Goobu

Tire trailer for my 944 turbo

I am looking to buy a mini trailer to pull behind my 951 to and from DE events.

Minimum requirements would be trailer lights and a simple connection on the 951, 4 track tire capacity and a trailer tire spare. Option features would include locking tool box and a place to put an air tank.

Does anyone have any ideas or websites that I can search for products?

Thanks,

Goobu
New Jersey
1986 Red 951
1997 Red C2S

Bryan Moore

If you're willing to pay the price, go to <a href="http://www.southsporttrailers.com" target="_blank">www.southsporttrailers.com</a> (or search for "track trailer"). They have a really nice setup (aluminum diamond plate box, etc.) for about $1500. If you're more concerned about price than style, however, there's a much less expensive option. Harbor Freight Tools (www.harborfreight.com) sells reasonably priced trailer kits. The best bet is the 3 1/2 ft X 4 ft model with 12" wheels - for $220. The last time I checked, fenders, lights, a certificate of origin (for MVA), and shipping were included. All you need then is a lockable box (Home Depot for $50) and a tire rack. I've seen this setup behind Porsches and Miatas at DEs and autocrosses in the Mid-Atlantic area and everyone says it works well.

I'm planning to do the same for my 911 SC but need to work out the trailer hitch problem - there are no off-the-shelf hitches available for the SCs so I'm trying to work out an "elegant" solution this Winter.

Bryan Moore

Goobu

Ignore the SouthSport reference - I tried it and, even though it still shows up when I search on Ask.com, the web site can't be found.

Danno

Hmmm, strange... I was just looking at the South Sport trailers website a couple of days ago. Here's a link straight to their tire-trailers for track use:<a href="http://www.southsporttrailers.com/track.html" target="_blank">SouthSport Trailers</a>

Also DIY trailer-kit can be assembled for about $300 with the instructions provided here:

<a href="http://www.s2ki.com/faqs/tracktrailer.php" target="_blank">http://www.s2ki.com/faqs/tracktrailer.php</a>

That Harbor Freight trailer looks like a great deal. They had a sale on them for $169 a while back.

Or you can always do this:

pcsguy953

I have a full tire trailer with locking box, Aluminum diamond plate floor and racks for up-to 8 wheels & tires. There's enough room for an airtank as well. I even have 4 C2 design 90's late offset and 2 225/50 16 Hoosier autocross compound and 2 245/45 16 same mounted on the design 90's. Plus various other autox stuff.email me pcsguy953@hotmail.com if interested for pics and prices.

Tony'z911

Is it required that you order the trailer with 12" tires and not the one w/ 8" tires? The 8" tire trailer @ Harbor Freight is only $140 + spare tire $30= $170 as opposed to the 12" trailer- $220 + spare- $50= $270. I just ordered the trailer w/ the 8" tires since it is $100 cheaper.
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42708" target="_blank">8" Tire Trailer</a>

Does anyone see a problem w/ this trailer, or should I definitely spend the extra $ for the 12" tire trailer?
Thanks,
-T

Danno

I would tend to think that 12" wheels would have longer bearing and tire life compared to the 8" ones. Don't know what the actual mileages are though...

Tony'z911

Thanks Danno. In my research I found a few small pop-up tent trailers(usually for motorcycles) that had the small wheels so I thought they would be ok. I will just keep the bearings well packed w/ a high temp. grease. Most of my trips will be local- &lt;40 miles each way, but I will make 6-10 trips each year to tracks that are 100-350 miles away.

Can anyone offer a little help with my hitch please: <a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=19&t=000230" target="_blank">My 911 hitch post</a>

Bryan Moore

I don't think I'd worry too much about the 8" wheels. I see people towing two jetskis (or two dirt bikes) on 8" wheel trailers all the time. For peace of mind, however, I think I'd have a spare wheel/tire and a set of wheel bearings/seals just in case.