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Towing the S2000

Old Nov 1, 2016 | 03:07 AM
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I am using my car on trackdays and am considering using a tow dolly to get the car to and from the circuits.

Has anyone experience of using these and any comments generally on using them ?
Old Nov 1, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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First of all, wrong forum. To answer your question, the car cannot be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. It will damage the differential. It needs to be on a full trailer.
Old Nov 1, 2016 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SheDrivesIt
First of all, wrong forum. To answer your question, the car cannot be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. It will damage the differential. It needs to be on a full trailer.
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 01:05 PM
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Guys, he is talking about towing with just the front wheels on the ground. He would use a tow dolly to carry the rear of car, and fronts would be on the ground.

I don't think this will work though, as I suspect the nose would be hitting ground on every bump. We have too much front overhang past front wheels, plus car too low, combined to make this unfeasible.

I surmise this from just having put rear on jack stands before, and noticing how low nose becomes. Not sure how high off ground these dollys hold the carried end of car.
Old Nov 1, 2016 | 01:25 PM
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I just went through all the pros and cons of using a tow dolly, and went with a flatbed truck! I am told you need to remove the front clip if towing backwards.
Old Nov 2, 2016 | 04:33 AM
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There have been several reports of people flat towing the s2000 with no ill effects.
Old Nov 7, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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