CJJ;7224 wrote: David, your post in your guides seems to pose the question, but then it is locked so no answers can be given.
http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?t=736
I think where the problem comes in is when someone asks "Can I tow my F/TF" then the answer is no for one good reason, all they will have is a tow rope.
No one doubts that you can tow these cars, but you need specialised equipment. Even with a towing bar it is questionable whether the towing equipment will foul the front bumper, especially if the car is lowered or fitted with a diffuser/spoiler and the towing car is higher.
I would always say that the only way to safely recover an F/TF is using a trailer, dolly or truck, but it is at the owners risk.
I would say that as soon as you say it is possible, then someone will just use a rope around the tiedown eyelets.
Thanks for you reply Clive. I see that my post could cause that confusion.
I will amend my post to clarify the position. As to replies - I have added an open sticky thread for just that reason.
Undoubtedly, towing should only be undertaken with the correct equipment and by suitably experienced people.
While you say '
No one doubts that you can tow these cars' I will have disagree with you on that
. In fact, there are a lot of people who will tell you precisely that.
My post was intended to clarify that misconception.
Your proviso about lowered cars/splitters/towing vehicle height etc is valid for all cars, not just ours, as I know to my cost.
(My Nissan is lowered and has a splitter, and has had the numberplate pulled off and the splitter gouged by someone trying to put it on a recovery truck.)
I will amend my guide, to cover your concerns, hopefully.
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