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| GTPatrick |
  Dec 10 2007, 12:54 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 8-September 05 From: Memphis, Tn. Member No.: 4,768 Region Association: None  |
Folks , I came across a website titled " Lotus Europa Central " the other night . And while checking it out , because Europa owners have to be creative in maintaining their cars too like 914 owners . I came across some simple plans in their tech article area for a homebuilt trailer . Several photos and 3 pages of plans someone came up with for towing hiw Europa around .
This maybe useful for 914 owners in towing to from local track events or maybe around town while taking it to another shop to be worked on . You guys may want to check it out . Lotus Europa Central at Lotus-Europa.com . Ciao for now . GTP |
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| GTPatrick |
Dec 10 2007, 01:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 8-September 05 From: Memphis, Tn. Member No.: 4,768 Region Association: None |
blitZ , . . . . you're right about it being lightly built but taking into consideration that the Europa is a little bit smaller than a 914 and is lighter too . Well it probably does a good job for towing a Europa around town or whatever .
But looking at the design and adding some crossbracing from corner to corner on the main frame and/or adding some gussetting at some corners schould beef it up enough for 914 towing use . Any other ideas or opinions about this ? It could be a cheaper alternative for those who want to tow to an autoX site near them . Just another crazy idea . GTP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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GTPatrick OT - Lotus Europa Info Useful Dec 10 2007, 12:54 AM
jimkelly thanks - direct link is
http://lotus-europa.com/m... Dec 10 2007, 07:37 AM blitZ Looks like an old boat trailer. Not sure if i wou... Dec 10 2007, 08:07 AM
smg914
blitZ , . . . . you're right about it being ... Dec 10 2007, 08:00 PM jd74914 If it was double axle it would be a lot nice IMHO.... Dec 10 2007, 01:27 PM alpha434 Wow.
You guys are cautious.
You should see what ... Dec 10 2007, 02:20 PM jimkelly the problem with dual/double axle trailers is that... Dec 10 2007, 03:10 PM jd74914 Double axles with a GVW of over 3000lbs need brake... Dec 10 2007, 03:46 PM shoguneagle I like the trailer plans. Nice looking Lotus Euro... Dec 11 2007, 04:48 AM carr914 Steve, I knew it wouldn't take too long for th... Dec 11 2007, 05:03 AM Eric_Shea Mmmmmmmmm JPS, GT, Pristine -6. I'm not likin... Dec 11 2007, 08:13 AM |
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