this further. I should have it on the car by then.
If you go to the NASA weekend at Sebring end of March we can discuss this further. I should have it on the car by then.
03-10-2012, 01:16 PM
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This looks like a good hitch solution.
I wonder why they use a diff bumper attachment piece? Is it hardier? Its interesting they addressed this attachment point. Mine is super rigid w the reinforcement now.
I wonder why they use a diff bumper attachment piece? Is it hardier? Its interesting they addressed this attachment point. Mine is super rigid w the reinforcement now.
03-10-2012, 01:23 PM
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It's not a company per say, it's one guy who does them and is trying to build up clientele. I don't think the market for 997/987/986 hitch mounts is a big one, nobody is going to get rich off that product.
You can email him here- michael.furnish@navy dot mil (replace the "dot" with .) and he'll get back to you within a day or two.
Those "shocks" are parts that were superseded by our current bumper mounts I think. It would make sense- those mounts probably get destroyed in a real collision just like the crappy new ones. You can get them from a boneyard like LA Dismantlers.
You can email him here- michael.furnish@navy dot mil (replace the "dot" with .) and he'll get back to you within a day or two.
Those "shocks" are parts that were superseded by our current bumper mounts I think. It would make sense- those mounts probably get destroyed in a real collision just like the crappy new ones. You can get them from a boneyard like LA Dismantlers.
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06-30-2012, 01:22 PM
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Update...
So I finally picked up my trailer today- as usual life got in the way of getting these sorts of things done.
Trailer is shorter than the car, no problems with the 4 pin harness, pretty happy with the results.
So I finally picked up my trailer today- as usual life got in the way of getting these sorts of things done.
Trailer is shorter than the car, no problems with the 4 pin harness, pretty happy with the results.
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06-30-2012, 02:53 PM
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Nick...awesome! I need details please....trailer and hitch brand and who did the work. Thanks!
06-30-2012, 04:32 PM
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06-30-2012, 04:41 PM
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06-30-2012, 10:50 PM
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Trailer- see post #34 in this thread.
Install for the hitch and wiring harness was by Champion Motorsport.
Trailer's custom added height allows me to stand my track wheels up- the box size is 48"w x 72"l x 31"t. That gives me a bit of room to throw a jack, JP jack stands, and even an EZ Up in it if I want. The top has been modified to strap down a kart on it- I can now do day trips with a friend in his pickup with one kart in the bed and the other on the trailer and can leave the 14' ATC at home.
07-01-2012, 09:56 AM
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Any Aluma Trailer dealer can custom order the trailer for you. It's an Aluma AE46 with custom height to fit 27" diameter wheels upright. In theory you can knock off 2-3" of height and have enough clearance but I like having some safety margin.
Here's the link to the manufacturer's product page.
Here's the link to the manufacturer's product page.