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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Ah okay, I was about to say. If the thing is finished and you're using it as a track car, go with the dolly, but since it's just missing some peices, nvm.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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You may chew up the exhaust tips as well.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by idobref,Nov 8 2010, 02:22 PM
Yeah, i would get a flat bed too.. problem is my 4runner is kinda weak
I asked in the 4runner forums about towing a s2k on a flat bed.. and people say its possible but dangerous...

I dont want to find my self in the middle of nowhere with two cars unable to run
Not an S2000 in the picture, but I DID tow this trailer and the S from Wilmington NC to Northern VA with my 2002 4Runner and it did fine ......


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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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did you had the overdrive OFF all the time?
did you made any stops so the truck can rest for bit ?
what mpg did you get?

thanks!
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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300 miles shouldn't be too big of a deal with a flat trailer. Hopefully not too hilly where you're at.

There was actually an S2000 user who towed with a tow dolly without an issue. It was a number of years back.

There is also the option of taking off the front bumper and towing with the rear wheels on the dolly.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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fortunatelly for me 95% of the road is flat, so almost no hills at all...
haha actually i was thinking about doing that because the car has no front bumper so that would help, i guess all i got to do is lock the steering wheel and it should be alright huh?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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I think for 300 miles, not a big deal. make sure your tires have adequate tire pressure.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Having fronts or rears on the asphalt?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Wut?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by idobref,Nov 8 2010, 05:30 PM
did you had the overdrive OFF all the time?
did you made any stops so the truck can rest for bit ?
what mpg did you get?

thanks!
Actually towed this rig (4Runner w/Capri) twice - Northern VA to Winsted, CT (and Return) and Northern VA to Columbus, OH (and Return) and the S Wilmington NC to Northern VA. OverDrive on and off depending on up or down and mountain. Wilmington to Northern VA was all interstate I-40 and I-95 ... and 60-65MPH and around 15miles/gal if I recall and no hills to speak of...... Just stopped for gas, food, and the bathroom ..... 300 miles is a cake walk.
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