Trailer hitch
12-12-2002, 03:50 PM
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Trailer hitch
I would like Mazda to have a some way to put a trailer hitch on.
I Moutain bike ride and I do not want to put bike racks on the paint.
If not that... a factory roof rack...
Roachman
I Moutain bike ride and I do not want to put bike racks on the paint.
If not that... a factory roof rack...
Roachman
12-12-2002, 04:22 PM
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Ya, I hope so too.
By the way, these are the best bike racks if you haven't seen them already:
http://www.sportworks.com/stindex.asp
By the way, these are the best bike racks if you haven't seen them already:
http://www.sportworks.com/stindex.asp
12-13-2002, 08:51 PM
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Hitch for the 8
Originally posted by WankelWannabe
Ya, I hope so too.
By the way, these are the best bike racks if you haven't seen them already:
http://www.sportworks.com/stindex.asp
Ya, I hope so too.
By the way, these are the best bike racks if you haven't seen them already:
http://www.sportworks.com/stindex.asp
I like SARIS personally. but I am worried that the rotary red light or reflector I see where a hitch would be?
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12-14-2002, 02:43 PM
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Having a rotary engine makes the 8 quite a bad vehicle for towindg because it has little low down torque but as long as nothing heavy is being towed I think its a great idea!
12-14-2002, 02:56 PM
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Ya, I definitely wouldn't tow anything with it. But it's a good way to haul your bikes around...I've seen hitches mounted to Miatas, so maybe it'll be possible with the RX-8.
12-14-2002, 04:14 PM
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Please for the love of god. NOOOO to the trailer hitch, that is completely wrong. Take your bike a part, that is why there are the quick release front and rear tabs on your wheels. I think the trunk should fit the frame. You can also pull the seat post. and that would make it even more compact.
12-14-2002, 04:33 PM
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Unless you completely disassemble the bike there is no way in hell any part of it is going to fit in the trunk.
My bikes both have 20mm thru-axle front hubs (non-quick release) which means it's a pain in the *** to remove the front wheel.
Right now I have rack that sits on the rear bumper and has straps that hook onto the edge of the trunk lid...ok for my Corolla but I don't think I want to use it on my RX-8.
Personally, I think the best option is to get the new Honda Element as a second car. You can strap a bike in it upright without removing the front wheel. Too bad it is so damn ugly!!!
My bikes both have 20mm thru-axle front hubs (non-quick release) which means it's a pain in the *** to remove the front wheel.
Right now I have rack that sits on the rear bumper and has straps that hook onto the edge of the trunk lid...ok for my Corolla but I don't think I want to use it on my RX-8.
Personally, I think the best option is to get the new Honda Element as a second car. You can strap a bike in it upright without removing the front wheel. Too bad it is so damn ugly!!!
12-14-2002, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by WankelWannabe
Unless you completely disassemble the bike there is no way in hell any part of it is going to fit in the trunk.
My bikes both have 20mm thru-axle front hubs (non-quick release) which means it's a pain in the *** to remove the front wheel.
Right now I have rack that sits on the rear bumper and has straps that hook onto the edge of the trunk lid...ok for my Corolla but I don't think I want to use it on my RX-8.
Personally, I think the best option is to get the new Honda Element as a second car. You can strap a bike in it upright without removing the front wheel. Too bad it is so damn ugly!!!
Unless you completely disassemble the bike there is no way in hell any part of it is going to fit in the trunk.
My bikes both have 20mm thru-axle front hubs (non-quick release) which means it's a pain in the *** to remove the front wheel.
Right now I have rack that sits on the rear bumper and has straps that hook onto the edge of the trunk lid...ok for my Corolla but I don't think I want to use it on my RX-8.
Personally, I think the best option is to get the new Honda Element as a second car. You can strap a bike in it upright without removing the front wheel. Too bad it is so damn ugly!!!
12-14-2002, 06:10 PM
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Don't know till you try it. With the pass through center or rearranging things I can get my bike to fit in the trunk and a couple wheels behind the front seats. Damn the trunk had two golf bags in it..
