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05-08-2012, 08:44 PM
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WTB Trailer
Nothing too exotic, open, wheel rack not required, just something to tow car to the track and back. Wanted ASAP.
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#2
05-09-2012, 02:36 AM
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Brand new from Dively, if picked up there, is--holy crap, they raised their prices A LOT. About $2100 if paying with cash. Spare tire (needed) is about an extra $50. No tire rack.
For a 964, you'd want the wheels moved back 18" and the narrower 8' overall width (no extra charge for either). They'll deliver for "free," but they give $100 off if you pick up. So not really free, but $100 for delivery is a pretty good deal.
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#3
05-09-2012, 08:28 AM
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Why the narrower width? Is an extra 6" really going to kill anyone parking it? Limits its use for wide non-pcars right?
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 - 3.6L dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50  , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT, 2008 S2R1000
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#4
05-09-2012, 09:06 AM
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David I hope to arrive to my death, late, in love, and a little drunk! Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand... Homer Simpson "That's what's keeping me out of F1.... Too much mental maturity...." N0tt0n Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. CHAOS, PANIC, AND DISORDER my work here is done... Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending
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#5
05-09-2012, 09:15 AM
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Premier trailer is, imo, a much nicer trailer if you can find one. Full width easy pull out ramps, low fenders, no cross bar at the very tail end to bang your shins on, etc. Very nice solid trailer.
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#6
05-09-2012, 08:02 PM
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The narrow width (I've had both narrow and normal) fits the car much better. At least for my '86, the tires just barely make it on the ramps--if the car is angled off a bit, one or 2 of the tires might be only partially on the ramps. Just easier, is all.
Peter
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Peter (not "Pete") K. 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (EV Tow Vehicle) 1997 Spec Boxster #671 2016 Cayman S 2016 Toyota Highlander--wife's DD 2017 VW GTI SE (DD) Gone and missed: 2003 Miata ("SM") race car 1992 Miata ("SSM") race car 2009 911 C2S Coupe 2004 Toyota Prius - sold to son's girlfriend 2006 Dodge Durango 2003 Acura MDX 86 Black 911 Coupe race car 86 Gold 911 Targa 82 WineRedMetallic 911 Targa
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#7
05-09-2012, 09:08 PM
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Ahh got it. As hard a time as you have staying on track, I can see how you want to avoid the embarrassment of having an off on the trailer.
All kidding aside, I'm surprised that you don't have better aim. Esp given that you practice hiting the bullseye everyday...
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 - 3.6L dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50 , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT, 2008 S2R1000
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05-10-2012, 07:10 AM
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David I hope to arrive to my death, late, in love, and a little drunk! Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand... Homer Simpson "That's what's keeping me out of F1.... Too much mental maturity...." N0tt0n Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. CHAOS, PANIC, AND DISORDER my work here is done... Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending
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05-10-2012, 08:43 AM
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full width is better. if it's narrow it should cost less than full width given it uses less steel, is less utilitarian and has lower resale value. they are not doing you a favor by not charging more for the narrow option.
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#10
05-10-2012, 08:54 AM
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x3 on the full width trailer having more utility and re-sale potential.
FWIW, I've always identified a point on the trailer with a piece of tape(easier if you have a tire rack) that allows you to visually line up the car via the center of the steering wheel. Makes loading less of a guessing game. I suppose without a tire rack you could use some sort of temporary "post" for alignment that's high enough to see from the driver's seat. Maybe something magnetic at the bottom, or attached to the trailer with a clamp.
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler - 1982 911 Targa (resurrection in process) Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) - 2012 Cayman R
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