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| GTPatrick |
  Dec 10 2007, 12:54 AM
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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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| jd74914 |
Dec 10 2007, 01:27 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,796 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
If it was double axle it would be a lot nice IMHO. I have towed 914's on single and double axle trailers and the doubles are much better. They are easier for the truck to pull (typically less tongue weight, and have more room on the trailer for extras.
That said, I would not hesitate to tow with a single axle provided that it was built strongly enough. On this thought it might just be easier to construct a custom frame than retrofit a boat trailer. It is still a great idea though for those who need a cheap and safe towing mechanism. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.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 GTPatrick blitZ , . . . . you're right about it being l... Dec 10 2007, 01:11 PM
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blitZ , . . . . you're right about it being ... Dec 10 2007, 08:00 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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