12-15-2002, 12:57 PM
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do not Tow... Trailer Hitch
I will not tow a boat or anything....
1.But it is very nice to put a small trailer behind to go to Lowes or Home Depot to not get the truck dirty or such.
2. I already have the two car set up, Boxster and Land Rover. I would like to have ONE CAR!
3. For my Boxster I did find a cool after market customer trailer hitch a guy made. Perfect for a bike rake of small trailer.
I am getting the RX-8 (first deposit at my dealership). So, I will probably end up taking it somewhere and getting a custom trailer hitch so I can move to ONE FUN car and still ride moutain bikes and get multch at the hardware store :o)
Thanks for all the comments.
The little red rotor at the back will make the custom hitch tuff.
Roachman
1.But it is very nice to put a small trailer behind to go to Lowes or Home Depot to not get the truck dirty or such.
2. I already have the two car set up, Boxster and Land Rover. I would like to have ONE CAR!
3. For my Boxster I did find a cool after market customer trailer hitch a guy made. Perfect for a bike rake of small trailer.
I am getting the RX-8 (first deposit at my dealership). So, I will probably end up taking it somewhere and getting a custom trailer hitch so I can move to ONE FUN car and still ride moutain bikes and get multch at the hardware store :o)
Thanks for all the comments.
The little red rotor at the back will make the custom hitch tuff.
Roachman
12-15-2002, 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by fritts
Please for the love of god. NOOOO to the trailer hitch, that is completely wrong. Take your bike a part, that is why there are the quick release front and rear tabs on your wheels. I think the trunk should fit the frame. You can also pull the seat post. and that would make it even more compact.
Please for the love of god. NOOOO to the trailer hitch, that is completely wrong. Take your bike a part, that is why there are the quick release front and rear tabs on your wheels. I think the trunk should fit the frame. You can also pull the seat post. and that would make it even more compact.
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12-15-2002, 02:54 PM
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I live in Indiana so to say the least the trails are not that great but I'm usually a mess when I get back to the car... That's what the trunk is for. I am just being hopeful that I can fit my bike in as I don't want to rely on my friends to haul it around for me. My friend can get his frame in his RS2.5's trunk. Hopefully I can do the same.
12-15-2002, 05:40 PM
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Guys, real sports cars can tow. How else do you get your racing tires to the track? Even Miatas can tow. I have towed all over the place with my MR2. Check out my website where I developed some custom hitches for sportscars:
http://www.racehitch.com/
The trick is to make the hitch easy on and off.
http://www.racehitch.com/
The trick is to make the hitch easy on and off.
12-15-2002, 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by randyc
Guys, real sports cars can tow. How else do you get your racing tires to the track? Even Miatas can tow. I have towed all over the place with my MR2. Check out my website where I developed some custom hitches for sportscars:
http://www.racehitch.com/
The trick is to make the hitch easy on and off.
Guys, real sports cars can tow. How else do you get your racing tires to the track? Even Miatas can tow. I have towed all over the place with my MR2. Check out my website where I developed some custom hitches for sportscars:
http://www.racehitch.com/
The trick is to make the hitch easy on and off.
Will you make one for the RX-8?
If you do, consider me your first customer !!:D
The one I bought for my Boxster was a custom job to.
Thanks,
Roachman
01-24-2004, 07:13 AM
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I have towed with all three previous gen RX-7s. I have towed with Two Miatas. I towed my 82ITS RX-7 with my 89 Convertible. The RX-8 Has a longer wheel base than all the RX-7s and a lot of SUVs. The brakes are larger as well. This car will have no problems towing small trailers. If I wanted a truck I would have bought a truck. I do not put anything in any of my cars like lumber or DIY stuff. I take a small trailer to Home Depot and enjoy the drive there. The RX-8 has more torque than a Miata. I used to tow my 13" boat with my Miata. BTW I sold that 89 Convertible with 167000 miles on it with the origonall clutch, engine and drivetrain.
John
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