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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 09:09 AM
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Where can I get a trailer hit for my S2k? Any suggestions?
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 09:59 AM
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look at the FAQ.

https://www.s2ki.com/faqs/trailerhitch.php

i am thinking about the same thing.
but i wonder how it will look like after it's done.
i can ignor the extra weight, right?
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 12:38 PM
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Hardly anyone notices that mine is on. Its very discreet unless you are pulling a trailer. Then people go

It adds roughly 20 pounds to the car.
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 01:03 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jerrypeterson
[B]Hardly anyone notices that mine is on.
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 03:03 AM
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Here you go:

Trailer Hitch



And here's one of the "Big Rig" from my FAQ at https://www.s2ki.com/article/articleview/125/1/58/

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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 04:59 AM
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I read somewhere that you weren't suppose to tow anything with the S2... something about the differential I thought.
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 05:01 AM
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Joshua,
Where did you get your bra (for the car)?

Chip
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 05:52 AM
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I read somewhere that you weren't suppose to tow anything with the S2... something about the differential I thought.
??? I don't see how. My Subaru has 2 limited slips (middle, rear) and a trailer hitch. I have no problem pulling a 700lb motorcycle with my Kendon trailer. Most serious boat/horse trailer pulling trucks seem to have either 4WD or a limited slip rear for climbing out of grassy fields or up slippery boat ramps. The only problems I see are tongue weight and the actual weight of the trailer. I'd imagine the S2k could jackknife rather easily.

Can someone why the limited slip might pose a problem with the S2k?
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 05:57 AM
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In my humble opinion, I don't think it is the rear end that is an issue. The S2k was not designed to tow. I am gonna put a hitch on mine to haul about 400lbs (with trailer) of autox tires and tools. I am guessing that Honda does not want someone towing a ski boat or horses behind it because the body of the car will not be able to handle it the extra weight. I am sure the transmission isn't built for it it.

This all, of course, is my humble opinion and experience with miatas, cars, trucks, and tractors and now, S2k's.
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 08:39 AM
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this is the and i promised ...
the hitch is barely noticeable when not pulling a trailer, which is good. but it might be more visible outdoor, would it? (because of all the sun light)
i read from some miata web site that there are some kind of hidden hitch that hid behind the rear bumper. it's not visibly at all! but sounds like you got to use their proprietary trailer. i think i can find out more if any one is interested.
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