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Old 07-28-2016, 09:38 PM
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So my trailer didn't arrive in time for the DE event at Miller this weekend, and I had to rent a U-Haul trailer for the 10-12 hour drive. Car is too low to go forwards on the trailer, so I backed it on. Now I'm worried about the effect of wind going "backwards" over that rear wing at speed going down the highway. Should I be? I don't know if I have the right ratchet bit to get the wing off. :-/
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Old 07-28-2016, 09:42 PM
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I'd be more worried about rock chips on the back of the car unless I were planning on towing >100mph.
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Yeah, I'm worried about that too. This did not go according to plan; trying to improvise.
Old 07-28-2016, 11:22 PM
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You will be just fine. In fact it will be probably feel better towing this way with the engine more forward.
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OP: I love your attitude - just doing what ever it takes to get to that track event!

I wouldn't give the wing a second thought.
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Ditch the U-Haul. Drive the car.
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Old 07-29-2016, 10:41 PM
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FWIW, just pulled in after 12 hour drive and the car did fine. No rock chips, easy to pull, etc.
Old 07-30-2016, 12:18 AM
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I knew it! Now have fun at the track!
Old 07-30-2016, 01:46 AM
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you will be fine. as long as the tongue weight isnt too high. enjoy the track!



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